Vaccine hesitancy has decreased, survey shows
The Edelman Trust Barometer poll, released Friday, indicates that people have become less hesitant about vaccines in recent months, but Black and Hispanic people say they still face barriers to access.
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3rd wave of COVID set to force most Italians back under lockdown
A year after the coronavirus struck the country, making it the first to declare a nationwide lockdown, it's back for a third strike.
The stimulus bill's target: Working and middle-class families
About half of spending will directly aid U.S. households, ranging from $1,400 checks to more generous food-stamp payments.
Biden administration set to issue $1,400 stimulus payments
President Joe Biden signs $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package into law. Here's what you need to know.
New WTO boss on U.S. ties and addressing the COVID crisis
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala "humbled" to be 1st woman and 1st African to head the organization, but she's focused on "many challenges" amid trade disputes and a pandemic.
How to spend $1.9 trillion? Shell out $43,000 per second
Biden administration will kick off federal spending spree by starting to send $1,400 stimulus payments this weekend.
Virginia out off ACC semifinal after positive COVID test
The cancellation came a day after Duke withdrew from the tournament and ended its season amid its own positive test.
COVID kills Brazilians waiting for ICU beds as leader rejects lockdown
The many people "resisting the facts... could be next to step inside the hospital and will want beds. But there won't be one," warns one doctor.
Working from home could be wrecking your body
Awkward work setups at home are driving more people to physical therapy. Experts offer tips to repair the damage.
Texas AG sues Austin for refusing to lift mask mandate
Federal health officials have said now is not the time to stop being vigilant.
Fauci reflects on one year of coronavirus pandemic
Fauci said he wishes it was known earlier that the virus could spread from person to person.
COVID-19 is never going to end, experts say
COVID is poised to become an endemic disease — one that is always a part of our environment, no matter what we do
COVID relief legislation popular with Americans — CBS News poll
Most Americans also give President Biden good marks for his handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
Biden directs states to make all adults eligible for vaccine by May 1
The president set a goal of July 4 to "get closer to normal" in his first prime-time address on Thursday night.
Biden signs $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan into law
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill on Wednesday.
New Jersey family who lost 5 loved ones to COVID opens up
The virus spread quickly through their family after they had gathered for a dinner.
Study: Pfizer vaccine 97% effective against symptomatic COVID
Pfizer-BioNtech found that prevention against asymptomatic disease also reached 94 percent.
How to watch Biden's prime-time address to mark COVID anniversary
This will be the president's first prime-time address.
COVID caused millions to lose access to birth control, U.N. estimates
An estimated 12 million women were "unable to access family planning services as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic," resulting in 1.4 million unplanned pregnancies.
Duke basketball season over after positive COVID test
Duke had won its first two ACC tournament games, but is just 13-11 overall and 9-9 in conference games.
Over a third of Republicans don't want to get COVID shots
Americans' enthusiasm about getting vaccinated has been rising — but not among the "definitely not" Republicans, says Kaiser Family Foundation's Liz Hamel.
Former presidents and first ladies urge Americans to get vaccinated
On the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 becoming a global pandemic, a new public service announcement shows the former presidents (minus one) and first ladies getting their vaccines.
Tokyo Olympics chief denies decision made to ban foreign fans
2 days after officials told media outlets spectators from outside Japan wouldn't be allowed amid concerns over COVID-19, the new Olympics boss says it's still being considered.
Pandemic forces teen students to work to support their families
Since the coronavirus pandemic started, an estimated 3 million students have not attended school classes.
Federal officials say most indoor nursing home visits can resume
Visits will be permitted to occur even if there are outbreaks in facilities, so long as they are contained to "a single unit or separate area of the facility," the guidance says.
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Clinical trial helps treat woman's "insufferable pain" from sunlight
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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
