HEALTH
California Hospitals Projected to Hit Full Capacity by New Year's Eve
Los Angeles County is seeing "an explosive and very deadly surge," with an average of two COVID-19 deaths every hour, according to the county health department.
COVID Deaths Are Soaring in America's Biggest Cities
Chicago had the most new COVID-19 deaths in the past week among the five most populous cities.
Baby's Brain Swells After Catching COVID
Four-month-old Cullen was airlifted to hospital to be treated for what is known as a bulging fontanel.
How Does the COVID Vaccine Work?
Most COVID-19 vaccines require more than one dose to be effective, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention saiys.
How Effective Is the COVID Vaccine?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working with other federal agencies to assess COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in real-life settings.
The $1 Trillion Health Care Problem That's Jacking Up Medical Bills
In this excerpt from his new book, 'Get What's Yours for Health Care,' best-selling author Philip Moeller explains how too many tests, procedures and other care can lead to unneeded care and bad outcomes—and what steps you can take to get just the right level of care.
'Don't Accept a Doctor's Recommendations Without Research,' Says Moeller
Best-selling author of the 'Get What's Yours' series Philip Moeller discusses how to get the best out of telemedicine, the most important thing a patient can do to advocate for him- or herself, how to ensure patients get just the right level of screening and more.
COVID Vaccine Allergic Reactions in Alaska Were 'Expected': Official
Sites that administer coronavirus vaccines are equipped to deal with these cases, said Alaska's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink.
When Can I Get the COVID Vaccine?
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued recommendations on who should be prioritized for inoculation.
Calif. Medical Staff Urge Nurses Not to Strike as ICUs Near 100% Capacity
"This stoppage in work force comes at a very crucial time during our COVID surge," said a memo sent to the nursing staff at HCA Healthcare's Riverside Community Hospital.
Court Reviews Strip Club's Lockdown Exemption As Shuttered Churches Seethe
"Where we strip the devil of his hold, power and authority over peoples' lives," said a San Diego pastor after his church rebranded as a "family friendly" strip club.
COVID Outbreak on Ferry Leaves Nearly 400 People Stranded
The crew members who tested positive were reported to be "doing well, with only mild symptoms," according to the ferry company.
Where to Buy FDA-Authorized Ellume At-home COVID Test and How Much It Costs
The company said it plans to deliver 20 million of the home test kits to the United States within the first half of 2021.
When Will the Moderna Vaccine Be Approved?
In an FDA briefing released Tuesday, Moderna's vaccine was described to have "no specific safety concerns" that would preclude it from being approved for emergency use.
'This City Is Killing Us': NYC Restaurants Ask Gov to Nix Indoor Dining Ban
"New York City will not recover unless our city's restaurant and nightlife industry are at the core of the recovery."
Denny's Server Quits on Spot as Maskless Customers Cite 'Civil Rights Act'
"You know what, I quit, I f***ing quit. What is wrong with you people?" the Denny's server told the men in Christian T-shirts, who cited "religious discrimination."
Average Daily COVID Cases Are Highest in These 7 States
Nevada, Arizona and Tennessee are among the states that reported the highest average daily cases per capita in the past week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
COVID Deaths Are Highest in These 10 States
Pennsylvania, Colorado and New Mexico saw record average death tolls in the past week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Infectious Diseases Expert Questions COVID Spread Link to Outdoor Dining
Adults with positive COVID-19 test results were twice as likely to have reported dining at a restaurant than were those with negative results, according to the CDC.
Santa Claus Tests Positive for COVID, Exposing 50 Kids in Georgia
"We still stand by the decision...to move forward with these holiday traditions and to bring some sense of normalcy to these trying times," stated a local official.
Could COVID Vaccine Passports Become Mandatory? Here's What the WHO Says
"Proof of vaccination can be important at the individual level and for sectors other than health," a spokesperson for the WHO tells Newsweek.
COVID Vaccine Certificates Could be Issued to Inoculated Across Europe
The European Commission "stands ready to take any further initiative" that supports European Union countries to keep the spread of the virus under control