LA Sheriff Superspreader Task Force detains 900 during NYE party busts

The LA County Sheriff Department’s Superspreader Task Force shut down at least five New Year's Eve parties across the county, resulting in at least 900 people being detained, 90 arrests and/or citations, and the recovery of at least six guns.

Barstool Sports founder raises over $16M for small businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy launched a fundraising effort with the nonprofit 30 Day Fund for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 called "The Barstool Fund, contributing $500,000 of his own money toward the effort.

Coronavirus means life won't go back to normal until fall 2021, despite vaccines: Fauci

Top White House coronavirus adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday that life in the U.S. will not get back to normal until fall 2021 despite emergency approvals of vaccines.

COVID-19: Belgian St. Nick party for elderly leads to 27 virus deaths

Authorities in Belgium say a 27th elderly person has died in an outbreak at a nursing home from a super-spreading St. Nick party last month but hope the situation is finally under control.

NIH STUDY: Researchers find evidence to suggest COVID-19 can cause brain damage

After examining the brain tissue of 19 deceased coronavirus patients, researchers from the National Institutes of Health found blood vessel damage and inflammation in the patients’ brains.

Arizona woman says COVID-19 battle helped save her life

For many, COVID-19 is nothing to be thankful for, but for one Arizona woman, she is thanking this horrible virus for helping to save her life.

At least 1 hospitalized with virus, liquor license suspended after 'COVID conga line' party

At least one person has been hospitalized with COVID-19 after attending a local New York Republican club’s holiday party that went viral online after video showed maskless attendees dancing in a conga line.

US surpasses 20 million coronavirus cases, according to Johns Hopkins

The U.S. recorded another grim milestone on New Year’s Day, surpassing 20 million COVID-19 cases one year after the virus was first identified.

Illinois reports 7,201 new cases of COVID-19, 157 additional deaths

Illinois health officials reported another 7,201 positive cases of the coronavirus on New Year’s Day as the state’s testing-positivity rate inched upward.

Police disperse crowded room at Congress Hotel during New Year’s celebrations

Chicago police dispersed several people from the Congress Plaza Hotel on New Year’s Eve because of overcrowding in violation of COVID-19 restrictions.

Officials urge Chicagoans to celebrate 2021 at home or virtually

The city of Chicago is reminding people that New Year’s Eve is not the time to say goodbye to the fight against the coronavirus. 

More than 2,900 U.S. health care workers died in 2020, Kaiser Health reports

According to data collected from the “Lost on the Frontline” project by Kaiser Health News and the Guardian, more than 2,900 health care workers died in 2020.

Pop-up evangelical concerts continue in LA despite COVID-19 restrictions

Christian outreach events organized by Evangelical volunteer pastor Sean Feucht continue in the Los Angeles area despite COVID-19 restrictions.

Sick of 2020? This hotline allows people to scream and hang up

After an incredibly difficult and challenging year, many have the urge to let out their frustrations — and sometimes a simple scream is all that is needed to feel better.