Health & Safety

President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani speaks during an appearance last week before the Michigan House Oversight Committee in Lansing. Days later, it was revealed he had tested positive for the coronavirus.

After Giuliani Hearing Last Week, Michigan House Is Accused Of COVID-19 Violations

6:49pm December 08, 2020

by Abigail Censky

Following an employee complaint, Michigan's House of Representatives is being investigated over alleged coronavirus safety breaches, but state senators will continue to meet.

Health Care Workers Say They Have To Fight Both The Coronavirus And Disinformation

5:52pm December 08, 2020

by Rachel Cohen

Health care leaders say disinformation is one of the most dangerous elements of the coronavirus pandemic. NPR looks at how and why disinformation is taking hold and discusses its consequences.

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Doctor On What It's Like To Fight The Coronavirus On The Navajo Nation

5:52pm December 08, 2020

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Loretta Christensen, chief medical officer of the Indian Health Service's Navajo Area, about the challenges of fighting the coronavirus on the Navajo Nation.

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A vial of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine ready for administration at Guy's Hospital in London on Tuesday.

'The End Is In Sight': Louisiana Health Official Hopeful About Vaccine Distribution

5:40pm December 08, 2020

by David Greene

Dr. Joseph Kanter of the Louisiana Health Department's Office of Public Health expects that a few days after the FDA authorizes the Pfizer vaccine it will begin to "go into people's arms."

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President Trump called the vaccine development "a monumental national achievement," going on to say, "It will end the pandemic."

Trump Praises 'Monumental' Vaccine Effort, Denies Biden Team Will Be Taking Over

5:03pm December 08, 2020

by Alana Wise

Health experts, industry leaders and state legislators gather as the administration prepares to roll out a COVID-19 vaccine in the coming months.

Health & Safety

North Carolina Sets 10 p.m. Curfew Amid Surge In Virus

4:07pm December 08, 2020

by Associated Press and WFDD Staff

President-elect Joe Biden is pushing a mask mandate for his first 100 days. "It's the easiest thing you can do to reduce COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths."

In 'Critical Time,' Biden Introduces Health Team That Would Lead COVID-19 Response

3:52pm December 08, 2020

by Barbara Sprunt

As cases of the coronavirus continue to spike throughout the country, President-elect Joe Biden has named his nominees and appointments for top health care positions.

California's Fatigued Doctors And Nurses Are Bracing For Worse Coronavirus Surges

3:51pm December 08, 2020

by Lesley McClurg

With coronavirus cases and hospitalizations at record highs, doctors and nurses in California are fatigued by months of care and are bracing for the worst in the winter.

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FDA Analysis Confirms That Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Effective

3:51pm December 08, 2020

by Joe Palca

The Food and Drug Administration released its analysis of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine. An independent committee will meet with the agency Thursday to discuss emergency use of the vaccine.

Gov. Charlie Baker at The New England Center for Children in July. With coronavirus cases continuing to climb across the state, Baker has reimplemented restrictions. Some businesses will close and others will operate at reduced capacity.

Massachusetts Reimposes Coronavirus Restrictions

3:19pm December 08, 2020

by Dustin Jones

Gov. Charlie Baker is turning back to sweeping measures as cases and deaths rise. Fewer people are allowed at restaurant tables and service is limited to 90 minutes. Indoor performances are banned.