FDA Head Stephen Hahn On What's Next For Pfizer Vaccine In Fast-Moving Process

The FDA will likely make a decision about approving Pfizer's vaccine "shortly after" an advisory committee meeting on Thursday. The agency has found "no specific safety concerns" about the vaccine.

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Massachusetts Reimposes Coronavirus Restrictions

Gov. Charlie Baker is turning back to sweeping measures as cases and deaths rise. Fewer people are allowed at restaurant tables and service is limited to 90 minutes. Indoor performances are banned.

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Watch Live: Trump Addresses 'Operation Warp Speed' Coronavirus Summit

Health experts, industry leaders and state legislators are gathering as the administration prepares to roll out a COVID-19 vaccine in the coming months. Watch the remarks live at 2 p.m. ET.

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Democrats And Some Republicans Push To Add Stimulus Checks To COVID-19 Relief Bill

Bipartisan negotiators are still trying to finalize a coronavirus deal with money for states, unemployed Americans, and vaccine distribution, but some want another round of direct payments.

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U.K. Begins Nationwide Coronavirus Immunization, Largest In Nation's History

A 90-year-old woman from Coventry received the first vaccine shot as part of the United Kingdom's nationwide immunization campaign launched Tuesday.

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In NYC, Christmas Without Tourists Is Not Merry For Businesses

Holiday tourism is off sharply in New York. Businesses are looking for other ways to break even this holiday season because they usually count on a big bump in tourist revenue this time of year.

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NIH Director Predicts Vaccinations Starting In December

Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, says people in some of the highest-risk groups will likely be starting vaccinations this month.

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Fauci Says Holiday Gatherings Should Include Fewer Than 10 People

"Ten may even be a bit too much," Dr. Anthony Fauci said, warning that family gatherings through the holidays could lead to "a really dark time" by mid-January.

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Health Officials Call On Mississippi Governor To Implement Statewide Mask Mandate

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. LouAnn Woodward, dean of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, about the letter she and others sent to the governor calling for a statewide mask mandate.

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Health Officials Call On Mississippi Governor To Implement Statewide Mask Mandate

Republican Gov. Tate Reeves is taking a county-by-county approach. Dr. LouAnn Woodward of the University of Mississippi supports a statewide order and laments the politicization of mask-wearing.

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