Global COVID-19 Deaths Top 3 Million
The largest number of deaths have come in the United States, Brazil, Mexico, India and the United Kingdom. The global pandemic death toll reached 1 million in September 2020 and 2 million in January.
Coronavirus Live Updates : NPR
Ex-FDA Chief Sees 'Struggle' To Vaccinate More Than Half U.S. Population
Dr. Scott Gottlieb doesn't expect enough demand for the vaccine much beyond 160 million Americans. But he says there may eventually be enough immunity to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Denmark Drops AstraZeneca Vaccine, Citing Rare Side Effects, Epidemic 'Under Control'
The Danish Health Authority said it will continue its vaccination campaign without the shot made by AstraZeneca, but said its benefits outweigh the risks for those who do get it.
U.S. Recommends Pausing Use Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Over Blood Clot Concerns
In a statement on Tuesday, U.S. authorities said they are "reviewing data involving six reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the J&J vaccine."
Millions Flock To Hindu Festival Amid Coronavirus Spike
Hindu pilgrims are traveling to bathe in the Ganges River to wipe out their sins.
U.K. Coronavirus Strain Does Not Lead To More Severe Illness And Death, Study Finds
The B.1.1.7 variant is now the most dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S.
'The Advantage Of Our Smallness': Bhutan Vaccinates 93% Of Adults In Under 2 Weeks
Just 13 days after the kingdom launched a nationwide vaccination campaign on March 27, health officials said 93% of eligible adults had received one dose of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine.
Studies Confirm Racial, Ethnic Disparities In COVID-19 Hospitalizations And Visits
Two new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studies shed additional light on the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color, with implications for vaccine distribution.
Germany Says It Will Explore Buying Russia's Sputnik V Vaccine, Bucking EU Policy
Health Minister Jens Spahn said Sputnik V could be a stop-gap solution to Europe's critical COVID-19 vaccine shortage. Spahn said Germany will still wait for EU regulators to approve the vaccine.
European Court Backs Mandatory Vaccinations Laws For Children
Requiring vaccines can be seen as "necessary in a democratic society," the Strasbourg-based court said in its ruling on a law governing preschool kids.
