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.
Fatal overdoses soaring across country during pandemic
New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate fatal overdoses were already up 16% from January through March of this year and intervention specialists said the stress and uncertainty from impacts of COVID-19 could drive that number higher.
New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate fatal overdoses were already up 16% from January through March of this year and intervention specialists said the stress and uncertainty from impacts of COVID-19 could drive that number higher.
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.
DeKalb superintendent delays reopening, addresses parent concerns and teacher fears
Cheryl Watson-Harris, superintendent for the DeKalb County School District, has delayed the start of in-person learning due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Cheryl Watson-Harris, superintendent for the DeKalb County School District, has delayed the start of in-person learning due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Robert Redford's son James dies at 58 of liver cancer
James Redford, a filmmaker, activist and son of actor Robert Redford, has died at the age of 58 due to bile-duct cancer in his liver. He had battled with liver disease for more than 30 years.
James Redford, a filmmaker, activist and son of actor Robert Redford, has died at the age of 58 due to bile-duct cancer in his liver. He had battled with liver disease for more than 30 years.
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.
Fulton County high school temporarily stops in-person classes after COVID-19 cases
Officials say at least three people at Cambridge High School have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Officials say at least three people at Cambridge High School have tested positive for the coronavirus.
'I have been diagnosed with Lymphoma': Actor Jeff Bridges announces
Iconic actor, Jeff Bridges, announced he's battling Lymphoma in a Twitter post on Monday, Oct. 19. He says his prognosis is good.
Iconic actor, Jeff Bridges, announced he's battling Lymphoma in a Twitter post on Monday, Oct. 19. He says his prognosis is good.
COVID-19 infections rising in Georgia since recent lows
The number of COVID-19 cases is rising in Georgia, although infections in the state are not climbing as fast as those nationwide.
The number of COVID-19 cases is rising in Georgia, although infections in the state are not climbing as fast as those nationwide.
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 Georgia restaurant makes adjustments due to COVID-19
A Morrow restaurant under new management is opening its doors with several COVID-19 conscious measures in place.
A Morrow restaurant under new management is opening its doors with several COVID-19 conscious measures in place.