Rideshare and delivery drivers demand more PPE
"Eleven months into this pandemic and workers are still asking for the most basic life-saving protections for themselves, their families, and their communities," one driver said.
Coronavirus Pandemic
CDC director defends N95 mask restrictions despite greater supply
Is there a shortage of medical-grade N95 respirator masks? It depends on who you ask.
Thousands of service members saying no to COVID vaccine
Some Army units are seeing as few as one-third agree to the vaccine.
Pharmacies offering COVID-19 vaccines: What you need to know
Kroger Health says it could immunize nearly 500,000 people a week if all its pharmacies start getting shots.
Kroger to close 2 more stores after workers get "hazard pay"
Largest U.S. supermarket chain says decision was "accelerated" by Seattle mandate of extra pay for grocery workers.
New York says Amazon failed to protect workers from COVID-19
Ecommerce giant showed a "flagrant disregard for health and safety requirements," the state alleges in a lawsuit.
Employers giving workers paid time off to get COVID-19 shot
Tyson Foods is latest major employer to offer its 120,000 employees an incentive to get immunized against virus.
N95 masks sit in storage as hospitals still face shortages
The more N95s are rationed to alleviate a perceived shortage, the fewer masks are actually reaching the front lines.
Troops to head to Texas to help with vaccinations in wake of storm
Power outages resulting from unusually heavy snow and ice temporarily threatened vaccine supplies in the Lone Star State.
Biden says teachers should move up on vaccine priority list
The president made the remarks during a CNN town hall in Milwaukee.
Third shot may be needed to fight new variants, Bill Gates warns
There's growing concern about the effectiveness of current vaccines against variants from Brazil and South Africa.
In Michigan prison, 90 of 95 COVID tests detect U.K. variant
Officials say 90 of 95 tests came up positive for the highly contagious variant and results from 100 more tests were still pending.
Japan finally begins COVID vaccinations amid worries over Olympics
About 80% of those polled in recent media surveys support cancellation or further postponement of the Olympics because of the virus worries.
Fauci pushes back timeline for widespread vaccinations
Fauci originally expected that anyone who wanted a vaccine would be able to get one by April.
How Bill Gates thinks Americans can combat climate change
The billionaire philanthropist called the effort "bigger than anything humanity has done to date."
Woman asks if mom's nursing home death was "buried" by New York
"There just is no sense of peace," said Lorry Sullivan, who is still grieving the loss of her mother, Lorraine, in April.
Touted as heroes, grocery workers left out of vaccination effort
"Apparently we are not frontline workers when it comes to getting the vaccine," said employee at Kroger in Houston.
"COVID teaching is so hard": Educators share fears and frustrations
Two educators open up about the difficulties of in-person instruction amid the pandemic.
Party carries on in New Orleans with "Yardi Gras"
Residents are decorating their homes during the pandemic instead of partaking in the usual parades.
Cuomo admits "mistake" in withholding nursing home deaths
A top aide last week admitted the Cuomo administration was afraid the data was "going to be used against us."
Inside United Airlines' in-airport coronavirus testing center
The digital platform allows passengers to do everything from check COVID-19 requirements to schedule a test at the terminal.
Stimulus bill would boost incomes of poorest Americans by $4,000
$1.9 trillion stimulus plan would aid low- and moderate-income households through cash payments and tax benefits.
Israel's vaccine rollout shows signs of dramatic success
Just over four months ago, Israel's COVID-19 outbreak was one of the worst on earth.Then, the Israeli government struck a deal with Pfizer-BioNTech for enough doses to inoculate every Israeli adult by the end of March.
Pentagon authorizes more troops to assist with vaccine effort
This will put the total number of active-duty troops supporting or ready to support at more than 4,700.
Study: Pfizer vaccine 94% effective at preventing symptomatic infections
The study found a 94% drop in symptomatic infections and a 92% drop in serious cases of the disease among those vaccinated.
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Clinical trial helps treat woman's "insufferable pain" from sunlight
Book excerpt: "Narratives" by Nancy Colier
Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine
I tested America.gov, the government's AI chatbot, on health questions
Women face a "diagnostic odyssey" at the doctor. This plan aims to help.
Oregon eyes nation's first single-payer healthcare system. Will it work?
Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
