CDC releases updated report on highly-contagious new strain of COVID-19

A more contagious strain of COVID-19 has now been found in four states, including Florida. Health experts say the rapid spread of the virus could threaten our healthcare system.

Man infected with coronavirus variant in upstate New York

A New York state resident with no known travel history has tested positive for the strain of the novel coronavirus that was first detected in the U.K.

Statehouses without mask rules could be hotbeds for COVID-19 spread

As lawmakers around the U.S. convene this winter to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, statehouses themselves could prove to be hothouses for infection.

Advocates call for action to address inequities in vaccine distribution

Local leaders believe not only has COVID highlighted healthcare inequities, but there is now also inequities in vaccine distribution.

FDA calls idea of half-dosing Moderna COVID-19 vaccines ‘premature’

The FDA declined to immediately approve administering Moderna coronavirus vaccines in half-doses in a bid to distribute the shot wider across the U.S. population, saying the move would be “premature” and doesn’t have the full weight of science behind it.

New UK lockdown issued until mid-February to combat fast-spreading COVID-19 strain

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca.

COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center opens to treat outpatients

The Texas Division Of Emergency Management has established a COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Austin to treat outpatient cases of COVID-19.

Stimulus checks now cashable on Venmo

Venmo has rolled out a new feature allowing users to cash printed, payroll and government checks directly from their smartphone into their accounts.

Prosecutor: Wisconsin pharmacist thought COVID-19 vaccine was unsafe

A Wisconsin pharmacist told police he tried to ruin hundreds of doses of coronavirus vaccine because he felt the medicine wasn't safe, a prosecutor said Monday.

UK ramps up vaccinations with first Oxford-AstraZeneca injection

Britain has taken another giant step in the fight against COVID-19, ramping up its immunization program by giving out the first shots in the world from the vaccine created by Oxford University and pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca.

Arkansas doctor clears $650,000 of debt for cancer patients

An Arkansas doctor gave hundreds of patients a clean bill to start the New Year when he cleared their debt.