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This Doctor Became The Face Of Ohio’s Coronavirus Response. Some Democrats Want To Make Her A Senator.
Amy Acton has received encouragement from key Democrats and is expected to make a decision soon, sources told BuzzFeed News.
Biden's Latest Executive Orders Are The Most Aggressive Moves On Climate Change Of Any President
The executive orders will take aim at fossil fuels and set the US up to be an international leader in tackling the climate crisis.
There's Good News And Bad News About The Coronavirus Variants And Vaccines
On Monday, Moderna announced its COVID-19 vaccine is still protective, but slightly less potent, against a new coronavirus mutant.
Disneyland Is Getting Rid Of Its Popular Annual Pass Program Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic
The theme park will be issuing refunds to eligible pass holders as resort officials develop new membership offerings.
2020 Was One Of The Hottest Years On Record. Global Warming Is To Blame.
NASA found 2020 tied as the hottest on record. NOAA found it came in a close second.
An Extra-Contagious Coronavirus Variant Is In The US — But No One Knows How Widespread It Is
“Our healthcare infrastructure is already at a breaking point,” one expert said. “The introduction of a more transmissible strain might be enough to tip us over.”
Officials Have Confirmed The First US Case Of A New Coronavirus Strain First Identified In The UK
The Colorado State Laboratory confirmed the case of the variant B.1.1.7 in a man who is in his twenties and has no travel history.
I Hoped Watching Sports Would Be An Escape From The Coronavirus. It Only Reminded Me Of Our Failures.
“Sports are a meaningful part of our culture … but the question is, at what cost?”
Here's What The Grim Reality Of Climate Change Looked Like In 2020
From heat records to a relentless series of hurricanes, weather-related destruction was on full display in 2020.
The 13 Biggest Lessons We've Learned About The Coronavirus So Far
"It’s an extraordinary virus, the likes of which I’ve never, ever seen, and I’ve been doing this now for almost 40 years,” Anthony Fauci told BuzzFeed News.
Congress Has Passed A Coronavirus Aid Bill Giving Checks To Most US Residents
Months after most of the previous COVID aid had expired, Congress has approved hundreds of billions of dollars in relief for businesses and individuals.
Congress Announced New Coronavirus Relief, Including $600 For Many US Residents
The deal contains unemployment benefits, money for small businesses, and extends a federal ban on evictions. It is expected to pass before Christmas.
Mike Pence, Who Lead The White House Coronavirus Task Force, Received The COVID-19 Vaccine On Live TV
Pence received the first dose of the vaccine as the virus rages across the county and kills about 3,000 people per day.
Most Healthcare Workers Are Excited To Get A Coronavirus Vaccine, But Some Have Questions
Convincing medical staffers to get vaccinated will be a crucial first step in convincing everyone else.
All Eyes Were On The Trucks Carrying The First Coronavirus Vaccine Shipments In The US
The first COVID-19 vaccine shipments left Pfizer's Michigan facility on Sunday and are on their way to all 50 states as the coronavirus death toll in the US nears 300,000.
Rudy Giuliani Has The Coronavirus
In recent days, Giuliani has been maskless at hourslong hearings in battleground states as part of President Donald Trump's baseless and chaotic efforts to undermine the results of the election.
Congress Took A Big Step Toward A New Coronavirus Relief Bill
The bipartisan plan would provide $300-per-week in unemployment benefits and provide billions of dollars in aid, but Trump and Senate Republicans still need to sign on.
Coronavirus Vaccination Will Begin Next Week In The UK. It's A Major Milestone In The Fight Against The Pandemic.
Vaccination in the UK will begin next week and healthcare workers will likely be first in line.
Health Care Workers And Nursing Home Residents Should Be First In Line For A Coronavirus Vaccine, A CDC Panel Just Voted
The panel recommendations will help governors decide who gets first priority for any vaccines authorized by FDA.
Moderna Has Submitted Its Coronavirus Vaccine For Emergency Approval From The FDA
If approved, the vaccine could become the second shot to become available in the US by December.
The Coronavirus Outbreaks In Meatpacking Plants Were Likely Much Worse Than Official Numbers Show
Of the 45 JBS, Smithfield, Tyson, and Cargill facilities around the country that recorded at least 50 confirmed COVID-19 cases, only 20 ordered full-scale testing for all employees, according to a BuzzFeed News investigation.
“Quick Change” Magic Star David Maas Has Died Of The Coronavirus
Maas and his wife, Dania Kaseeva, performed at basketball halftime shows across the US and appeared on America’s Got Talent and The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Congress Isn't Passing Pandemic Relief, But They Are Passing The Coronavirus
Nearly 1 in 10 senators and 1 in 20 House members have been diagnosed with COVID-19, but even wearing masks on the Senate floor is still a source of contention.
A Third Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Has Reported Promising — But Confusing — Results
The vaccine, which Oxford University developed alongside the company AstraZeneca, was reportedly highly effective in preventing hospitalizations or severe cases of the coronavirus.
Pfizer Is Submitting The First US Coronavirus Vaccine To The FDA For Emergency Approval
If authorized, healthcare workers and vulnerable groups might start getting the two-shot vaccine before the end of the year.
Coronavirus Is Surging Across The US So Mike Pence Held A Useless Briefing
With coronavirus cases surging nationwide, experts fear another 150,000 Americans will die from COVID-19 within the next three months.
An Ohio Wedding Had 83 Guests. More Than A Third, Including The Newlyweds, Got The Coronavirus.
"The first thing I see is ... everyone's face. And that's when I realized, wow, nobody's wearing a mask," the bride said.
Chuck Grassley, One Of The Oldest Members Of Congress, Has The Coronavirus
Grassley, 87, is the second oldest US senator and third in line to the presidency.
The First Coronavirus Vaccines Are Looking Very Effective. Here’s What That Means For You.
"The vaccines that we are talking about and the vaccines to come are really the light at the end of the tunnel,” said Anthony Fauci.
Moderna's Coronavirus Vaccine Is More Than 94% Effective, Early Data Says
The new results suggest that the two early vaccine candidates will be extremely effective against the coronavirus.