COVID-19 patients kept in classrooms, tents and conference rooms as hospitals become overwhelmed

Hospitals in southern California are swamped with COVID-19 cases, and some patients are being kept in classrooms, conference rooms, arenas and tents. Hospitals are also struggling to keep up with the need for oxygen, and the Army Corps of Engineers has sent crews to help.

COVID-19 ‘miracle patient’ leaves hospital after three months

A Georgia patient who spent more than three months in hospital after suffering from COVID-19 complications finally went home on New Year’s Eve.

Illinois reports 4,762 new cases of COVID-19, 29 additional deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,762 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 29 additional deaths, on Saturday.

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.