Dr. Anthony Fauci hopeful for a vaccine by late 2020, early 2021

The government’s top infectious disease expert said Tuesday he is cautiously optimistic that there will be a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year or early 2021, and warned that the next few weeks will be critical to tamping down coronavirus hot spots around the country.

Nonprofit cleans, disinfects over 1 million masks

One million masks have been received by Batelle’s Critical Care Decontamination System.

New Jersey casinos, indoor dining to reopen at 25% capacity July 2

On Thursday, July 2, casinos will be permitted to reopen at 25% capacity. Indoor dining will also be allowed to resume at 25% capacity.

Indiana woman marks 100th birthday after surviving COVID-19, beating cancer and living through WWII

Leora Martin has lived through World War II, survived cancer and successfully battled her way back from a bout of pneumonia last year, learned earlier this month that she’s also a survivor of COVID-19.

WHO chief warns world leaders not to 'politicize' coronavirus pandemic

“The greatest threat we face now is not the virus itself, it’s the lack of global solidarity and global leadership,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. “We cannot defeat this pandemic with a divided world.”

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania exceed 82,000, as new reported deaths slow

The department on Monday reported 456 new cases, and three new deaths. That was the second straight day of single-digit death reports attributed to the virus, bringing the statewide total to 6,426.

Some public health officials fighting COVID-19 resign, some assigned security detail amid threats

In the battle against COVID-19, some public health officials in the U.S. are being pushed out or choosing to quit their jobs amid a lack of support from elected officials, a gross shortage in critical infrastructure and an onslaught of attacks from the public.

Amid coronavirus pandemic, Live Nation announces drive-in concert series

Grammy-winning singer Brad Paisley will headline shows in all three cities, while fellow country artists Darius Rucker and Jon Pardi will also perform in Nashville at Nissan Stadium. Nelly will perform in Maryland Heights, near St. Louis.