Researchers at University of Pittsburgh develop candidate for potential COVID-19 vaccine
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine believes it has broken ground in achieving a potential vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the disease that causes COVID-19.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine believes it has broken ground in achieving a potential vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the disease that causes COVID-19.
‘It’s hell’ - NYC EMTs claim to be overwhelmed due to coronavirus
The strain being placed on EMTs and paramedics is being called “unprecedented,” as the number of confirmed cases and hospitalizations due to the coronavirus in New York City continues to increase.
The strain being placed on EMTs and paramedics is being called “unprecedented,” as the number of confirmed cases and hospitalizations due to the coronavirus in New York City continues to increase.
Vets now allowed to care for animals through telemedicine
Telemedicine has played a big part in health services during the global pandemic, and care for your beloved animals is not exempt.
Telemedicine has played a big part in health services during the global pandemic, and care for your beloved animals is not exempt.
Medtronic makes ventilator design specifications public to help increase manufacturing worldwide
Medtronic has made the design specifications for its ventilator public in an effort to increase ventilator manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Medtronic has made the design specifications for its ventilator public in an effort to increase ventilator manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
California relaxing rules for nursing and med students to help fight coronavirus pandemic
He has launched the California Health Corps, inviting medical retirees, part-timers and students to apply.
He has launched the California Health Corps, inviting medical retirees, part-timers and students to apply.
Woman told to ration lupus medication during coronavirus outbreak
Now, there’s a global shortage of the medication leaving one Oakland woman with lupus with a limited supply.
Now, there’s a global shortage of the medication leaving one Oakland woman with lupus with a limited supply.
The Sobering Center Austin to be converted into COVID-19 quarantine shelter
Officials say the downtown sobering center hasn't had much usage due to the COVID-19 pandemic and this is a way the center could be of help to the city during the crisis.
Officials say the downtown sobering center hasn't had much usage due to the COVID-19 pandemic and this is a way the center could be of help to the city during the crisis.
San Francisco neighbors bang on pots and pans for healthcare heroes
Organizers set aside two full minutes for clapping, cheering and banging on pots and pans in a emotional celebration of health care workers and first responders.
Organizers set aside two full minutes for clapping, cheering and banging on pots and pans in a emotional celebration of health care workers and first responders.
City of Austin taking extra steps to protect elderly, homeless during pandemic
Officials are stepping up their actions to help protect those most susceptible to catching and being hospitalized due to COVID-19.
Officials are stepping up their actions to help protect those most susceptible to catching and being hospitalized due to COVID-19.
Federal judge rules in favor of abortion providers in Texas
The federal lawsuit filed in Austin, Texas, is among the most high-profile challenges to a government response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The federal lawsuit filed in Austin, Texas, is among the most high-profile challenges to a government response to the coronavirus pandemic.
How would overwhelmed hospitals decide who to treat first?
Health care workers are dreading the prospect of dire scenarios as U.S. hospitals brace for a looming surge in patients who need breathing machines.
Health care workers are dreading the prospect of dire scenarios as U.S. hospitals brace for a looming surge in patients who need breathing machines.
Rapid COVID-19 test that can deliver results in 15 minutes will be available Tuesday, FDA commissioner says
The president made the remarks on Monday.
The president made the remarks on Monday.
Viral photos show health care workers on plane, en route to New York to help in coronavirus fight
It’s a photo worth a thousand words: Southwest Airlines on Sunday posted an image of a group of health care workers ready to go to battle in New York, which has fast become the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S.
It’s a photo worth a thousand words: Southwest Airlines on Sunday posted an image of a group of health care workers ready to go to battle in New York, which has fast become the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S.
California in need of retired docs, nursing, med students to help battle COVID-19 on front lines
California is enlisting retired doctors and medical and nursing students to help treat an anticipated surge of coronavirus patients, the governor announced Monday.
California is enlisting retired doctors and medical and nursing students to help treat an anticipated surge of coronavirus patients, the governor announced Monday.
Hays County starting at-home COVID-19 testing program
The test availability is a result of Hays County Judge and Director of Emergency Management Ruben Becerra lifting the FDA ban to release the test.
The test availability is a result of Hays County Judge and Director of Emergency Management Ruben Becerra lifting the FDA ban to release the test.
Ford, GE Healthcare to produce 50,000 ventilators by July 4
Ford announced Monday it will build 50,000 ventilators in the next 100 days to help the U.S. reach its goal of building 100,000 ventilators by July 4.
Ford announced Monday it will build 50,000 ventilators in the next 100 days to help the U.S. reach its goal of building 100,000 ventilators by July 4.
Coca-Cola Company, Georgia Tech team up to produce 50,000 plastic surgical shields
Coco-Cola and Georgia Tech have teamed up to help protect medical workers on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic by making face shields.
Coco-Cola and Georgia Tech have teamed up to help protect medical workers on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic by making face shields.
FDA clears rapid test that can detect coronavirus in 5 minutes
The company said it would launch the test next week to select health care facilities that deliver urgent care.
The company said it would launch the test next week to select health care facilities that deliver urgent care.
Eanes ISD donates iPads to Dell Seton Medical Center
The school district says it donated 70 of its older iPad 4s, devices that were retired and not assigned to students because they don't support the apps needed for instruction.
The school district says it donated 70 of its older iPad 4s, devices that were retired and not assigned to students because they don't support the apps needed for instruction.
Local hospitals worry protective gear supplies may dry up before a COVID-19 surge
There's a shortage of protective gear for medical staff nationwide, and it's impacting SoCal hospitals.
There's a shortage of protective gear for medical staff nationwide, and it's impacting SoCal hospitals.