WHO Failed to Use Word 'Pandemic' Until March 11, China Acted Too Slow: COVID Panel
A U.N. panel of health experts released a report Monday that highlights slow responses to COVID-19 in early 2020.
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Holiday Party Becomes COVID Superspreader Event After Woman With 'Little Cough' Hosts
Over a dozen people caught the virus, including two who were hospitalized.
Publix COVID Vaccine Registration Details and How to Make an Appointment
The vaccinations, available at select Publix locations in South Carolina, Florida and Georgia, are by appointment only.
Doctors Treat Patients in Parking Lot After Texas Hospital Allegedly Fails to Pay Rent
One doctor has been unable to treat a patient who has been receiving care for the lingering effects of COVID-19 infection.
'Violent' Customer Attacks Grocery Store Worker With Bottle After Being Asked to Wear Mask
The customer could face "two felony charges, robbery and assault 2nd degree for his poor decision to escalate the situation," according to police.
Many Floridians Overdue for 2nd COVID Vaccine Dose, Worried of Side Effects
Some seniors are "balking at getting the second shot because they've heard that the side effects are worse with the second shot," one health official said.
Trader Joe's Manager Stops Anti-Maskers Entering Store in Video Watched 7 Million Times
The incident came as total confirmed cases in Oregon surpassed 133,205, with 1,800 total reported deaths.
Woman Has Allergic Reaction to COVID Vaccine, Encourages Others to Get Shot
"I think the vaccine is imperative," the woman, whose name is Raana Bell, said, while calling for there to be more transparency regarding the shots.
Spread of U.K. COVID Variant May Bring More Death: Biden's CDC Director Rochelle Walensky
The chief of infectious diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital also said some variants may make certain antibody treatments less effective.
Laurie Santos, Yale Happiness Professor, on 5 Things That Will Make You Happier
A leading psychologistâwhose course on happiness has attracted 3 million people so far and is the most popular class in Yale's historyâoffers five science-backed techniques to boost your mood and protect your mental health.
Vaccine Rollout Mistake 'My Fault,' Operation Warp Speed Official Tells Frustrated States
"It was a planning error," said Gustave Perna on Saturday, after states learned they'll receive fewer doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine next week than they had been anticipating.
Mike Pence Gets COVID Vaccine, Says He 'Didn't Feel a Thing'
The vice president had the shot live on TV, describing the vaccine as "safe and effective."
Moderna COVID Vaccine Due to Be Authorized, Shipped Over Weekend, Says Alex Azar
The health secretary described the vaccine as "exceptionally safe vaccine" and "shockingly effective."
Nurse Fainting After COVID Vaccine Not Due to Shot Ingredients, Doctor Says
The nurse, who has a condition that often causes her to faint when she experiences pain, recovered quickly.
California COVID Cases Soar As Hospitals Projected to Hit Full Capacity by New Year's Eve
Los Angeles County is seeing "an explosive and very deadly surge," with an average of two COVID-19 deaths every hour, according to the county health department.
