Obamacare enrollment reopens for Americans needing coverage in pandemic
The special enrollment period will run through May 15.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Gottlieb calls for "bespoke" vaccine strategy for underserved communities
Gottlieb said the Biden administration for taking an "all-of-the-above approach" to vaccine distribution.
British PM Boris Johnson welcomes "incredibly encouraging" Biden moves
Johnson said in recent weeks, there have been "important developments" on issues like climate change, NATO and Iran.
Preserving childhood magic in a time of COVID
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook on how a child's sense of wonder can be fostered even when a pandemic may get in the way of the Tooth Fairy.
CDC director says U.K. variant could be "dominant strain" in U.S. by March
There are more than 1,000 cases of the U.K. variant in 39 states, Walensky said.
Oxford University starts COVID-19 vaccine trial in children
The university has launched a study to assess the safety of its vaccine with AstraZeneca in children for the first time.
U.K. hit with biggest economic decline in more than 300 years
While the U.S. economy shrank by 3.5% last year, the U.K. economy contracted by nearly 10%.
Cuomo aide said officials "froze" over nursing home death data
Republicans who call the comment an admission of a "cover-up" are now calling for resignations of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the aide, secretary to the governor Melissa DeRosa.
New school reopening guidance based on community transmission rates
CDC director says guidance is "free from political meddling."
Coachella first U.S. city to offer "hero pay" for farmworkers
New law will require larger agriculture industry companies and other employers to temporarily boost employee wages.
Help wanted: Pharmacists and techs to administer COVID-19 vaccine
Some drugstore chains are offering hiring bonuses up to $20,000, according to pharmacy college administrators.
Chinese forced to grapple with a Lunar New Year COVID conundrum
The Year of the Ox is off to a difficult start for millions of Chinese, forced to decide if it's worth the added coronavirus risk to see their loved ones for a cherished holiday.
Dr. Fauci predicts "open season" for vaccinations in April
Vaccination sites are running out of shots, but the Biden administration has promised millions of more doses are on the way.
More children are going hungry during the pandemic
Teachers are stepping up to help feed children amid the pandemic's financial fallout.
Black and poor left behind in Florida's vaccine rollout
In wealthy Palm Beach County, White people are four times more likely than Black Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
California surpasses New York for number of COVID deaths
California is grappling with vaccine shortages that are crippling efforts to inoculate residents.
CDC recommends double masks to protect against COVID-19
New guidance from the CDC advises wearing well-fitting, multilayer cloth face masks or layering a cloth mask over a disposable mask.
Los Angeles to close several COVID vaccine sites due to shortage
Mayor Eric Garcetti said that by Thursday, the city will have exhausted its supply of Moderna vaccines for first doses.
U.S. investigating massive counterfeit N95 mask scam
Fake medical-grade face masks can give first responders a "false sense of security," fed official says.
The factory that's racing to make Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine
As Americans clamor for COVID-19 shots that can't seem to be produced quickly enough, Emergent BioSolutions will face its first test.
Most people are getting their second COVID shots on time, CDC says
The data points to success following the two dose schedule outlined by Pfizer and Moderna.
California teen's quilt keeps memory of COVID victims alive
Madeleine Fugate is stitching together the stories of people who died from COVID-19.
Ford making clear N95 masks to ease communication
Automaker's new face mask aims to help hearing-impaired people interact while providing maximum COVID-19 protection.
A year into the pandemic, many workers are anxious or depressed
Almost half of full-time employees say they are experiencing mental health issues as the crisis drags on.
9 million small businesses fear they won't survive pandemic
As COVID-19 pummels small businesses, 3 in 10 say they won't make it without more federal funds, Fed survey shows.
HealthWatch
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
