Biden says economic recovery a marathon, not a sprint amid weak jobs report
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
WHO approves China's Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The World Health Organization gave its authorization for emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by China's Sinopharm, potentially paving the way for millions of doses to reach needy countries.
The World Health Organization gave its authorization for emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by China's Sinopharm, potentially paving the way for millions of doses to reach needy countries.
Pfizer starts application for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Since December, Pfizer has been authorized on an emergency use basis and has delivered more than 170 million doses of the shot to people 16 and older.
Since December, Pfizer has been authorized on an emergency use basis and has delivered more than 170 million doses of the shot to people 16 and older.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine effective against worrisome coronavirus variants, studies find
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to be highly effective at protecting against infection, severe disease and death in two new studies published this week out of Israel and Qatar.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to be highly effective at protecting against infection, severe disease and death in two new studies published this week out of Israel and Qatar.
Cheers erupt for 106-year-old man who got his 2nd vaccine shot in San Jose
Cheers and applause erupted as 106-year-old Ton Tran arrived in his wheelchair at the San Jose medical center to get vaccinated.
Cheers and applause erupted as 106-year-old Ton Tran arrived in his wheelchair at the San Jose medical center to get vaccinated.
Braves to play with stands at full capacity, offer vaccines to fans
For the first time in over a year, the Atlanta Braves will play at home at 100% capacity, and the team is offering vaccinations to fans that night.
For the first time in over a year, the Atlanta Braves will play at home at 100% capacity, and the team is offering vaccinations to fans that night.
Will COVID-19 vaccine protect transplant recipients? New study looks for answers
How well will the COVID-19 vaccine protect organ transplant recipients? A new clinical trial could provide transplant patients and their doctors some answers.
How well will the COVID-19 vaccine protect organ transplant recipients? A new clinical trial could provide transplant patients and their doctors some answers.
Suburban family loses three, from three generations, to COVID
A grandmother, her daughter and her grandson all died within a week of one another and are sharing their story while asking the public to take COVID seriously.
A grandmother, her daughter and her grandson all died within a week of one another and are sharing their story while asking the public to take COVID seriously.
Man fraudulently obtained federal coronavirus relief funds to buy alpaca farm, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors say the owner of a Massachusetts pizza parlor lied about the number of employees he had to fraudulently obtain more than $660,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds, then used some of the money to buy an alpaca farm in Vermont.
Federal prosecutors say the owner of a Massachusetts pizza parlor lied about the number of employees he had to fraudulently obtain more than $660,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds, then used some of the money to buy an alpaca farm in Vermont.
Customers take action for restaurant owner recovering from COVID-19, unable to work
Steve Robb is the owner of Fat Cap BBQ, along with his wife. He was hospitalized with COVID-19 twice. As he continues his recovery, the couple needed to close because he serves as the restaurant's pitmaster.
Steve Robb is the owner of Fat Cap BBQ, along with his wife. He was hospitalized with COVID-19 twice. As he continues his recovery, the couple needed to close because he serves as the restaurant's pitmaster.
COVID-19 vaccine boosters likely needed every 9 to 12 months, Moderna president says
Moderna’s CEO said the coronavirus is “not going away,” and the president of the company said its vaccine will likely require a booster shot within a year.
Moderna’s CEO said the coronavirus is “not going away,” and the president of the company said its vaccine will likely require a booster shot within a year.
DeKalb Fire, Health Departments vaccinate 400 homebound residents
Members of the DeKalb County Board of Health Department, along with Fire Rescue, traveled to about 400 homebound people to administer COVID-19 vaccine.
Members of the DeKalb County Board of Health Department, along with Fire Rescue, traveled to about 400 homebound people to administer COVID-19 vaccine.
India shatters record, reports more than 412K new COVID-19 cases in 1 day
On Thursday, the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases breached 400,000 for the second time in India since the devastating surge began last month.
On Thursday, the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases breached 400,000 for the second time in India since the devastating surge began last month.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine appears safe, 96% effective in teens 12-17
Recent data from an ongoing trial of Moderna’s vaccine in teenagers found that it was 96% effective against COVID-19, and no serious safety concerns were present, according to the company.
Recent data from an ongoing trial of Moderna’s vaccine in teenagers found that it was 96% effective against COVID-19, and no serious safety concerns were present, according to the company.
IRS delivers another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks: Here's who received them
The IRS will issue an eighth batch of stimulus checks this week, delivering payments to another 1.1 million Americans as part of President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
The IRS will issue an eighth batch of stimulus checks this week, delivering payments to another 1.1 million Americans as part of President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
Pfizer, BioNtech donating vaccines for Olympic athletes
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.
New IHME study says COVID-19 has caused over 905,000 deaths in U.S., 6.9 million deaths globally
Updated analysis by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington School of Medicine found that COVID-19 deaths are significantly underreported in almost every country.
Updated analysis by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington School of Medicine found that COVID-19 deaths are significantly underreported in almost every country.
In new pandemic low, unemployment numbers fall to 498,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
EU proposal could allow vaccinated Americans to travel to Europe by end of June
In announcement sure to be welcomed by travelers worldwide, the EU’s executive branch has proposed easing restrictions on visiting the 27-nation bloc as vaccination campaigns keep gathering speed.
In announcement sure to be welcomed by travelers worldwide, the EU’s executive branch has proposed easing restrictions on visiting the 27-nation bloc as vaccination campaigns keep gathering speed.
Nebraska reports 1st COVID-19 death of a fully vaccinated person
State health officials said the patient was an 80-year-old woman with underlying conditions.
State health officials said the patient was an 80-year-old woman with underlying conditions.