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First COVID-19 Vaccine Tested in U.S. Poised for Final Testing
The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the U.S. revved up people's immune systems just the way scientists had hoped, researchers reported Tuesday -- as the shots are poised to begin key final testing.
Is There a Season for Heart Disease? Research Says Yes
A growing body of research suggests heart attacks, angina and other heart events increase during winter and summer.
What is Contact Tracing, and How Does It Work With COVID-19?
What is contact tracing, and how does it work with COVID-19?
Global Vaccine Plan May Allow Rich Countries to Buy More
Politicians and public health leaders have committed to equitably sharing any coronavirus vaccine that works, but the top global initiative to make that happen may allow rich countries to reinforce their own stockpiles.
Colorado, Like Other States, Trims Health Programs Amid Health Crisis
State legislatures have been forced to consider health care cuts and delay new health programs even in the midst of a health care crisis.
Governor Shuts Bars, Dining as Virus Hits California Hard
As the coronavirus swept California with renewed ferocity, the governor once again closed bars, inside dining and, for much of the state, gyms, indoor church services and hair and nail salons in an effort to prevent COVID-19 cases from swamping hospitals.
White House Turns on Fauci As Trump Minimizes Virus Spike
With U.S. virus cases spiking and the death toll mounting, the White House is working to undercut its most trusted coronavirus expert.
Judge: Women Can Get Abortion Pill Without Doctor Visits
A federal judge agreed Monday to suspend a rule that requires women during the COVID-19 pandemic to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain an abortion pill.
30-Year-Old Texas Man Dies After Attending 'COVID-19 Party'
A 30-year-old Texas man died after attending a so-called "COVID-19 party," a San Antonio hospital told the press this weekend.
True or False? 5 COVID-19 Myths Touted by Politicians
University of Southern California's director of health policy Geoffrey Joyce addresses five misconceptions portrayed by the president and other political leaders.
As Virus Rages in US, New York Guards Against Another Surge
As coronavirus rages out of control in other parts of the U.S., New York is offering an example after taming the nation's deadliest outbreak this spring — while also trying to prepare in case another surge comes.
Families Of Health Workers Killed By COVID Fight For Denied Workers' Comp Benefits
As the COVID toll climbs, sick workers and families of the dead face another daunting burden: fighting for benefits from workers' compensation systems that, in some states, are stacked against them.
2020 Watch: How Many More Americans Will Die from COVID-19?
Presidential politics move fast. What we're watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign.
Florida Reports Largest, Single-Day Increase in COVID Cases
Florida shattered the national record Sunday for the largest single-day increase in positive coronavirus cases in any state since the beginning of the pandemic, adding more than 15,000 cases.
Pandemic, Racism Compound Worries About Black Suicide Rate
Counselors focusing on Black trauma are offering free help, and Black churches are finding new ways to address suicide as social distancing has eroded how people connect.
Trump Wears Mask in Public for First Time During Pandemic
President Donald Trump wore a mask during a visit to a military hospital on Saturday, the first time the president has been seen in public with the type of facial covering recommended by health officials.
Coronavirus Deaths Take A Long-Expected Turn for the Worse
A long-expected upturn in U.S. coronavirus deaths has begun, driven by fatalities in states in the South and West, according to data on the pandemic.
Want a COVID Test? Result Times Lag Due to Virus Surge
Elliot Truslow went to a CVS drugstore on June 15 in Tucson, Arizona, to get tested for the coronavirus. More than 22 days later, the University of Arizona graduate student was still waiting for results.
2 California Counties, Once Defiant, See Virus Cases Rise
Sutter County and neighboring Yuba County defied Gov. Gavin Newsom's stay-at-home order. But two months later, the counties are averaging a combined 30 new cases per day.
How A COVID-19 Vaccine Could Cost Americans Dearly
A COVID-19 vaccine will have an actual price tag. And given the prevailing business-centric model of American drug pricing, it could well be budget breaking, perhaps making it unavailable to many.