How one nursing home warded off the coronavirus and saved lives
COVID-19 has devastated America’s nursing homes, killing more than 100,000 residents and workers over the course of the pandemic. But one small long-term care facility in Baltimore is proof the toll could have been much lower: The Maryland Baptist Aged Home has recorded zero cases of COVID-19, says its director, the Rev. Dr. Derrick DeWitt. More...
Texas doctor accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccine to give to his family and friends
A Houston area health department doctor is accused by prosecutors of stealing nine doses of coronavirus vaccine from a damaged vial and administering them to family and friends. But Hasan Gokal insists he did More...
38 Capitol Police officers and 150 National Guard members have tested positive for COVID-19 since Capitol attack
Thirty-eight members of the U.S. Capitol Police force and about 150 National Guard members have tested positive for COVID-19 since responding to the deadly attack on the Capitol earlier this month, officials More...
COVID strain in South Africa shows huge resistance to antibodies from original virus
Durban, South Africa — The race to vaccinate people against COVID-19 has been made even more urgent by the emergency of new, more contagious variants of the coronavirus. CBS News got rare access to a lab in More...
Fauci underscores Biden’s commitment to WHO and its COVID fight, in direct contrast to Trump’s approach
Geneva — In a dramatic turnaround, the Biden administration thanked the World Health Organization Thursday for leading the global pandemic response and vowed to remain a member state. “Under trying circumstances, More...
Biden signs executive actions on COVID, climate change, immigration and more
On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed more than a dozen executive actions, some of which reverse decisions made by his predecessor, former President Donald Trump. Several executive actions More...
COVID-19 tops Biden’s agenda on his first full day in office
Washington — The coronavirus pandemic is at the top of President Joe Biden’s agenda on his first full day in office. He is expected to sign 10 executive orders Thursday as part of his strategy to combat More...
“No special treatment” for 72 Australian Open players in quarantine, local leader says
A local official is criticizing tennis players for complaining about conditions after dozens were being forced to hard quarantine after arriving in Melbourne for the Australian Open. While no player has tested More...
COVID-19 vaccine rollouts are lagging. Here’s what states are doing to pick up the pace
A growing number of states that have struggled to speedily distribute the COVID-19 vaccine are enlisting the National Guard for help. Washington is the latest. Governor Jay Inslee on Monday said he would deploy More...
Should COVID-19 vaccination give people the “basic rights” to avoid lockdown restrictions?
Berlin — Germany’s Foreign Minister wants people who’ve had a full two doses of coronavirus vaccine to be exempted from lockdown restrictions. But the idea hasn’t been well received among More...
