Biden says 90% of US adults will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by April 19

President Joe Biden said at least 90% of the adult U.S. population will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19 and will have access to a vaccination site within 5 miles of home.

Florida governor to forbid COVID-19 ‘vaccine passports’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that he would issue an executive order forbidding local governments and businesses from requiring so-called "vaccine passports" to show proof that customers have been inoculated against the coronavirus.

WHO report says animals likely source of COVID-19, lab leak 'extremely unlikely'

A joint WHO-China study says that transmission of the virus from bats to humans through another animal is the most likely scenario, according to a copy obtained by the Associated Press.

Ban on renter evictions during COVID-19 pandemic extended through June 30

The CDC on Monday moved to continue the pandemic-related protection, which had been scheduled to expire on March 31. Here’s how to be eligible.

Birx recalls ‘very difficult’ phone call with Trump after publicly detailing COVID-19 spread

Dr. Deborah Birx revealed that she had a “very uncomfortable” and “very difficult” phone conversation with former President Donald Trump after she spoke out about the COVID-19 spread last August.

Colleges weigh mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for students

As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.

Coronavirus fight stalls in early hot spots New York, New Jersey

The two states now rank No. 1 and 2 in new infections per capita among U.S. states. New Jersey has been reporting about 647 new cases for every 100,000 residents over the past 14 days. New York has averaged 548.

Lincoln Financial Field hosts vaccine clinic for people with autism

The Eagles Autism Foundation and Divine Providence Village co-hosted the clinic, which included a sensory-friendly environment with a visual schedule, story-based intervention and quiet rooms.

Texas COVID numbers decrease 17 days after mask, other restrictions lifted

Over two weeks since Texas lifted coronavirus mandates that allowed businesses to open at full capacity and mask-wearing optional, the state is still seeing falling caseloads.

CDC director concerned over rising COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

Health officials are concerned that some COVID-19 metrics are trending in the wrong direction such as new cases and hospitalizations.

Worst may lie ahead for Brazil as it nears 4,000 daily COVID-19 deaths

Brazil currently accounts for one-quarter of the entire world’s daily COVID-19 deaths, far more than any other single nation, and health experts are warning the nation is on the verge of even greater calamity.

MLB stadiums used as mass COVID-19 vaccination sites surpass 1 million shots

More than 1 million COVID-19 vaccination shots have been dispensed at Major League Baseball stadiums, with the Oakland Coliseum and Marlins Park among the sites planning to continue operating after opening day.