China delays WHO team's visit to probe COVID-19 origins
Foreign Ministry says China must complete unspecified "procedures and make relevant arrangements" before the long team of experts can be welcomed.
Coronavirus Pandemic
9 nuns die of COVID in one month at New York convent
The outbreak comes after other convents had reported multiple deaths from the coronavirus.
LA EMS workers told not to transport patients who likely won't survive
The agency also issued a directive directing ambulance crews to administer less oxygen.
Jeff Bezos tops list of biggest charitable givers in 2020
Biggest donations have fallen even as even as many billionaires vastly increased their wealth in the stock market.
Cuomo: New COVID strain is "highly problematic"
The state's first confirmed diagnosis of the contagious new strain was detected in Saratoga Springs.
Houston hospital offers workers $500 to get COVID-19 vaccine
Shots to immunize medical employees against deadly virus among the criteria to get bonuses in early March.
Equitable vaccine access emerges as next challenge amid slow rollout
Local leaders worry communities that lack access to pharmacy services will be left out.
"Harry Potter" actress Jessie Cave says baby has COVID-19
"Really didn't want to be back in a hospital so soon after his traumatic birth," Cave wrote.
Browns head coach positive for COVID, will miss playoff game
The Browns are scheduled to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
U.K. leader orders strict new lockdown as COVID-19 variant surges
The new restrictions will close all schools and in-person dining.
COVID "long-haulers" describe debilitating symptoms that linger
An estimated 10% of COVID-19 patients are survivors who months after being infected are still experiencing debilitating and often crippling symptoms
FDA warns of "risk" in U.K. plan to delay 2nd Pfizer vaccine shots
Facing a surge in infections, U.K. officials said the 2nd dose of the Pfizer vaccine can wait up to 12 weeks. The FDA says that decision is "not rooted solidly in the available evidence."
Pharmacist allegedly had false belief vaccine would change DNA
Steven Brandenburg is accused of spoiling more than 500 doses of the Moderna vaccine by leaving vials out of the refrigerator overnight.
Freezer power outage forces emergency injections of COVID vaccine
All 830 doses for Mendocino County in Northern California had to be injected before they could thaw and be rendered useless.
Alex Trebek urged helping COVID victims in a final "Jeopardy" show
He made the plea at start of what turned out to be one of the last episodes he appeared in before his death.
Larry King moved out of ICU amid coronavirus battle
The veteran talk show host is now breathing on his own, his spokesman said.
FDA considers cutting vaccine doses to stretch supply
So far, more than 4.5 million COVID shots have been given out — a fraction of the 20 million initially expected by the end of 2020.
U.K. warns of more lockdown measures as country fights COVID-19
The United Kingdom is battling an acute outbreak, recording more than 50,000 new coronavirus infections a day over the past six days. The new COVID variant is up to 70% more contagious.
New York confirms case of fast-spreading COVID-19 variant
States such as Colorado and California have also confirmed cases of the variant.
COVID vaccines "might not" work as well on South African strain
Scientists are optimistic that existing vaccines could be adapted, and they expect trial data soon to help determine whether the new variant really is vaccine-resistant.
Minority-owned businesses were last to receive PPP loans
Many "were being turned down in the first and second round of funding," said president of U.S. Black Chambers.
For younger workers, the coronavirus has been a disaster
Most younger employees have either lost a job or taken a pay cut. For some, this is their second recession in a decade.
Indonesia vaccinating working adults before elderly
Indonesia is doing it differently than the U.S. and U.K. – and there is a method behind their strategy.
U.S. COVID death toll tops 350,000 as hospitals fill up
The situation at some Los Angeles County hospitals has grown so dire, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was called in to help.
ER staffer dies amid virus outbreak possibly linked to costume
The outbreak comes as Santa Clara County hospitals are being pushed to the brink by a surge in COVID-19 cases.
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