Biden aims to vaccinate 100M people in 100 days through FEMA-run mass vaccination sites
Dr. David Kessler, who will have the title of chief science officer of COVID response, headed the FDA in the 1990s under presidents of both political parties.
Dr. David Kessler, who will have the title of chief science officer of COVID response, headed the FDA in the 1990s under presidents of both political parties.
'There is no federal reserve': Governors say HHS made empty promise on more vaccine doses
State health officials who were expecting a big boost in coronavirus vaccine doses from the federal government next week will likely be disappointed: reports say the stockpile that Operation Warp Speed pledged to release this week does not exist.
State health officials who were expecting a big boost in coronavirus vaccine doses from the federal government next week will likely be disappointed: reports say the stockpile that Operation Warp Speed pledged to release this week does not exist.
NBA fines Kyrie Irving $50,000 for going to an indoor party
Kyrie Irving, who has missed five games, has been fined $50,000 for attending an indoor party.
Kyrie Irving, who has missed five games, has been fined $50,000 for attending an indoor party.
Attorneys urge California to move incarcerated to front of vaccination line
There have been about a dozen bigger outbreaks in the last month, accounting for about a third of the 167 inmate coronavirus deaths. Corrections officials said active cases peaked Dec. 20 at 10,721 systemwide.
There have been about a dozen bigger outbreaks in the last month, accounting for about a third of the 167 inmate coronavirus deaths. Corrections officials said active cases peaked Dec. 20 at 10,721 systemwide.
Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce join effort to develop COVID-19 vaccination digital passport
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.
$15 an hour minimum wage: Biden pushes for urgent increase amid COVID-19 pandemic
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan, including $1,400 stimulus checks
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan aimed at speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments and businesses.
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan aimed at speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments and businesses.
Delta puts 880 passengers on no-fly list over mask refusal, disorderly behavior after Capitol riot
Delta Air Lines has put 880 people on its no-fly list in the wake of lawmakers being harassed on flights over the U.S. election and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Delta Air Lines has put 880 people on its no-fly list in the wake of lawmakers being harassed on flights over the U.S. election and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 cases in children rise, parallel trends seen among adults, CDC report says
A new report shows that cases in children and young adults have increased since summer 2020 with trends among younger age groups paralleling those among adults.
A new report shows that cases in children and young adults have increased since summer 2020 with trends among younger age groups paralleling those among adults.
Betty White is celebrating her 99th birthday in quarantine
The woman often referred to as America's treasure is set to turn 99 this weekend.
The woman often referred to as America's treasure is set to turn 99 this weekend.
Gut bacteria may influence COVID-19 severity and immune response, study suggests
Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.
Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.
Jobless claims jump to 965,000 as COVID-19 pandemic takes toll
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.
$2,000 checks: Biden to release stimulus package plan
On Monday, Biden maintained that getting money into the hands of Americans is a top priority when he takes office.
On Monday, Biden maintained that getting money into the hands of Americans is a top priority when he takes office.
Biden eyes child tax credit expansion among stimulus measures: Report
President-elect Joe Biden is imminently expected to outline his plans for additional stimulus measures as the U.S. battles surging COVID-19 cases.
President-elect Joe Biden is imminently expected to outline his plans for additional stimulus measures as the U.S. battles surging COVID-19 cases.
Florida lawmakers propose legislation to overhaul state's unemployment system
Modernizing and improving Florida's broken unemployment benefit system-- that's the goal of new legislation introduced Wednesday.
Modernizing and improving Florida's broken unemployment benefit system-- that's the goal of new legislation introduced Wednesday.
Dollar General to pay employees if they get the COVID-19 vaccine
It's not a requirement that employees get vaccinated, but Dollar General is encouraging it and hoping a little extra cash is enough incentive to do that.
It's not a requirement that employees get vaccinated, but Dollar General is encouraging it and hoping a little extra cash is enough incentive to do that.
Budget cuts expected in Florida due to projected shortfall from pandemic
With the coronavirus pandemic significantly reducing state tax revenues, the House appropriations chairman told his committee Wednesday to expect budget cuts.
With the coronavirus pandemic significantly reducing state tax revenues, the House appropriations chairman told his committee Wednesday to expect budget cuts.
Biotech companies working on a COVID-19 vaccine for cats
Two biotech companies say they have received regulatory approval to begin veterinary trials for a COVID-19 vaccine for cats.
Two biotech companies say they have received regulatory approval to begin veterinary trials for a COVID-19 vaccine for cats.
US records deadly new milestone: More than 4,300 COVID-19 deaths in 1 day
While the U.S. rolls out vaccines for the deadly coronavirus, the pandemic’s toll mounted as the country recorded a new single-day record of 4,327 deaths on Tuesday.
While the U.S. rolls out vaccines for the deadly coronavirus, the pandemic’s toll mounted as the country recorded a new single-day record of 4,327 deaths on Tuesday.
‘Unruly air passengers’ could face prison, fines up to $35K under FAA’s new zero-tolerance policy
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson signed an order Wednesday directing stricter legal enforcement of a policy against disruptive airline passengers amid an uptick in "violent behavior" on flights, according to the agency.
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson signed an order Wednesday directing stricter legal enforcement of a policy against disruptive airline passengers amid an uptick in "violent behavior" on flights, according to the agency.