UK poised for 'Tier 4' lockdown as new coronavirus strain linked to surge in cases emerges
UK poised for 'Tier 4' lockdown as new coronavirus strain linked to surge in cases emerges
UK poised for 'Tier 4' lockdown as new coronavirus strain linked to surge in cases emerges
US clears Moderna vaccine for COVID-19, 2nd shot in arsenal
The U.S. added a second COVID-19 vaccine to its arsenal Friday, boosting efforts to beat back an outbreak so dire that the nation is regularly recording more than 3,000 deaths a day.
The U.S. added a second COVID-19 vaccine to its arsenal Friday, boosting efforts to beat back an outbreak so dire that the nation is regularly recording more than 3,000 deaths a day.
Fentanyl drives opioid deaths during first pandemic months, according to CDC
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates fatal drug overdoses steadily increased before the pandemic and skyrocketed in the first months of it.
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates fatal drug overdoses steadily increased before the pandemic and skyrocketed in the first months of it.
'Slap in the face': New Medicare rule to cut emergency doctors' pay amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many physicians are facing a potential pay cut as a new rule passed by Congress, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will lower the reimbursement rates that clinicians receive for treating patients covered by Medicare.
Many physicians are facing a potential pay cut as a new rule passed by Congress, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will lower the reimbursement rates that clinicians receive for treating patients covered by Medicare.
FDA authorizes Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The FDA has authorized Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, the second vaccine to be approved amid the largest vaccination effort in U.S. history.
The FDA has authorized Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, the second vaccine to be approved amid the largest vaccination effort in U.S. history.
FDA clears Moderna vaccine for COVID-19
The U.S. added a second COVID-19 vaccine to its arsenal Friday, boosting efforts to beat back an outbreak so dire that the nation is regularly recording more than 3,000 deaths a day.
The U.S. added a second COVID-19 vaccine to its arsenal Friday, boosting efforts to beat back an outbreak so dire that the nation is regularly recording more than 3,000 deaths a day.
Extra doses found in Pfizer-BioNtech’s COVID-19 vaccine vials approved for use by FDA
Pharmacists in the U.S. are finding extra doses of Pfizer-BioNtech’s COVID-19 vaccine in the distributed vials, potentially expanding the country’s short supply.
Pharmacists in the U.S. are finding extra doses of Pfizer-BioNtech’s COVID-19 vaccine in the distributed vials, potentially expanding the country’s short supply.
10-year-old dog adopted after spending 1,134 days in shelter
Capone the 10-year-old Labrador retriever mix had difficulty finding a forever home and spent over 1,000 days in a Pittsburgh animal shelter before finally being adopted by a loving family.
Capone the 10-year-old Labrador retriever mix had difficulty finding a forever home and spent over 1,000 days in a Pittsburgh animal shelter before finally being adopted by a loving family.
1 in 21.2 Georgians have contracted COVID-19, new data suggests
Roughly one in every 21.2 people living in Georgia have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic started nearly 10 months ago.
Roughly one in every 21.2 people living in Georgia have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic started nearly 10 months ago.
Pelosi, McConnell receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi received a first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, citing her “confidence in science” in a tweet Friday morning. Shortly after, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was also vaccinated.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi received a first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, citing her “confidence in science” in a tweet Friday morning. Shortly after, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was also vaccinated.
Person caught COVID-19 after 5 minutes in restaurant 20 feet from infected patron, researchers say
It took only five minutes for one South Korean restaurant patron to become infected with the novel coronavirus from another person at the restaurant sitting more than 20 feet away, researchers say.
It took only five minutes for one South Korean restaurant patron to become infected with the novel coronavirus from another person at the restaurant sitting more than 20 feet away, researchers say.
Joe, Jill Biden to get first COVID-19 vaccine dose publicly on Monday
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, will be getting their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Dec. 21.
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, will be getting their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Dec. 21.
Airline passengers who refuse to wear masks face potential FAA fines
Two airline passengers who got into disturbances after allegedly not wearing face masks now face potential fines.
Two airline passengers who got into disturbances after allegedly not wearing face masks now face potential fines.
How an historical events space is surviving pandemic economy
Small businesses took the hardest hits when the pandemic struck. We’ve seen the signs on doors from neighborhood shops that tell us that businesses are closed. According to a recent economic impact report, 60 percent of businesses that shut down during the pandemic won’t re-open.
Small businesses took the hardest hits when the pandemic struck. We’ve seen the signs on doors from neighborhood shops that tell us that businesses are closed. According to a recent economic impact report, 60 percent of businesses that shut down during the pandemic won’t re-open.
Loneliness can strengthen parts of brain tied to imagination and reminiscing, study finds
Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.
Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.
Vice President Mike Pence, Karen Pence receive COVID-19 vaccine publicly to ‘build confidence’
Vice President Mike Pence, second lady Karen Pence and Surgeon General Jerome Adams are scheduled to receive the vaccine Friday morning.
Vice President Mike Pence, second lady Karen Pence and Surgeon General Jerome Adams are scheduled to receive the vaccine Friday morning.
Uber pledges 10 million free or discounted rides for people seeking COVID-19 vaccination
Uber has pledged 10 million free or discounted rides for those seeking to get the coronavirus vaccine, saying it wants to ensure transportation is not a barrier.
Uber has pledged 10 million free or discounted rides for those seeking to get the coronavirus vaccine, saying it wants to ensure transportation is not a barrier.
Joe Biden praises President Trump for ‘getting the vaccine moving’
In a television appearance Thursday night, Democrat Joe Biden praised President Trump for "getting the vaccine moving" as the treatment for fighting the coronavirus began to make its way across the U.S.
In a television appearance Thursday night, Democrat Joe Biden praised President Trump for "getting the vaccine moving" as the treatment for fighting the coronavirus began to make its way across the U.S.
Customers start fundraiser as Atlanta's Colonnade struggles to stay open during pandemic
Owner Jodi Stallings said business is down roughly 50%.
Owner Jodi Stallings said business is down roughly 50%.
Georgia COVID-19 vaccine shipment reduced
It'll take longer for Georgia to get its covid-19 vaccines. The state has been told its shipment next week from Pfizer is being reduced by 40%.
It'll take longer for Georgia to get its covid-19 vaccines. The state has been told its shipment next week from Pfizer is being reduced by 40%.