Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
Johnson said she's still "nervous" about being pregnant and having coronavirus, but is focused on getting "enough rest."
Coronavirus Pandemic
Captain Tom, WWII vet famous for COVID fundraising, dies at 100
Captain Tom set out to raise about $1,300 for Britain's National Health Service by walking 100 laps of his backyard. He ended up raising more than $40 million.
Hospital workers grapple with stress, "nightmares of stacking bodies"
"You just see them come in, they're alert, they're oriented, they're talking to you," Army nurse Capt. Joe Hargrave said. "And then just to see them decline at such a rapid rate — That was hard for me."
Peer-reviewed study finds Russia's COVID vaccine is 91.6% effective
Some experts say The Lancet study, based on data from a large-scale human trial in Moscow, should end skepticism over the vaccine.
U.S. closing in on 50 million vaccine doses — who's getting them?
The CDC has released its first comprehensive look at the state of the nationwide vaccine campaign so far.
Pregnant women concerned about COVID vaccine over lack of data
Pregnant women face a dilemma in deciding whether to get vaccinated because they were excluded from initial trials.
Democrats kick off process to fast-track COVID relief package
The budget resolution is the first step in the budget reconciliation process.
GOP senators detail $618 billion COVID relief counteroffer
The GOP plan includes direct payments of $1,000 for those making less than $40,000 per year.
Meatpackers showed "callous disregard" for workers, lawmaker says
Rep. Clyburn is investigating meatpackers JBS, Smithfield and Tyson — and the government's own work safety regulator.
Shortage of nursing home staff fueled COVID-19, group says
Thousands of long-term care facilities in the U.S. don't have enough workers, according to U.S. PIRG.
Where to find the real "hi-filt" masks, and how to spot the fakes
The fit of a mask is as important as its filtration ability, experts say. So is avoiding the many counterfeits.
Company offering COVID-19 test kits via vending machines
Specialized vending machine lets consumers buy the tests on the go and send them to a lab for rapid analysis.
U.S. military comes to the aid of hospitals hit hard by COVID
Medical personnel sent by the Department of Defense to one Los Angeles hospital are acting as reinforcements to hold the line against the invisible enemy.
Should fewer Americans get a third stimulus check?
Some Republicans are proposing a lower income threshold, at $40,000 for single people and $80,000 for married couples.
Biden to meet with GOP senators on COVID-19 relief proposal
Ten Republican senators have proposed an alternative to the president's COVID-19 economic relief package totaling $1.9 trillion.
Federal health officials discuss vaccine progress, new at-home test
January was the deadliest month of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. so far.
Protests temporarily shut down LA mega vaccination site
One man who was waiting on line for an hour said protesters at the stadium in Los Angeles told him that the coronavirus isn't real and vaccinations are dangerous.
Chicago mayor orders teachers to be in the classroom this week
Ongoing debate rages over Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Parts of Australia enter 5-day lockdown after local COVID-19 infection
Overseas travelers who arrive in Perth must isolate in hotel quarantine for 14 days. The last previous known case of someone being infected with COVID-19 within Western Australia was on April 11.
U.K.'s 100-year-old Captain Tom hospitalized with COVID
His daughter said in a statement that he was admitted to Bedford Hospital because he needed "additional help" with his breathing.
Gottlieb says vaccines "should be a backstop" against virus variant
The new coronavirus variant detected in the United Kingdom, B.1.1.7, has been identified in 30 states, according to the CDC.
Transcript: Janice Jackson on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Janice K. Jackson, Chicago Public Schools CEO, that aired January 31, 2021 on "Face the Nation."
Richmond says Biden willing to meet with GOP senators over COVID bill
A group of 10 Republican senators wrote Mr. Biden a letter Sunday requesting a meeting to discuss coronavirus relief framework, which they said has bipartisan support.
Congressman tests positive for COVID after receiving second vaccine dose
Massachusetts Congressman Stephen Lynch is asymptomatic, said his communications director.
Defense Department pauses plan to vaccinate Guantanamo detainees
The Pentagon paused a plan to vaccinate Guantanamo Bay detainees after Republican lawmakers criticized the decision.
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Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine
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