Former Trump vaccine chief "very concerned" about GOP vaccine hesitancy
Slaoui said he hopes the former president and GOP leaders work to persuade Republicans to take the vaccine.
Coronavirus Pandemic
VCU eliminated from NCAA tournament due to "COVID-19 protocols"
The Oregon Ducks will advance to the next round after the game was declared a no-contest.
Stimulus checks are arriving. But many say it isn't enough.
About 4 in 10 adults are living on less income than a year ago, with many planning to use the payment to pay off debt.
Miami enacts emergency curfew over spring break crowds
A countywide midnight curfew was already in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
IRS warns monthly Child Tax Credit checks may face delays
Tax break was expanded through $1.9 trillion stimulus bill. But IRS is swamped with tax filings and stimulus checks.
"He's dead wrong": Fauci clashes with Rand Paul about masks
Fauci and Paul faced off in a Senate COVID hearing about whether it's "theater" to keep wearing a mask after being vaccinated.
48% of U.S. health workers still haven't received COVID-19 vaccine
48% of doctors, nurses, home health aides and other frontline health care workers are still unprotected against the virus.
Mar-a-Lago partially closed due to COVID-19 outbreak
An email to club members said that some of the club's staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
CDC rolls out new school distancing guidelines
The updated guidelines, saying it's safe for most students to sit 3 feet instead of 6 feet apart, could pave the way for more schools to return to in-person learning.
Semiconductor shortage puts brakes on Ford truck production
Global disruption in microchip supplies could result in 1 million fewer vehicles rolling off the assembly line.
Robinhood and Jim Cramer fuel stocks for "stimmy" rally
At least one legendary investor, though, says stimulus checks flowing into the market will lead to a "spectacular bust."
Can vaccines help long-haul COVID-19 sufferers?
Some COVID "long-haulers" are finding relief after receiving the vaccine.
"Going out" clothing starts to come back into fashion
"It's as if a forest fire wiped out the landscape and green shoots are beginning to emerge from the ashes," said one retail expert.
Countries have some unusual rules to combat COVID-19
From 6 p.m. curfews, to "no talking" rules, to men and women being allowed outside only on alternating days, coronavirus restrictions around the world are constantly evolving.
Aspirin may reduce severe illness or death from COVID, study says
Researchers call the association a "huge win" — aspirin is one of the cheapest, most widely available drugs.
Peloton issues warning about its treadmills after child dies
Maker of the high-end exercise equipment urges caution after "tragic accident involving a child and the Tread +."
Finland remains world's happiest country – even amid pandemic
Trust in each other and in government is one of the main reasons Finland remains No. 1.
"Decades of progress" may be erased by women's job losses
Nearly 80% of job losses during the pandemic have been in industries that have mostly female workforces.
$10,200 in unemployment aid won't be taxed thanks to stimulus
The IRS has extended the filing deadline, but has yet to issue rules for workers who received unemployment benefits.
Biden says U.S. will soon hit goal of 100M vaccines in first 100 days
The president had set a goal of 100 million shots in his first 100 days in office.
Jack in the Box manager stabbed after telling man to wear mask
Police say the suspect "belligerently refused" to cooperate with a store policy that requires face masks inside the establishment, before stabbing the manager three times.
First baby born with COVID-19 antibodies to vaccinated mother
At 36 weeks pregnant, a Florida health care worker received her first shot of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. She gave birth three weeks later to a healthy baby girl — with COVID-19 antibodies.
AstraZeneca vaccine not linked to blood clots, EU drug agency says
Over a dozen countries paused the rollout of the vaccine, a stumbling block in efforts to contain the virus.
Biden stimulus plan offers less help for small businesses
$50 billion going to small businesses amounts to just 2% of the overall relief package. But its more-targeted aid will help.
Some teachers uneasy about returning before getting vaccine
Some teachers say they are faced with a choice — put themselves and their families in danger, or risk losing the job they love.
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
