FDA announces advisory committee meeting to discuss Moderna vaccine candidate
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced it has scheduled a meeting this month to discuss the request for emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna Inc.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced it has scheduled a meeting this month to discuss the request for emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna Inc.
McConnell says 'no reason' coronavirus relief shouldn't pass by year's end
Lawmakers have just weeks to reach terms on an agreement before Congress adjourns for the year on Dec. 21.
Lawmakers have just weeks to reach terms on an agreement before Congress adjourns for the year on Dec. 21.
Wolf vetoes GOP-backed bill on limiting COVID-19 liability
Pennsylvania’s governor on Monday rejected a bill that would have made it harder to sue schools, health care providers and other businesses for coronavirus-related claims.
Pennsylvania’s governor on Monday rejected a bill that would have made it harder to sue schools, health care providers and other businesses for coronavirus-related claims.
Statewide mask mandates stimulate the economy, study suggests
A study from the University of Utah found that when statewide mask mandates were implemented, as opposed to mandates issued and enforced at the local level, COVID-19 cases decreased and economic activity increased.
A study from the University of Utah found that when statewide mask mandates were implemented, as opposed to mandates issued and enforced at the local level, COVID-19 cases decreased and economic activity increased.
Dr. Scott Atlas, Trump’s coronavirus adviser, resigns from post
President Donald Trump’s special adviser on the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Scott Atlas, formally resigned from his post on Monday, according to FOX News.
President Donald Trump’s special adviser on the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Scott Atlas, formally resigned from his post on Monday, according to FOX News.
COVID-19 pandemic upping women’s workloads, according to UN report
The United Nations recently released an eye-opening report suggesting that women are bearing a majority of the domestic burden from the coronavirus pandemic.
The United Nations recently released an eye-opening report suggesting that women are bearing a majority of the domestic burden from the coronavirus pandemic.
New restrictions in NJ as coronavirus returns with a vengeance
Jeff Cole has details
Jeff Cole has details
New Jersey further tightens gathering restrictions, halts indoor sports
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has announced tighter restrictions on outdoor gatherings and indoor sports as coronavirus cases surge.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has announced tighter restrictions on outdoor gatherings and indoor sports as coronavirus cases surge.
Health experts issue warnings for those who traveled over Thanksgiving: 'Assume that you were exposed'
“Assume that you were exposed,” Dr. Deborah Birx warned those who traveled over the Thanksgiving weekend. “You really need to get tested in the next week."
“Assume that you were exposed,” Dr. Deborah Birx warned those who traveled over the Thanksgiving weekend. “You really need to get tested in the next week."
German police arrest doctor accused of killing 2 coronavirus patients
A German doctor is accused of killing two seriously ill coronavirus patients with lethal injections, according to Reuters.
A German doctor is accused of killing two seriously ill coronavirus patients with lethal injections, according to Reuters.
Moderna will ask FDA for emergency use authorization of coronavirus vaccine
Moderna Inc. says it will ask U.S. and European regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.
Moderna Inc. says it will ask U.S. and European regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.
Bar applies to become church in owner's scheme to skirt UK's pandemic lockdown restrictions
Since the U.K. permits places of worship to remain open amid the pandemic, James Aspell hopes to turn 400 Rabbits Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail Bar into “The Church of The Four Hundred Rabbits.”
Since the U.K. permits places of worship to remain open amid the pandemic, James Aspell hopes to turn 400 Rabbits Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail Bar into “The Church of The Four Hundred Rabbits.”
Pennsylvania expands virus app to school-age phone users
Pennsylvania’s two-month-old coronavirus exposure notification app can now be used by mobile phone users as young as 13 as health officials work to stop the virus' spread in schools around the state, officials said Monday.
Pennsylvania’s two-month-old coronavirus exposure notification app can now be used by mobile phone users as young as 13 as health officials work to stop the virus' spread in schools around the state, officials said Monday.
Holiday air travel surges despite dire health warnings
Nearly 1.2 million people passed through U.S. airports Sunday, the greatest number since the pandemic gripped the country in March, despite pleas from health experts for Americans to stay home over Thanksgiving.
Nearly 1.2 million people passed through U.S. airports Sunday, the greatest number since the pandemic gripped the country in March, despite pleas from health experts for Americans to stay home over Thanksgiving.
'Pandemic' named Merriam-Webster's word of the year
Merriam-Webster on Monday announced “pandemic” as its 2020 word of the year.
Merriam-Webster on Monday announced “pandemic” as its 2020 word of the year.
Photo of packed Christiana Mall food court prompts change to Delaware's COVID-19 restrictions
Delaware is making changes to their coronavirus restrictions after a viral photo showed a packed food court inside the Christiana Mall on Black Friday.
Delaware is making changes to their coronavirus restrictions after a viral photo showed a packed food court inside the Christiana Mall on Black Friday.
Mother of 5 delivers twins while battling COVID-19
The family is looking for help, after the mother of 5 tested positive for COVID-19 . She's currently in a medically induced coma after delivering twins.
The family is looking for help, after the mother of 5 tested positive for COVID-19 . She's currently in a medically induced coma after delivering twins.
Trump admin touts Pfizer, Moderna coronavirus vaccines as 'safe'
A top U.S. health official has urged Americans to get vaccinated when they can, citing the rigor of the approval process as almost half of Americans say they do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
A top U.S. health official has urged Americans to get vaccinated when they can, citing the rigor of the approval process as almost half of Americans say they do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
AP: Pennsylvania lawmaker gets a positive test at Trump meeting
A Pennsylvania state senator abruptly left a West Wing meeting with President Donald Trump after being informed he had tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press on Sunday.
A Pennsylvania state senator abruptly left a West Wing meeting with President Donald Trump after being informed he had tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press on Sunday.
NYC to reopen schools, even as virus spread intensifies
New York City will reopen its school system to in-person learning, and increase the number of days a week many children attend class, even as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies.
New York City will reopen its school system to in-person learning, and increase the number of days a week many children attend class, even as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies.