Military programs aiming to end pandemics forever
Bill Whitaker reports on the Pentagon projects that helped combat COVID-19 and may help end pandemics forever.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Gottlieb urges federal government to surge vaccines to Michigan
"It's a request that's been made for weeks now, and I think we should have done it weeks ago," Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former head of the Food and Drug Administration, said.
Pelosi says "the door is open" for bipartisan infrastructure bill
Pelosi, however, batted down the suggestion that the $2 trillion plan be trimmed down to earn Republican support.
Supreme Court says California cannot restrict religious household gatherings
"This is the fifth time the Court has summarily rejected the Ninth Circuit's analysis of California's COVID restrictions on religious exercise," the opinion states.
Children are in the spotlight in the coronavirus battle
Pfizer wants to extend its COVID-19 vaccine to those as young as 12 years old and has asked the FDA for authorization to do that.
Michigan governor urges closures amid COVID-19 surge
The restrictions, which she stressed are not mandates, come as cases rise across Michigan, making it the country's latest virus epicenter.
Georgia becomes third state to shut down J&J vaccine site
Dozens have suffered adverse reactions to the shot in three states.
National Independence Day Parade canceled — again
The National Parks Service said the cancellation was because of "logistics and planning limitations" related to the bands, drill teams and other marchers.
Your stimulus checks can be garnished – except in these states
Private debt collectors can claim all or part of your $1,400 check. Officials in N.J. and other states are blocking them from doing so.
IRS delays tax filing deadline until May 17
Accountants had pressed the tax agency for more time given the challenges of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
When will kids be able to get COVID-19 vaccines?
Dr. Anthony Fauci offered an updated prediction as vaccine clinical trials expand to include children.
U.S. suicides dropped last year, defying pandemic expectations
The number of U.S. suicides fell nearly 6% last year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Yosemite National Park to reopen to limited visitors this summer
Advance reservations required from May 21 to September 30, with similar rules at Rocky Mountain and Glacier national parks.
Why your "plus-up" stimulus check adjustment might fall short
The IRS warns some people might not get what they expect. Here's why supplemental stimulus payments may fall short.
In a first, COVID patient gets lung transplant from living donors
Woman is recovering after the nearly 11-hour operation; her husband and son, who donated parts of their lungs, are also in stable condition.
IMF's Gita Gopinath on financial recovery in the wake of COVID-19
On "Facing Forward," Margaret Brennan talks with IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath on worldwide recovery efforts in the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
2 vaccine sites close after reactions to Johnson & Johnson shot
North Carolina and Colorado sites were temporarily shut down after several people suffered reactions.
Ivy League acceptance rates hit "shocking" lows
Elite colleges issued their acceptances on Tuesday. At Harvard, fewer than 4 out of 100 applicants got in.
Florida sues federal government over cruise industry shutdown
The suit follows weeks of legal threats against the CDC's no-sail order, which the agency implemented last March in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Should you plan a sick day in case of vaccine side effects?
Some workers may need time off after getting vaccinated in case they experience severe side effects.
Black women 3 times as likely to die from COVID-19 as White men
New medical findings challenge conventional wisdom that biological differences between the sexes drive death rates.
Experts alarmed by number of COVID survivors with brain disorders
Among patients treated in the ICU, 7% suffered a stroke and nearly 2% were diagnosed with dementia. Researchers also found 17% of patients developed anxiety and 14% experienced mood disorders.
Royal Caribbean CEO on new safety protocols, push to sail again
No cruise ship has left a U.S. port with passengers in over a year.
"Vaccine passports" spark debate and division
Some businesses are demanding "vaccine passports" but opposition is building over privacy and other concerns.
Congressman trades in suit coat for lab coat to vaccinate constituents
California Congressman Raul Ruiz, who is also an ER physician, represents a desert district outside of Los Angeles whose population is nearly half Hispanic.
HealthWatch
Clinical trial helps treat woman's "insufferable pain" from sunlight
Book excerpt: "Narratives" by Nancy Colier
Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine
I tested America.gov, the government's AI chatbot, on health questions
Women face a "diagnostic odyssey" at the doctor. This plan aims to help.
Oregon eyes nation's first single-payer healthcare system. Will it work?
Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
