CDC: COVID-19 'close contact' now includes brief encounters
The CDC changed the definition to a total of 15 minutes or more.
The CDC changed the definition to a total of 15 minutes or more.
Pfizer to start testing COVID-19 vaccine in kids
Last week, Pfizer Inc. received permission to test its vaccine in U.S. kids as young as 12, one of only a handful of attempts around the world to start exploring if any experimental shots being pushed for adults also can protect children.
Last week, Pfizer Inc. received permission to test its vaccine in U.S. kids as young as 12, one of only a handful of attempts around the world to start exploring if any experimental shots being pushed for adults also can protect children.
Coronavirus relief talks crawl ahead; McConnell is resistant
President Donald Trump’s most powerful Senate ally is pressing the White House not to move ahead on a coronavirus pandemic relief package.
President Donald Trump’s most powerful Senate ally is pressing the White House not to move ahead on a coronavirus pandemic relief package.
Study: Older workers face greater unemployment amid COVID-19 pandemic
The study released Tuesday from researchers with the New School university in New York City found that workers 55 and older lost jobs sooner, were rehired slower and continue to face higher job losses than their counterparts ages 35 to 54.
The study released Tuesday from researchers with the New School university in New York City found that workers 55 and older lost jobs sooner, were rehired slower and continue to face higher job losses than their counterparts ages 35 to 54.
Debate over "herd immunity" intensifies as scientists disagree over how to get there
A plan to let the coronavirus run its natural course, infecting the young and healthy as a way to achieve herd immunity, has drawn fire. Yet, backers argue it is a "more humane" approach than continuing lockdowns.
A plan to let the coronavirus run its natural course, infecting the young and healthy as a way to achieve herd immunity, has drawn fire. Yet, backers argue it is a "more humane" approach than continuing lockdowns.
Disneyland, California's major theme parks to remain closed
Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials.
Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials.
Melania Trump postpones campaign trip due to a cough related to COVID-19
Spokesperson Stephanie Grisham says the first lady has decided against accompanying President Donald Trump to a campaign rally Tuesday in Erie, Pennsylvania, because of a lingering cough after contracting COVID-19.
Spokesperson Stephanie Grisham says the first lady has decided against accompanying President Donald Trump to a campaign rally Tuesday in Erie, Pennsylvania, because of a lingering cough after contracting COVID-19.
More women are buying guns amid the COVID-19 pandemic
More women are buying guns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More women are buying guns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
California's feared surge of virus cases hasn't happened
State data shows hospitalizations have fallen by about 15% since that warning while the weekly average number of new cases continues to decline even as other more populous states like Florida, Ohio and Illinois see increases.
State data shows hospitalizations have fallen by about 15% since that warning while the weekly average number of new cases continues to decline even as other more populous states like Florida, Ohio and Illinois see increases.
North Texas woman who died on flight had COVID-19, officials confirm
Dallas County officials confirmed a woman in her 30s died on an airline flight because of COVID-19. She had underlying health conditions.
Dallas County officials confirmed a woman in her 30s died on an airline flight because of COVID-19. She had underlying health conditions.
Staff cheer as 102-year-old COVID-19 survivor leaves hospital
A 102-year-old woman in Oklahoma received a round of applause from staff as she was discharged from a rural hospital on October 14 after recovering from coronavirus.
A 102-year-old woman in Oklahoma received a round of applause from staff as she was discharged from a rural hospital on October 14 after recovering from coronavirus.
Target to give employees 4th COVID-19 pandemic bonus
The company says more than 350,000 eligible frontline workers will receive a $200 bonus by early November.
The company says more than 350,000 eligible frontline workers will receive a $200 bonus by early November.
What are my treatment options for coronavirus?
There are several treatment options for COVID-19, and which one is best depends on how sick someone is.
There are several treatment options for COVID-19, and which one is best depends on how sick someone is.
Sweet 16 party leaves 37 infected with COVID-19, nearly 300 quarantined, health officials say
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
New landmark study tests air on planes for virus transmission
Good news for people who've been itching to get on a plane to see family, friends, or take that long-awaited vacation.
Good news for people who've been itching to get on a plane to see family, friends, or take that long-awaited vacation.
Federal health officials planning to get coronavirus shots to nursing homes
The nation has 15,000-16,000 nursing homes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There may be another 20,000-45,000 assisted living facilities and similar kinds of settings for elderly and disabled people.
The nation has 15,000-16,000 nursing homes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There may be another 20,000-45,000 assisted living facilities and similar kinds of settings for elderly and disabled people.
Global struggles continue as confirmed coronavirus cases reach 40 million
The world's number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 40 million.
The world's number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 40 million.
Mounting evidence ties blood type to COVID-19 risk, O may help, A may hurt
In two new studies, those with type A blood were more likely to have severe disease, while those with type O were less likely.
In two new studies, those with type A blood were more likely to have severe disease, while those with type O were less likely.
Trump calls Fauci a 'disaster,' says people are tired of hearing about COVID-19
President Donald Trump sought Monday to buck up his campaign staffers two weeks from Election Day, dismissing the cautionary coronavirus advice of his scientific experts as well as polling showing him trailing Democratic rival Joe Biden across key battleground states.
President Donald Trump sought Monday to buck up his campaign staffers two weeks from Election Day, dismissing the cautionary coronavirus advice of his scientific experts as well as polling showing him trailing Democratic rival Joe Biden across key battleground states.
Wisconsin woman says she needs double lung transplant after surviving coronavirus
A Wisconsin woman who spent 45 days on a ventilator after testing positive for COVID-19 says she's now in need of a double-lung transplant due to extensive organ damage.
A Wisconsin woman who spent 45 days on a ventilator after testing positive for COVID-19 says she's now in need of a double-lung transplant due to extensive organ damage.