Fauci urges Black community to be confident in COVID-19 vaccine
"I, myself, will be perfectly comfortable with taking the vaccine and I will recommend it for my family," said Fauci.
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Dez Bryant tests positive for COVID-19 shortly before kickoff
"Since I tested positive for Covid before the game do the game stop or go on? @NFL" the receiver asked on Twitter shortly after the game began.
Pandemic is complicating taxes for millions of Americans
Many employees working from home during the pandemic could be in for a tax shock: Owing money to another state.
Biden vows to distribute 100 million vaccine doses within first 100 days
Mr. Biden's future nominees and appointees will play crucial roles in overseeing distribution of a coronavirus vaccine and building public trust in it.
Trump touts vaccines at summit, urging FDA to grant approval
The president spoke at a summit of public and private-sector stakeholders who will play crucial roles in distribution and administration of COVID-19 vaccines.
California warns non-essential activity is a "serious risk"
The state's regional lockdown affects millions of residents in Southern California and the San Joaquin Valley after the available ICU bed capacity in those areas dropped below 15%.
FDA releases details on Pfizer vaccine's effectiveness
Pfizer has reported no serious side effects, but some recipients experienced flu-like reactions — including fever, fatigue or muscle aches — especially after the required second dose.
William Shakespeare is 2nd in U.K. to get COVID-19 vaccine
"If Margaret Keenan is patient 1A for the vaccine, would William Shakespeare be 2B, or not 2B ..." one Twitter user wrote.
U.K. grandmother, 90, gets the 1st dose of Pfizer's COVID vaccine
First mass-inoculation program in the West launches with U.K. declaring "V-Day" after a grueling year of coronavirus, but most will still have to wait until the new year.
10,000 restaurants around the U.S. have closed since September
Restaurant industry is asking for a $120 billion government bailout as COVID-19 surge triggers more restrictions.
Pennsylvania official urges people to participate in COVID case investigations
"If you test positive for COVID-19 and are considered high risk, you will receive a call from a case investigator," said Lindsey Mauldin.
Mass. governor announces COVID-19 reopening rollback
He said new infections and hospitalizations are showing "disturbing trends."
Philly warns residents to "remain vigilant" amid surge of coronavirus
"We can't afford to have more case spikes like the Thanksgiving spike," said Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley.
Peer-reviewed study confirms Oxford vaccine up to 90% effective
The paper is the first-peer reviewed study of Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial results in the world.
Millions of Californians under COVID-19 stay-at-home order
California's governor, along with several Bay Area counties, have put 33 million people under virtual lockdown as hospitals across the state are filling up fast and cases are spiking.
Fired COVID data curator posts video of agents raiding her home
Rebekah Jones posted video of officers entering her home, claiming Gov. Ron DeSantis "sent the gestapo" to silence her.
White House responds to report that it declined to buy more vaccine doses
Pfizer says any additional doses between the initial agreed-upon 100 million will need to come in a separate agreement from the one put together this summer.
Nevada hospital treats patients in parking garage amid virus surge
"Nobody who has gone into medicine ever thought they would be providing care in a parking garage," said Jacob Keeperman, an intensive care unit doctor at Renown Health.
5 things to know about coronavirus vaccines from Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the country is in "for some significant pain and suffering the next couple of months" before a vaccine has an impact on the spread of coronavirus.
House poised to vote on stopgap spending measure to avoid shutdown
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said the House will vote on a one-week continuing resolution Wednesday.
Mass-vaccination program against COVID-19 launched in Moscow
The Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine was approved before Phase 3 trials even started, and unlike most Western countries, Russia is not putting the elderly first in line for inoculation.
All-remote learning is failing many students
New studies suggest the disruption to in-person education is taking a heavy toll, from higher rates of failing grades to increased mental health incidents
Regional stay-at-home order looms for Southern California
The order will remain in effect until at least December 28, and will result in the closure of personal care services such as nail and hair salons and barbershops, as well as the closure of bars and wineries.
Rudy Giuliani tests positive for COVID-19, Trump says
Mr. Trump tweeted that his personal lawyer has become infected with the coronavirus.
What another stimulus deal could mean for jobless benefits
Two bills would offer markedly different levels of support for the 12 million jobless workers about to lose benefits.
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