Coronavirus mutation not vaccine-resistant, current, future surgeon generals believe
News of a more virulent strain of COVID-19 found in the U.K. has unsettled world leaders and citizens alike, seeming to arise just as global distribution of vaccines is underway.
News of a more virulent strain of COVID-19 found in the U.K. has unsettled world leaders and citizens alike, seeming to arise just as global distribution of vaccines is underway.
Surgeon general nominee gives his timeline for public vaccinations
Dr. Vivek Murthy cautioned that the Trump administration's timeline, which would see public access to the vaccine as early as April 2021, is possible but requires everything to go right.
Dr. Vivek Murthy cautioned that the Trump administration's timeline, which would see public access to the vaccine as early as April 2021, is possible but requires everything to go right.
White House's Dr. Birx under fire for traveling with family after echoing COVID-19 guidelines
The day after Thanksgiving, Birx traveled to one of her vacation properties on Fenwick Island in Delaware. She was accompanied by three generations of her family from two households.
The day after Thanksgiving, Birx traveled to one of her vacation properties on Fenwick Island in Delaware. She was accompanied by three generations of her family from two households.
Children's Wisconsin staff gets 1st wave of COVID vaccine
Health care professionals say it will help them keep children safe -- especially since children are not able to receive the vaccine themselves.
Health care professionals say it will help them keep children safe -- especially since children are not able to receive the vaccine themselves.
Top Congressional leaders agree on COVID-19 relief deal, next is a vote
The country's top lawmakers agreed to a COVID-19 relief deal late Saturday night, clearing the way for a vote to seal the relief package on Sunday.
The country's top lawmakers agreed to a COVID-19 relief deal late Saturday night, clearing the way for a vote to seal the relief package on Sunday.
AP: Wisconsin spent $99M on medical gear early in pandemic
The state's single biggest expenditure came April 7, when it paid $30 million for 1,500 ventilators, or about $20,000 each.
The state's single biggest expenditure came April 7, when it paid $30 million for 1,500 ventilators, or about $20,000 each.
Apple quietly closes retail stores in California as coronavirus cases surge
With less than a week until Christmas, Cupertino-based Apple quietly closed all of their retail stores in California as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to surge.
With less than a week until Christmas, Cupertino-based Apple quietly closed all of their retail stores in California as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to surge.
Congress nears deal on almost $1 trillion COVID-19 relief package
An arcane battle over emergency Federal Reserve powers is frustrating efforts to lock down an agreement on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.
An arcane battle over emergency Federal Reserve powers is frustrating efforts to lock down an agreement on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.
CDC confirms COVID-19 vaccine allergic reactions, issues new guidance
The CDC said Saturday that it learned of severe allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine, and now recommends if a person has ever had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in a COVID-19 vaccine," then they "should not get that specific vaccine."
The CDC said Saturday that it learned of severe allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine, and now recommends if a person has ever had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in a COVID-19 vaccine," then they "should not get that specific vaccine."
States spent $7B+ competing for early coronavirus supplies
The pressure to obtain protective supplies led some states to unusual sources and suppliers, too.
The pressure to obtain protective supplies led some states to unusual sources and suppliers, too.
Wisconsin DHS: Coronavirus cases up 3,675; deaths up 84
To date, the Wisconsin DHS has confirmed more than 455,000 cases and more than 4,300 deaths related to the coronavirus.
To date, the Wisconsin DHS has confirmed more than 455,000 cases and more than 4,300 deaths related to the coronavirus.
Vaccinations at Chicago-area hospital to resume after 4 workers experience adverse reactions
A north suburban hospital is temporarily pausing coronavirus vaccinations after four workers reported feeling adverse reactions.
A north suburban hospital is temporarily pausing coronavirus vaccinations after four workers reported feeling adverse reactions.
Army general apologizes for "miscommunication" over COVID-19 vaccine shipments
The Army general in charge of getting COVID-19 vaccines across the United States apologized on Saturday for “miscommunication” with states over the number of doses to be delivered in the early stages of distribution.
The Army general in charge of getting COVID-19 vaccines across the United States apologized on Saturday for “miscommunication” with states over the number of doses to be delivered in the early stages of distribution.
Cayman Islands jails Georgia college student in coronavirus case
A U.S. college student and her boyfriend have been sentenced to four months in prison in the Cayman Islands for violating strict COVID-19 measures following a recent ruling that will be appealed, their attorney said Thursday.
A U.S. college student and her boyfriend have been sentenced to four months in prison in the Cayman Islands for violating strict COVID-19 measures following a recent ruling that will be appealed, their attorney said Thursday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gets COVID-19 vaccine
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was vaccinated against the coronavirus on live television Saturday, becoming the first Israeli and one of the world’s leaders to be inoculated.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was vaccinated against the coronavirus on live television Saturday, becoming the first Israeli and one of the world’s leaders to be inoculated.
Supermarket buys nearly $200,000 in restaurant gift cards, hands them out to employees
A supermarket chain is doing its part to help out restaurants amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic.
A supermarket chain is doing its part to help out restaurants amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic.
'Slap in the face': New Medicare rule to cut emergency doctors' pay amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many physicians are facing a potential pay cut as a new rule passed by Congress, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will lower the reimbursement rates that clinicians receive for treating patients covered by Medicare.
Many physicians are facing a potential pay cut as a new rule passed by Congress, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will lower the reimbursement rates that clinicians receive for treating patients covered by Medicare.
FDA authorizes Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The FDA has authorized Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, the second vaccine to be approved amid the largest vaccination effort in U.S. history.
The FDA has authorized Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, the second vaccine to be approved amid the largest vaccination effort in U.S. history.
House, Senate pass bill to avert shutdown as COVID-19 relief negotiations continue
Congress approved a two-day stopgap spending measure Friday night to avert a partial government shutdown, sending bill to president Donald Trump.
Congress approved a two-day stopgap spending measure Friday night to avert a partial government shutdown, sending bill to president Donald Trump.
Visit by COVID-infected official closes Washington Monument
The Trump administration closed the Washington Monument over exposure concerns from a recent visit by Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, who tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Trump administration closed the Washington Monument over exposure concerns from a recent visit by Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, who tested positive for the coronavirus.