There was no mass exodus from California in 2020, research finds
While exits from pricey San Francisco soared 649% in 2020, most of the people who left stayed within the state.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Bolsonaro says "enough fussing and whining" as COVID death toll climbs
Bolsonaro has continuously downplayed the pandemic in Brazil, which has the second-largest COVID-19 death toll after the U.S.
Arizona county is now vaccinating anyone over the age of 18
Part of the the decision to open vaccine eligibility is because Gila County has one of the lowest percentages of COVID-19 vaccine doses utilized in Arizona.
Pope pays Iraq a historic, but controversial visit as COVID surges
Iraq's beleaguered Christians welcome 1st-ever papal visit, but some fear he'll draw virus super-spreader-size crowds in a country also grappling with terrorism.
COVID-19 vaccine doses sold on the dark web. Are they real?
Some offerings are fake. But a cybersecurity firm says it has evidence to believe scammers have their hands on real vaccines.
Teachers can get COVID-19 shots despite governors' edicts
Pharmacies involved in federal effort follow White House priorities instead of those set by individual states.
Fewer Americans might get a $1,400 stimulus check
Millions of households may get cut out of the next round of stimulus checks amid deal to lower the income phaseout.
Top Cuomo aides reportedly altered nursing home deaths data
The reported moves came after criticism of Cuomo over a March order barring nursing homes from rejecting COVID-19 patients being discharged from hospitals.
Alabama governor sets end date for face mask mandate
Governor Kay Ivey said after April 9, it will be a matter of "personal responsibility" if Alabamians should wear a face covering.
Some Catholic leaders call newest vaccine "morally compromised"
Archdioceses in St. Louis and New Orleans are encouraging Roman Catholics to choose coronavirus vaccines made by Moderna or Pfizer — if they are available.
Great apes at San Diego Zoo receive COVID-19 vaccine
Several orangutans and bonobos have received an experimental COVID-19 vaccine developed specifically for animals.
Biden criticizes states for lifting mask mandates
Governors in Texas and Mississippi are reversing their mask mandates before high-risk groups are fully vaccinated.
Dine-in cinema chain Alamo Drafthouse files for bankruptcy
Most locations will continue to operate as usual, but three theaters are closing for good, the company says.
Democrats limit eligibility for stimulus checks in Senate COVID bill
President Biden agreed to a demand by moderate Democrats to begin phasing out stimulus checks at a faster rate.
Germans' rejection of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine hinders COVID fight
Early trial data and government's refusal to approve the shot for over-65s, despite mounting evidence that it works well, have led to thousands of doses going unused.
U.S. traffic deaths spike — these states had highest increase
The fatality rate per 100 million miles driven rose 24%, the National Safety Council estimates.
Economic fallout from pandemic disproportionately hits Latinas
Latinas have been especially hard hit by the pandemic, with many having their children as their only lifeline.
Senate prepares to take up $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill
The Senate majority leader said that the Senate will take up President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill as early as Wednesday night.
1 in 3 U.S. nonprofits may close as a result of pandemic
Among the most vulnerable nonprofits are those involved in the arts, but organizations in all sectors are in danger.
Doctors, officials react to Texas' reversal of COVID-19 restrictions
"Yes, we are on the cusp of a change with the coronavirus," said Dr. Neeta Ogden. "That kind of end is in sight but it's still too early."
The COVID baby boom is looking more like a baby bust
Data provided to CBS News by 29 states shows births dropped by about 7.3% in December 2020, nine months after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.
COVID "vaccine passports" could be "Pandora's box" for privacy
Some governments, including the U.S., are considering COVID-19 immunity certificates to inject the tourism industry back to life and revive businesses.
U.N. unveils "Pandemic Classroom" in call for schools to reopen
168 empty desks, each "representing 1 million children living in countries where schools have been almost entirely closed," highlights "worrying" impact on much more than education.
Texas to lift statewide mask mandate
"Please hear me clearly: At this level of cases, with variants spreading, we stand to completely lose the hard-earned ground we have gained," CDC Director Rochelle Walensky told reporters on Monday.
"A dose of her own medicine": Dolly Parton gets COVID vaccine
Just before getting her first dose of the Moderna vaccine, Parton sang a new rendition of "Jolene" to fit the occasion: "Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, I'm begging of you please don't hesitate."
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
