US surpasses 15M coronavirus cases, Johns Hopkins reports
Deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to more than 2,200 a day on average.
Deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to more than 2,200 a day on average.
More than 1 million confirmed US coronavirus cases were reported in the first 5 days of December
The U.S. is accounting for one-third of all world cases over the last several weeks and that the “brutal reality” is that holiday hugs are ill-advised.
The U.S. is accounting for one-third of all world cases over the last several weeks and that the “brutal reality” is that holiday hugs are ill-advised.
5 California lawmakers dine outside at restaurant despite virus surge: report
Five California legislative assembly members dined together outdoors Monday despite surging coronavirus case levels that have triggered stay at home orders for much of the state’s population.
Five California legislative assembly members dined together outdoors Monday despite surging coronavirus case levels that have triggered stay at home orders for much of the state’s population.
California uses text alert to ask millions of residents to stay home
California authorities sent a cellphone text alert Tuesday to two major regions of the nation’s most populous state to tell millions that the coronavirus is spreading rapidly and asking them to stay home except for essential activities.
California authorities sent a cellphone text alert Tuesday to two major regions of the nation’s most populous state to tell millions that the coronavirus is spreading rapidly and asking them to stay home except for essential activities.
New York suspends hundreds of liquor licenses during pandemic
New York has suspended hundreds of liquor licenses and filed nearly 2,000 charges for violations of coronavirus-related emergency rules.
New York has suspended hundreds of liquor licenses and filed nearly 2,000 charges for violations of coronavirus-related emergency rules.
Results: AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe, about 70% effective
New results on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine candidate suggest it is safe and about 70% effective.
New results on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine candidate suggest it is safe and about 70% effective.
Ahead of Thursday meeting, FDA posts positive review of Pfizer's vaccine data
U.S. health regulators posted a positive review of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine as they near a decision on whether to allow use of the shot.
U.S. health regulators posted a positive review of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine as they near a decision on whether to allow use of the shot.
‘This really feels like the beginning of the end': UK gives 1st COVID-19 vaccine doses
A retired British shop clerk has received the first shot in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination program, signaling the start of a global immunization effort intended to offer a route out of a pandemic that has killed 1.5 million.
A retired British shop clerk has received the first shot in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination program, signaling the start of a global immunization effort intended to offer a route out of a pandemic that has killed 1.5 million.
California lawmaker pushing to force public schools to reopen if coronavirus cases drop
AB10 would require public schools to resume in-person learning within two weeks of their county moving into red, orange or yellow tiers.
AB10 would require public schools to resume in-person learning within two weeks of their county moving into red, orange or yellow tiers.
American Airlines offering at-home coronavirus testing to all passengers
American Airlines announced that all of its domestic passengers will now have access to an at-home COVID-19 test prior to their departure for $129.
American Airlines announced that all of its domestic passengers will now have access to an at-home COVID-19 test prior to their departure for $129.
UT Austin discusses plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
University of Texas at Austin health leaders are holding a media briefing to talk about the distribution plan for the COVID-19 vaccine.
University of Texas at Austin health leaders are holding a media briefing to talk about the distribution plan for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Austin Public Health clarifies COVID-19 quarantining guidance
Austin Public Health has released updated guidance on COVID-19 quarantining to reflect changes recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Austin Public Health has released updated guidance on COVID-19 quarantining to reflect changes recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Years of research paved the way for speedy COVID-19 vaccines
How could scientists race out COVID-19 vaccines so fast without cutting corners? A head start helped.
How could scientists race out COVID-19 vaccines so fast without cutting corners? A head start helped.
High-powered players question California's playground ban during virus shutdown
Some are questioning the wisdom and the science behind the playground ban.
Some are questioning the wisdom and the science behind the playground ban.
British health officials administer first COVID-19 vaccines
British health authorities rolled out the first doses of a widely tested and independently reviewed COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
British health authorities rolled out the first doses of a widely tested and independently reviewed COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Should I wipe down groceries amid the COVID-19 pandemic?
If you're worried about the coronavirus on groceries or other packages, experts say to keep the risk in perspective.
If you're worried about the coronavirus on groceries or other packages, experts say to keep the risk in perspective.
Cuomo says he, Fauci can be 'De Niro and Pacino' of vaccine PSA
Anthony Fauci, the government's foremost expert on infectious diseases, laughed as he heard Andrew Cuomo's suggestion for the two of them to star in a vaccine PSA.
Anthony Fauci, the government's foremost expert on infectious diseases, laughed as he heard Andrew Cuomo's suggestion for the two of them to star in a vaccine PSA.
Private pilot flies 15 dogs from Del Rio to Austin Humane Society
The nine dogs and six puppies from Del Rio should be up on the Texas Humane Society's website by Tuesday night.
The nine dogs and six puppies from Del Rio should be up on the Texas Humane Society's website by Tuesday night.
Transgender community speaks up at Austin's monthly public safety meeting
Several members of the trans community and allies are asking for more resources from the city to help end transgender homelessness and violence.
Several members of the trans community and allies are asking for more resources from the city to help end transgender homelessness and violence.
Cal State LA student loses four family members to COVID-19
An LA college student wants us to know how serious COVID-19 is.
An LA college student wants us to know how serious COVID-19 is.