Study finds new UK coronavirus variant is 'substantially' more transmissible
A new study has confirmed that the new variant B.1.1.7 first discovered in the U.K. and since reported in the U.S. is more transmissible than COVID-19.
A new study has confirmed that the new variant B.1.1.7 first discovered in the U.K. and since reported in the U.S. is more transmissible than COVID-19.
Health commissioner says it could take another 12 months to vaccinate population of Philadelphia
Philadelphia's top health official painted a grim outlook on the city's future as the coronavirus pandemic rages on and vaccine rollout continues.
Philadelphia's top health official painted a grim outlook on the city's future as the coronavirus pandemic rages on and vaccine rollout continues.
2021 Grammy Awards postponed amid surge of COVID-19 cases, deaths in LA County
The 2021 Grammy Awards will no longer take place this month in Los Angeles and will broadcast on March 14, 2021 due to a recent surge in coronavirus cases and deaths.
The 2021 Grammy Awards will no longer take place this month in Los Angeles and will broadcast on March 14, 2021 due to a recent surge in coronavirus cases and deaths.
‘I don’t want to die, mom’: Mother urges masks after healthy 25-year-old son dies of COVID-19
A Tennessee mother is warning the public about the importance of wearing masks after her 25-year-old son died of COVID-19 within a week of being admitted to the hospital.
A Tennessee mother is warning the public about the importance of wearing masks after her 25-year-old son died of COVID-19 within a week of being admitted to the hospital.
Some stimulus payments delayed for H&R Block customers
If you went to the IRS stimulus tracking website and saw a bank account number that wasn't yours, H&R Block says don't worry. You're not alone.
If you went to the IRS stimulus tracking website and saw a bank account number that wasn't yours, H&R Block says don't worry. You're not alone.
Red Cross blood donors could win trip to Super Bowl LVI by helping tackle COVID-19 plasma shortage
Red Cross blood donors could win a trip to Super Bowl LVI by helping tackle the national convalescent plasma shortage. They are urging individuals, especially those who have recovered from COVID-19, to give blood.
Red Cross blood donors could win a trip to Super Bowl LVI by helping tackle the national convalescent plasma shortage. They are urging individuals, especially those who have recovered from COVID-19, to give blood.
COVID-19 outbreaks at SoCal warehouse stores on the rise
Essential workers at big-box stores and warehouses across Los Angeles County are seeing an increase in COVID-19 outbreaks, officials said.
Essential workers at big-box stores and warehouses across Los Angeles County are seeing an increase in COVID-19 outbreaks, officials said.
California has six confirmed cases of the new coronavirus strain
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state health department is investigating to see how those people were infected: "Did they travel? Did they not travel? Did they have contact with someone who was traveling?"
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state health department is investigating to see how those people were infected: "Did they travel? Did they not travel? Did they have contact with someone who was traveling?"
Biden says Democratic victories in Georgia Senate runoffs would lead to $2,000 stimulus checks
Will you receive a third stimulus check?
Will you receive a third stimulus check?
Philly restaurant owner pushes through COVID restrictions while others close indefinitely
Philadelphia restaurants hoped they would be able to serve some customers inside again this week, but the city delayed it.
Philadelphia restaurants hoped they would be able to serve some customers inside again this week, but the city delayed it.
CDC releases updated report on highly-contagious new strain of COVID-19
A more contagious strain of COVID-19 has now been found in four states, including Florida. Health experts say the rapid spread of the virus could threaten our healthcare system.
A more contagious strain of COVID-19 has now been found in four states, including Florida. Health experts say the rapid spread of the virus could threaten our healthcare system.
Man infected with coronavirus variant in upstate New York
A New York state resident with no known travel history has tested positive for the strain of the novel coronavirus that was first detected in the U.K.
A New York state resident with no known travel history has tested positive for the strain of the novel coronavirus that was first detected in the U.K.
Prosecutor: WI pharmacist thought COVID-19 vaccine was unsafe
A Wisconsin pharmacist told police he tried to ruin hundreds of doses of coronavirus vaccine because he felt the medicine wasn't safe, a prosecutor said Monday.
A Wisconsin pharmacist told police he tried to ruin hundreds of doses of coronavirus vaccine because he felt the medicine wasn't safe, a prosecutor said Monday.
Statehouses without mask rules could be hotbeds for COVID-19 spread
As lawmakers around the U.S. convene this winter to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, statehouses themselves could prove to be hothouses for infection.
As lawmakers around the U.S. convene this winter to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, statehouses themselves could prove to be hothouses for infection.
FDA calls idea of half-dosing Moderna COVID-19 vaccines ‘premature’
The FDA declined to immediately approve administering Moderna coronavirus vaccines in half-doses in a bid to distribute the shot wider across the U.S. population, saying the move would be “premature” and doesn’t have the full weight of science behind it.
The FDA declined to immediately approve administering Moderna coronavirus vaccines in half-doses in a bid to distribute the shot wider across the U.S. population, saying the move would be “premature” and doesn’t have the full weight of science behind it.
New UK lockdown issued until mid-February to combat fast-spreading COVID-19 strain
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca.
Vaccination effort continues as NJ officials push front line workers, more to get COVID vaccine
In the first of the year COVID briefing, N.J. officials pressed health care workers to get the shots in hundreds of sites across the state.
In the first of the year COVID briefing, N.J. officials pressed health care workers to get the shots in hundreds of sites across the state.
Pennsylvania lifts ban on indoor dining, gyms while most Philadelphia restrictions remain
Restrictions in Pennsylvania that banned indoor dining, shuttered gyms and entertainment venues, and limited gatherings have expired Monday morning.
Restrictions in Pennsylvania that banned indoor dining, shuttered gyms and entertainment venues, and limited gatherings have expired Monday morning.
Fauci sees 'glimmer of hope' as US COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up
Fauci said he has seen “some little glimmer of hope” after 1.5 million doses were administered in the previous 72 hours, a strong increase in vaccinations.
Fauci said he has seen “some little glimmer of hope” after 1.5 million doses were administered in the previous 72 hours, a strong increase in vaccinations.
Fauci, Slaoui dismiss 'spacing out' vaccine doses, insist distribution is on track
Fauci and Slaoui insisted that the government must 'follow the science'
Fauci and Slaoui insisted that the government must 'follow the science'