Coronavirus

The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.

The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.

Representative Ilhan Omar announced Monday that her father passed away due to complications from COVID-19.

A U.K. animal charity has begun training its dogs to sniff out COVID-19.

The changes in the virus are within the spike proteins, which are what allows the virus to bind and infect human cells. The mutation, called D614G, stabilizes the spike protein, making it less likely to fall apart. That's why it's more infectious. 

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 629 points, or 2.5%, at 24,975, as of 9:48 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was down 1.5%. The losses were widespread, with 98% of the stocks in the S&P 500 lower

Fever, cough and shortness of breath are the hallmark symptoms of COVID-19, but the virus can also present itself in other unexpected ways, experts say.

Eleven percent of African Americans say they were close with someone who has died compared with 5% of Americans overall and 4% of white Americans.

Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have launched an effort to evaluate drugs prescribed to treat COVID-19 in infants, children and adolescents across the country.

Joyce and Don Hoffman were separated for five weeks after she tested positive for COVID-19.

Some federally recognized tribes have pushed ahead with plans to reopen their casinos despite opposition from governors who have little to no say in the matter.

Months into the coronavirus pandemic there are still unanswered questions about the accuracy of tests used to screen Americans.

The Galley, Parks and Rec and Avenue Eat & Drink closed their doors one week after reopening after staff members tested positive for COVID-19.

China reported its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases in two months on Sunday and infections in South Korea also rose, showing how the disease can come back as curbs on business and travel are lifted.  

Baseball players told Major League Baseball additional talks to start the season during the coronavirus pandemic are futile and said owners should order a return to work, which likely would spark lengthy litigation and the sport’s return to labor wars.

New Zealand has become one of the first nations in the world to welcome hordes of fans back into a packed sports stadium thanks to the nation’s remarkable success in eliminating the coronavirus.