UK coronavirus vaccine prompts immune response in early test
Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot.
Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot.
Gap Inc. mask mandate to cover Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, Intermix and Janie & Jack stores
Starting Aug. 1, Gap, as well as Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, Intermix and Janie and Jack stores will require customers to wear masks while shopping in-store.
Starting Aug. 1, Gap, as well as Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, Intermix and Janie and Jack stores will require customers to wear masks while shopping in-store.
Indiana launches helpline for support during virus pandemic
Indiana residents can call and speak confidentially with a trained counselor at any hour free of charge under an initiative announced Monday.
Indiana residents can call and speak confidentially with a trained counselor at any hour free of charge under an initiative announced Monday.
‘Wear a mask’: Doctor demonstrates how prolonged mask-wearing does not lead to carbon dioxide retention
Dr. Tanya Selak, an anesthetist based in Australia, posted a video after having worn a mask for six hours to debunk the idea that face masks can lead to breathing in more CO2.
Dr. Tanya Selak, an anesthetist based in Australia, posted a video after having worn a mask for six hours to debunk the idea that face masks can lead to breathing in more CO2.
Chicago bars won't be allowed to serve alcohol indoors starting Friday, Lightfoot announces
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will tighten restrictions for bars, restaurants and gyms as a "precautionary move" after a surge of COVID-19 cases locally and around the country.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will tighten restrictions for bars, restaurants and gyms as a "precautionary move" after a surge of COVID-19 cases locally and around the country.
Researcher develops algorithm to predict the pandemic's next moves
Harvard University researcher Mauricio Santillana talks about the model he created to help predict COVID-19 outbreaks weeks in advance.
Harvard University researcher Mauricio Santillana talks about the model he created to help predict COVID-19 outbreaks weeks in advance.
Bahamas to ban American travelers beginning July 22 due to spike in COVID-19 cases
Visitors from Canada, the U.K. and the European Union will still be permitted to visit if they have a a negative COVID-19 test result from an accredited laboratory.
Visitors from Canada, the U.K. and the European Union will still be permitted to visit if they have a a negative COVID-19 test result from an accredited laboratory.
COVID-19 cases on the rise in kids and teens
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois talks about the latest medical developments on COVID-19.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois talks about the latest medical developments on COVID-19.
What campus dining could look like in the age of COVID-19
Dr. Kelly Wesener-Michael, dean of students at Northern Illinois University, talks about how schools are approaching on-campus dining in wake of COVID-19.
Dr. Kelly Wesener-Michael, dean of students at Northern Illinois University, talks about how schools are approaching on-campus dining in wake of COVID-19.
GOP meeting with Trump on new COVID aid, including $1,200 stimulus check, unemployment benefits
Republican leaders are meeting with President Trump on Monday to discuss another coronavirus aid package. The meeting comes as Trump insisted again Sunday that the virus would "disappear." The GOP aid plan includes reduced unemployment benefits and another $1,200 of direct cash payments to Americans.
Republican leaders are meeting with President Trump on Monday to discuss another coronavirus aid package. The meeting comes as Trump insisted again Sunday that the virus would "disappear." The GOP aid plan includes reduced unemployment benefits and another $1,200 of direct cash payments to Americans.
Governments around world eye tougher steps to fight COVID-19
Signs of governments reassessing their coronavirus response are scattered around the world.
Signs of governments reassessing their coronavirus response are scattered around the world.
Golfer Jack Nicklaus, 80, says he and his wife both survived coronavirus: 'We were lucky'
'THE LUCKY ONES': Golfer Jack Nicklaus says he and his wife Barbara caught COVID-19 in March. He says they were among "the lucky ones" -- she never had any symptoms, and he just had a sore throat and a cough.
'THE LUCKY ONES': Golfer Jack Nicklaus says he and his wife Barbara caught COVID-19 in March. He says they were among "the lucky ones" -- she never had any symptoms, and he just had a sore throat and a cough.
Indiana Dunes launches 'Think Before You Beach' anti-COVID campaign
With Chicago beaches closed, beaches in Indiana and Wisconsin are packed with Illinois residents. Now, Indiana Dunes is launching a new campaign to promote social distancing.
With Chicago beaches closed, beaches in Indiana and Wisconsin are packed with Illinois residents. Now, Indiana Dunes is launching a new campaign to promote social distancing.
Los Angeles mayor: City reopened too soon, is on the brink of another shutdown
The mayor of Los Angeles says the city opened too fast and is on the brink of another shutdown.
The mayor of Los Angeles says the city opened too fast and is on the brink of another shutdown.
Small conservative college ignores bans on large events, holds graduation ceremony
SAFE OR NOT? A conservative college in Michigan held a normal graduation ceremony this weekend, in spite of a state ban on gatherings of more than 100 people
SAFE OR NOT? A conservative college in Michigan held a normal graduation ceremony this weekend, in spite of a state ban on gatherings of more than 100 people
Illinois coronavirus cases drop below 1,000 for first time in days
Illinois health officials reported an additional 965 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, the first time in days that cases dropped below 1,000.
Illinois health officials reported an additional 965 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, the first time in days that cases dropped below 1,000.
FDA approves Quest COVID-19 test for 'pooled' sample use
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency approval a new approach to coronavirus testing in which several people's samples are tested together in batches instead of individually, speeding up the process.
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency approval a new approach to coronavirus testing in which several people's samples are tested together in batches instead of individually, speeding up the process.
Coronavirus rebounds around the world as deaths top 600,000
The U.S. has surpassed 140,000 COVID-19 deaths as well as leading the world with number of confirmed infections as Americans continue to flout mask mandates and social distancing guidelines.
The U.S. has surpassed 140,000 COVID-19 deaths as well as leading the world with number of confirmed infections as Americans continue to flout mask mandates and social distancing guidelines.
85 babies have tested positive for COVID-19 in one Texas county
“Please help us to stop the spread of this disease,” a county health official said.
“Please help us to stop the spread of this disease,” a county health official said.
Kentucky couple fit with ankle monitors, placed on house arrest for refusing to sign quarantine documents
A Kentucky couple was fitted with ankle monitors and placed on house arrest after the wife tested positive for coronavirus but refused to sign self-quarantine documents, according to reports.
A Kentucky couple was fitted with ankle monitors and placed on house arrest after the wife tested positive for coronavirus but refused to sign self-quarantine documents, according to reports.