The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Katherine Lee
Posted inHealth
FDA confirms effectiveness, safety of Moderna vaccine
Hundreds more U.S. hospitals are gearing up to vaccinate their workers as federal health officials posted a positive review of a second COVID-19 shot.
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Posted inNation & World
U.S. tops 300,000 deaths from virus, as vaccinations roll out
The nation accounts for nearly 1 out of 5 confirmed virus deaths worldwide, far more than any other country despite its wealth and medical resources.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Democrats squeezed as COVID-19 relief talks continue
Top allies of President-elect Joe Biden came out in support of a $748 billion plan offered by a bipartisan group of lawmakers and hinted they won’t insist on including $160 billion for states and local governments.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Early in-person voting begins in Georgia Senate runoffs
Early in-person voting could be even more important in the Jan. 5 runoffs because of the short time frame for voters to request and send back ballots by mail.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
National lawyers group seeks to sanction Texas AG, colleagues who sued to overturn Biden’s win
The nonpartisan Lawyers Defending American Democracy said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Republican state attorneys general filed an ‘abusive lawsuit’ that pushed groundless theories that erode confidence in vital institutions.
Posted inNation & World
While vaccine wasn’t tested in pregnant women, experts advise getting it
They’re at a higher risk of serious complications from the virus, obstetricians say.
Posted inNation & World
‘Relieved’: U.S. health workers start getting COVID-19 vaccine
The largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history is underway.
Posted inNation & World
The Latest: Boston joining other Massachusetts cities in again tightening restrictions
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump reversing plan to let White House officials be among first for vaccine
He and his aides consistently flout the COVID-19 guidelines issued by his own administration, including hosting large holiday parties with maskless attendees.