Trump lauds possible ‘winner’ vaccine, pushes for reopening of schools in Wednesday coronavirus briefing
The president highlighted developments with a coronavirus vaccine and lauded what he said were U.S. COVID-19 testing achievements.
The president highlighted developments with a coronavirus vaccine and lauded what he said were U.S. COVID-19 testing achievements.
Utah sees virus surge – but not in county with mask order
Utah has seen a surge in coronavirus cases _ but not in densely populated Salt Lake City, where cases are dropping a month after the county instituted a mask mandate.
Utah has seen a surge in coronavirus cases _ but not in densely populated Salt Lake City, where cases are dropping a month after the county instituted a mask mandate.
Fauci to testify next week to House panel on coronavirus
Dr. Anthony Fauci and two other top public health officials will testify next week to a House subcommittee that's been investigating the federal response to a coronavirus pandemic still inflicting a relentless toll on Americans, officials with the panel said Wednesday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci and two other top public health officials will testify next week to a House subcommittee that's been investigating the federal response to a coronavirus pandemic still inflicting a relentless toll on Americans, officials with the panel said Wednesday.
First COVID-19, now mosquitoes: Bracing for bug-borne ills
As the coronavirus pandemic subsides for now in the hard-hit Northeast, public health officials in the region are bracing for an outbreak of another mysterious virus: eastern equine encephalitis.
As the coronavirus pandemic subsides for now in the hard-hit Northeast, public health officials in the region are bracing for an outbreak of another mysterious virus: eastern equine encephalitis.
Here is what COVID-19 antibody testing can and cannot tell us
Many of us are curious about whether we have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, and there is a way to find that out.
Many of us are curious about whether we have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, and there is a way to find that out.
Silent spread of coronavirus keeps scientists grasping for clues
Researchers have exposed the frightening likelihood of silent spread of the virus by asymptomatic and presymptomatic carriers. But how major a role seemingly healthy people play in swelling the ranks of those infected remains unanswered — and at the top of the scientific agenda.
Researchers have exposed the frightening likelihood of silent spread of the virus by asymptomatic and presymptomatic carriers. But how major a role seemingly healthy people play in swelling the ranks of those infected remains unanswered — and at the top of the scientific agenda.
More than 15 million people have COVID-19 around the world, according to Johns Hopkins
As case counts surge across the world, organizations are racing to develop an effective COVID-19 vaccine.
As case counts surge across the world, organizations are racing to develop an effective COVID-19 vaccine.
Poll: Very few Americans back full school reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Virus concerns nudge some teachers toward classroom exits
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
FEMA official says US ready to tackle both COVID-19 pandemic and potential disaster
FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor testified about the country’s ability to obtain critical PPE and other supplies to help in the fight against COVID-19.
FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor testified about the country’s ability to obtain critical PPE and other supplies to help in the fight against COVID-19.
‘We will not sell it at cost’: Some drugmakers stand to profit from potential coronavirus vaccine
Some executives from major pharmaceutical companies told lawmakers they would not sell their vaccines at cost when questions rose of how much they would profit from the pandemic.
Some executives from major pharmaceutical companies told lawmakers they would not sell their vaccines at cost when questions rose of how much they would profit from the pandemic.
US secures 100 million doses of Pfizer, BioNTech experimental coronavirus vaccine
The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.
The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.
Pelosi calls coronavirus the 'Trump virus' following revived White House task force briefing
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.
FDA recalls toxic hand sanitizers
Hand sanitizer is the one thing most of us daily now. It’s in our purses, cars, and at work. But the FDA has a warning: It’s recalling multiple brands over safety issues.
Hand sanitizer is the one thing most of us daily now. It’s in our purses, cars, and at work. But the FDA has a warning: It’s recalling multiple brands over safety issues.
Family Dollar, Dollar Tree will no longer require face masks at all stores
No reason has been given why the change was made.
No reason has been given why the change was made.
Newton County teachers demand change in school district’s reopening plan
Two groups of protesters gathered outside of the Newton County Board of Education building before Tuesday evening’s scheduled meeting.
Two groups of protesters gathered outside of the Newton County Board of Education building before Tuesday evening’s scheduled meeting.
CDC says most people with COVID-19 should isolate for 10 days, rather than 14
Instead of a 14-day quarantine window, the CDC now recommends 10 days after the onset of symptoms and 24 hours after a fever has broken.
Instead of a 14-day quarantine window, the CDC now recommends 10 days after the onset of symptoms and 24 hours after a fever has broken.
Winn-Dixie reverses coronavirus face mask policy, will require customers to wear them in stores
Southern-based grocery chain had said mask policies create friction between customers and employees.
Southern-based grocery chain had said mask policies create friction between customers and employees.
How to find a COVID-19 testing site without a long wait in Georgia
Finding a COVID-19 testing site that does not have long lines can be a bit of a challenge right now.
Finding a COVID-19 testing site that does not have long lines can be a bit of a challenge right now.
Nurse who was in coma for 40 days due to COVID-19 applauded by colleagues after hospital discharge
A senior nurse who was in a coma for 40 days after being diagnosed with COVID-19 was met with applause from her colleagues after being discharged.
A senior nurse who was in a coma for 40 days after being diagnosed with COVID-19 was met with applause from her colleagues after being discharged.