Biden lays out COVID-19 strategy on first full day in office
The new president signed 10 executive orders as part of his strategy to combat the virus.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Can Japan cling to its Olympic dream with a pandemic raging?
Officials firmly deny a report that, privately, they know the Summer Games are doomed, but they look increasingly cornered by COVID-19, and public opinion.
Vaccination efforts hit setback as health officials warn of shortages
Promised doses of the coronavirus vaccine are not being delivered.
Roughly a quarter of all U.S. households are behind on rent
"I always feel like I'm on the edge of the cliff looking down," one renter said of the struggle to stay in her home.
Doctor accused of stealing COVID vaccine to give to family, friends
Dr. Hasan Gokal insists he was only trying to ensure the damaged vaccine was not wasted, his attorney said.
Fauci describes "liberating feeling" in new Biden administration
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, joined Thursday's White House press briefing.
How one nursing home stayed coronavirus-free and saved lives
COVID-19 has killed more than 100,000 people in nursing homes. It didn't have to be this way, says Rev. Dr. Derrick DeWitt.
Deadly fire at huge Indian plant cranking out Oxford COVID vaccine
Five people were killed in the blaze, but the head of the Serum Institute of India said the incident would not impact production of the coronavirus vaccine.
Democrats weigh options to pass Biden's massive COVID relief bill
Democrats are considering passing the bill through reconciliation, which would allow it to be passed without GOP support.
Biden unveils COVID strategy with slate of executive orders
The president signed 10 executive orders aimed at expanding testing and vaccine availability and reopening schools soon.
Biden signs executive actions on first day as president
The 46th president is undoing some of his predecessor's executive actions.
Fauci underscores Biden's commitment to WHO and its COVID fight
In dramatic about-face from Trump's plan to yank U.S. from agency, Fauci said U.S. is resuming its full share of funding.
Biden's mask mandate may not do enough to boost the economy
But experts and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce also say a national push for Americans to cover up is a "no-brainer."
Meat processors ready for COVID-19 vaccine. Workers may not be
Roughly 4 in 10 Americans say they definitely or probably won't get a coronavirus vaccine, according to Pew Research.
North Carolina begins vaccinating inmates and prison staff
The vaccinations will be offered to prison healthcare workers and inmates aged 75 and older.
Bipartisan group of senators plans to meet with White House on COVID bill
"I expect that we will be meeting with one of the new President's economic advisors within a week," Senator Susan Collins said.
Florida state officials want to put a stop to COVID "vaccine tourism"
Florida is working to put guidelines for a new trend being called "vaccine tourism," in which people from outside the state travel to Florida to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Some states want to buy their own vaccines. Biden administration says no.
Governors are hunting for ways to supplement their dwindling supply of COVID vaccine doses.
China locks down millions in race to contain a COVID surge
With a major national holiday looming, which typically sees tens of millions travel across the country, authorities are taking drastic measures.
New York City closing vaccination sites due to lack of supply
The mayor warned on Tuesday that the city was about to run out of vaccine doses.
Starbucks and Microsoft tapped to help with vaccinations
Starbucks CEO liken the company's role in the mass vaccination effort to building a store with one product.
Desperate states turn to National Guard to roll out vaccines
As the death toll mounts, more states are turning to the National Guard to speed up vaccinations around the country.
Should COVID vaccination restore "basic rights" to avoid lockdowns?
Germany's Foreign Minister thinks so, and he's not alone, but his fellow cabinet members, and many experts say vaccination shouldn't bring privileges.
What a Biden presidency means for your wallet
Agenda includes more stimulus checks, student loan forgiveness and stronger protections for workers.
Doubling up on masks could help keep COVID away, research shows
It creates more of an "obstacle course" for particles to make their way through into the body, research shows.
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