Nov 11 U.K. becomes 5th country to exceed 50,000 coronavirus deaths By Pan Pylas, Associated Press The United Kingdom has become the fifth country in the world to record more than 50,000 coronavirus-related deaths, and one of the nation’s leading doctors says the number “should never have been reached.”… Continue reading
Nov 11 Minnesota Vikings bar fans from final games as state COVID-19 deaths hit record By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press The Minnesota Vikings say they’ve given up on trying to host large crowds and instead will close the four remaining home games to fans. Continue reading
Nov 11 Recordings reveal WHO’s analysis of pandemic in private By Associated Press With its annual meeting underway this week, WHO has been sharply criticized for not taking a stronger and more vocal role in handling the pandemic. Continue reading
Nov 10 Watch 5:50 Why the Affordable Care Act is back before the Supreme Court, amid a pandemic By John Yang, Jason Kane Health care policy was a major topic during the presidential campaign, and President Trump’s administration has long sought to invalidate the Affordable Care Act. But Obamacare, as it is popularly known, is now deeply woven into American health. With health… Continue watching
Nov 10 U.S. surpasses 1 million new confirmed coronavirus cases in first 10 days of November By Associated Press The U.S. has surpassed 1 million new confirmed coronavirus cases since the start of November. The tally of cases in just 10 days shows the reach of the virus amid a strong fall surge. Continue reading
Nov 10 WATCH: Biden, Harris defend health care law as high court mulls its fate By Associated Press During remarks Tuesday in Wilmington, Delaware, Harris said that Biden "won the election decisively," and that "every vote for Joe Biden was a statement that health care in America should be a right, not a privilege."… Continue reading
Nov 10 LISTEN: Supreme Court poised to leave Affordable Care Act in place The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to leave in place the bulk of the Affordable Care Act, including key protections for pre-existing health conditions and subsidized insurance premiums that affect tens of millions of Americans. Continue reading
Nov 09 U.S. allows emergency use of COVID-19 antibody drug By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration on Monday cleared the experimental drug from Eli Lilly for people 12 and older with mild or moderate COVID-19 not requiring hospitalization. Continue reading
Nov 09 Virus relief package uncertain in post-election Congress By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press President-elect Joe Biden is making clear that he wants new coronavirus legislation to pass before he takes office. But Republicans controlling the Senate are poised to assert more influence and have rejected demands for a more than $2 trillion package. Continue reading
Nov 09 Watch 5:34 Pfizer’s CEO on preliminary COVID-19 vaccine data The drug company Pfizer announced Monday that early data indicates its COVID-19 vaccine could be highly effective. Their candidate is only one of a number in development, and it’s quite possible the world will ultimately need several vaccines made by… Continue watching