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.
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.
Where is my stimulus check? IRS tool shows status of second payment
The Internal Revenue Service has launched an online tool to help you check the status of your second stimulus payment.
The Internal Revenue Service has launched an online tool to help you check the status of your second stimulus payment.
Governor plans to use churches, testing sites for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Gov. Ron DeSantis, dealing with a frantic demand for COVID-19 vaccinations across the state, promised Monday that he would strip allotments from hospitals that don’t use them quickly enough and shift the doses to other health-care providers.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, dealing with a frantic demand for COVID-19 vaccinations across the state, promised Monday that he would strip allotments from hospitals that don’t use them quickly enough and shift the doses to other health-care providers.
COVID-19 outbreak infects 44 staff members at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center, 1 dead
Additionally, the hospital says a holiday-spirited costume that was air-powered and worn by a staff member who was briefly in the emergency department on Christmas day may have played a role in the 44 infections.
Additionally, the hospital says a holiday-spirited costume that was air-powered and worn by a staff member who was briefly in the emergency department on Christmas day may have played a role in the 44 infections.
Florida wineries face possible closures as business dries up
The Wine and Grape Growers Association said that it may take a while, but they believe the industry will rebound eventually.
The Wine and Grape Growers Association said that it may take a while, but they believe the industry will rebound eventually.
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.
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.
An Arkansas doctor gave hundreds of patients a clean bill to start the New Year when he cleared their debt.
Fauci sees 'glimmer of hope' as US COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up
Fauci said he has seen “some little glimmer of hope” after 1.5 million doses were administered in the previous 72 hours, a strong increase in vaccinations.
Fauci said he has seen “some little glimmer of hope” after 1.5 million doses were administered in the previous 72 hours, a strong increase in vaccinations.
Fauci, Slaoui dismiss 'spacing out' vaccine doses, insist distribution is on track
Fauci and Slaoui insisted that the government must 'follow the science'
Fauci and Slaoui insisted that the government must 'follow the science'
Florida reports over 10,600 new COVID-19 cases, 100 more deaths
Florida's COVID-19 case total is now at 1,365,436, resulting in 22,310 deaths.
Florida's COVID-19 case total is now at 1,365,436, resulting in 22,310 deaths.
US coronavirus death toll surpasses 350,000 as experts anticipate post-holiday surge
More than 20 million people in the country have been infected
More than 20 million people in the country have been infected
Funeral homes in Los Angeles swamped with bodies, some taking in six times the normal amount
One funeral home in Los Angeles says they are handling 30 bodies a day. That's six times their normal rate. They're rented extra 50-foot refrigerators to hold the bodies.
One funeral home in Los Angeles says they are handling 30 bodies a day. That's six times their normal rate. They're rented extra 50-foot refrigerators to hold the bodies.
Larry King reportedly hospitalized in LA with COVID-19
Broadcasting legend Larry King has reportedly been hospitalized with COVID-19.
Broadcasting legend Larry King has reportedly been hospitalized with COVID-19.
COVID-19 ‘miracle patient’ leaves hospital after three months
A Georgia patient who spent more than three months in hospital after suffering from COVID-19 complications finally went home on New Year’s Eve.
A Georgia patient who spent more than three months in hospital after suffering from COVID-19 complications finally went home on New Year’s Eve.
Steph and Ayesha Curry give Bay Area restaurant $25K New Year's surprise
Monster Pho made 24,000 meals for people in need
Monster Pho made 24,000 meals for people in need
Experts: New COVID-19 strain in Florida is more widespread than known
Some health experts are concerned about what this strain could mean for hospitals.
Some health experts are concerned about what this strain could mean for hospitals.
Officer provides dinner instead of charges to suspected shoplifters
A Massachusetts police officer declined to charge two women accused of trying to steal groceries for the children — and instead bought them Christmas dinner.
A Massachusetts police officer declined to charge two women accused of trying to steal groceries for the children — and instead bought them Christmas dinner.
Over 120,000 passengers expected to fly from Orlando this weekend
The Florida Department of Health says the state has evidence of the first identified case of the United Kingdom COVID-19 variant in Martin County.
The Florida Department of Health says the state has evidence of the first identified case of the United Kingdom COVID-19 variant in Martin County.
Lindsey Graham backs Trump over McConnell on $2,000 checks
Sen. McConnell and other Republicans scuttled efforts for a standalone vote.
Sen. McConnell and other Republicans scuttled efforts for a standalone vote.
$600 stimulus checks hit more bank accounts on New Year's Day, how to track yours
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the payments will continue into next week.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the payments will continue into next week.