Coronavirus Live Updates : NPR
The television host announced Thursday that she has been diagnosed as positive for the coronavirus, but is "feeling fine." Her talk show has been put on hold until January.
Unemployment Claims Jump Just Before Critical Aid Programs Are Set To Expire
Jobless claims rose sharply last week as critical relief programs, including expanded jobless benefits, are due to expire the day after Christmas.
Giuliani Leaves Hospital After COVID Treatment
Leading up to his hospitalization, the president's personal attorney had been traveling the country on behalf of President Trump's failed legal attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
DOD Unveils Its Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Plan
If Pfizer's vaccine wins authorization, about 44,000 doses will be administered to Department of Defense individuals in a first round of shots that will shed light on any distribution issues.
U.S. Hits Highest One-Day Death Toll From Coronavirus With 3,054
The nation looks to the Food and Drug Administration this week as it considers authorizing emergency use of the vaccine developed by Pfizer.
Canada Authorizes Use Of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
The vaccine produced by Pfizer and BioNTech is the first to be authorized by Canadian health officials. The decision makes Canada just the third country in the world to grant such an authorization.
'Cruise To Nowhere' Returns To Singapore Early After Positive COVID-19 Test
The man had undergone mandatory testing before embarking on the ship. But after the journey was cut short, the man tested negative twice as authorities sought to confirm his status.
U.K. Regulators Tell People With Severe Allergies Not To Get Vaccine
Two National Health Service workers with long histories of severe allergies received the Pfizer, BioNTech coronavirus vaccine Tuesday. Both are now recovering after bad reactions to the dose.
Chinese Vaccine 86% Effective, UAE Health Ministry Says
The Sinopharm vaccine, developed by a Chinese pharmaceutical company, has already been approved for emergency use in a few countries.
'The End Is In Sight': Louisiana Health Official Hopeful About Vaccine Distribution
Dr. Joseph Kanter of the Louisiana Health Department's Office of Public Health expects that a few days after the FDA authorizes the Pfizer vaccine it will begin to "go into people's arms."