Pfizer, BioNTech begin human coronavirus vaccine trial in US
The companies say if the vaccine proves to be safe and effective in trials, it could potentially be ready for wide U.S. distribution by the end of the year.
What happens to your health insurance if you lose your job?
Millions of Americans have lost their jobs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic
Roche ramping up coronavirus antibody test production to 'upper-digit millions': CEO
Antibody testing can help researchers learn whether patients can be reinfected with the novel coronavirus.
Anonymous donor gives hospital employees $1M bonuses
Around the country, there’s a lot of gratitude for medical providers these days, and in Santa Cruz, California, a recent anonymous note to the local hospital was no exception.
Technology emerges as coronavirus hero in hospitals
Technology is connecting the world inside and outside hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FDA approves intravenous coronavirus antibody test
Roche has won emergency approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for an antibody test to determine whether people have ever been infected with the coronavirus
Coronavirus lockdown protest inside Michigan capitol was 'devastatingly worrisome': Dr. Birx
Protesters crowded into Michigan's capitol building on Thursday.
W. Europe relaxing virus measures, but Russian numbers spike
As restrictions were relaxed Saturday, people ran, walked, or rode bicycles under a brilliant sunny sky in Barcelona, where many flocked to the maritime promenade to get as close as possible to the still-off-limits beach.
U.S. court dismisses New York nurses' plea for COVID-19 protection
The nurses said hospitals were ignoring requirements that healthcare workers each receive an N95 respirator mask daily.
What is contact tracing?
The process is being practiced in states throughout the country as the nation grapples with the effects of COVID-19.
FDA clears Gilead's emergency coronavirus treatment remdesivir
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the emergency use of Gilead’s experimental drug remdesivir for COVID-19 treatment.
Cleaners risk health to work during coronavirus pandemic, then lose jobs
Lissette Serrano is one of about 3,000 cleaners in New York’s Hudson Valley and Connecticut’s Fairfield County put themselves in harm’s way to disinfect public areas with little protective equipment.
Coronavirus social distancing scoreboard shows best, worst states at staying 6 feet apart
The U.S. has received a D score for its social distancing as of Friday, according to social-distance scoreboard.
Which countries have universal health care?
The American health-care system is the most expensive in the world
California county defies governor’s virus shutdown order
The move follows a weekend where tens of thousands of the landlocked and homebound hit the sands south of Los Angeles County, where beaches have been closed for weeks.
US probes University of Texas links to Chinese lab scrutinized over coronavirus
The Education Department sent a letter to the University of Texas requesting documentation of its dealings with a Chinese lab connected to the coronavirus.
Trump vows to protect seniors in nursing homes from coronavirus
During an event honoring America's seniors at the White House on Thursday, President Trump outlined new measures the administration is taking to protect the elderly population from the coronavirus pandemic.
Will 5G benefit the health care industry?
Fifth-generation, or 5G, wireless technology is expected to have a significant and positive impact on the health care industry in the near future.
First responder slams de Blasio's coronavirus response
The FDNY’s 4,000 emergency medical workers are reportedly straining to keep up.
Remdesivir's potential against coronavirus drives Gilead stock surge
The COVID-19 pandemic, which broke out in Wuhan, China, in December has since infected at least 3.2 million people worldwide and killed nearly 229,00.


















