Nov 18 Pfizer says new data shows COVID vaccine candidate is 95% effective, will seek approval soon By Associated Press The announcement from Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech, just a week after they revealed the first promising preliminary results. Continue reading
Nov 17 Toilet paper limits, empty shelves are back as virus surges By Joseph Pisani, Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press A surge of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. is sending people back to stores to stockpile again, leaving shelves bare and forcing retailers to put limits on purchases. Continue reading
Nov 17 Sen. Chuck Grassley says he tested positive for novel coronavirus By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, the longest-serving Republican senator and third in the line of presidential succession, says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Continue reading
Nov 17 Watch 5:04 These Parkinson’s patients find relief at the barre By Shana Fischer For the million people living with Parkinson’s disease in the United States, medication is the most common form of treatment. But some doctors are now prescribing dance as a way to slow the symptoms -- and bring joy to patients… Continue watching
Nov 17 U.S. judge blocks Trump rule change affecting home care workers By Don Thompson, Associated Press Despite providing what the judge called “physically and psychologically demanding” home care services, the workers are paid a median $10.49 an hour nationwide. Continue reading
Nov 17 2 COVID-19 vaccine candidates may protect against the virus. Now what? By Laura Santhanam Even if vaccines are approved and enough doses are made, widespread immunity also depends on how many people are willing to roll up their sleeves. Continue reading
Nov 17 Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says surge in virus cases threatens U.S. economy By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Powell said the threat also means Congress and the White House should provide more stimulus spending to support the unemployed, states and cities, and small businesses, and to keep the economy afloat. Continue reading
Nov 17 WATCH: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds gives novel coronavirus update By Associated Press Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds provided a novel coronavirus update on Tuesday as the state surpassed 2,000 confirmed deaths from the pandemic. Continue reading
Nov 17 WATCH: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper holds COVID-19 update By Associated Press Between now and June 2022, state and local governments could be facing a shortfall or $400 billion or more by some estimates. Continue reading
Nov 17 Amazon opens online pharmacy, disrupting another industry By Joseph Pisani, Tom Murphy, Associated Press The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. Big chains like CVS and Walgreens rely on their pharmacies to bring them a steady flow of shoppers who stop by frequently to pick up… Continue reading