Pence says vaccine distribution could begin by mid-December
"We strongly believe the vaccine distribution process could begin as soon as the week of December 14," Pence said.
Coronavirus Pandemic
CDC committee prioritizes groups for vaccine distribution
CDC advisers voted on which Americans should be prioritized to receive the first vaccines authorized for emergency use by the FDA.
Bipartisan group of lawmakers roll out $908 billion COVID relief plan
The proposal would provide relief to state and local governments, small businesses and jobless Americans.
13-year-old's charity provides blankets to kids in need
"I know there's a lot of kids in the world and a lot of kids in my community who are on the streets or in shelter homes not getting enough food to eat or are lonely," said C.J. Matthews.
Fauci: COVID-19 will continue unless "overwhelming majority" take vaccine
In a Facebook live stream with Mark Zuckerberg, Fauci said Americans should be vaccinated if they want to be "part of the solution" to the pandemic.
Cuomo urges feds to protect undocumented immigrants in vaccine rollout
Cuomo said the federal program requires states to collect and share personal information for those taking the vaccine, which could be shared with agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and ICE.
Cyber Monday was biggest online shopping day in U.S. history
Despite the fragile economy, consumers spent up to $12 million every minute during peak Cyber Monday shopping.
Is shopping in stores safe during the coronavirus pandemic?
As U.S. infections rise, public health experts are urging consumers to limit their physical presence in stores.
China marks 1 year since COVID symptoms were first detected
A government-sanctioned exhibition on the coronavirus hails President Xi Jinping as "heroic."
F1 superstar Lewis Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19
Hamilton is in isolation in accordance with the health protocols in Bahrain.
Wisconsin high school student dies of COVID complications
East High School's principal said junior Isai Morocho died unexpectedly during the Thanksgiving break.
U.S. reports record 93,000 coronavirus hospitalizations
A record-breaking number of Americans are hospitalized with the coronavirus, and experts fear the number may grow now that the Thanksgiving holiday has passed.
Trump ally Scott Atlas resigns as special adviser on coronavirus
The controversial doctor joined the White House in August.
Inside look at how coronavirus vaccines will be distributed
"This is going to be one of the most challenging public health distribution efforts we've seen," said Dr. Amesh Adalja.
Cuomo outlines plan to help hospitals as virus cases rise
"We are not going to live through the nightmare of overwhelmed hospitals again," New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said.
Japan's soaring female suicide rate could be a warning to the world
Research shows women hit harder by COVID-19 economic impact, likely fueling an 80% rise in suicides. Experts say if it can happen in Japan, it "can happen anywhere."
Ravens-Steelers game postponed for a 3rd time to Wednesday
The game had been originally scheduled for Thanksgiving Day.
Bipartisan group of senators conducting informal relief talks
Both Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer took to the Senate floor on Monday urged senators to come together to pass a pandemic relief package.
Governors to decide who gets vaccines first, health secretary says
Alex Azar says Moderna and Pfizer vaccines may receive FDA approval and be ready for use before Christmas.
U.S. had more COVID cases this month than most countries had all year
The United States reported more than 4 million coronavirus cases in November alone.
COVID rules force 49ers to play "home" games in Arizona
"We're all humans just like everyone else, and it's a big deal to leave your family for the whole month of December," head coach Kyle Shanahan said.
Hunted and trafficked, pangolins may hold key to COVID-19
Pangolins are coveted for their scales, which are used in dozens of traditional Chinese medicines.
Hawaii beckons remote workers eager for taste of paradise
State campaign seeks to attract mobile professionals to luxury locales where tourists and partygoers once trod.
Birx says Americans who gathered for Thanksgiving should assume they're infected
"We know people may have made mistakes over the Thanksgiving time period," Birx said.
Renters are still being evicted, despite federal ban
Loopholes in a CDC moratorium for evictions mean many renters are still losing their homes.
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Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter
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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
