FDA authorizes second COVID-19 treatment drug to be used in combination with remdesivir

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) Thursday for the drug baricitinib, in combination with remdesivir, for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients two years of age or older requiring supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

Tyson suspends Iowa plant managers amid COVID-19 betting claim

The company's president and CEO, Dean Banks, said he was “extremely upset” about the allegations against managers at its plant in Waterloo, Iowa, saying they do not represent the company's values.

NYC schools go all-remote; Cuomo warns of 'astronomical' positive test rates in state

All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.

Will social distancing cause my immune system to weaken?

Our immune systems are hard at work even when we're 6 feet apart from others or stuck at home all day.

All NFL teams will enter intensive COVID-19 protocol Saturday

All NFL teams will be placed under intensive COVID-19 protocol to mitigate the risk as the number of cases rise around the country.

Will COVID-19 vaccine protect kids? Pfizer launches new trial to find out

More than a million US children have contracted COVID-19, according to a new report. Yet, most of the testing for coronavirus vaccines have left children out. That is changing.

Lakeland Army reservist is 10th U.S. military member to die from COVID-19

U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Calvin Ogletree was always big on the military. He joined the Army right after graduating from Kathleen High School. Eventually, he did tours in Iraq, Bosnia, and elsewhere, and always lived to tell about it.

Ohio wedding linked to at least 32 coronavirus cases: 'Nobody's wearing a mask'

At least 32 people who attended a wedding in Ohio last month have reportedly contracted the coronavirus, including the bride and groom and two of the couple’s grandparents.

Officials: 300 attend Washington wedding that leads to virus outbreak

Health officials are asking more than 300 attendees of a wedding near Ritzville on Nov. 7 to get tested for COVID-19 after several people tested positive.