Novel coronavirus

Why you should get a COVID-19 vaccine – even if you’ve already had the coronavirus

By Jennifer T. Grier, The Conversation

If you've already had the coronavirus and recovered, you might be tempted to give the vaccine a pass. A scientist explains why the shot offers the best protection against future infection.

WATCH: Public health officials testify about addressing health disparities during COVID-19

By News Desk

A Senate committee will examine the nation’s COVID-19 response through the lens of health disparities on Thursday.

These ‘vaccine hunters’ are chasing down appointments for people who need them most

By Laura Santhanam

For many people, especially those who are older, technological obstacles and access shut them out of the process and prolong their wait and risk of exposure to the virus.

Texas joins states making vaccines available to all adults

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

The announcement by state health officials Tuesday adds Texas to the rapidly growing list of states that are making the vaccine available to all adults.

This dish has gotten chef Gabriela Cámara through the pandemic

By Joshua Barajas

For chef Gabriela Cámara, the recipe she’s been turning to the most during the pandemic is a fresh tuna pasta with tomatoes and capers.

Germany extends virus lockdown until mid-April as cases rise

By Frank Jordans, Associated Press

Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.

AstraZeneca may have used outdated information in U.S. vaccine trial

By Associated Press

Results from a U.S. trial of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine may have included "outdated information" and that could mean the company provided an incomplete view of efficacy data, American federal health officials said early Tuesday.

U.S. data shows AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine effective for all adults

By Maria Cheng, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

The results raised hopes that the findings could help rebuild public confidence in the beleaguered shot in other countries and were a step toward clearance for American use.

Margaret Atwood, Celeste Ng among contributors to pandemic novel

By Hillel Italie, Associated Press

Novelist and Authors Guild President Douglas Preston came up with the idea as a way to raise money for the Authors Guild Foundation.

Biden eyes new goal after U.S. clears 100 million shots since Jan. 20

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

The United States has cleared President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus shots, more than a month before his target date of his 100th day in office.