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.
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.
Norwegian to install air purification systems on ships to reduce COVID-19 risk
The air purification system will reportedly feature continuous active COVID disinfection in the air and on surfaces by an all-natural solution.
The air purification system will reportedly feature continuous active COVID disinfection in the air and on surfaces by an all-natural solution.
Florida prepares as COVID-19 vaccine approval could be days away
While waiting for approval, facilities across Florida are making sure that they are ready in the event that Pfizer gets the go-ahead.
While waiting for approval, facilities across Florida are making sure that they are ready in the event that Pfizer gets the go-ahead.
Florida firefighters push CDC to include them in 1st round of COVID-19 vaccines
Firefighters often provide the first line of defense for people.
Firefighters often provide the first line of defense for people.
Florida bill filed to make 'Alcohol to-go' permanent at restaurants
The proposal would allow restaurants to sell liquor in a sealed container if it is a part of a food order.
The proposal would allow restaurants to sell liquor in a sealed container if it is a part of a food order.
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.
Long-term care facilities learn more details about COVID vaccine distribution
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are getting ready to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine. The administrator at Gracious Age Assisted Living participated in a webinar Monday with CVS to learn more.
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are getting ready to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine. The administrator at Gracious Age Assisted Living participated in a webinar Monday with CVS to learn more.
‘He was not surrounded by friends and family’: Kansas man’s obituary slams people who won’t wear masks
“He was born into an America recovering from the Great Depression and about to face World War 2, times of loss and sacrifice difficult for most of us to imagine,” the obituary said. “He died in a world where many of his fellow Americans refuse to wear a piece of cloth on their face to protect one another.”
“He was born into an America recovering from the Great Depression and about to face World War 2, times of loss and sacrifice difficult for most of us to imagine,” the obituary said. “He died in a world where many of his fellow Americans refuse to wear a piece of cloth on their face to protect one another.”
Trump administration passed up chance to lock in additional 100M doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine
The Trump administration opted last summer not to lock in a chance to buy millions of additional doses of one of the leading coronavirus vaccine contenders.
The Trump administration opted last summer not to lock in a chance to buy millions of additional doses of one of the leading coronavirus vaccine contenders.
Pfizer, Moderna officials not attending White House coronavirus vaccine summit
Officials from leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates Pfizer and Moderna will not be attending a vaccine summit being held this week at the White House.
Officials from leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates Pfizer and Moderna will not be attending a vaccine summit being held this week at the White House.
Kansas hospital runs out of staff amid COVID-19 surge
A rural hospital in Kansas illustrates the depths of the COVID-19 crisis in small towns. It has been running out of healthy staff to care for the sick.
A rural hospital in Kansas illustrates the depths of the COVID-19 crisis in small towns. It has been running out of healthy staff to care for the sick.
Michigan's order to restrict gatherings and close businesses extended 12 days
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday that the pause, instituted in mid-November, will be extended for another 12 days.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday that the pause, instituted in mid-November, will be extended for another 12 days.
Trump to sign coronavirus vaccine executive order prioritizing Americans over foreign nations
Trump is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday that will ensure all Americans have access to the coronavirus vaccine before the U.S. government begins aiding nations around the world, Fox News has learned.
Trump is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday that will ensure all Americans have access to the coronavirus vaccine before the U.S. government begins aiding nations around the world, Fox News has learned.
33 million Californians may not leave their homes unless it's essential
Ten months into the pandemic, most of the state is now back where it started with a new stay-at-home order. But unlike in March, when the pandemic was in its infancy and California was the first state to impose such rules, fewer people are likely to obey them.
Ten months into the pandemic, most of the state is now back where it started with a new stay-at-home order. But unlike in March, when the pandemic was in its infancy and California was the first state to impose such rules, fewer people are likely to obey them.
Costco extends special senior shopping hours indefinitely due to COVID spike
Costco's designated senior shopping hour at its warehouses is from 9 to 10 am, Monday-Friday.
Costco's designated senior shopping hour at its warehouses is from 9 to 10 am, Monday-Friday.
Florida nurses express mixed feelings about COVID-19 vaccine
Many of them said that they are hopeful but cautious because they know it takes years to develop a vaccine and pharmaceutical companies did it in just months.
Many of them said that they are hopeful but cautious because they know it takes years to develop a vaccine and pharmaceutical companies did it in just months.
Pennsylvania man begs Facebook friends to help find ICU bed for COVID-19-stricken mom
Shawn Rider’s mom Karen contracted the coronavirus in mid-November. She was admitted to Hanover Hospital, about two hours west of Philadelphia, and had been on a ventilator since Nov. 23, her son wrote on social media.
Shawn Rider’s mom Karen contracted the coronavirus in mid-November. She was admitted to Hanover Hospital, about two hours west of Philadelphia, and had been on a ventilator since Nov. 23, her son wrote on social media.
US economy will return to pre-pandemic levels by second-half of 2021, experts predict
The U.S. economy's growth is likely slowing as 2020 comes to a close, but a growing number of economists expect it to claw back to its pre-pandemic strength by the second half of next year.
The U.S. economy's growth is likely slowing as 2020 comes to a close, but a growing number of economists expect it to claw back to its pre-pandemic strength by the second half of next year.
Orange County business can be fined for not following CDC guidelines
Fines are between $500 and $1,000 for the first violation. Repeat violations will increase to $5,000 a day. There is a $15,000 cap.
Fines are between $500 and $1,000 for the first violation. Repeat violations will increase to $5,000 a day. There is a $15,000 cap.