Fauci sees 'glimmer of hope' as US COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up

Fauci said he has seen “some little glimmer of hope” after 1.5 million doses were administered in the previous 72 hours, a strong increase in vaccinations.

COVID-19 ‘miracle patient’ leaves hospital after three months

A Georgia patient who spent more than three months in hospital after suffering from COVID-19 complications finally went home on New Year’s Eve.

Officer provides dinner instead of charges to suspected shoplifters

A Massachusetts police officer declined to charge two women accused of trying to steal groceries for the children — and instead bought them Christmas dinner.

Barstool Sports founder raises over $16M for small businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy launched a fundraising effort with the nonprofit 30 Day Fund for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 called "The Barstool Fund, contributing $500,000 of his own money toward the effort.

COVID-19: Belgian St. Nick party for elderly leads to 27 virus deaths

Authorities in Belgium say a 27th elderly person has died in an outbreak at a nursing home from a super-spreading St. Nick party last month but hope the situation is finally under control.

NIH STUDY: Researchers find evidence to suggest COVID-19 can cause brain damage

After examining the brain tissue of 19 deceased coronavirus patients, researchers from the National Institutes of Health found blood vessel damage and inflammation in the patients’ brains.

Arizona woman says COVID-19 battle helped save her life

For many, COVID-19 is nothing to be thankful for, but for one Arizona woman, she is thanking this horrible virus for helping to save her life.

At least 1 hospitalized with virus, liquor license suspended after 'COVID conga line' party

At least one person has been hospitalized with COVID-19 after attending a local New York Republican club’s holiday party that went viral online after video showed maskless attendees dancing in a conga line.

US surpasses 20 million coronavirus cases, according to Johns Hopkins

The U.S. recorded another grim milestone on New Year’s Day, surpassing 20 million COVID-19 cases one year after the virus was first identified.

HHS tells FDA to cancel surprise fees on distilleries who made hand sanitizer

Distilleries that made hand sanitizer amid a shortage earlier this year were shocked to learn that the FDA was slapping them with a $14,060 fee.

More than 2,900 U.S. health care workers died in 2020, Kaiser Health reports

According to data collected from the “Lost on the Frontline” project by Kaiser Health News and the Guardian, more than 2,900 health care workers died in 2020.