Can your employer force you to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
With vaccines on the way, companies will likely have the legal right to compel many workers to get inoculated, experts say.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Gottlieb says U.S. could near 4,000 deaths a day as virus surges
Gottlieb predicted the death toll from the coronavirus in the U.S. could reach 300,000 by the end of the year.
U.S. vaccine chief sees "light at the end of the tunnel"
Slaoui told "Face the Nation" the U.S. "may start to see some impact on the most susceptible people" with a coronavirus vaccine in January or February.
At-home COVID tests: Advancing do-it-yourself diagnostics
A Pa.-based biotech company is working to produce a quick, over-the-counter coronavirus test that you can take in the privacy of your home, with results available in minutes.
The looming eviction crisis
On top of the devastating economic impact of the pandemic, many Americans are at risk of losing their homes starting January 1, when a government moratorium on evictions ends.
COVID-19 becomes top killer in U.S. as hospitals fill up
Across the country, 100,000 people are in hospitals, and 11 states broke records this week for new cases reported in a single day.
Newsom's stay-at-home order set to be triggered in Southern California
The Southern California region's ICU capacity has dropped to 13.1% because of the growing number of COVID-19 cases.
San Francisco Bay Area issues new stay-at-home order
"We don't think we can wait for the state's new restrictions to go into effect. This is an emergency," one official said.
CDC recommends "universal mask wearing" outside home
New guidance lists "universal wearing of face masks" as the first strategy to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
COVID-19 was the leading cause of death in U.S. this week
In the U.S., COVID-19 cases have surpassed 14.3 million, and more than 278,500 deaths have been recorded, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University.
Pelosi says COVID relief could be attached to omnibus funding bill
Members of Congress are negotiating over a coronavirus relief bill as well as a government funding bill.
Health care workers ask for help to slow COVID-19 spread
Health care workers in several states are demanding state officials do more to slow the spread of the coronavirus – not just to protect frontline workers, but to protect the entire health care system from being overwhelmed.
3 former presidents say they'd take COVID-19 vaccine on camera
"I may end up taking it on TV or having it filmed, just so that people know that I trust this science," Obama said.
Santa adjusts to new normal during COVID
Santa is doing thousands of virtual visits during the holiday season.
Those holiday returns come with a massive environmental footprint
Americans are spending record amounts of money online — also expect record amounts in landfills soon.
Minnesota officials credit National Guard for COVID-19 help
Officials highlighted the ways the state is working with the National Guard to protect residents of long-term care facilities, a demographic that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.
Walmart offering another round of bonuses as pandemic rages on
Retailer will offer 1.5 million workers cash payments later this month, but labor advocates call it a "band-aid."
Another lifeline ending as Trump's $300 in jobless aid winds down
As the job market slows. unemployment benefits could soon dry up for millions of jobless Americans.
Fauci walks back U.K. "rushed" approval comments
He said in an interview Friday that his criticism, which first aired on British television, was reactionary, and he "felt badly" about it.
Fauci says U.K. "rushed" approval of coronavirus vaccine
He criticized the U.K. for rushing the process of authorizing a coronavirus vaccine and then later apologized for his remarks.
Biden plans to ask nation to wear masks for 100 days
"Just 100 days to mask. Not forever — 100 days," Mr. Biden said. "I think we'll see a significant reduction if that occurs with vaccinations and masking, to drive down the numbers considerably."
California to impose regional stay-at-home orders amid virus surge
"We are pulling that emergency brake," California's governor said Thursday.
States face unique challenges with vaccine distribution
While states figure out how to roll doses out, some people still worry about safety as vaccines are being developed in record time, and amid a contentious political landscape.
Hospitals desperate for nurses and doctors amid virus surge
COVID-19 pushes medical centers and health care workers to breaking point as CDC warns worst is yet to come.
Georgia couple facing eviction as housing protections set to expire
The power line to their house was cut and their landlord has refused to fix it for five weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Russia plays down reported plague lab death and says, trust us
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Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter
Letting go: Why holding onto grudges can be damaging
Why holding onto grudges can be damaging
Clinical trial helps treat woman's "insufferable pain" from sunlight
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Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine
