COVID-19

Heart Damage Among COVID-19 Patients Lead to Higher Risk for Death, Study Finds

COVID-19 patients who experience heart damage are more likely to die from the disease, a new study found Monday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci

Dr. Fauci is Now Urging Federal Mask Mandate as COVID Cases Surge

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country's leading disease and infectious expert, is now urging a federal mask mandate across the country to control the number of COVID-19 infections.

Universal Mask Wearing Could Save 130,000 Lives by February

Universal mask wearing could prevent 130,000 deaths from the coronavirus by the end of February 2021, a new study said Friday.
Hispanic Women More Vulnerable to COVID-19 During Pregnancy, Study Finds

Hispanic Women More Vulnerable to COVID-19 During Pregnancy, Study Finds

A new study finds that Hispanic pregnant women in the Southern United States are twice likely to have coronavirus than non-Hispanic women.
US FDA

COVID-19 Vaccine Committee: Here's How the US FDA Chooses a Vaccine

A vaccine goes to three different stages of human clinical trials to test its safety and effectiveness. Here are some important facts that you should know about how the vaccine is approved.
CDC Adds New Definition of COVID-19 Close Contact

CDC Expands COVID-19 'Close Contact' Definition

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its definition of close contact of an individual with COVID-19.
A New Documentary Will Feature CDC Top Official Warning the Public About COVID-19

A New Documentary Will Feature CDC Top Official Warning the Public About COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention held briefings on the COVID-19 pandemic almost every day during the first two months of the pandemic.
Mouthwash Could Inactivate Spread of Human Coronavirus, Study Says

Mouthwash Could Inactivate Spread of Human Coronavirus, Study Says

Using mouthwash can help lower the spread and transmission of the coronavirus, as per a new study. Using mouthwash can help lower the spread and transmission of the coronavirus, as per a new study.
President Trump Announces His Supreme Court Nominee To Replace Justice Ginsburg

Melania Trump Cancels Rally Appearance Due to Lingering Cough from COVID

Melania Trump cancelled her first campaign appearance in months due to lingering cough from COVID-19.
Texas Woman Died of COVID-19 While on Commercial Flight from Arizona

Texas Woman Dies of COVID-19 While on Commercial Flight from Arizona

A Texas woman died of COVID-19 while on a commercial flight from Arizona. A Texas woman died of COVID-19 while on a commercial flight from Arizona. This summer, a woman in her 30s died due to COVId-19 while flying home from Arizona, officials said on Monday.
COVID-19 Patient

Expert Warns US Will Enter Darkest Part of the Pandemic Until a Vaccine in 2021 is Available

An infectious disease expert warned that the U.S. will enter the darkest part of the global pandemic while waiting for a safe and effective vaccine.
Vitamin Supplements

Do You Really Need Supplements to Fight COVID-19? Here's What We Know

COVID-19 has made many consumers fall victim to supplements advertising themselves as protection against the disease, but can supplements really do that?
FILE PHOTO: Fauci, Redfield testify at U.S. Senate hearing on coronavirus response in Washington

COVID-19 Crisis: Fauci Does Not Support Temporary National Lockdown

Dr. Anthony Fauci said he is not ready to push for a national lockdown in the U.S. despite the country's growing number of COVID-19 cases and deaths.
COVID-19

Doctors Warn Adults of Rare COVID-19 Complication

The director of inpatient dermatology at NYU Langone Health in New York City and colleagues warn adults of rare COVID-19 complication.

Texas Teen Wins $25,000 for Creating Potential COVID-19 Treatment

A 14-year-old Texas girl won $25,000 for developing a potential treatment for COVID-19. A 14-year-old Texas girl won $25,000 for developing a potential treatment for COVID-19.
Fauci Says Herd Immunity for COVID-19  Is 'Dangerous’ and ‘Nonsense’

Fauci Warns Herd Immunity for COVID-19 is 'Dangerous' and 'Nonsense'

Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, said that letting the COVID-19 spread to have herd immunity is nonsense and dangerous.
Gilead

Global Study on Remdesivir Finally Released!

The World Health Organization (WHO) has finally released the data on a global study conducted over the use of antiviral drug Remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19 patients.

Latino, Black COVID-19 Death Rates Fall in LA County Due to Workplace Crackdowns

The decline in COVID-19 cases and deaths among Latino and Black people was caused by aggressive workplace health enforcement, said Los Angeles County officials.
Is Herd Immunity Reliable? Scientists Say It Will Just Kill People

Is Herd Immunity Reliable? Scientists Say It Will Just Kill People

Over 80 researchers said that the idea of herd immunity is a dangerous notion unsupported by the scientific evidence.
First Family and COVID-19: First Lady Melania Trump Reveals Son Baron Trump Also Contracted the Illness

First Family and COVID-19: First Lady Melania Trump Reveals Son Baron Trump Also Contracted the Illness

Baron Trump also tested positive for COVID-19, according to first lady Melania Trump. Baron Trump also tested positive for COVID-19, according to first lady Melania Trump.
Colombian Scientists Research Advancements On Convalescent Plasma For COVID-19 Treatment

Blood Type May Affect Risk for Severe COVID-19, Studies Suggest

Blood type may play a role in the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 or developing severe complications, suggested two studies published Wednesday.
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