German coronavirus cases now above 1 million
BERLIN — Germany hit another grim milestone in the coronavirus pandemic on Friday, ticking above 1 million confirmed cases of COVID-19.
The Robert Koch Institute,...
EU says first virus vaccinations possible by Christmas
BRUSSELS — Vaccinations against the coronavirus could start in the 27 European Union nations by Christmas and member countries must urgently prepare their logistical...
Keep the mask: A vaccine won’t end the crisis right away
NEW YORK — Don’t even think of putting the mask away anytime soon.
Despite the expected arrival of COVID-19 vaccines in just a few weeks,...
International flyers may soon need to get virus vaccinations
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — International air travel could come booming back next year but with a new rule: Travelers to certain countries must be...
3rd major COVID-19 vaccine shown to be effective and cheaper
LONDON — Drugmaker AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed its COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective, buoying the prospects of a relatively cheap, easy-to-store...
G-20 summit ends with support for COVID-19 vaccines for all
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Leaders of the world's most powerful nations wrapped up the Group of 20 summit on Sunday, vowing to spare...
What does emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine mean?
What does emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine mean?
It's when regulators allow shots to be given to certain people while studies of safety and...
Daily COVID-19 deaths in US reach highest level since May
The surging coronavirus is taking an increasingly dire toll across the U.S. just as a vaccine appears at hand, with the country now averaging...
Victoria hits 3 weeks without virus
MELBOURNE, Australia — Once hard-hit Victoria has gone three weeks without a new COVID-19 case for the first time since February.
There are two just...
Will social distancing weaken my immune system?
Will social distancing weaken my immune system?
In short, no.
Some worry a lack of contact with others will weaken their immune system by reducing its...