First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US produced antibodies in all patients during trial
The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.
The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.
More than half of COVID-19 patients scanned in study show heart abnormalities, researchers say
The researchers said they were surprised to see so many COVID-19 patients with damage to their heart, and so many patients with severe dysfunction.
The researchers said they were surprised to see so many COVID-19 patients with damage to their heart, and so many patients with severe dysfunction.
CDC says face coverings likely stopped spread of COVID-19 by 2 infected hair stylists to 139 clients
The initial exposure occurred in May in Springfield, Missouri.
The initial exposure occurred in May in Springfield, Missouri.
Trump administration rescinds rule barring foreign students from online-only classes
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
In another blow to ‘herd immunity,’ study shows decline of COVID-19 antibodies after a few weeks
A study published on July 11 by researchers at King’s College London found that antibodies detected in the human body which fight the coronavirus declined after just a few weeks, leaving the possibility of herd immunity out of the question.
A study published on July 11 by researchers at King’s College London found that antibodies detected in the human body which fight the coronavirus declined after just a few weeks, leaving the possibility of herd immunity out of the question.
French bus driver dies after brutal attack by passengers who refused to wear face masks
The widow of Philippe Monguillot said the assault "destroyed" her and their three daughters.
The widow of Philippe Monguillot said the assault "destroyed" her and their three daughters.
July 15 tax deadline: How to get your refund ASAP
If you are one of the Americans who took advantage of this year’s delayed tax- filing deadline, you may not want to wait much longer for your refund check.
If you are one of the Americans who took advantage of this year’s delayed tax- filing deadline, you may not want to wait much longer for your refund check.
Additional $600 a week in jobless benefits about to expire
The additional $600 a week in jobless benefits that became available to those collecting unemployment amid the coronavirus pandemic is slated to expire at the end of the month.
The additional $600 a week in jobless benefits that became available to those collecting unemployment amid the coronavirus pandemic is slated to expire at the end of the month.
'Isolation can kill': Florida woman gets job washing dishes at nursing home to be close to husband
A woman in Florida took a part-time dishwashing job at her husband's assisted living facility to be able to see him amid COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
A woman in Florida took a part-time dishwashing job at her husband's assisted living facility to be able to see him amid COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Masks for kids? Schools confront the politics of reopening
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
Refrigerated trucks requested in Arizona, Texas as morgues reach capacity amid COVID-19 surge
With COVID-19 cases surging in many states across the U.S., Texas and Arizona have requested refrigerated trucks in several counties that have nearly reached their morgue capacity.
With COVID-19 cases surging in many states across the U.S., Texas and Arizona have requested refrigerated trucks in several counties that have nearly reached their morgue capacity.
Time to make masks mandatory? It's not just a US debate
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.
US pediatricians walk back support for in-person schooling as WHO warns against politicization
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
Ohio man dies of COVID-19 after sharing anti-mask posts on social media, slamming virus ‘hype’
An Ohio man who shared anti-mask posts on social media contracted the virus and reportedly died three days later.
An Ohio man who shared anti-mask posts on social media contracted the virus and reportedly died three days later.
NY gov. warns visitors from 'highest-risk' coronavirus states to fill out paperwork or face $2,000 fine
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is now warning out-of-state travelers they could face up to $2,000 in fines if they leave its airports without handing over their contact information upon arrival.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is now warning out-of-state travelers they could face up to $2,000 in fines if they leave its airports without handing over their contact information upon arrival.
Hong Kong Disneyland to close again due to rise in coronavirus cases
Disney is temporarily closing Hong Kong Disneyland once more due to a rise in coronavirus cases.
Disney is temporarily closing Hong Kong Disneyland once more due to a rise in coronavirus cases.
DeSantis offers no end to Florida bar shutdown
Buying alcohol will remain a to-go-only option at Florida bars for the foreseeable future as coronavirus cases continue to spike.
Buying alcohol will remain a to-go-only option at Florida bars for the foreseeable future as coronavirus cases continue to spike.
Texas hospital says man, 30, died after attending 'COVID party'
A Texas hospital says a patient who was a healthy young man died from coronavirus after attending a “COVID” party.
A Texas hospital says a patient who was a healthy young man died from coronavirus after attending a “COVID” party.
Bill Nye demonstrates effectiveness of COVID-19 mask materials on TikTok
Bill Nye the Science Guy is back at it again, this time on TikTok, to demonstrate the effectiveness of different COVID-19 mask materials.
Bill Nye the Science Guy is back at it again, this time on TikTok, to demonstrate the effectiveness of different COVID-19 mask materials.
Alabama state Senate leader says he wants ‘more people’ to contract COVID-19
Republican Sen. Del Marsh appeared to be referring to herd immunity, which public health experts say is either a long way off or perhaps unachievable.
Republican Sen. Del Marsh appeared to be referring to herd immunity, which public health experts say is either a long way off or perhaps unachievable.