Dec 11 FDA says it will work to authorize Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 By Associated Press The FDA decision will kickstart an unprecedented vaccination campaign needed to eventually defeat the virus. Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch 3:59 FDA panel endorses emergency use of a Pfizer vaccine As the U.S. COVID-19 death toll topped 291,000, a panel of outside advisers to the Food and Drug Administration late Thursday endorsed the emergency use of a Pfizer vaccine to save lives for those who are 16 and older. It's… Continue watching
Dec 10 U.S. panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine By Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration is expected to follow the recommendation issued Thursday by its expert advisers. The advisory group, in 17-4 vote with one abstention, concluded that the shot appears safe and effective against the coronavirus in people 16… Continue reading
Dec 10 CDC official says she was ordered to delete an email suggesting attempted interference by Trump administration, probe finds By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press A senior manager with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has told congressional investigators she was ordered to delete an email suggesting attempted political interference by the Trump administration in coronavirus reports to the public. Continue reading
Dec 10 One-day U.S. deaths top 3,000, more than D-Day or 9/11 By Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press Up until last week, the peak was 2,603 deaths on April 15, when New York City was the epicenter of the nation's outbreak. More than 106,000 people were hospitalized — also a record total. Continue reading
Dec 10 WATCH: Pence participates in COVID-19 vaccine roundtable By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence will participate in a roundtable Dec. 10 about COVID-19 vaccines in Greenville, South Carolina. Continue reading
Dec 10 When it comes to coronavirus risks, Americans are divided over indoor sports By Jamie Leventhal A majority of Americans – 58 percent – say that people should not participate in indoor team sports this winter, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Dec 09 Tensions rise over masks as virus grips smaller U.S. cities By Heather Hollingsworth, Ryan Foley, Associated Press Public health officials in Boise, Idaho, were about to vote on a mask mandate but ended the meeting because of fears for their safety amid protests outside the building and at some of their homes. Continue reading
Dec 09 Pennsylvania governor says he's tested positive for COVID-19 By Mark Scolforo, Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home, but has no symptoms, he announced Wednesday. Continue reading
Dec 09 Michigan will borrow $600 million for Flint water settlement By David Eggert, Associated Press Under the bipartisan legislation up for a vote Wednesday, the loan from a state economic development fund would cost more than $1 billion to repay over 30 years — $35 million annually. Continue reading