Layoffs remain elevated as 803,000 seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell by 89,000 last week to a still-elevated 803,000, evidence that the job market remains under stress nine months after the coronavirus outbreak sent the U.S. economy into recession and caused millions of layoffs.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell by 89,000 last week to a still-elevated 803,000, evidence that the job market remains under stress nine months after the coronavirus outbreak sent the U.S. economy into recession and caused millions of layoffs.
Holiday fear, not cheer, as coronavirus pandemic changes Christmas
The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.
The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.
Coronavirus reaches Antarctica, bringing pandemic to last untouched continent
Chilean authorities announced that at least 58 people that were at two military bases in Antarctica or on a navy ship that went to the continent tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Chilean authorities announced that at least 58 people that were at two military bases in Antarctica or on a navy ship that went to the continent tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Florida teachers disappointed with governor’s vaccine priority list
Some Florida teachers are worried about next semester after Gov. DeSantis said he wanted to prioritize seniors for the next phase of vaccinations.
Some Florida teachers are worried about next semester after Gov. DeSantis said he wanted to prioritize seniors for the next phase of vaccinations.
President Trump threatens to torpedo COVID-19 relief bill with new demands
President Trump is calling for direct payments to Americans to be $2,000, not the $600 currently in the bill. He also says more needs to be done to help small businesses.
President Trump is calling for direct payments to Americans to be $2,000, not the $600 currently in the bill. He also says more needs to be done to help small businesses.
Experts say UK strain of COVID-19 may already be in US
A new strain of COVID-19 spreading widely in the United Kingdom may already be circulating in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control released research Tuesday saying scientists are working to understand if the mutated virus is more contagious.
A new strain of COVID-19 spreading widely in the United Kingdom may already be circulating in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control released research Tuesday saying scientists are working to understand if the mutated virus is more contagious.
With more COVID-19 vaccine doses coming to Florida, governor wants to focus on the most vulnerable
Governor Ron DeSantis says he wants seniors in Florida to be the top priority for the next round of COVID-19 vaccines.
Governor Ron DeSantis says he wants seniors in Florida to be the top priority for the next round of COVID-19 vaccines.
Trump asks Congress to amend $900B COVID-19 relief bill, increase stimulus checks to $2,000
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
Did Thanksgiving have an impact? CDC again warns against holiday travel
The Centers for Disease Control is warning holiday revelers not to celebrate the holidays with anyone outside of their own household.
The Centers for Disease Control is warning holiday revelers not to celebrate the holidays with anyone outside of their own household.
Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus coordinator, says she will retire
The coordinator of the White House coronavirus response says she plans to retire.
The coordinator of the White House coronavirus response says she plans to retire.
US negotiating with Pfizer for millions more doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. government is negotiating with Pfizer to acquire tens of millions of additional vaccine doses in exchange for helping the pharmaceutical giant gain better access to manufacturing supplies.
The U.S. government is negotiating with Pfizer to acquire tens of millions of additional vaccine doses in exchange for helping the pharmaceutical giant gain better access to manufacturing supplies.
DOJ sues Walmart over role in America’s opioid crisis
The Justice Department is suing Walmart, alleging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies, helping to fuel the opioid crisis in America, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The Justice Department is suing Walmart, alleging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies, helping to fuel the opioid crisis in America, according to a person familiar with the matter.
US hospitals forced to put COVID-19 sick in parking garages, hallways — and they’re running out of nurses
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
Fauci, CDC say new COVID-19 strain accelerating spread in UK may already be in US
A new COVID-19 mutation blamed for more rapid spread of the coronavirus in the U.K. has U.S. officials and the CDC on guard.
A new COVID-19 mutation blamed for more rapid spread of the coronavirus in the U.K. has U.S. officials and the CDC on guard.
10,434 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 74 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,434 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,223,015.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,434 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,223,015.
Massachusetts inmates to be among the first to get COVID-19 vaccines
Inmates in Massachusetts will be some of the first to get COVID-19 vaccines. Tens of thousands of inmates will be offered the shots ahead of home health aides, seniors and medically vulnerable residents.
Inmates in Massachusetts will be some of the first to get COVID-19 vaccines. Tens of thousands of inmates will be offered the shots ahead of home health aides, seniors and medically vulnerable residents.
Report: United Airlines confirms COVID-19 was passenger's cause of death on flight bound for LAX
United Airlines confirmed that COVID-19 played a role in a passenger's death on a flight bound for LAX, according to a report from TMZ.
United Airlines confirmed that COVID-19 played a role in a passenger's death on a flight bound for LAX, according to a report from TMZ.
COVID-19 testing sites experience high demand days before Christmas
Days before Christmas, lines are growing at COVID-19 testing sites.
Days before Christmas, lines are growing at COVID-19 testing sites.
US tops 3 million deaths in 2020, by far most ever counted
This is the deadliest year in U.S. history, with deaths topping 3 million for the first time.
This is the deadliest year in U.S. history, with deaths topping 3 million for the first time.
Fauci, other top health officials publicly receive first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci, HHS Secretary Alex Azar, NIH Director Francis Collins and several health care workers received the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, HHS Secretary Alex Azar, NIH Director Francis Collins and several health care workers received the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.