Dr. Deborah Birx says most US COVID-19 deaths could have been avoided or ‘decreased substantially’
Former Trump administration White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx said in an interview that coronavirus deaths in the U.S. following the initial first wave could have been “decreased substantially” or avoided entirely.
Former Trump administration White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx said in an interview that coronavirus deaths in the U.S. following the initial first wave could have been “decreased substantially” or avoided entirely.
Northern Virginia school districts navigating dozens of positive COVID-19 cases
We’re learning more from an epidemiologist as students continue to return to the classroom and more young people are testing positive for the coronavirus.
We’re learning more from an epidemiologist as students continue to return to the classroom and more young people are testing positive for the coronavirus.
‘This is deadly serious’: Biden calls for states to reinstate mask mandates amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
President Joe Biden implored state officials who lifted mask mandates to reinstate them as well as maintaining any preventative health measure to stave off a potential fourth COVID-19 surge, Monday.
President Joe Biden implored state officials who lifted mask mandates to reinstate them as well as maintaining any preventative health measure to stave off a potential fourth COVID-19 surge, Monday.
COVID-19 vaccine scams are on the rise, health officials warn: What to look out for
With demand on the rise for COVID-19 vaccines, Los Angeles County is warning residents that scams relating to the shots are also on the rise.
With demand on the rise for COVID-19 vaccines, Los Angeles County is warning residents that scams relating to the shots are also on the rise.
Extended brain fog may be a common symptom after COVID-19 infection, according to study
A recent study suggests brain fog, such as difficulty remembering names or conversations, may be a common symptom after COVID-19 — and it may linger.
A recent study suggests brain fog, such as difficulty remembering names or conversations, may be a common symptom after COVID-19 — and it may linger.
Fever, headache, fatigue are all signs the vaccine is working, doctors say
So far, experts say about 30% of those who get one of three COVID-19 vaccines experience mild to moderate symptoms, but those are actually a sign the vaccine is working and don't pose a long-term health threat.
So far, experts say about 30% of those who get one of three COVID-19 vaccines experience mild to moderate symptoms, but those are actually a sign the vaccine is working and don't pose a long-term health threat.
Biden says 90% of adults will be eligible for COVID vaccine in 3 weeks
"I'm pleased to announce that at least 90% of all adults in this country will be eligible to be vaccinated by April 19, just three weeks from now, because we have the vaccines," Biden said.
"I'm pleased to announce that at least 90% of all adults in this country will be eligible to be vaccinated by April 19, just three weeks from now, because we have the vaccines," Biden said.
First federal mobile COVID-19 vaccination units to launch in Maryland
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and FEMA have announced that the nation's first federal mobile COVID-19 vaccination units will launch in Maryland.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and FEMA have announced that the nation's first federal mobile COVID-19 vaccination units will launch in Maryland.
‘Right now, I’m scared’: CDC director feels ‘impending doom’ amid COVID-19 uptick in US
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walenksy said she feels “impending doom” as COVID-19 cases rise once again across the country.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walenksy said she feels “impending doom” as COVID-19 cases rise once again across the country.
Biden says 90% of US adults will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by April 19
President Joe Biden said at least 90% of the adult U.S. population will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19 and will have access to a vaccination site within 5 miles of home.
President Joe Biden said at least 90% of the adult U.S. population will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19 and will have access to a vaccination site within 5 miles of home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
COVID-19 variants that first emerged in California now found in Virginia
The Virginia Department of Health announced Thursday the first cases of two COVID-19 variants, B.1.427 and B.1.429, have been found in samples that were collected between December 2020 and February 2021 from Virginia residents.
The Virginia Department of Health announced Thursday the first cases of two COVID-19 variants, B.1.427 and B.1.429, have been found in samples that were collected between December 2020 and February 2021 from Virginia residents.
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.
Gym giving free memberships to those who don't get the COVID-19 vaccine
The gym's offer was met with mixed reactions.
The gym's offer was met with mixed reactions.
Va Tech, UVA scientists say vaccines tested on pigs could offer ‘broad protection’ from COVID-19
Scientists at the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech say a promising COVID-19 vaccine they've tested on pigs could offer “broad protection” against current and future strains of the coronavirus – and it could cost as little as $1 a dose.
Scientists at the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech say a promising COVID-19 vaccine they've tested on pigs could offer “broad protection” against current and future strains of the coronavirus – and it could cost as little as $1 a dose.
Mother without mask who hurled racist insults at worker won't apologize
The woman captured on video not wearing a mask inside a Lower East Side bagel shop and hurling racist slurs at a worker behind the counter said she won't apologize.
The woman captured on video not wearing a mask inside a Lower East Side bagel shop and hurling racist slurs at a worker behind the counter said she won't apologize.