Coronavirus Coverage
From the latest news to binge-watching suggestions to tips for caring for your mental health, we've got everything you need to know about coronavirus to stay safe and make the most of your time spent at home.
203 Doctors Told Us What They Actually Think Of COVID Vaccines, And Everyone Should Hear Their Answers
Someone told me, a health journalist, that doctors might secretly oppose COVID vaccinations. So I went straight to the source.
Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Just Got Full FDA Approval
The approval will likely spur vaccination mandates at schools, hospitals, and businesses across the country.
VidCon Has Been Canceled Again Due To Concerns Over COVID-19 And The Delta Variant
The conference was supposed to be hosted by TikTok for the first time. Organizers are still planning for a 2022 in-person event.
How One Influencer’s Handling Of Her Mom’s Serious COVID-19 Case Turned Into Backlash That Is Threatening To Ruin Her Career
The scandal tells us a lot about the minefields internet celebrities face and how they are held accountable for their actions.
Dolly Parton Said She Got A Lot "More Credit Than [She] Deserves" For Funding Moderna's COVID Vaccine, And We Really Don't Deserve Her
"My heart just kind of leads me into where I'm supposed to go."
Vaccinated Americans Will Be Offered COVID-19 Booster Shots As Early As September
US health officials announced that most Americans should get a booster shot eight months after vaccination, as the Delta variant spreads rapidly across the US.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Tested Positive For COVID-19, As He Fights Mask Mandates
Abbott is vaccinated and not experiencing symptoms, his office said. The coronavirus is surging in Texas.
Severely Immunocompromised People Can Now Get A Booster Vaccine Shot To Protect Them From COVID-19
Other fully vaccinated people do not require a third dose at this time, the agency said.
School Is Back And Thousands Of Students Are Already In Quarantine After Being Exposed To COVID-19
Many of the outbreaks at recently opened schools have occurred in states with relatively low vaccination rates.
Yes, Delta Is Scary, But Europe’s Recent COVID Surges Show That It Can Be Controlled
“The UK and Netherlands should be a counsel against despair,” one expert told BuzzFeed News. “We needn’t be fatalistic about the Delta variant.”
A 37-Year-Old Nicaraguan Woman Died In ICE Custody After Testing Positive For COVID-19
The woman died in a Texas hospital after crossing the border last week.
A Firefighter Allegedly Lied About Getting COVID-19 To Get Paid Sick Time And Then Went To A Resort
He was allegedly paid more than $12,000 while on leave, during which he went on a resort vacation.
Jennifer Aniston Got Real About Cutting Ties With Friends After They Refused The COVID-19 Vaccine
“Everyone is entitled to their own opinion — but a lot of opinions don't feel based in anything except fear or propaganda.”
Detained Immigrant Children Didn't Have Adequate Masks During A COVID Outbreak, Whistleblowers Allege
This is the second whistleblower complaint about conditions for unaccompanied immigrant children at the Fort Bliss shelter in less than a month.
Here’s What Researchers Have Discovered So Far About COVID Vaccines And Donated Breast Milk
Organizations that provide donated breast milk to parents say fielding questions about how the vaccines figure into the transfer of antibodies has led to a “second layer of chaos” from the pandemic.
As COVID Continues To Spread, Alabama's Governor Said "It’s Time To Start Blaming The Unvaccinated Folks"
"These folks are choosing a horrible lifestyle of self-inflicted pain."
Another Vaccinated Staffer On The Hill Tested Positive For COVID-19, As Fear Is Spreading In Washington
There’s a "real sense of unease" in Congress as some staffers have tested positive for the coronavirus after weeks of semi-normal life.
The First Athletes Have Tested Positive For COVID-19 At The Olympic Village
In all, four members of South Africa's Olympic delegation tested positive and are now in isolation.
Kim Kardashian Is Being Dragged For Saying She Was “Scared To Leave The House” After Quarantine Despite Flouting COVID-19 Rules From The Start And Traveling During The Pandemic
Fans have been quick to point out that Kim and her family have publicly broken multiple COVID-19 guidelines from the outset of the pandemic, including making visits to each other’s homes during the first California lockdown last year.
Helen Mirren Explained Why She Wore Makeup Every Day In Lockdown, And I Completely Understand
"I'm a girl, I love, love dressing up."
Los Angeles County Is Bringing Back Indoor Mask Requirements As COVID Cases Surge
"This is an all-hands-on-deck moment," the county's health officer said.
Just 23 Tweets About The Sydney Lockdown That Will Make You Laugh, Weep And Rage-Punch A Hole In Your Wall
*Stares at Melbourne longingly.*
He Almost Lost His Father To COVID. This Photographer Documented Every Minute.
After a photographer who grew up documenting his father almost lost him to COVID, it solidified their bond.
The Delta Variant Could Create “Two Americas” Of COVID, Experts Warn
If you are fully vaccinated, you are most likely to be safe. But in parts of the US where few people have gotten COVID vaccine shots, the Delta variant could trigger renewed deadly surges.
Struggling Hospitals Could Explain Why So Many Black Patients Have Died Of COVID-19
For Black patients hospitalized with the coronavirus, the quality of the hospitals they are admitted to may play an outsize role in determining whether they survive.
Trump's State Department Officials Fought Over Whether The Coronavirus Was A Chinese Bioweapon
The department’s former senior official on nonproliferation says he intervened to prevent the US government from “embarrassing and discrediting” itself with claims that lacked strong scientific evidence.
A Man Was Accused Of Stealing More Than 500 Vaccine Cards From A COVID-19 Vaccination Site
Police said Muhammad Rauf Ahmed stole blank vaccine cards while working as a nonclinical contract employee at a Los Angeles County site.
A Pharmacist Who Tried To Destroy Hundreds Of COVID Vaccines Was Sentenced To Three Years In Prison
Steven Brandenburg was working as a hospital pharmacist in Wisconsin when he removed a box of Moderna vaccines from a freezer for several hours in order to try to spoil them.
COVID-19 Vaccines Work Way Better Than We Had Ever Expected. Scientists Are Still Figuring Out Why.
“The truth is, we humans sort of lucked out,” one expert said.
With COVID Cases At Record Lows, It Feels Like Everyone In America Is Outside
Americans may not agree on everything, but one thing is for sure right now: Everyone wants out of the house.
Kim Kardashian Tested Positive For COVID Days After Returning From Her Controversial Island Birthday Trip
It seems that Kim tested positive roughly 10 days after returning from the infamous trip, and the Kardashians decided against disclosing her diagnosis at the time. The revelation came during the latest episode of KUWTK.
The Unique Pain (And Anger) Of Grieving Someone Who Refused A COVID Vaccine
“Knowing there’s something that was free, accessible, and could have prevented their death, it’s heartbreaking.”
A Picturesque Cabin In The Woods Was Listed On Airbnb. The Catch? No COVID-Vaccinated Guests Allowed.
Airbnb told BuzzFeed News the listing for the cabin in Montana violated its COVID misinformation policies.
Ohio Will Offer $1 Million Weekly Lotteries And Full-Ride Scholarships For People Who Get A COVID Vaccine
The state will select one student and one adult at random for five consecutive weeks, starting later this month.
Young Teens Can Now Get A COVID-19 Vaccine — But Convincing Parents Could Be Difficult
COVID-19 is now one of the top 10 causes of death for teens in the US.
The FDA Authorized Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine For Kids Ages 12 To 15
The emergency authorization of the vaccine opens eligibility to nearly 17 million school-age kids.
Trump Policies And COVID Have Left Immigrant Couples Trying To Get Marriage-Based Visas In Limbo
“It’s killing me — honestly, it’s killing me. I just want them to decide.”
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Organized A COVID-19 Vaccine Fundraiser In Honor Of Archie's Birthday
They also released a new photo of their son holding birthday balloons in the family's backyard.
COVID-19 Vaccinations In The US Are Declining, But Biden Is Aiming For 70% Of Adults To Have At Least One Shot By July 4
"I think we’ve now gotten to the hard part," said one public health expert. "And even the easy part was hard."
There Are New Safety Concerns About Russia’s COVID Vaccine, Which Is Already Being Distributed Worldwide
“This creates a lot of concern for us in the global vaccine community,” one expert said.
These Horrifying Photos Show How Dire The Coronavirus Surge In India Is
As cases in India surge faster than anywhere in the world, Indians struggle to care for their family members who have COVID and mourn lost loved ones.
COVID-19 Is Devastating India. Its Government Is Trying To Censor Social Media.
As thousands of people die each day, the Modi government is cracking down on people criticizing it online.
As Indians Face A COVID-19 Crisis, Facebook Temporarily Hid Posts With #ResignModi
On Wednesday, the world’s largest social network hid posts with the text #ResignModi for a few hours, before restoring them.
The US Will Send COVID-19 Vaccines Worldwide As India Struggles With Thousands Of Deaths
The AstraZeneca vaccines are authorized in India but still awaiting an FDA go-ahead in the US. Up to 60 million doses will be shared with India amid a catastrophic surge in cases there.
A Man In Spain Was Arrested After Allegedly Infecting 22 People With The Coronavirus
"I'm going to infect you all with the coronavirus."
COVID Is Ravaging India Harder Than Ever, And The Situation Is Only Getting Worse
About 1 in every 3 cases of COVID-19 recorded each day in the world is now in India, where the rate of new infections is growing faster than in any other nation.
The FDA And CDC Are Restarting Johnson & Johnson’s COVID Vaccine
The vaccine, which had been paused for a week and a half, will restart after a federal advisory panel concluded that its benefits in lives saved outweigh its risks from rare but dangerous blood clots.
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID Vaccine Was Immunizing Homeless People. Then It Was Put On Pause.
Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot vaccine was in demand for some of the highest-risk people in the US. And without it, many are opting not to get a shot, clinicians say.
How Did You Convince A Loved One To Get A COVID Vaccine?
BuzzFeed News is looking to speak with people about their experiences talking with skeptical friends and family about coronavirus vaccines.
Here's What Happened At Prince Philip's Funeral Amid COVID Restrictions
Only 30 people were allowed to attend the funeral, per the UK government's coronavirus regulations.
A New Study Suggests Empty Middle Seats On Planes Reduce COVID Exposure By A Third
Airlines have returned to filling middle seats, which a new CDC study suggests increases the risk of coronavirus exposure.
The CDC Is Pushing Back Against Critics Who Say COVID-19 Death Numbers Have Been Overcounted
COVID-19 drove a 15.9% increase in the nationwide death rate in 2020, alongside increases from heart disease, injuries, Alzheimer's, and diabetes.
Pfizer Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Works Really Well In Adolescents
If it's granted emergency authorization from the FDA, the vaccine will be the first in the United States to be given out to children younger than 16.
The WHO Report On COVID-19's Origins Shows We May Never Know Where The Coronavirus Came From
As a World Health Organization and Chinese study into the origins of the pandemic gives no conclusive answers, the controversial theory that the virus emerged from a lab refuses to go away.
US Cases Of COVID-19 Are Rising Again, Sparking Fears Of A Fourth Major Surge
“We have so much to look forward to,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said on Monday. “But right now I’m scared.”
13 Times Anti-Vaxxers Were Hilariously Wrong About The COVID-19 Vaccine And Got Exactly What They Deserved For It
"No offense but you did meth. I think you will survive the vaccine."
After A Lot Of Drama With The Government, AstraZeneca Lowered Early Estimates Of Its COVID Vaccine’s Effectiveness By Just 3 Percentage Points
“This is going to turn out to be a good vaccine,” said chief US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci.
Taylor Swift And Her Mom Donated $50,000 To A GoFundMe For A Family Whose Father Died Of COVID-19
“I would like to especially say thank you to Andrea and Taylor Swift for your thoughtfulness and generosity.”
Absolutely Wild Photos Show Spring Break In Miami As COVID Still Rages
Chaotic scenes from the weekend showed maskless revelers drinking and partying in the streets in defiance of curfew orders.
US Health Officials Questioned AstraZeneca’s Report Of Its COVID-19 Vaccine Results
The drug company announced positive trial results on Monday suggesting the vaccine was highly effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 in all age groups. Less than a day later, US health officials questioned the results, which still have not been released in full.
Freedom, Hope, Relief: What The COVID Vaccine Means To You
Hundreds of people told us what it felt like to finally get the COVID-19 vaccine. Here are your stories.
COVID-19 Has Torn Through Prisons. Advocates Want Biden To Act Now.
The president's team has talked and met with advocates eager for change in the federal prison system after a pandemic-ravaged year. Now activists are losing patience for results.
Europe’s Drug Regulator Said AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine Is “Safe And Effective”
Experts could not rule out a link to rare blood-clotting conditions seen in a small number of people who received the vaccine and suggested warnings be added to information given to doctors and patients.
A Native American Tribe In Oklahoma Denied Black Citizens COVID-19 Vaccines And Financial Relief
“We’re stuck in a system that doesn’t care about us,” one Black citizen of the Seminole Nation said.
This Is What We Know So Far About AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine And Blood Clots
So far there’s no clear evidence of a safety problem. But several European countries have paused vaccinations with AstraZeneca’s shots while investigations continue.
Yo-Yo Ma Performed At A Vaccine Clinic After Getting His COVID-19 Shot
The cellist has spent the pandemic working to inspire comfort and hope with his music.
All US Adults Will Be Eligible For A COVID-19 Vaccine By May 1, Joe Biden Said
Biden's announcement, part of a national address, shifts the responsibility for the pandemic response to the federal government.
What Was Your Experience Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine?
More than 95 million doses of the vaccine have been administered. We want to hear about your experience.
“I Was The One Who Broke Broadway”: Meet The First Usher To Test Positive For COVID
When usher Peter McIntosh started feeling sick a year ago, he never imagined he’d become the first confirmed COVID-19 case on Broadway — or that theaters would close the next day.
Tom Hanks, The NBA, And COVID’s Day Of Reckoning In The US: An Oral History
More than 60 people — from Anthony Fauci to Chet Hanks — told us what it was like in the Oval Office, in the Utah Jazz locker room, and backstage on Broadway on March 11, 2020, the day COVID swallowed everything.
Congress Just Passed Another Round Of COVID Checks And Unemployment Aid
Checks of $1,400, unemployment benefits, and hundreds of billions of dollars in aid are coming soon. President Joe Biden signed the bill Thursday.
It's Been A Year Since The First Coronavirus Lockdown — How Many Of These Quarantine Hobbies Are You Still Doing?
Oh, to be binge-watching Tiger King and baking bread again.
The Senate Passed Biden’s Massive COVID Aid Package, But Only After Watering Down Checks And Unemployment Benefits
Democrats are touting the bill as a historic rescue package, despite needing to make last-minute concessions to get it passed.
We Have Vaccines For COVID-19. Why Don’t We Have Good Treatments?
“Everyone was looking for a quick fix,” Anthony Fauci told BuzzFeed News.
Dolly Parton Received A Dose Of The COVID Vaccine She Helped To Fund
"Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaciiiiiiine," she sang. "I'm begging of you, please don't hesitate."
Biden Moved Up His Estimate For When Adults Will Be Able To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine
That's two months earlier than his administration previously predicted.
Texas Is Ending Its Mask Mandate After The CDC Warned Against Rolling Back COVID-19 Safety Measures
"It is now time to open Texas 100%," Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday.
German Radio Station Bayern3 Apologized After Their Host Likened BTS To The Coronavirus In An On-Air Rant
In a vitriolic rant, host Matthias Matuschik likened the Korean group to "a virus that we'll hopefully have a vaccine for soon."
A Trader Joe's Employee Says He Was Fired For Asking For Better COVID-19 Protections
Trader Joe's said that the employee was fired not because he raised safety concerns but because of "disrespect he showed toward our customers."
The FDA Has Authorized A One-Shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Johnson & Johnson's vaccine has been shown to be effective at reducing severe cases of COVID-19 with just one shot.
The Biden Administration Reversed A Policy That Used The Coronavirus Pandemic To Limit Immigration
One analyst said the policy blocked thousands of people from legally immigrating to the US.
One Year After Europe's First Confirmed COVID Case, This Town Has Completely Changed
Photographer Matteo de Mayda captured this Italian town as it went from being a red zone to one of the healthiest places in Italy.
Here's How To Show You Are Medically Eligible For The COVID Vaccine
Fifteen states have opened up vaccinations to people with certain health conditions. Here's how you can prove you are eligible.
Photos From Inside A Funeral Home Show The Tragic Toll Of COVID-19
“I knew there would be a surge, but not this.”
Texas Officials Scrambled To Administer COVID Vaccines Before They Expired During A Winter Storm
"We've got to get them into arms."
The First Member Of Congress Has Died Due To COVID-19
The Republican lawmaker is the first sitting member of Congress to die after getting COVID-19.
Nursing Homes Are Seeing COVID-19 Cases Drop Due To Vaccines, Federal Officials Say
“These are really good vaccines, and we are seeing them take effect, which is wonderful,” said one epidemiologist.
Opinion: I’m A Public Defender. My Clients Keep Getting COVID-19 While Incarcerated.
We have the tools to protect vulnerable incarcerated people from COVID-19. We should be using them.
COVID-19 Vaccinations In Israel Are Starting To Curb The Pandemic, But Not Everyone Is Getting Shots
But difficulties convincing some groups to get their shots point to big challenges that lie ahead for other nations — especially the US.
This Student Shared His Mom's Childhood Recipe That Helped Him Regain His Sense Of Taste After COVID-19 And Now Thousands Have Tried It
Doctors are divided over whether the method could work for others who lost their sense of smell or taste after COVID-19.
Kylie Jenner Flaunted A Lavish Birthday Party For Stormi On Instagram Despite Ignoring Multiple COVID-19 Restrictions To Celebrate
"Is Kylie actually doing Stormiworld for her child's 3rd birthday? Someone is dying from COVID every 10 mins in LA."
Republicans Are Optimistic About A Bipartisan COVID Aid Deal, While Democrats Plan To Pass A Bill With Or Without Them
The two sides say they will continue to negotiate a deal, even though Democrats are starting work on a backup plan to bypass Republicans altogether.
Captain Tom, The 100-Year-Old Veteran Who Raised Millions For Healthcare Workers, Has COVID-19
His daughter tweeted Sunday that he was being treated at a hospital, but he has not needed ICU care.
A Mexican Man Died In ICE Custody After Testing Positive For COVID-19
The man was detained at a facility in Georgia where three other immigrants have already died after contracting the coronavirus.
Anti-Vaxxers Temporarily Shut Down One Of The Largest COVID-19 Vaccination Sites In The US
Everyone who had an appointment for a vaccine on Saturday ultimately received one, the LA Fire Department said.
Coachella And Stagecoach Were Just Canceled Because Of The Coronavirus — Again
It isn't clear what will happen to ticket holders who had rolled over their passes from last year.
A COVID-19 Testing Startup That Has Served 10 States And Congress Is Under Fire From The FDA
An ongoing debate between Curative and the Food and Drug Administration underscores a philosophical split in testing.
Hollywood Is Leaving COVID Safety To Ill-Prepared Assistants Who Say They Have No Idea What They're Doing
“I’m the one who’s supposed to be monitoring this, and yet I have no clue what I’m doing. I’m looking around trying to make sure nothing gets caught on fire, essentially.”
This Doctor Became The Face Of Ohio’s Coronavirus Response. Some Democrats Want To Make Her A Senator.
Amy Acton has received encouragement from key Democrats and is expected to make a decision soon, sources told BuzzFeed News.
They Had Six COVID Vaccines Left And Were Stuck In The Snow — So They Started Knocking On Car Windows
One of the drivers in Oregon started "doing a happy dance in his seat when he finally believed we were actually going to give him a vaccine," according to a public health official.
