Two Vatican Cardinals Dear to the Pope Test Positive with COVID-19

After the pope who has been considered at-risk, the Vatican has been alarmed as two cardinals close to the pope have tested positive for coronavirus, according to the Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni on Tuesday, Channel News Asia reports.

Dec 23, 2020 04:50 AM EST

Dr. Fauci, Other Health Officials Administered COVID-19 Vaccine on Live TV

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States' top infectious disease expert, and other leading government health officials received their first jab of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday.

Dec 22, 2020 07:42 PM EST

COVID-19 Vaccines: Inside the First Batch of Distribution in the US

After States and counties have been left to handle their share of the first batch of vaccines, distribution became chaotic.

Dec 22, 2020 07:50 PM EST

Global Pandemic Reaches Antarctica, Infects 36 at Research Base

The global pandemic has been more literal and rings more true. The advent of COVID-19 has affected all seven continents following the recording of novel coronavirus cases in secluded Antarctica for the first time on Monday.

Dec 22, 2020 07:41 PM EST

Fauci: Assume New COVID-19 Strain From UK is in the US Already

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States' top infectious diseases expert, stated on Tuesday that US citizens should assume that the new, more contagious COVID-19 strain that emerged in the United Kingdom is already in the country. It is "certainly possible" that the strain is already present within the US, according to Fauci on ABC's "Good Morning America."

Dec 22, 2020 11:29 AM EST

WHO: New COVID-19 Variant a Normal Part of Pandemic Evolution

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned against significant alarm over a new, highly infectious COVID-19 variant that has been detected in Britain. The agency indicated that this is a normal part of the evolution of the pandemic.

Dec 22, 2020 10:46 AM EST

Disease X: Doctor Who Discovered Ebola Says a Deadlier Virus Is To Come

In a remote town of Ingenta, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a patient with a still hidden identity, has Ebola-like symptoms.

Dec 22, 2020 10:26 AM EST

Biden Receives First of the Two Shots of COVID-19 Vaccine

United States' President-elect Joe Biden publicly took the newly approved COVID-19 vaccine on Monday as broadcasted on national television.

Dec 22, 2020 02:48 AM EST

Kilauea Volcano Eruption 2020: Civil Defense Agency of Hawaii County Ask Residents to Stay Home

After the Kilauea Volcano eruption, which was followed by a series of earthquakes, the Civil Defense Agency of Hawaii county has asked residents to remain indoors.

Dec 21, 2020 10:59 AM EST

What We Know About the New European COVID Mutation

European travel limitations were declared as a new fast-spreading COVID mutation was caught snooping and concerns that this new variant could infect Americans.

Dec 21, 2020 04:36 AM EST

What's Inside Your Stimulus Check and Everything You Need to Know

A new relief for people facing financial distress is on the way as the congressional leaders agreed to provide a $600M stimulus check payment to most Americans.

Dec 21, 2020 02:57 AM EST

COVID Vaccine Distribution: Next in Line Are Older Adults, Essential Front-Line Workers

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted in favor of the vaccines' recommendations on Sunday and will proceed to the CDC for final approval.

Dec 21, 2020 02:06 AM EST

Congress to Vote on Coronavirus Relief Package After Fed Agreement

Lawmakers' dispute over Federal Reserve pandemic lending officials is now on the hands of US Congress and voted on a $900bn coronavirus relief package.

Dec 20, 2020 04:07 PM EST

Dr. Anthony Fauci Tells Children He Vaccinated Santa Claus Himself

Santa Claus could safely deliver gifts to good boys and girls on Christmas after Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious disease expert in the United States, went all the way to the North Pole to deliver a COVID-19 vaccine.

Dec 20, 2020 08:31 AM EST

DC to Temporarily Prohibit Indoor Dining for the Holidays

For three weeks, DC will close indoor dining commencing on Wednesday evening, according to officials. It will become the most recent local jurisdiction to take such a step in the face of a surge in COVID-19 cases, leaving a number of restaurant owners wondering how their businesses will thrive.

Dec 20, 2020 01:42 AM EST