Coronavirus variant from South Africa detected in US for 1st time
A new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa has been found in the U.S. for the first time, with two cases diagnosed in South Carolina.
A new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa has been found in the U.S. for the first time, with two cases diagnosed in South Carolina.
Oregon health workers vaccinate drivers while stranded by snow
Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car injecting stranded drivers before several of the doses expired.
Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car injecting stranded drivers before several of the doses expired.
Lowe's announces another $80M in employee bonuses, will hire more than 50,000 workers
Lowe's announced that it will reward all of its full-time hourly employees with $300 bonuses for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, while part-time employees will get $150. The company also plans to hire 50,000 more workers for the spring.
Lowe's announced that it will reward all of its full-time hourly employees with $300 bonuses for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, while part-time employees will get $150. The company also plans to hire 50,000 more workers for the spring.
Unemployment claims drop; still at 847,000 as pandemic rages on
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a historically high 847,000 last week, a sign that layoffs remain high as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a historically high 847,000 last week, a sign that layoffs remain high as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.
Bureau of Prisons withheld info on COVID-19 diagnosis of journalists who witnessed executions
At least two journalists tested positive for coronavirus after witnessing the Trump administration's final three federal executions, but the Bureau of Prisons knowingly withheld the diagnoses from other media witnesses and did not perform any contact tracing, The Associated Press has learned.
At least two journalists tested positive for coronavirus after witnessing the Trump administration's final three federal executions, but the Bureau of Prisons knowingly withheld the diagnoses from other media witnesses and did not perform any contact tracing, The Associated Press has learned.
Double mask: Fauci says wearing 2 masks may offer more protection from COVID-19
Some medical experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have said wearing two masks makes “common sense” and could offer more protection from COVID-19. Here’s what the data shows.
Some medical experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have said wearing two masks makes “common sense” and could offer more protection from COVID-19. Here’s what the data shows.
'Circumstances force us to do these things': IOC, Tokyo Olympics to release game plan for beating pandemic
Organizers and the International Olympic Committee are finally going public with their planning, hoping to push back against reports the Olympics will be canceled with Tokyo and much of Japan still under a state of emergency with COVID-19 cases rising.
Organizers and the International Olympic Committee are finally going public with their planning, hoping to push back against reports the Olympics will be canceled with Tokyo and much of Japan still under a state of emergency with COVID-19 cases rising.
At least 90,000 more Americans projected to die from COVID-19 in the next 4 weeks, White House warns
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
COVID-19 'fatigue' causing drop in some protective measures, study finds
COVID-19 "fatigue" is having a negative effect on some protective measures that people are taking to guard against the coronavirus -- although mask-wearing is up, according to a new USC survey.
COVID-19 "fatigue" is having a negative effect on some protective measures that people are taking to guard against the coronavirus -- although mask-wearing is up, according to a new USC survey.
Texas grocery store run by high school students gives free food to families in need
A Texas high school runs its own grocery store so students and their families could get food and other necessities during the pandemic. Instead of money, they accept good deeds as payment. Now the store has expanded to help over 100 families in their community who are in need.
A Texas high school runs its own grocery store so students and their families could get food and other necessities during the pandemic. Instead of money, they accept good deeds as payment. Now the store has expanded to help over 100 families in their community who are in need.
Investigating human trafficking during the COVID-19 pandemic
A Special Investigations Unit facing challenges in investigating human trafficking during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Special Investigations Unit facing challenges in investigating human trafficking during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Houston fashion designer teaches herself to sew by watching YouTube
A young Houston mom knew school was out of the question at the time, but she didn't give up on her dreams. She's now a successful fashion designer after teaching herself to sew by watching YouTube.
A young Houston mom knew school was out of the question at the time, but she didn't give up on her dreams. She's now a successful fashion designer after teaching herself to sew by watching YouTube.
‘Wartime effort’: Biden boosting vaccine supply to states, buying 200 million more doses
President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”
President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”
Harris County Public Health portal for COVID-19 vaccination waitlist opens
Harris County Public Health launched the new COVID-19 Vaccination Portal for eligible residents to join the waitlist for an appointment.
Harris County Public Health launched the new COVID-19 Vaccination Portal for eligible residents to join the waitlist for an appointment.
Negative COVID-19 test now required for all international flights to US — here’s what you need to know
Beginning Jan. 26, proof of a negative COVID-19 test or proof of recovery is now required from all air travelers arriving to the U.S. — including U.S. citizens.
Beginning Jan. 26, proof of a negative COVID-19 test or proof of recovery is now required from all air travelers arriving to the U.S. — including U.S. citizens.
Texas' COVID-19 hospitalizations falling from record highs
State health officials Monday reported fewer than 13,000 people were being treated for the virus in Texas hospitals, marking the seventh consecutive day of declining patient loads.
State health officials Monday reported fewer than 13,000 people were being treated for the virus in Texas hospitals, marking the seventh consecutive day of declining patient loads.
Tom Brady's parents tested positive for COVID-19 last year: 'It was a matter of life and death'
Tom Brady Sr. said that they missed the first two Buccaneers’ games because he was hospitalized with the coronavirus.
Tom Brady Sr. said that they missed the first two Buccaneers’ games because he was hospitalized with the coronavirus.
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant discovered in Minnesota
A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.
A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.
UN report says COVID-19 job losses are 4 times worse than Great Recession
The job losses over the past year are now the worst of a generation.
The job losses over the past year are now the worst of a generation.
‘Call the pros’: Chick-fil-A helps direct gridlocked traffic at S.C. drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site
A South Carolina mayor turned to Chick-fil-A to help with gridlocked traffic at a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site - getting the wait time from an hour to just 15 minutes.
A South Carolina mayor turned to Chick-fil-A to help with gridlocked traffic at a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site - getting the wait time from an hour to just 15 minutes.