Health

Joe Biden tests negative for coronavirus

By Associated Press

The Democratic presidential nominee and his wife were tested earlier in the day after news of President Donald Trump’s infection was announced.

Older people like President Trump are at more risk for severe COVID-19. Here's why

By Brian Geiss, The Conversation

Older coronavirus patients face grimmer outlooks. A virologist explains the aging-related changes in how immune systems work that are to blame.

WATCH: What Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis means for the campaign and upcoming election

By Candice Norwood

The White House released a statement on Friday -- less than 24 hours after his positive test was announced -- that the president will be moved to Walter Reed hospital.

WATCH: HHS Secretary Azar testifies about COVID-19 and possible political interference

By Laura Santhanam

In recent weeks, the Trump administration has come under renewed scrutiny for attempts to influence official guidance, reportedly over the objections of government scientists.

President Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19

By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Trump's positive test comes just hours after the White House announced that senior aide Hope Hicks came down with the virus after traveling with the president several times this week.

Top Trump aide Hope Hicks tests positive for coronavirus

By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Hicks traveled with the president multiple times this week, including on Marine One, the presidential helicopter, for a Minnesota rally Wednesday, and aboard Air Force One to Tuesday night's first presidential debate.

WATCH: Schumer slams GOP senators in vote to protect ACA

By Associated Press

The Republican vote is in response to Senator Schumer's effort requiring them to make a choice between a lawsuit backed by President Donald Trump or supporting the law that protects people with pre-existing conditions.

Push to bring coronavirus vaccines to those in poverty faces trouble

By Maria Cheng, Lori Hinnant, Associated Press

In one of the biggest obstacles, rich countries have locked up most of the world's potential vaccine supply through 2021, and the U.S. and others have refused to join the project, called Covax.

How three prior pandemics triggered massive societal shifts

By Andrew Latham, The Conversation

Societies and cultures that seem ossified and entrenched can be completely upended by pandemics, which create openings for conquest, innovation and social change.

Many pregnant people aren't getting flu shots, but these bills could help

By Shefali Luthra, The 19th

Two bills shared first with The 19th are part of an effort to improve access to flu shots and other vaccines for viruses that are particularly damaging when pregnant.