Jun 30 FDA head says agency won’t cut corners in studying COVID-19 vaccine candidates By Associated Press The head of the Food and Drug Administration says vaccine developers will be expected to study COVID-19 shots in racial minorities, the elderly, pregnant women and those with other health conditions. Continue reading
Jun 30 At least 285 U.S. children have had serious coronavirus-linked syndrome By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press At least 285 U.S. children have developed a serious inflammatory condition linked to the coronavirus, according to two studies published Monday that provide the fullest picture yet of the ailment. Continue reading
Jun 30 What doctors know about lingering symptoms from coronavirus By William Petri, The Conversation Is it possible that people who recover from COVID-19 will be plagued with long term side effects from the infection? An infectious disease physician reviews the evidence so far. Continue reading
Jun 29 Arizona governor orders bars, gyms, clubs, pools to close By Tamara Lush, Emily Schmall, Associated Press In an effort to stop a massive surge in new coronavirus cases, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered bars, nightclubs, gyms, movie theaters and water parks around the state to be closed for at least 30 days. Continue reading
Jun 29 Watch 7:35 How Frieden says U.S. states can slow alarming spread of coronavirus The United States is struggling to hold back the coronavirus. More than 30 states are reporting a rise in infections, and several are now reconsidering their plans to loosen restrictions and reopen economic activities. William Brangham talks to Dr. Tom… Continue watching
Jun 29 Watch 5:06 What Supreme Court decision on Louisiana law means for U.S. abortion rights By John Yang On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law that placed restrictions on doctors who perform abortions. Chief Justice John Roberts provided the swing vote to form a 5-4 majority. John Yang reports on the implications of the… Continue watching
Jun 29 Tracking coronavirus cases proves difficult amid new surge By Tammy Webber, Brady McCombs, John L. Mone, Associated Press Contact tracing tracks people who test positive and anyone they've come in contact with. It was challenging even when stay-at-home orders were in place, but it's exponentially more difficult now. Continue reading
Jun 29 WATCH: WHO chief says COVID-19 pandemic is ‘not even close to being over’ By Associated Press The head of the World Health Organization says the coronavirus pandemic is "not even close to being over" and that the outbreak is accelerating globally. Continue reading
Jun 29 EU finalizing virus ‘safe list,’ U.S. unlikely to make the cut By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The European Union is edging toward finalizing a list of countries whose citizens will be allowed to enter Europe again in coming days, with Americans almost certain to be excluded in the short term due to the number of U.S. Continue reading
Jun 29 Hunger stalks children in Yemen as UN cuts aid programs By Issa Mohammed, Associated Press The U.N. children's agency warned about last week that millions of children in war-torn Yemen could be pushed to the brink of starvation as the coronavirus sweeps across the Arab world's poorest country. Continue reading