NYC critical care nurse first to receive coronavirus vaccine in U.S.
A critical care nurse from Queens was the first person in the United States to receive the vaccine for the coronavirus.
A critical care nurse from Queens was the first person in the United States to receive the vaccine for the coronavirus.
As vaccines ship in U.S., Minnesota preps distribution hubs
State health officials say doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have yet to reach Minnesota, but health systems are preparing to receive the shipments in the coming days.
State health officials say doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have yet to reach Minnesota, but health systems are preparing to receive the shipments in the coming days.
Wisconsin health department warns against eating raw beef sandwiches, a holiday tradition for some
The state's health department is warning Wisconsin residents against eating raw meat sandwiches this holiday season.
The state's health department is warning Wisconsin residents against eating raw meat sandwiches this holiday season.
COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort
Initially, about 3 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were expected to be sent out, and the priority is health care workers and nursing home residents as infections, hospitalizations and deaths soar in the U.S.
Initially, about 3 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were expected to be sent out, and the priority is health care workers and nursing home residents as infections, hospitalizations and deaths soar in the U.S.
Minnesota hospitals prepare to receive first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
In the coming days, Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine will arrive at various locations across the country including Minnesota. First up to get it are healthcare workers and those in long-term care facilities.
In the coming days, Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine will arrive at various locations across the country including Minnesota. First up to get it are healthcare workers and those in long-term care facilities.
States could receive COVID-19 vaccine on Monday
The nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in states Monday morning, U.S. officials said Saturday.
The nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in states Monday morning, U.S. officials said Saturday.
'I want everyone to wear a mask': Minnesota family urges COVID-19 compliance as father fights for life
A Minnesota family is urging others to not let their guard down on COVID-19 as their loved one fights a serious case of the disease.
A Minnesota family is urging others to not let their guard down on COVID-19 as their loved one fights a serious case of the disease.
‘This is not that hard to understand’: Bill Nye the Science Guy urges anti-maskers to wear face coverings
Bill Nye, known as “the Science Guy,” posted a video on TikTok, which broke down why wearing a mask is important.
Bill Nye, known as “the Science Guy,” posted a video on TikTok, which broke down why wearing a mask is important.
Trump administration purchases additional 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna
This announcement would bring the total doses of Modern owned by the federal government to 200 million.
This announcement would bring the total doses of Modern owned by the federal government to 200 million.
Coronavirus vaccines: Some side effects are common and expected, experts say
The side effects reported in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine trials are in line with the common adverse events.
The side effects reported in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine trials are in line with the common adverse events.
Richard Hinch, New Hampshire's House speaker, dies of COVID-19
The COVID-19 death of the speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives has raised fears that other members of one of the world's largest legislatures might have been exposed at their swearing-in last week.
The COVID-19 death of the speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives has raised fears that other members of one of the world's largest legislatures might have been exposed at their swearing-in last week.
FDA to 'rapidly work toward' emergency use authorization of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.
Dry ice will be in demand as COVID-19 vaccine is rolled out in Minnesota
Dry ice will be key to keeping the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine effective. And with millions of doses expected to ship across the country as soon as next week, production machines will likely be working overtime.
Dry ice will be key to keeping the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine effective. And with millions of doses expected to ship across the country as soon as next week, production machines will likely be working overtime.
US advisory panel OKs Pfizer vaccine in last step before FDA approval
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
Surgeon general suggests getting tested 3-5 days after each gathering without masks
The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.
The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.
Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a coronavirus vaccine?
Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.
Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.
Minnesota refuses CDC request for names and addresses of vaccine recipients
Minnesota is refusing a Trump administration request for names and addresses of coronavirus vaccine recipients, instead planning to send a more limited picture of who's getting vaccinated.
Minnesota is refusing a Trump administration request for names and addresses of coronavirus vaccine recipients, instead planning to send a more limited picture of who's getting vaccinated.
3-year-old boy loses legs, some fingers after falling off bike, scraping knee
A 3-year-old Arizona boy is recovering after contracting a staph infection that forced him to have his legs and a few fingers amputated.
A 3-year-old Arizona boy is recovering after contracting a staph infection that forced him to have his legs and a few fingers amputated.
Healthcare industry reaching out to vaccine-hesitant communities of color
With distribution of a coronavirus vaccine expected this spring, one challenge facing the healthcare industry is that some communities may be hard to reach.
With distribution of a coronavirus vaccine expected this spring, one challenge facing the healthcare industry is that some communities may be hard to reach.
Surge of medical school applications amid COVID-19 pandemic dubbed ‘Fauci effect’
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”