COVID-19 deaths falling but Americans 'must remain vigilant'
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.
Parents could receive $3,600 child tax credit soon - here's what you need to know
Most American parents can expect to receive $3,000 a year for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 a year for every child under age 6.
Most American parents can expect to receive $3,000 a year for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 a year for every child under age 6.
Dollar General, CDC in talks to accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations in rural communities
Dollar General may soon offer COVID-19 vaccines in rural areas. The discount retailer is in talks with the CDC to help in communities that don't have as much access to big-box stores.
Dollar General may soon offer COVID-19 vaccines in rural areas. The discount retailer is in talks with the CDC to help in communities that don't have as much access to big-box stores.
Some with Down syndrome unable to get COVID-19 vaccine despite being 10 times more likely to die
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
$1,400 stimulus checks can be seized by private collectors for unpaid debts
Debt collectors will be able to garnish the third round of cash payments that are expected to be delivered to Americans by the end of the month as part of Democrats' $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
Debt collectors will be able to garnish the third round of cash payments that are expected to be delivered to Americans by the end of the month as part of Democrats' $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
As COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, AAA warns 2021 travel will likely be a different experience for many
For many who may be planning a future trip after being vaccinated against COVID-19, AAA says it will likely be a different experience for many who haven’t traveled over the past year.
For many who may be planning a future trip after being vaccinated against COVID-19, AAA says it will likely be a different experience for many who haven’t traveled over the past year.
American, United Airlines cancel 27,000 furloughs after COVID-19 relief bill passes
Two of the biggest U.S. airlines have canceled employee furloughs after the House passed COVID-19 relief that will provide much-needed payroll support.
Two of the biggest U.S. airlines have canceled employee furloughs after the House passed COVID-19 relief that will provide much-needed payroll support.
NIH launches 3rd trial into blood clot treatments for COVID-19 patients
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have launched a third trial of treatments for blood clots in COVID-19 patients.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have launched a third trial of treatments for blood clots in COVID-19 patients.
Risk for COVID-19 hospitalization, death increases depending on body mass index, CDC says
The CDC published a report detailing a link between COVID-19 severity and higher body mass index.
The CDC published a report detailing a link between COVID-19 severity and higher body mass index.
Biden directs states to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 1
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
103-year-old man who survived Holocaust, 1918 pandemic receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
More than 1,000 candles form cross to remember COVID-19 victims in Brazil
More than 1,000 candles were lit to form the shape of a cross to remember the lives lost to COVID-19 in Mutuipe, Brazil.
More than 1,000 candles were lit to form the shape of a cross to remember the lives lost to COVID-19 in Mutuipe, Brazil.
Trump takes credit for COVID-19 vaccine: 'I hope everyone remembers!'
"I hope everyone remembers when they’re getting the COVID-19 (often referred to as the China Virus) Vaccine, that if I wasn’t President, you wouldn’t be getting that beautiful 'shot' for 5 years, at best."
"I hope everyone remembers when they’re getting the COVID-19 (often referred to as the China Virus) Vaccine, that if I wasn’t President, you wouldn’t be getting that beautiful 'shot' for 5 years, at best."
CDC could 'soon' ease school distancing guidelines to 3 feet
The CDC could "soon" ease its coronavirus-related physical distancing guidelines for in-person learning from six-feet to three.
The CDC could "soon" ease its coronavirus-related physical distancing guidelines for in-person learning from six-feet to three.
$1,400 stimulus checks could hit bank accounts as soon as this weekend, White House says
White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said most Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said most Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
Fauci says CDC to release more guidance on what vaccinated people can safely do
For now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still doesn’t recommend traveling, even if you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But Dr. Anthony Fauci says that could be changing.
For now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still doesn’t recommend traveling, even if you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But Dr. Anthony Fauci says that could be changing.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine blocks 97% of symptomatic cases, 94% of asymptomatic cases in Israeli study
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to block 94% of asymptomatic infections and 97% of symptomatic cases in an Israeli study.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to block 94% of asymptomatic infections and 97% of symptomatic cases in an Israeli study.
CDC director on COVID-19 pandemic 1-year mark: ‘We are tired, we are lonely, we are impatient’
The head of the CDC issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, while acknowledging the heartbreaking toll of a health crisis that has claimed the lives of more than 520,000 Americans.
The head of the CDC issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, while acknowledging the heartbreaking toll of a health crisis that has claimed the lives of more than 520,000 Americans.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith urges LeBron James to be more transparent with COVID vaccine decision
LeBron James’ response to a question on whether or not he would get the coronavirus vaccine didn’t sit well with fiery ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith.
LeBron James’ response to a question on whether or not he would get the coronavirus vaccine didn’t sit well with fiery ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith.
Layoffs ease as unemployment claims drop to 712,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.