Jul 02 WATCH: CDC chief, health officials testify on COVID-19 vaccine By Associated Press The Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee will hold a hearing July 2 on protocols related to a future COVID-19 vaccine. Continue reading
Jul 02 WATCH: Federal officials testify on how the U.S. is dealing with coronavirus supply shortages By Courtney Vinopal The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis will hold a hearing July 2 on the Trump administration's response to a shortage of personal protective equipment and other medical supplies. Continue reading
Jul 02 WATCH: Trump holds news conference amid surge in coronavirus cases, new jobs numbers By Associated Press President Donald Trump will hold a news conference July 2 amid a surge in U.S. coronavirus cases. Continue reading
Jul 02 U.S., South Africa report new record coronavirus rises By David Rising, Jake Coyle, Associated Press The United States and South Africa have both reported record new daily coronavirus infections. Continue reading
Jul 01 'I'm all for masks,' Trump says in interview By Aamer Madhani, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Trump's comments came a day after Republican lawmakers suggested that the president should wear a mask in public to set a good example for Americans. Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 3:19 Businesses struggle to adjust to quickly changing reopening plans By Amna Nawaz The U.S. epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic has shifted to the South and West, where cases have ballooned to record highs. At least 14 states are now pausing their reopening plans or moving back toward lockdown, and the national death… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 5:42 Why kids should be in the classroom this fall -- and how to keep them safe there Millions of children and parents are desperate to know what the fall might look like in terms of school. Recently, a group of public health and pediatrics experts made the case that kids need to be in the classroom and… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 8:10 How doctors are innovating to treat COVID-19 By Miles O'Brien One of the reasons COVID-19 presents such a significant global medical challenge is that there are few effective therapies for it so far. As cases fill hospital beds across many parts of the country, doctors and scientists are coming up… Continue watching
Jul 01 Masks will be optional when Trump speaks at Mt. Rushmore for Independence Day weekend By Stephen Groves When President Donald Trump speaks at Mt. Rushmore before the first fireworks show there in years, he'll stand before a crowd of thousands who won't be required to socially distance or wear masks. Continue reading
Jul 01 WATCH: White House holds news briefing amid a surge in U.S. virus cases By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The Trump administration was slow to comprehend the scale of COVID-19's impact on nursing homes and a disjointed federal response has only compounded the devastating toll, according to a report from Senate Democrats. Continue reading