Health

Why understanding superspreaders is key to controlling COVID-19

By Fedor Kossakovski

COVID superspreading events happen almost exclusively indoors – meatpacking plants and prisons, bars and overnight camps – so environment is definitely important. But why most people do not transmit the coronavirus and some transmit a lot is still a mystery.

Study finds health systems, government responses linked to virus tolls

By Frank Jordans, Associated Press

Scientists say a comparison of 21 developed countries during the start of the coronavirus pandemic shows those with early lockdowns and well-prepared national health systems avoided large numbers of additional deaths.

Leaked documents show how Amazon misled the public about warehouse safety issues

By Will Evans, Reveal

During the pandemic, Americans have become even more reliant on online shopping -- a realm Amazon continues to dominate. But the company’s vast inventory, fast shipping and low prices come with a dangerous tradeoff: an increased risk to workers rushing…

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Europe eyes new restrictions as virus cases hit record high

By Jamey Keaten, Frank Jordans, Associated Press

Governments across Europe ratcheted up restrictions Tuesday in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus as the continent recorded its highest weekly number of new infections since the start of the pandemic.

U.K. unveils 3-level lockdown plan, Liverpool at highest risk

By Jill Lawless, Sylvia Hui, Associated Press

The British government carved England into three tiers of coronavirus risk on Monday in a bid to slow a resurgent outbreak, putting the northern city of Liverpool into the highest-risk category and shutting its pubs, gyms and betting shops.

How risky is voting in person? Here’s how to navigate your options during the pandemic

By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas

Voting is a fundamentally local process that varies from state to state and looks different depending on where you are. Here's how to determine which option is right for you.

How federal rules for reporting COVID-19 data could threaten hospital funding

By Laura Santhanam

Early on amid COVID-19, frontline health care workers struggled to secure enough tests, testing supplies, personal protective equipment and more amid surging cases, but some experts question the wisdom of threatening hospital funding during a pandemic.

EU nations set to adopt common travel rules amid pandemic

By Associated Press

In addition to causing the deaths of at least 151,000 EU citizens and plunging the EU’s economy into recession.

WATCH: Judge Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court confirmation hearings – Day 1

By Lisa Mascaro, Mark Sherman, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Barrett spoke Monday about her judicial philosophy, her experience and her large family at the end of the first day of her fast-tracked confirmation hearings.

Iran has highest day death toll from virus, currency plunges

By Associated Press

Iran announced on Sunday its highest single-day death toll from the coronavirus with 251 confirmed dead, the same day local media reported two senior officials had been infected and the nation’s currency plunged to its lowest level ever.