Vaccine 'passports' may open society, but inequity looms
Governments say getting vaccinated and having the proper documentation to prove it will smooth the way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such efforts have gotten a head start in Israel.
Governments say getting vaccinated and having the proper documentation to prove it will smooth the way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such efforts have gotten a head start in Israel.
Study: Infectious coronavirus particles can survive on clothing for up to 3 days
Researchers at a public university in England studied cloth typically used for uniforms in a hospital setting and found that coronavirus particles survived on the items for up to three days, and standard washing machines don’t effectively remove the virus from fabrics.
Researchers at a public university in England studied cloth typically used for uniforms in a hospital setting and found that coronavirus particles survived on the items for up to three days, and standard washing machines don’t effectively remove the virus from fabrics.
‘You’re not alone’: 2 women in 30s who lost husbands to COVID-19 start Facebook support group
Kristina Scorpo and Pamela Addison were complete strangers, but formed a bond under heartbreaking circumstances: They both lost their husbands to the coronavirus in 2020.
Kristina Scorpo and Pamela Addison were complete strangers, but formed a bond under heartbreaking circumstances: They both lost their husbands to the coronavirus in 2020.
California, New York coronavirus variants: Researchers tracking spread of new strains
Two different coronavirus variants have been detected by scientists in California and New York City, researchers say. Here’s what we know about each new strain.
Two different coronavirus variants have been detected by scientists in California and New York City, researchers say. Here’s what we know about each new strain.
Unemployment claims drop to 730,000; pandemic keeps layoffs high
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.
Republicans rally solidly against Democrats' COVID-19 relief package
Republicans are rallying solidly against Democrats’ proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Republicans are rallying solidly against Democrats’ proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Dr. Fauci: Whatever COVID-19 vaccine is available, take it
Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging the public to get whatever COVID-19 vaccine is available instead of waiting for the slightly more effective Pfizer or Moderna shots: "The longer one waits not getting vaccinated, the better chance the virus has to get a variant or mutation."
Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging the public to get whatever COVID-19 vaccine is available instead of waiting for the slightly more effective Pfizer or Moderna shots: "The longer one waits not getting vaccinated, the better chance the virus has to get a variant or mutation."
How would vaccine makers adapt to COVID-19 variants?
COVID-19 vaccines appear to be working against today’s variants, but companies are making plans to update their shots if needed.
COVID-19 vaccines appear to be working against today’s variants, but companies are making plans to update their shots if needed.
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has disappeared in the US
February is usually the peak of flu season, with doctors' offices and hospitals packed with suffering patients. But not this year. Flu has virtually disappeared from the U.S., with reports coming in at far lower levels than anything seen in decades.
February is usually the peak of flu season, with doctors' offices and hospitals packed with suffering patients. But not this year. Flu has virtually disappeared from the U.S., with reports coming in at far lower levels than anything seen in decades.
Country singer Trisha Yearwood tests positive for COVID-19, Garth Brooks confirms
Country singer Trisha Yearwood has tested positive for COVID-19, according to her husband Garth Brooks’ Facebook page.
Country singer Trisha Yearwood has tested positive for COVID-19, according to her husband Garth Brooks’ Facebook page.
Moderna begins clinical trials for booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine to combat South Africa variant
Moderna says it has sent its new COVID-19 vaccine candidate designed specifically to combat the highly transmissible South Africa coronavirus variant to the National Institutes of Health for a Phase 1 clinical trial.
Moderna says it has sent its new COVID-19 vaccine candidate designed specifically to combat the highly transmissible South Africa coronavirus variant to the National Institutes of Health for a Phase 1 clinical trial.
Pfizer's COVID-19 shot is 92% effective at reducing severe illness, 'real world' mass vaccination study finds
A large real-world test of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine confirms that it’s very effective at preventing serious illness or death, even after one dose. The results come from a mass vaccination campaign in Israel.
A large real-world test of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine confirms that it’s very effective at preventing serious illness or death, even after one dose. The results come from a mass vaccination campaign in Israel.
‘It tastes like candy’: 105-year-old woman beats COVID-19 on gin-soaked raisin diet
Lucia DeClerck credits prayer for surviving the coronavirus at 105 years old, but she also pointed out she has a diet of raisins soaked in gin.
Lucia DeClerck credits prayer for surviving the coronavirus at 105 years old, but she also pointed out she has a diet of raisins soaked in gin.
Church group prays for essential workers, patients every week outside Plant City hospital
Cars are driving up to park at South Florida Baptist Hospital not to go inside, but to pray outside. Every Wednesday, you can find parishioners from the St. Clement Catholic Church praying in the Plant City parking lot.
Cars are driving up to park at South Florida Baptist Hospital not to go inside, but to pray outside. Every Wednesday, you can find parishioners from the St. Clement Catholic Church praying in the Plant City parking lot.
Fauci: In country as ‘rich and sophisticated’ as US, 500,000 shouldn’t have died of COVID-19
In a recent interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci — the nation’s leading infectious disease expert — called the COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. “stunning in its magnitude” and said it should not have happened in such a “rich and sophisticated” country.
In a recent interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci — the nation’s leading infectious disease expert — called the COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. “stunning in its magnitude” and said it should not have happened in such a “rich and sophisticated” country.
COVID-19 antibodies were present for up to 3 months in people infected with coronavirus, NIH study finds
NIH researchers have found some evidence that suggests people previously infected with COVID-19 may have lasting antibodies that help protect against reinfection, though the extent to which that protection holds up against emerging variants remains unclear.
NIH researchers have found some evidence that suggests people previously infected with COVID-19 may have lasting antibodies that help protect against reinfection, though the extent to which that protection holds up against emerging variants remains unclear.
Lawsuits filed against auto insurers over excessive rates amid COVID-19 pandemic
Class action lawsuits were filed in Nevada against 10 major auto insurance companies on Tuesday, contending that the companies charged excessive insurance premiums during the pandemic by failing to account for a drop in driving and crashes.
Class action lawsuits were filed in Nevada against 10 major auto insurance companies on Tuesday, contending that the companies charged excessive insurance premiums during the pandemic by failing to account for a drop in driving and crashes.
FDA releases new data on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine ahead of decision
An analysis by U.S. regulators says Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19.
An analysis by U.S. regulators says Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19.
How will the pandemic impact the job market?
When the pandemic is over, how will it impact jobs and employment?
When the pandemic is over, how will it impact jobs and employment?
Phoenix mother of 7 left devastated after husband dies from COVID-19
After losing her husband to COVID-19, a Phoenix mother of seven children is left to pick up the pieces. "It's the most awful, awful feeling I've ever experienced."
After losing her husband to COVID-19, a Phoenix mother of seven children is left to pick up the pieces. "It's the most awful, awful feeling I've ever experienced."