Novel coronavirus

Critics say temporary eviction ban will only delay wave of homelessness

By Michael Casey, Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press

The order announced Tuesday stops many evictions until the end of the year. But housing advocates say that without rent relief and billions of dollars for landlords, it only delays a wave of debt and homelessness.

Fauci says COVID-19 vaccine trials could end early if results are overwhelming

By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News

The nation’s top infectious disease official is confident that an independent panel will base vaccine approval on science, not politics.

Budget deficit to hit record $3.3 trillion due to virus, recession

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

The project deficit is more than triple the 2019 shortfall and more than double the levels experienced after the market meltdown and Great Recession of 2008-2009.

Depression, anxiety spike amid outbreak and turbulent times

By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press

Mental health therapists' caseloads are bulging. Waiting lists for appointments are growing. And research suggests that anxiety and depression are rising among Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic.

WATCH: Biden focuses on schools after blasting Trump on violence

By Associated Press

Biden says during a campaign event in Wilmington, Delaware, that President Donald Trump “still doesn't have a real plan” to handle the coronavirus pandemic.

HHS canceling ventilator contracts, says stockpile is full

By Associated Press

The Trump administration is canceling some of its remaining orders for ventilators, after rushing to sign nearly $3 billion in emergency contracts as the COVID-19 pandemic surged in the spring.

COVID-19 has eroded confidence in the U.S. health care system

By Laura Santhanam

Since the pandemic began, more than a third of Americans -- 35 percent -- feel their health care system is below average worldwide, according to the latest PBS NewsHour-Marist poll.

How to help victims of Hurricane Laura on the Gulf Coast

By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas

At least 19 deaths in Louisiana and Texas were attributed to Hurricane Laura, which destroyed homes and businesses and left hundreds of thousands of people without power. Here's how you can help those who have been impacted most by the…

House panel warns of fraud, abuse in business aid program

By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press

A report by a House subcommittee says a lack of government oversight and accountability for the $600 billion-plus program may have led to billions being misspent.

Why it's especially important to get your flu shot this year

By Julie Appleby, Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News

A robust sign-up for flu shots could help head off a nightmare scenario in the coming winter of hospitals stuffed with both COVID-19 patients and those suffering from severe effects of influenza.