NY baby survives coronavirus, liver transplant

A baby from upstate New York who has suffered coronavirus and liver disease in his first year of life has undergone a successful liver transplant.

Small Christmas gathering leaves 4 Georgia family members sickened with COVID-19

After a small Christmas morning gathering left four members of a Metro-Atlanta family infected with the coronavirus, Chris Kouns hopes sharing his father's story will give Philip Kouns one final chance to do what he loved most: help other people.

WHO: COVID-19 herd immunity won't happen in 2021, even with vaccines

The World Health Organization’s chief scientist warned that even as numerous countries start rolling out vaccination programs to stop COVID-19, herd immunity is highly unlikely this year.

As COVID-19 pandemic worsens in US, most states resist tighter restrictions

As the U.S. finds itself in the most lethal phase of the coronavirus outbreak yet, governors and local officials in hard-hit parts of the country are showing little willingness to impose any new restrictions on businesses to stop the spread.

Concern for Capitol lockdown to become ‘significant spreading event’ after 3 lawmakers test positive

At least three House lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19 after being locked down with several in a room during the violence siege on the U.S. Capitol, with some refusing to wear masks.

Dad arrested for breaking curfew to buy formula for newborn

A South African father was arrested after going out to buy baby formula for his newborn baby during curfew hours.

Rep. Schneider tests positive for COVID-19 after Capitol lockdown

A Democratic congressman from Illinois who was forced to go into lockdown during last week’s deadly siege at the Capitol announced Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19.

Thousands of Alabama fans pack streets celebrating Crimson Tide win despite COVID-19 warnings

Thousands of maskless Alabama fans partied Monday night in the streets of Tuscaloosa after Crimson Tide’s national championship win, despite coronavirus warnings from several officials.

Superspreader ‘swinger’ party busted in South LA

It was advertised as a "swinger's party." However, they were swapping more than just spouses.

Planning to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Know the rules in your state

The process of disseminating the COVID-19 vaccine is gaining steam but how fast you can get it and when depends on where you live in the tri-state area.

California virus deaths top 30,000 after deadliest weekend

Deaths have exploded since a COVID-19 surge began in October. It took California six months to record its first 10,000 deaths. But in barely a month, the total rose from 20,000 to 30,000.

Pennsylvania will begin vaccinating cops, teachers 'soon'

Pennsylvania is making plans to move to the next stage of its vaccination plan that includes people over 75 and other essential workers, Dr. Rachel Levine said at a media briefing on Monday.

First New Jersey COVID-19 vaccination mega-sites open

There are 6 mega sites in total -- Morris County, Gloucester County, Atlantic County, Bergen County, Burlington County, and Middlesex County.