Oct 28 Scientists warn Americans are expecting too much from a COVID-19 vaccine By Liz Szabo, JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News The White House and many Americans have pinned their hopes for defeating the COVID-19 pandemic on a vaccine being developed at “warp speed.” But some scientific experts warn they’re all expecting too much, too soon. Continue reading
Oct 28 France, Germany impose new lockdowns to curb virus spread By Frank Jordans, Angela Charlton, Associated Press The World Health Organization says the European region — which includes Russia, Turkey, Israel and Central Asia, according to its definition — accounted for almost half of the 2.8 million new coronavirus cases reported globally last week. Continue reading
Oct 28 Divided Belgium turns into Europe's worst virus hot spot By Associated Press Belgium has been hit hard again by the pandemic, and now presents some of the most worrying statistics in a continent reeling under a coronavirus resurgence. Continue reading
Oct 27 Watch 7:10 Lightfoot: Chicago's rising infections and falling revenues are of 'great concern' Chicago was hit hard by coronavirus earlier this year and is now suffering through a second surge. In addition, state and local budgets have fallen significantly due to the pandemic. With federal stimulus talks stalled, mayors like Lori Lightfoot are… Continue watching
Oct 26 Watch 6:24 A Utah infectious disease doctor on his state's coronavirus crisis Coronavirus is spiking in parts of the U.S. spared the worst of the pandemic in its early days, as well as in states that already suffered. With an average of 75,000 new daily cases over the past week, hospital admissions… Continue watching
Oct 26 As virus resurges, so does fear of more economic pain By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press With confirmed COVID cases surging across the country, there is the risk that the economy could weaken again as more people choose to hunker down at home — and that even more stimulus might be needed next year than negotiators… Continue reading
Oct 26 As virus spreads throughout Europe, French doctor warns his country has 'lost control' By Angela Charlton, Mike Corder, Associated Press France declared a state of emergency earlier this month and has been imposing more and more restrictions since September to try to ease the pressure on France’s hospitals. Continue reading
Oct 26 1 million pounds of food daily feed Houston's hungry By Anita Snow, John L. Mone, Associated Press Distributions by the Houston Food Bank now average about 800,000 pounds (363,000 kilograms) daily after reaching the unprecedented 1 million pound mark for the first time in the spring. Continue reading
Oct 25 Trump aide says 'we're not going to control the pandemic' By Jonathan Lemire, Aamer Madhani, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press The coronavirus has reached into the heart of the White House once more, less than a week before Election Day, as it scorches the nation and the president’s top aide says “we’re not going to control the pandemic.” Officials on… Continue reading
Oct 23 AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson resume U.S. tests of COVID-19 vaccines By Linda A. Johnson, Associated Press Two drugmakers say they have the go-ahead to resuming U.S. testing of their COVID-19 vaccine candidates. Both are in the final stage of testing before the companies can seek regulatory approval. Continue reading