Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines cut infection risk by 90%, CDC study finds

The findings were consistent with results from clinical trials conducted prior to the vaccines receiving FDA emergency authorizations, the CDC said. 

Ban on renter evictions during COVID-19 pandemic extended through June 30

The CDC on Monday moved to continue the pandemic-related protection, which had been scheduled to expire on March 31. Here’s how to be eligible.

Florida sheriff's deputy dies from COVID-19 complications, agency says

The Broward Sheriff’s Office said that 48-year-old Sgt. Shane Owens died on Saturday. He worked for about 30 years with the agency.

AP: WHO report says animals likely source of COVID-19

The findings offer little new insight into how the virus began to spread around the globe and many questions remain unanswered.

Birx recalls ‘very difficult’ phone call with Trump after publicly detailing COVID-19 spread

Dr. Deborah Birx revealed that she had a “very uncomfortable” and “very difficult” phone conversation with former President Donald Trump after she spoke out about the COVID-19 spread last August.

Colleges weigh mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for students

As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.

Seminole Heights family trades corporate world to live 'off the grid’ in refurbished school bus 

After being laid off due to COVID-19, a Seminole Heights couple spent much of the pandemic refurbishing a school bus. Now, they are getting ready to hit the open road with their three young children.

Thousands attend concert in Barcelona after COVID-19 screening

If one overlooked the white face masks dotting the tightly packed crowd of music lovers, it was almost like pre-pandemic times in Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi concert hall Saturday night.

Texas COVID numbers decrease 17 days after mask, other restrictions lifted

Over two weeks since Texas lifted coronavirus mandates that allowed businesses to open at full capacity and mask-wearing optional, the state is still seeing falling caseloads.

CDC director concerned over rising COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

Health officials are concerned that some COVID-19 metrics are trending in the wrong direction such as new cases and hospitalizations.

Worst may lie ahead for Brazil as it nears 4,000 daily COVID-19 deaths

Brazil currently accounts for one-quarter of the entire world’s daily COVID-19 deaths, far more than any other single nation, and health experts are warning the nation is on the verge of even greater calamity.

MLB stadiums used as mass COVID-19 vaccination sites surpass 1 million shots

More than 1 million COVID-19 vaccination shots have been dispensed at Major League Baseball stadiums, with the Oakland Coliseum and Marlins Park among the sites planning to continue operating after opening day.

Large trial underway to determine if vaccinated people can catch, transmit COVID-19

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that a large trial is underway to determine if people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can become infected without showing symptoms or transmit the disease.