'I did three funerals in three weeks': Some dying of COVID-19 while waiting turn for vaccine
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
Fauci says variants are ‘wild card’ in COVID-19 booster vaccine equation
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he feels confident in current indications of the enduring efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines — but there’s a “wild card” in play: emerging coronavirus variants.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he feels confident in current indications of the enduring efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines — but there’s a “wild card” in play: emerging coronavirus variants.
Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am launches high-tech face covering
The 'Xupermask' retails for $299
The 'Xupermask' retails for $299
Georgia woman contracts breakthrough COVID-19 infection after vaccination
The Dallas, Georgia, IBM retiree hoped getting fully vaccinated would make it easier and safer, but almost a month after her second shot, she tested positive for COVD-19.
The Dallas, Georgia, IBM retiree hoped getting fully vaccinated would make it easier and safer, but almost a month after her second shot, she tested positive for COVD-19.
Vice President Kamala Harris says vaccinated workers can be 'role models' for friends, family
Vice President Kamala Harris is urging Chicago union members to share their experience receiving a COVID-19 vaccine and act as “role models” for family and friends who may be reluctant even as Illinois prepares to open access to all adults.
Vice President Kamala Harris is urging Chicago union members to share their experience receiving a COVID-19 vaccine and act as “role models” for family and friends who may be reluctant even as Illinois prepares to open access to all adults.
UK variant a 'brand new ballgame,' infecting children in US 'very readily,' epidemiologist warns
Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said the U.K. variant appears to infect children more easily than previous strains of the virus.
Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said the U.K. variant appears to infect children more easily than previous strains of the virus.
Biden administration will not mandate a COVID-19 vaccine passport system, White House says
“Let me be very clear on this,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday, “the government is not now, nor will we be, supporting a system that requires Americans to carry a credential.”
“Let me be very clear on this,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday, “the government is not now, nor will we be, supporting a system that requires Americans to carry a credential.”
California aims to fully reopen its economy on June 15, Gov. Newsom says
California will fully reopen its economy on June 15 if vaccine supply is sufficient for Californians 16 years and older who wish to get vaccinated; and if hospitalization rates are stable and low, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday.
California will fully reopen its economy on June 15 if vaccine supply is sufficient for Californians 16 years and older who wish to get vaccinated; and if hospitalization rates are stable and low, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday.
CDC: There's 1-in-10,000 chance of getting COVID from surfaces
There is a less than 1-in-10,000 chance of catching COVID-19 from surfaces, according to a Monday update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
There is a less than 1-in-10,000 chance of catching COVID-19 from surfaces, according to a Monday update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Nearly 40,000 kids lost a parent to COVID-19, study suggests
The total marks a 20% increase compared to the number of kids losing a parent during a typical year, researchers say.
The total marks a 20% increase compared to the number of kids losing a parent during a typical year, researchers say.
Newtown doctor takes holistic approach in helping COVID-19 long haulers
A Newtown doctor says she provides a relief through holistic treatment for COVID-19 long haulers.
A Newtown doctor says she provides a relief through holistic treatment for COVID-19 long haulers.
Alabama fan's death after attending NCAA tournament prompts COVID-19 contact tracing in Indiana
Health officials in Indiana are investigating whether anyone was exposed to COVID-19 by Alabama residents after a fan reportedly died of COVID-19 following attendance of the NCAA Tournament.
Health officials in Indiana are investigating whether anyone was exposed to COVID-19 by Alabama residents after a fan reportedly died of COVID-19 following attendance of the NCAA Tournament.
CDC says soap, rather than disinfectant, enough to reduce COVID-19 surface spread 'in most situations'
The CDC said disinfectants are only recommended in indoor settings, schools, and homes where there has been a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 within the last 24 hours.
The CDC said disinfectants are only recommended in indoor settings, schools, and homes where there has been a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 within the last 24 hours.
Spring break travel, Easter gatherings could spark 4th COVID wave, medical experts say
There may be cause for concern about a fourth COVID surge, as pre-pandemic level air travel and Easter holiday gatherings has health officials concerned some will bring home more than baggage on their flights back from spring break hot spots.
There may be cause for concern about a fourth COVID surge, as pre-pandemic level air travel and Easter holiday gatherings has health officials concerned some will bring home more than baggage on their flights back from spring break hot spots.
Medical experts fear 4th COVID wave as people gather for Easter or take spring break vacations
Chris O'Connell reports on the troubling trend experts are seeing as new coronavirus cases rise after Easter and spring break holidays
Chris O'Connell reports on the troubling trend experts are seeing as new coronavirus cases rise after Easter and spring break holidays
New vaccine could revolutionize fight against COVID-19
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
‘Mask Innovation Challenge’: HHS, CDC launch mask design contest for cash prize
The HHS and CDC have partnered to launch the “Mask Innovation Challenge,” which will allow participants to submit a design for the “next generation of masks” for a cash prize.
The HHS and CDC have partnered to launch the “Mask Innovation Challenge,” which will allow participants to submit a design for the “next generation of masks” for a cash prize.
Texas Rangers host sellout crowd for 2021 home opener with no COVID-19 attendance restrictions
The game was declared a sellout, with 38,238 people in the stands, the Texas Rangers announced.
The game was declared a sellout, with 38,238 people in the stands, the Texas Rangers announced.
Walgreens spaced Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines 28 days apart instead of recommended 21 days
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
23 remaining schools cleared for students to return, School District of Philadelphia officials say
Phase II of the School District of Philadelphia's Hybrid Learning Plan states students in grades three through five and students with complex needs in grades six through eight whose families choose the hybrid learning model will move to a mix of in-person and digital learning April 26th.
Phase II of the School District of Philadelphia's Hybrid Learning Plan states students in grades three through five and students with complex needs in grades six through eight whose families choose the hybrid learning model will move to a mix of in-person and digital learning April 26th.