Pfizer says early data signals COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective
Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application with U.S. regulators.
Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application with U.S. regulators.
COVID-19 vaccine: Who will get the first doses?
Scientists vary in their recommendations over who should get the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Scientists vary in their recommendations over who should get the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Is a COVID-19 vaccine on the way?
Kelly Rule explains
Kelly Rule explains
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskiy tests positive for COVID-19
“There are no lucky people in the world for whom COVID-19 does not pose a threat,” Zelenskiy said on Twitter.
“There are no lucky people in the world for whom COVID-19 does not pose a threat,” Zelenskiy said on Twitter.
Less than 2 weeks remain to collect $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check
The fast-approaching deadline, Nov. 21, is for those who have not yet received a $1,200 stimulus check but still may qualify.
The fast-approaching deadline, Nov. 21, is for those who have not yet received a $1,200 stimulus check but still may qualify.
Stocks surge on Wall Street amid vaccine news, US election outcome
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.
Notre Dame mandates virus testing after football celebration
University of Notre Dame students are now subject to mandatory coronavirus testing and face strict penalties if they leave town before getting their test results after thousands of fans stormed the football field and threw parties to celebrate a double-overtime upset over Clemson.
University of Notre Dame students are now subject to mandatory coronavirus testing and face strict penalties if they leave town before getting their test results after thousands of fans stormed the football field and threw parties to celebrate a double-overtime upset over Clemson.
PA 'call to action': Health officials report alarming jump in COVID-19 cases
Pennsylvania reports alarming jump in coronavirus cases over the weekend.
Pennsylvania reports alarming jump in coronavirus cases over the weekend.
Biden unveils Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board to 'help shape' approach to coronavirus pandemic
In his first official move as president-elect, Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday announced the formation of the Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board which will “help shape” the incoming administration’s approach to managing the coronavirus pandemic.
In his first official move as president-elect, Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday announced the formation of the Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board which will “help shape” the incoming administration’s approach to managing the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Rachel Levine provides update regarding coronavirus in Pennsylvania
Secretary of Health for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dr. Rachel Levine provides PA update on coronavirus
Secretary of Health for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dr. Rachel Levine provides PA update on coronavirus
Virus mitigation efforts prompt closure of Chester City Hall
City officials say the closure is part of their efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
City officials say the closure is part of their efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus cases on the rise in New Jersey
Coronavirus cases in New Jersey are on an upward trajectory.
Coronavirus cases in New Jersey are on an upward trajectory.
Trader Joe's discloses coronavirus infection rates after report highlights grocer risk
Trader Joe's has disclosed the COVID-19 infection rate among its employees, addressing rising concern over a recent survey that revealed a number of grocery store workers at a Boston market had the disease without showing symptoms.
Trader Joe's has disclosed the COVID-19 infection rate among its employees, addressing rising concern over a recent survey that revealed a number of grocery store workers at a Boston market had the disease without showing symptoms.
Working in an office instead of remotely may double COVID-19 risk, CDC reports
Researchers found that workers who reported exclusively going into an office in the two weeks prior to getting sick were nearly twice as likely to test positive for the virus.
Researchers found that workers who reported exclusively going into an office in the two weeks prior to getting sick were nearly twice as likely to test positive for the virus.
Millions of minks ordered to be euthanized after mutated COVID-19 virus spread to humans
More than a quarter million Danes have gone into lockdown in a northern region of the country where a mutated variation of the coronavirus has infected minks being farmed for their fur, leading to an order to kill millions of the animals.
More than a quarter million Danes have gone into lockdown in a northern region of the country where a mutated variation of the coronavirus has infected minks being farmed for their fur, leading to an order to kill millions of the animals.
US reports over 120K new COVID-19 cases, breaking previous single-day record, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States has recorded more than 120,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Saturday, breaking the previous single-day record, and the fourth consecutive day for new cases over 100,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
The United States has recorded more than 120,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Saturday, breaking the previous single-day record, and the fourth consecutive day for new cases over 100,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
President-elect Biden to unveil COVID-19 task force on Monday
Joe Biden said during his victory speech Saturday night that he’d unveil the full COVID-19 task force on Monday
Joe Biden said during his victory speech Saturday night that he’d unveil the full COVID-19 task force on Monday
Nursing home coronavirus cases rise four-fold in surge states
An analysis of federal data from 20 states for The Associated Press finds that new weekly cases among residents rose nearly four-fold from the end of May to late October, from 1,083 to 4,274.
An analysis of federal data from 20 states for The Associated Press finds that new weekly cases among residents rose nearly four-fold from the end of May to late October, from 1,083 to 4,274.
Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up record 7,065; deaths up 45
It is the first time that newly-reported cases have exceeded 7,000 in a single day.
It is the first time that newly-reported cases have exceeded 7,000 in a single day.
As Biden wins, Business groups turn focus to coronavirus relief
After losing about 22 million jobs due to the pandemic, the economy picked up an additional 638,000 in October as the unemployment rate fell to 6.9%.
After losing about 22 million jobs due to the pandemic, the economy picked up an additional 638,000 in October as the unemployment rate fell to 6.9%.