South African president bans sales of alcohol, orders bars closed amid COVID-19 spikes

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reimposed a ban on the sales of alcohol and ordered the closure of all bars as part of new restrictions to help the country battle a resurgence of the coronavirus, including a new variant.

Unemployment benefits to be delayed by Trump's late signing of COVID-19 relief bill

The $900 billion economic relief package that President Donald Trump signed over the weekend will deliver vital aid to millions of struggling households and businesses.

Novavax begins Phase 3 testing of COVID-19 vaccine candidate

The candidate made by Novavax Inc. is the fifth to reach final-stage testing in the U.S. Some 30,000 volunteers are needed to prove if this vaccine — a different kind than its Pfizer and Moderna competitors — really works and is safe.

Shootings, killings are also rising as COVID-19 ravages US

Homicides in Detroit, New York, Philadelphia and other cities have topped 2019 numbers as violence surged while much of the U.S. struggled during the coronavirus pandemic.

Dancing Amazon driver: Delivery man's moves caught on camera

A video of a dancing Amazon driver in Rhode Island captured the attention of social media users, and the homeowner whose security camera filmed the man busting a move on his delivery route.

Nearly 8M have fallen into poverty since summer as US sees largest increase in single year

Poverty in the United States has risen sharply in recent months amid the coronavirus pandemic, with 7.8 million Americans falling into poverty since the summer, according to new data released this month.

Nursing facilities urged to take advantage of COVID-19 treatments

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are alerting nursing facilities to the availability of monoclonal antibody therapies that can be used to treat residents who have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Officials brace for possible surge in COVID-19 cases due to holidays
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The concerns come after officials saw a spike in travel over Christmas and they're worried if people will be celebrating the new year safely.

Seattle Children's Hospital technician hospitalized for over a month dies of COVID-19

The holidays are for spreading good cheer, but one family is devastated after the death of a father who lost his battle with COVID-19. Doug Bwamu, a Seattle Children’s Hospital healthcare worker, was hospitalized for more than a month before he died just days before Christmas.

Officials brace for possible surge in COVID-19 cases due to holidays

Health officials are bracing for the possibility of a surge in COVID-19 cases. The concerns come after officials saw a spike in travel over Christmas and they're worried if people will be celebrating the new year safely.

Trump signs stimulus package, providing relief for thousands of Texans

Among things the bill accomplishes -- averting a government shutdown, funding a new round of stimulus checks, and unemployment aid. 

US reaches grim milestone after COVID-19 cases top 19 million

The U.S. has now topped 19 million coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, data compiled by Johns Hopkins University shows.

Braves legend, Hall of Famer pitcher Phil Niekro dies after cancer battle

Braves legend and Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro passed away Saturday night in his sleep after a long battle with cancer. He was 81 years old.

Fauci claims herd immunity numbers were 'guestimates,' settles on 75-80%

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday dismissed accusations that he deliberately moved the goalposts on when the country would vaccinate enough people against COVID-19 to reach herd immunity, saying he was previously offering "guestimates."

Fans defend Jennifer Aniston from backlash to coronavirus-themed Christmas ornament

Jennifer Aniston sparked a debate on social media after sharing a photo of a Christmas ornament that many thought made light of the coronavirus pandemic.