FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use

The FDA on Friday authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, launching an epic vaccination campaign in the U.S. against the outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.

With a ban on indoor dining in Pennsylvania looming, restaurant owners brace for uncertainty

On the eve of sweeping new coronavirus restrictions that will ban indoor dining across Pennsylvania for at least three weeks, business owners are wary of what's to come. 

New Jersey ready for COVID-19 vaccine roll out after FDA approval

Hours before the Food And Drug Administration gave its stamp of approval on the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, New Jersey was preparing for the highly anticipated and potentially life-saving vaccine.

White House coronavirus task force: Vaccine implementation won’t reduce spread of disease until late spring

A record of more than 107,000 people were in the hospital in the U.S. with COVID-19 as of Thursday, according to the COVID Tracking Project. More than 290,000 Americans have died of the virus.

Live events industry lost $30B due to COVID-19 pandemic, Pollstar says

Pollstar on Friday released its year-end report, explaining that the live events industry should have hit a record-setting $12.2 billion this year, but instead it incurred $9.7 billion in losses.

As neighboring states tighten COVID-19 orders, NJ stands pat

Despite neighboring states tightening their coronavirus restrictions on businesses and gatherings this week, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy did not hand down heightened orders amid the second-wave of coronavirus.

Wolf receives second negative coronavirus test, will continue to quarantine

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday announced a second consecutive negative coronavirus test and indicated that his positive test came towards the end of his infection. 

Coronavirus restrictions by state: What you need to know

Various governors have enacted extensive COVID-19 measures, from halting in-person classes to limiting indoor and outdoor dining operations. Here are the rules by state.

#GiveWithMeaning this year and donate to the American Red Cross to help disaster victims

The American Red Cross and FOX TV Stations are joining forces to raise money on behalf of those who have fallen on hard times this year with the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and Disaster Responder Program.

Veterans Affairs announces 37 centers to receive initial COVID-19 vaccines

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization.

FDA to 'rapidly work toward' emergency use authorization of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.

Local communities, healthcare facilities prepare for coronavirus vaccine

With Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine on the doorstep of approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), local healthcare facilities are hopeful they can begin administering the life-saving vaccine as soon as next week.