Novel coronavirus

U.S. COVID-19 deaths top 300,000 as vaccinations begin

By Adam Geller, Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press

The number of dead tallied by Johns Hopkins University rivals the population of St. Louis or Pittsburgh. It is more than five times the number of Americans killed in the Vietnam War.

WATCH: Sens. Manchin and Collins hold press conference on COVID-19 relief bill

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

The proposal that is being unveiled Monday includes billions of dollars for businesses, the unemployed and for schools, along with money for vaccine distribution.

WATCH: HHS holds kickoff event for COVID-19 vaccine

By Associated Press

Officials said health care workers along with nursing home residents will be first in line for vaccination, with others to follow in the coming weeks and months.

Scientists focus on bats for clues to prevent next pandemic

By Christina Larson, Aniruddha Ghosal, Marcelo Silva de Sousa, Associated Press

Viruses that emerge from bats are more lethal in humans than those from other species. Scientists are probing the mysteries of bat immune systems and investigating strategies to minimize contact between humans and livestock with bats and other wild animals.

U.S. health workers start receiving COVID-19 vaccine

By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

Hospitals are rolling out the first small shipments, as boxes of precious frozen vials arrive at locations around the country — a day of hope amid grief as the nation’s death roll nears 300,000.

U.S. greenlights first COVID-19 vaccine, launching a nationwide vaccination campaign

By Lauren Neergaard, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Shots for health workers and nursing home residents are expected to begin in the coming days after the Food and Drug Administration authorized an emergency rollout of what promises to be a strongly protective vaccine from Pfizer Inc. and its…

WATCH: Cuomo reinstates NYC indoor dining ban to limit virus spread

By Marina Villeneuve, Deepti Hajela, Associated Press

As of Monday, only takeout orders and outdoor dining will be allowed in the city. Cuomo said the shutdown of indoor dining will be evaluated in two weeks.

States get tracing apps to interact with each other as virus rises

By Bryan Anderson, Associated Press

Nearly all states using the exposure notification technology can now inform users in other states if they've been exposed to the virus. Virginia was the first state in the country to adopt the technology.

Reports: White House threatens Hahn's job over vaccine approval

By Jonathan Lemire, Darlene Superville, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows has pressed Food and Drug Administration chief Stephen Hahn to grant an emergency use authorization for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine by the end of Friday or face possible dismissal.

California's health order falling on many deaf ears

By Amy Taxin, Olga R. Rodriguez, Damian Dovarganes, Associated Press

Los Angeles County Health Director Barbara Ferrer is warning of catastrophic consequences if more people don't heed orders to stay home and within their own household members.