Governor calls crowded wedding "very irresponsible" amid COVID spike
The wedding at a Chicago-area hotel reportedly drew hundreds of maskless guests the same day Illinois saw a record number of COVID-19 deaths reported.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Tyson allegedly lied about COVID-19 risks at Iowa meat plant
Allegations come two weeks after federal lawsuit accused supervisors of betting on how many workers would be infected.
Facebook will remove misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines
The company wants to remove misinformation about the virus that could lead to "imminent physical harm."
Mayor was on vacation in Mexico while urging residents to stay home
"I want you to know that I regret that travel," Mayor Steve Adler said in a video statement. "I wouldn't travel now."
Fauci to have first "substantive discussions" with Biden transition team
Fauci told CBS News that he has not yet spoken with President-elect Joe Biden but expects to do so in the near future.
McConnell sees "hopeful signs" for COVID relief but stands firm on position
McConnell has proposed a smaller package than the plan introduced by a bipartisan group of lawmakers.
Pennsylvania counties lack ICU beds left amid COVID surge
Two regions in the state are facing a hospital staffing crisis.
TV sports package subscribers will get $1 billion in refunds
Companies like Charter and Verizon are offering rebates after the pandemic canceled games and major sporting events.
Second shot no-shows could foil COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Experts say a vaccine-resistant mutation is more likely if millions of Americans end up getting only one dose.
Initial vaccine distribution will cover fraction of health care workers
Pfizer's first tranche of vaccines is expected to be shipped on December 15.
NYC mayor: First COVID vaccine shipments could come by Dec. 15
"The cavalry is coming," he said, "and the moment we have all been waiting for is finally here."
Couple arrested for flying despite positive COVID tests
"They knowingly boarded a flight aware of their positive COVID-19 test results, placing the passengers of the flight in danger of death," Kauai police said.
Hundreds rally for NYC bar owner who defied COVID rules
Hundreds protested after a manager was arrested for refusing to comply with the state's coronavirus restrictions.
Soccer Olympian-turned-doctor helps treat COVID-19 patients
Rachel Buehler Van Hollebeke graduated from medical school just before COVID-19 gained traction.
U.S. reaches 100,000 coronavirus hospitalizations
Hospitalizations have more than tripled nationwide since October 1, leaving healthcare systems stretched thin.
CDC reduces quarantine time from 2 weeks to 10 days with no symptoms
The shorter time period is meant to encourage more people to quarantine.
L.A. mayor issues new order, warns "tipping point" is near
Mayor Eric Garcetti issued a city order that spoke in apocalyptic tones as it ordered people to remain in their homes.
U.K. becomes 1st country to approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for use
Government grants emergency use authorization and says the vaccine will be distributed from next week following "months of rigorous clinical trials."
48 NBA players positive for COVID-19 in first week of testing
The league did not disclose the names of players who tested positive.
Fed and Treasury urge Congress to act now on virus relief
Without immediate assistance, Americans will lose their homes and small businesses will fail, Fed chair warns.
Pandemic's hit to economy? Nearly $5 trillion over two years
Researchers' "best case scenario" points to 15% plunge in GDP, a bigger hit than seen during the Great Recession.
New Orleans swingers convention leads to 41 COVID infections
"I wouldn't do it again if I knew then what I know now. It weighs on me and it will continue to weigh on me until everyone is 100% better," the event organizer said.
Bar owner who defied COVID rules arrested in sting
Protesters shouted as deputies arrested Danny Presti, the co-owner of Mac's Public House on Staten Island.
Health care workers overwhelmed by record COVID hospitalizations
As more states report record coronavirus hospitalizations, battle-weary health care workers say they are physically and mentally fatigued.
Florida becomes 3rd state to hit 1 million coronavirus cases
This comes one day after Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference where he denounced mask mandates.
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Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine
