US economy sprints toward normal in 2021 but with coronavirus scars
With the help of COVID-19 vaccines and, possibly, more government relief, the U.S. economy may return to normal by the second half of next year.
With the help of COVID-19 vaccines and, possibly, more government relief, the U.S. economy may return to normal by the second half of next year.
Thailand, Philippines sign for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Thailand on Friday signed a $200 million deal to procure 26 million doses of a trial coronavirus vaccine developed by pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca in collaboration with Oxford University. It is expected to be delivered in mid-2021.
Thailand on Friday signed a $200 million deal to procure 26 million doses of a trial coronavirus vaccine developed by pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca in collaboration with Oxford University. It is expected to be delivered in mid-2021.
Black Friday opens to smaller crowds, shoppers shift to online purchases
The crowds are smaller this year, but there’s still shoppers across the Bay Area keeping the Black Friday tradition alive and heading out in-person to get those deals.
The crowds are smaller this year, but there’s still shoppers across the Bay Area keeping the Black Friday tradition alive and heading out in-person to get those deals.
Disney increases layoffs to 32,000 workers by March 2021
Walt Disney World parks in Orlando reopened in July.
Walt Disney World parks in Orlando reopened in July.
Astra-Zeneca admits to a mistake that leads to another global trial
AstraZeneca is acknowledging a mistake with the dosage in its highly-touted vaccine trial announced Monday. AstraZeneca announced that two groups of participants got different amounts of the first dose. Some mistakenly got half a dose, the others got the intended full one. However, the ones that got the half dose were found to be 90 percent safe from COVID-19. Those that got the full dose were only 62 percent safe. AstraZeneca says it's not sure why those getting the smaller dose were safer during the trial.
AstraZeneca is acknowledging a mistake with the dosage in its highly-touted vaccine trial announced Monday. AstraZeneca announced that two groups of participants got different amounts of the first dose. Some mistakenly got half a dose, the others got the intended full one. However, the ones that got the half dose were found to be 90 percent safe from COVID-19. Those that got the full dose were only 62 percent safe. AstraZeneca says it's not sure why those getting the smaller dose were safer during the trial.
Supreme Court blocks New York's pandemic limits on houses of worship
In a 5-4 vote, the high court barred New York from enforcing certain attendance limits at houses of worship in so-called COVID-19 hot spots.
In a 5-4 vote, the high court barred New York from enforcing certain attendance limits at houses of worship in so-called COVID-19 hot spots.
Victoria, Australia eliminates COVID-19 after border closure, going 28 days with 0 new infections
Victoria is celebrating tamping down the COVID-19 virus with it’s 28th consecutive day without a new infection, according to health and human services.
Victoria is celebrating tamping down the COVID-19 virus with it’s 28th consecutive day without a new infection, according to health and human services.
New model projects US COVID-19 cases could double in 2 months
A new model from a study conducted by Washington University in St. Louis projects that if the U.S. continues handling the pandemic as it has, cases could double in just two months.
A new model from a study conducted by Washington University in St. Louis projects that if the U.S. continues handling the pandemic as it has, cases could double in just two months.
1 in 10 Americans did not have enough food to eat last week, according to the US Census Bureau
As people continue to lose jobs in a crippled economy during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the uncertainty of providing food for a full household only adds to the stress.
As people continue to lose jobs in a crippled economy during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the uncertainty of providing food for a full household only adds to the stress.
When California students return to school in person, they will need to be immunized
To the alarm of school district officials, immunization rates have plummeted in California during the pandemic
To the alarm of school district officials, immunization rates have plummeted in California during the pandemic
COVID precautions keeping flu numbers low, doctors suspect
There is a new a glimmer of hope for us on this Thanksgiving. Doctors report that they're not seeing a wave of flu hospitalizations in addition to those hospitalized with the coronavirus -- and we're learning there's a few reasons flu numbers are staying low.
There is a new a glimmer of hope for us on this Thanksgiving. Doctors report that they're not seeing a wave of flu hospitalizations in addition to those hospitalized with the coronavirus -- and we're learning there's a few reasons flu numbers are staying low.
Couple sends cardboard cut-out of themselves to grandkids for holidays
Missy and Barry Buchanan created life-sized cardboard cut-outs of themselves and sent them to their grandchildren in Texas and California ahead of the holidays.
Missy and Barry Buchanan created life-sized cardboard cut-outs of themselves and sent them to their grandchildren in Texas and California ahead of the holidays.
Denver mayor encouraged virtual Thanksgiving before flying to Mississippi for holiday
Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.
Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.
Americans should be warned of coronavirus vaccine side effects, medical experts say
While promising coronavirus vaccine candidates could aid in bringing the pandemic to its heels, doctors recommended to federal health officials this week that those who eventually receive the long-awaited jab should be wary of the side effects — such as body aches and bad headaches — so they will return for the second dose.
While promising coronavirus vaccine candidates could aid in bringing the pandemic to its heels, doctors recommended to federal health officials this week that those who eventually receive the long-awaited jab should be wary of the side effects — such as body aches and bad headaches — so they will return for the second dose.
Coronavirus cases in US may be 8 times higher than previously reported, CDC warns
The spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. may be worse than was previously known.
The spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. may be worse than was previously known.
Socializing this year comes with pandemic-related risks
In years past, Thanksgiving Eve has been a time to bar hop, but socializing this year also comes with pandemic-related risks.
In years past, Thanksgiving Eve has been a time to bar hop, but socializing this year also comes with pandemic-related risks.
Herd immunity will happen quickly with widely-available COVID-19 vaccine, medical expert says
Even though COVID-19 cases are surging across the country, we are still very far from achieving herd immunity from the virus. Local medical experts say once a vaccine is released, we should get there relatively quickly, but we need to remain vigilant.
Even though COVID-19 cases are surging across the country, we are still very far from achieving herd immunity from the virus. Local medical experts say once a vaccine is released, we should get there relatively quickly, but we need to remain vigilant.
DeSantis extends ban on mask bans, business restrictions
Gov. Ron DeSantis extended an executive order that bans cities and counties from enforcing mask mandates. It also bans local governments from limiting capacity in businesses or restaurants.
Gov. Ron DeSantis extended an executive order that bans cities and counties from enforcing mask mandates. It also bans local governments from limiting capacity in businesses or restaurants.
‘This is what you’ll see’: Doctor simulates dying COVID-19 patient’s point of view
A Missouri doctor shared sobering video that simulates the point of view of a dying COVID-19 patient who is about to intubated for a ventilator.
A Missouri doctor shared sobering video that simulates the point of view of a dying COVID-19 patient who is about to intubated for a ventilator.
Health department warns: ‘Thanksgiving leftovers won’t taste good if you’re on a ventilator’
The health department released a series of posts ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday with attention-grabbing pictures and captions.
The health department released a series of posts ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday with attention-grabbing pictures and captions.