Moderna will ask FDA for emergency use authorization of coronavirus vaccine
Moderna Inc. says it will ask U.S. and European regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.
Moderna Inc. says it will ask U.S. and European regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.
Coronavirus aid, federal funding remain unresolved as Congress returns
Congress is returning to Washington for one last attempt at deal-making this year.
Congress is returning to Washington for one last attempt at deal-making this year.
Bar applies to become church in owner's scheme to skirt UK's pandemic lockdown restrictions
Since the U.K. permits places of worship to remain open amid the pandemic, James Aspell hopes to turn 400 Rabbits Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail Bar into “The Church of The Four Hundred Rabbits.”
Since the U.K. permits places of worship to remain open amid the pandemic, James Aspell hopes to turn 400 Rabbits Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail Bar into “The Church of The Four Hundred Rabbits.”
Holiday air travel surges despite dire health warnings
Nearly 1.2 million people passed through U.S. airports Sunday, the greatest number since the pandemic gripped the country in March, despite pleas from health experts for Americans to stay home over Thanksgiving.
Nearly 1.2 million people passed through U.S. airports Sunday, the greatest number since the pandemic gripped the country in March, despite pleas from health experts for Americans to stay home over Thanksgiving.
'Pandemic' named Merriam-Webster's word of the year
Merriam-Webster on Monday announced “pandemic” as its 2020 word of the year.
Merriam-Webster on Monday announced “pandemic” as its 2020 word of the year.
New York couple has given 10,000 backpacks, 200 gallons of sanitizer to homeless during pandemic
Two New York men started a charity to give away thousands of free backpacks to the homeless, filled with hygiene and health items.
Two New York men started a charity to give away thousands of free backpacks to the homeless, filled with hygiene and health items.
NYC to reopen schools, even as virus spread intensifies
New York City will reopen its school system to in-person learning, and increase the number of days a week many children attend class, even as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies.
New York City will reopen its school system to in-person learning, and increase the number of days a week many children attend class, even as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies.
Fauci: US may see 'surge upon surge' of virus in weeks ahead
The nation's top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the U.S. may see “surge upon a surge” of the coronavirus over the coming weeks, and he does not expect current recommendations around social distancing to be relaxed before Christmas.
The nation's top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the U.S. may see “surge upon a surge” of the coronavirus over the coming weeks, and he does not expect current recommendations around social distancing to be relaxed before Christmas.
Doctor hugs elderly coronavirus patient on Thanksgiving in viral photo
New estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. may be worse than was previously known.
New estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. may be worse than was previously known.
US surpasses 13M COVID-19 cases, 90K hospitalizations for 1st time
The U.S. leads the world in the number of confirmed infections as the country continues to see a record number of new daily cases, hospitalizations and deaths. The news also comes as medical centers warn they are running out of beds and hospital capacity.
The U.S. leads the world in the number of confirmed infections as the country continues to see a record number of new daily cases, hospitalizations and deaths. The news also comes as medical centers warn they are running out of beds and hospital capacity.
US sees 28% increase in COVID-19 cases among children in just 2 weeks, report finds
According to the report from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association, 1.2 million children had tested positive for COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, as of Nov. 19.
According to the report from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association, 1.2 million children had tested positive for COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, as of Nov. 19.
Practice canceled for LA Rams after 2 positive COVID-19 tests within organization
Friday's practice was canceled for the Los Angeles Rams "out of an abundance of caution" after two members of the organization tested positive for the coronavirus, the team announced.
Friday's practice was canceled for the Los Angeles Rams "out of an abundance of caution" after two members of the organization tested positive for the coronavirus, the team announced.
Absent new stimulus, wealthy pay off credit cards, while others dive deeper into debt
Credit cards reveal yet another example of the “K-shaped recovery” wherein high earners are recuperating, or even increasing their wealth during the economic downturn, and lower income earners are flailing.
Credit cards reveal yet another example of the “K-shaped recovery” wherein high earners are recuperating, or even increasing their wealth during the economic downturn, and lower income earners are flailing.
How the Supreme Court's ruling on houses of worship could affect California
UC Hastings law professor David Levine said the ruling opens the door for religious groups to challenge pandemic restrictions in other states.
UC Hastings law professor David Levine said the ruling opens the door for religious groups to challenge pandemic restrictions in other states.
Retired California police chief grateful he survived coronavirus
"It was probably one of the best Thanksgiving's I've ever had," Carlos Basurto said, "because every day with them is a thanksgiving."
"It was probably one of the best Thanksgiving's I've ever had," Carlos Basurto said, "because every day with them is a thanksgiving."
Atlanta woman overcomes house fire and pandemic to launch small business
A local business owner has faced unexpected hardships this year, but she hasn't let it get in the way of achieving her goal.
A local business owner has faced unexpected hardships this year, but she hasn't let it get in the way of achieving her goal.
Austin neighbors start thread to provide free holiday meals for those in need
One Austin man's offering of a full Thanksgiving Day spread to someone struggling reached hundreds of people and started a chain reaction he never saw coming.
One Austin man's offering of a full Thanksgiving Day spread to someone struggling reached hundreds of people and started a chain reaction he never saw coming.
Victoria, Australia eliminates COVID-19 after border closure, going 28 days with 0 new infections
Victoria is celebrating tamping down the COVID-19 virus with it’s 28th consecutive day without a new infection, according to health and human services.
Victoria is celebrating tamping down the COVID-19 virus with it’s 28th consecutive day without a new infection, according to health and human services.
New model projects US COVID-19 cases could double in 2 months
A new model from a study conducted by Washington University in St. Louis projects that if the U.S. continues handling the pandemic as it has, cases could double in just two months.
A new model from a study conducted by Washington University in St. Louis projects that if the U.S. continues handling the pandemic as it has, cases could double in just two months.
Salvation Army provides thousands of 'to-go' Thanksgiving meals
This year, volunteers could not help prepare the meal because of safety concerns and CDC guidelines around COVID-19. So, the nonprofit organization altered its 70-year tradition and partnered with a catering company instead.
This year, volunteers could not help prepare the meal because of safety concerns and CDC guidelines around COVID-19. So, the nonprofit organization altered its 70-year tradition and partnered with a catering company instead.