The week in numbers: 118% ICU capacity in Miami-Dade County, 100% antibody results in vaccine trial
Worrisome news regarding ICU capacity in one major Florida county stood in contrast to hopeful news regarding a potential COVID-19 vaccine.
Worrisome news regarding ICU capacity in one major Florida county stood in contrast to hopeful news regarding a potential COVID-19 vaccine.
Suicides, overdoses are up amid COVID-19 pandemic, according to health experts
Health officials in Arizona say incidents of suicide and overdoses are up amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Health officials in Arizona say incidents of suicide and overdoses are up amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Some anti-maskers are wearing facial coverings made of mesh that offer no protection from COVID-19
Some anti-maskers who previously refused to wear facial coverings are apparently deciding to wear face masks that offer no actual protection from respiratory droplets that can help spread a virus the COVID-19.
Some anti-maskers who previously refused to wear facial coverings are apparently deciding to wear face masks that offer no actual protection from respiratory droplets that can help spread a virus the COVID-19.
Alex Trebek gives update on cancer treatment, reveals 'Jeopardy!' will air old shows amid COVID-19 shutdown
“I’m doing well,” he said at the conclusion of the video. “I’ve been continuing my treatment and it is paying off."
“I’m doing well,” he said at the conclusion of the video. “I’ve been continuing my treatment and it is paying off."
Autopsies revealed COVID-19 patients had blood clotting in multiple organs, according to study
Autopsies of COVID-19 patients found blood clotting in the small blood vessels of organs throughout the body, according to Dr. Amy Rapkiewicz.
Autopsies of COVID-19 patients found blood clotting in the small blood vessels of organs throughout the body, according to Dr. Amy Rapkiewicz.
Military medics deploy in California, Texas as virus surges
Teams of military medics were deployed in Texas and California to help hospitals deluged by coronavirus patients, as Miami area authorities began stepping up enforcement Friday of a mask requirement — echoing efforts in many parts of the world to contain surging infections.
Teams of military medics were deployed in Texas and California to help hospitals deluged by coronavirus patients, as Miami area authorities began stepping up enforcement Friday of a mask requirement — echoing efforts in many parts of the world to contain surging infections.
Mask mandate successfully slowing spread of COVID-19 in North Texas, new report says
Governor Greg Abbott responded to critics in his own party who think his mask requirement goes too far.
Governor Greg Abbott responded to critics in his own party who think his mask requirement goes too far.
Air conditioners could be aiding the spread of COVID-19 indoors, epidemiologists say
A recent study by the University of Maryland showed that some air conditioning units could spread the novel coronavirus.
A recent study by the University of Maryland showed that some air conditioning units could spread the novel coronavirus.
‘We have a serious situation here’: Fauci calls COVID-19, like 1918 flu, 'pandemic of historic proportions'
Dr. Anthony Fauci called the coronavirus pandemic one of “historic proportions.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci called the coronavirus pandemic one of “historic proportions.”
In virus era, back-to-school plans stress working parents
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
UK, US, Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials
Britain, the United States and Canada are accusing Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Britain, the United States and Canada are accusing Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Texas health officials report drop in statewide COVID-19 hospitalization rates
There is positive news to report from the state on hospitalizations. They dropped by about 100 from Tuesday to Wednesday.
There is positive news to report from the state on hospitalizations. They dropped by about 100 from Tuesday to Wednesday.
Coronavirus data funneled away from CDC to private tech firm, sparking worries
The information includes bed occupancy, staffing levels, the severity level of coronavirus patients, ventilators on hand, and supplies of masks, gowns, and other personal protective equipment.
The information includes bed occupancy, staffing levels, the severity level of coronavirus patients, ventilators on hand, and supplies of masks, gowns, and other personal protective equipment.
Baby Tinslee’s family finds Michigan doctor willing to treat her
A little girl on life support at Cook Children’s Hospital for more than a year now has a new doctor.
A little girl on life support at Cook Children’s Hospital for more than a year now has a new doctor.
Garland ISD outlines detailed plan to safely return students to school
Garland ISD has announced very specific details about back-to-school safety plans.
Garland ISD has announced very specific details about back-to-school safety plans.
North Texas mother saved at hospital, as doctors remind people it's safe to get care at hospitals
A mother's difficult choice to visit the emergency room is a decision that may have saved her life.
A mother's difficult choice to visit the emergency room is a decision that may have saved her life.
COVID-19 deaths straining Dallas County medical examiner’s morgue capacity
The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office ran out of room Tuesday to place dead bodies waiting for an autopsy. For the first time, they had to place some bodies in a refrigerated truck at the back of the county morgue.
The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office ran out of room Tuesday to place dead bodies waiting for an autopsy. For the first time, they had to place some bodies in a refrigerated truck at the back of the county morgue.
First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US produced antibodies in all patients during trial
The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.
The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.
Dallas ISD police sergeant beats COVID-19 after 100 days in the hospital
After more than 100 days battling COVID-19, a Dallas ISD police sergeant returned home.
After more than 100 days battling COVID-19, a Dallas ISD police sergeant returned home.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized for treatment of possible infection
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was admitted to a hospital in Baltimore early this morning for the treatment of a possible infection.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was admitted to a hospital in Baltimore early this morning for the treatment of a possible infection.