Boston, Norfolk, Newark: White House COVID-19 task force names 3 cities as mass vaccination centers
White House coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients announced on Friday that three new cities will become mass vaccination sites capable of inoculating 15,000 people daily.
White House coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients announced on Friday that three new cities will become mass vaccination sites capable of inoculating 15,000 people daily.
IRS says face masks, hand sanitizer are tax-deductible medical expenses
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
Stores offer free lamination for COVID-19 vaccination cards
If you've received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, you should have a proof of vaccination card that was made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
If you've received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, you should have a proof of vaccination card that was made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Toilet paper could face a new shortage
Coronavirus created a shortage of bath tissue at the start of the pandemic as consumers resorted to panic buying and stockpiling.
Coronavirus created a shortage of bath tissue at the start of the pandemic as consumers resorted to panic buying and stockpiling.
Good Samaritans pull officer from crashed, burning patrol car after chase
Two men rescued an officer from a burning patrol car. The officer lost control of the unit while pursuing a motorcyclist accused of failing to stop at a red light.
Two men rescued an officer from a burning patrol car. The officer lost control of the unit while pursuing a motorcyclist accused of failing to stop at a red light.
Rutgers University requiring on-campus students to receive COVID-19 vaccines for fall semester
Rutgers University will be requiring students who are enrolled for the 2021 fall semester to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with exceptions for medical and religious reasons.
Rutgers University will be requiring students who are enrolled for the 2021 fall semester to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with exceptions for medical and religious reasons.
Governor expands vaccine eligibilty as Orange County sees rise in COVID cases in young adults
Officials in Orange County say the expanded eligibility for vaccinations couldn’t have come at a better time. They want parents to encourage their children who are 18 and older to get the shot as soon as possible.
Officials in Orange County say the expanded eligibility for vaccinations couldn’t have come at a better time. They want parents to encourage their children who are 18 and older to get the shot as soon as possible.
Arizona firefighter reveals hidden piano talent after responding to call at assisted-living facility
Watch out Beethoven — a new pianist is in town!
Watch out Beethoven — a new pianist is in town!
Researchers in Mexico invent nose-only COVID-19 masks to be worn during eating, drinking
Researchers in Mexico invented nose-only masks that reportedly give the wearer additional protection when eating and drinking when wearing a face covering is impractical.
Researchers in Mexico invented nose-only masks that reportedly give the wearer additional protection when eating and drinking when wearing a face covering is impractical.
Researchers find COVID-19 may have been lingering for up to 2 months before 1st recorded human infection
Researchers attempting to identify when exactly the novel coronavirus emerged determined that it likely began infecting people as early as October 2019.
Researchers attempting to identify when exactly the novel coronavirus emerged determined that it likely began infecting people as early as October 2019.
Study finds pregnant, lactating women protected by COVID-19 vaccines, pass antibodies to newborns
A new study found that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines provide "robust" immunity for pregnant and lactating women, who can also pass protective antibodies to newborns.
A new study found that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines provide "robust" immunity for pregnant and lactating women, who can also pass protective antibodies to newborns.
Florida senators to consider raising unemployment benefits
The state’s current maximum benefit is $275 a week, among the lowest amounts in the nation.
The state’s current maximum benefit is $275 a week, among the lowest amounts in the nation.
Unemployment claims fall below 14,000, continuing downward trend
The Department of Labor posted 684,000 new claims nationally last week, down 97,000 from the prior week.
The Department of Labor posted 684,000 new claims nationally last week, down 97,000 from the prior week.
Pfizer begins COVID-19 vaccine trial for children under 12
Pfizer-BioNTech has joined Moderna in testing its COVID-19 vaccine in children younger than 12, including babies as young as 6 months.
Pfizer-BioNTech has joined Moderna in testing its COVID-19 vaccine in children younger than 12, including babies as young as 6 months.
Californians aged 16+ to become eligible for vaccine on April 15, residents 50+ on April 1
Starting April 1st Californians aged 50 and plus will be eligible to receive a vaccine. And starting April 15, Californians aged 16 and plus will become eligible.
Starting April 1st Californians aged 50 and plus will be eligible to receive a vaccine. And starting April 15, Californians aged 16 and plus will become eligible.
AdventHealth: Hospitalizations down but likely will bounce back up
AdventHealth also says that people should get vaccinated as soon as it becomes available to them.
AdventHealth also says that people should get vaccinated as soon as it becomes available to them.
LIST: Where in Florida CVS is distributing the COVID-19 vaccine
Governor DeSantis said during a news conference on Tuesday that 15 CVS locations across Florida are going to begin distributing the COVID-19 vaccine.
Governor DeSantis said during a news conference on Tuesday that 15 CVS locations across Florida are going to begin distributing the COVID-19 vaccine.
LIST: Florida Winn-Dixie stores distributing the COVID-19 vaccine
This is part of the store's partnership with the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to increase access to the vaccine across the country.
This is part of the store's partnership with the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to increase access to the vaccine across the country.
LIST: These Walmarts in Florida are offering the COVID-19 vaccine
This is part of the store's partnership with the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to increase access to the vaccine across the country.
This is part of the store's partnership with the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to increase access to the vaccine across the country.
AstraZeneca confirms strong COVID-19 vaccine protection in revised data after US rift
AstraZeneca said it had analyzed more data from that study and concluded the vaccine is 76% effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19, instead of the 79% it had reported earlier in the week.
AstraZeneca said it had analyzed more data from that study and concluded the vaccine is 76% effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19, instead of the 79% it had reported earlier in the week.