Study of Spain population’s COVID-19 antibody tests suggests herd immunity ‘unachievable,’ researchers say
A nationwide population-based study published by researchers in Spain in the medical journal “The Lancet” found that despite the high impact of COVID-19 on the country, antibody “prevalence estimates remain low and are clearly insufficient to provide herd immunity."
A nationwide population-based study published by researchers in Spain in the medical journal “The Lancet” found that despite the high impact of COVID-19 on the country, antibody “prevalence estimates remain low and are clearly insufficient to provide herd immunity."
US bets on untested company to deliver COVID-19 vaccine
Its injector is not approved by federal health authorities and the company hasn’t yet set up a factory to manufacture the unapproved devices.
Its injector is not approved by federal health authorities and the company hasn’t yet set up a factory to manufacture the unapproved devices.
US interest in moving to New Zealand jumps during COVID-19 pandemic
More Americans are reportedly looking to move to New Zealand amidst the coronavirus.
More Americans are reportedly looking to move to New Zealand amidst the coronavirus.
After lobbying, Catholic Church won $1.4B in virus aid
The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus aid.
The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus aid.
South Korea honors health workers, highlights importance of handwashing in elaborate drone light show
A drone light show was produced in Seoul on July 7 as a gesture of thanks and also to highlight the protective measures needed to combat the virus.
A drone light show was produced in Seoul on July 7 as a gesture of thanks and also to highlight the protective measures needed to combat the virus.
China warns Kazakhstan is facing pneumonia outbreak more deadly than COVID-19
The Chinese embassy warned its citizens about an outbreak of pneumonia with a death rate higher than that of COVID-19. Kazakhstan dismissed the claim.
The Chinese embassy warned its citizens about an outbreak of pneumonia with a death rate higher than that of COVID-19. Kazakhstan dismissed the claim.
Who might be eligible for a second stimulus check and for how much money?
Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.
Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.
‘STOP GETTING TESTED’ for COVID-19, Ohio lawmaker tells public
Republican State Rep. Nino Vitale made a statement on his Facebook page Tuesday, asking people to not get tested for the coronavirus.
Republican State Rep. Nino Vitale made a statement on his Facebook page Tuesday, asking people to not get tested for the coronavirus.
Medical group releases chart ranking activities based on COVID-19 risk
The Texas Medical Association told FOX 35 that a task force of about 14 physicians who are experts and leaders in medicine have determined the risk level of various activities, ranked from 1 through 10.
The Texas Medical Association told FOX 35 that a task force of about 14 physicians who are experts and leaders in medicine have determined the risk level of various activities, ranked from 1 through 10.
Doctors reporting brain, heart, and kidney side effects in some COVID-19 survivors
Doctors and scientists are finding devastating side effects in COVID-19 survivors even after they have recovered from the virus.
Doctors and scientists are finding devastating side effects in COVID-19 survivors even after they have recovered from the virus.
Florida man mists hydrogen peroxide over Wauchula streets to combat COVID-19
The city of Wauchula gave the go-ahead for a resident to spray the city's streets with a chemical most of us have in our medicine cabinet: hydrogen peroxide.
The city of Wauchula gave the go-ahead for a resident to spray the city's streets with a chemical most of us have in our medicine cabinet: hydrogen peroxide.
Businesses across US request ‘exact change’ amid coin shortage caused by COVID-19
Following an announcement from The Federal Reserve last month that the coronavirus pandemic has created a shortage in coins in the U.S., businesses around the country have been urging their customers to use alternative forms of payment or bring exact change.
Following an announcement from The Federal Reserve last month that the coronavirus pandemic has created a shortage in coins in the U.S., businesses around the country have been urging their customers to use alternative forms of payment or bring exact change.
Georgia teacher faces long road back from coronavirus
Georgia teacher Yolanda Lawrence doesn't know how she contracted the new coronavirus, but it hit her hard. Four months later, she's still working to come back from the virus.
Georgia teacher Yolanda Lawrence doesn't know how she contracted the new coronavirus, but it hit her hard. Four months later, she's still working to come back from the virus.
Bolivian president has COVID-19 as virus hits region's elite
Bolivia’s interim president and Venezuela’s No. 2 leader announced Thursday that they have been infected with the new coronavirus, just days after Brazil’s leader tested positive as the pandemic hits hard at some of Latin America’s political elite.
Bolivia’s interim president and Venezuela’s No. 2 leader announced Thursday that they have been infected with the new coronavirus, just days after Brazil’s leader tested positive as the pandemic hits hard at some of Latin America’s political elite.
Household dog in Tarrant County tests positive for COVID-19 after owners contract virus
A household dog in Tarrant County has tested positive for COVID-19, state health officials confirmed.
A household dog in Tarrant County has tested positive for COVID-19, state health officials confirmed.
82 infected at Missouri summer camp as COVID-19 cases surge across US
An overnight summer camp in rural southwestern Missouri has seen scores of campers, counselors and staff infected with the novel coronavirus.
An overnight summer camp in rural southwestern Missouri has seen scores of campers, counselors and staff infected with the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 'superspreaders': Experts say 1 person can transmit virus at gatherings, with tragic consequences
A Harvard expert says there are two ways to think about “superspreaders” and their role in transmitting the virus.
A Harvard expert says there are two ways to think about “superspreaders” and their role in transmitting the virus.
The cost of COVID-19: Amid illness, Americans face heavy financial burden in testing and treatment
Uncertain health care prices add to the growing anxiety Americans face seeking care in the coronavirus pandemic.
Uncertain health care prices add to the growing anxiety Americans face seeking care in the coronavirus pandemic.
North Texas father and son survive COVID-19 together
A North Texas father and son are back home recovering from a stay in the hospital after sharing a battle with COVID-19.
A North Texas father and son are back home recovering from a stay in the hospital after sharing a battle with COVID-19.
Study suggests fetal coronavirus infection is possible
Researchers from Italy said Thursday that they studied 31 women with COVID-19 who delivered babies in March and April. They found signs of the virus in several samples of umbilical cord blood, the placenta and, in one case, breast milk.
Researchers from Italy said Thursday that they studied 31 women with COVID-19 who delivered babies in March and April. They found signs of the virus in several samples of umbilical cord blood, the placenta and, in one case, breast milk.