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.
Biden Plans To Purchase 200 Million More Vaccine Doses To Be Delivered Over The Summer
The president has faced mounting pressure to up his pledge of administering 100 million COVID-19 shots during his first 100 days in office.
A "Paramedic Of The Year" Allegedly Helped Cover Up A COVID Vaccine Theft
The Florida paramedic allegedly forged documents after three vaccine doses were taken from a refrigerator by a superior.
Here's What President Biden's COVID-19 Travel Bans Mean For You
Biden extended COVID-19 travel restrictions for most of Europe, the UK, Ireland, and Brazil, while also ending Trump's Muslim travel ban.
All We're Waiting For Now Is The Pandemic To End, But That Just Makes It Feel Further Away
For months, the political pace has been nonstop, but finally there’s been a change and things have calmed. Now, all there is left to do is wait and fight impatience.
There's Good News And Bad News About The Coronavirus Variants And Vaccines
On Monday, Moderna announced its COVID-19 vaccine is still protective, but slightly less potent, against a new coronavirus mutant.
19 "Once COVID Is Over" Tweets That Have Me Laughing From The Same Spot In My Apartment I’ve Been Sitting In Since Last March
Taking bets now on whether the end of the pandemic or Rihanna's next album will come first.
These 22 Celebrities Lost Their Sense Of Taste And Smell Because Of COVID
From Doja Cat not being able to taste bacon to Bryan Cranston's lasting for months.
The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Has Been Slow And Chaotic. Here’s How That Could Change.
Under Trump, vaccine rollout was punted to states. In order to work, Biden’s national program will take time and money.
Here's What President Biden's Federal Mask Mandate Means For You
Biden's executive orders will now require people to wear masks on federal property, at airports, and on buses, trains, and planes.
Joe Biden's New Executive Orders Will Make The Federal Government Finally Take Responsibility For COVID-19
The new president will sign executive orders on his second day in office designed to give the federal government a greater role in ending the pandemic.
It Took A Year — And A New President — But The US Finally Mourned The COVID Dead
While Tuesday's memorial was the first step toward national recognition of how much has been lost to the pandemic, some mourners are wondering what accountability looks like.
More Than 400,000 People Have Died Of COVID-19 In The US As Trump Reaches His Final Day In Office
The US has recorded the most coronavirus cases and deaths of any country in the world. The death toll increased by 100,000 in just over a month.
So Many People Are Dying Of COVID-19 In LA They've Had To Suspend Cremation Limits
As of Jan. 15, there are more than 2,700 bodies being stored at Los Angeles hospitals and the Coroner's Office.
The FDA Warned Curative’s Popular COVID Test Could Be Faulty. Here’s What We Know So Far.
The FDA’s vague warning about false negatives from Curative’s test has confused testing experts and health departments, many of which are still offering the test to anyone who wants one.
Biden Unveiled A $1.9 Trillion Pandemic Rescue Plan
The $1.9 trillion relief package would set up a national vaccine program, expand testing, halt evictions, and send Americans an extra $1,400 in stimulus checks.
Disneyland Is Getting Rid Of Its Popular Annual Pass Program Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic
The theme park will be issuing refunds to eligible pass holders as resort officials develop new membership offerings.
The Newest COVID-19 Cases In Congress Show Vaccines Take Time To Work
On Thursday, Rep. Adriano Espaillat of New York joined three other colleagues who have reported they contracted COVID-19 following the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
A Member Of Congress Risked A Confrontation With Rioters To Avoid Sheltering With Her Maskless Republican Colleagues
“Maybe I could fight off or run from rioters, but I wouldn't be able to see the virus as it was coming toward me,” Rep. Stacey Plaskett told BuzzFeed News.
The US Will Require All International Travelers To Test Negative For COVID-19
"With the US already in surge status, the testing requirement for air passengers will help slow the spread of the virus as we work to vaccinate the American public," the CDC said.
The Trump Administration Is Changing Its Vaccine Plan To Release All Available COVID-19 Shots
COVID-19 vaccines will now be recommended for everyone over the age of 65, following outrage over a slow national rollout and surging cases nationwide.
Three Democrats Now Have COVID-19 After Republicans Refused To Wear Masks During The Capitol Attack
At least six Republican members of Congress could be seen in video footage refusing to take a face mask while sheltering with their colleagues during the insurrection.
Biden Wants To Give States More COVID-19 Vaccines. But They May Struggle To Give Them To People.
“I'm talking to public health departments that tell me we can do testing or we can do vaccinations — we don't have the people to do both," one expert said.
Meet The Guys Exposing Other Gay Men Partying During The Pandemic
Gay men are using Instagram to name and shame those attending big parties during the pandemic. We spoke to those behind the accounts — and those who've been targeted.
An Extra-Contagious Coronavirus Variant Is In The US — But No One Knows How Widespread It Is
“Our healthcare infrastructure is already at a breaking point,” one expert said. “The introduction of a more transmissible strain might be enough to tip us over.”
The COVID Vaccine Rollout Is Such A Mess That In Some Places, People Are Sleeping In Their Cars To Get Doses
"I said, 'Mom, that's where I get tickets to see drag queens. Why are you getting vaccines through Eventbrite?'"
A Slow Start To COVID-19 Vaccines Has The FDA Facing Calls To Change Shot Schedules
By cutting doses in half or delaying second shots, some scientists say we could maximize the number of people who get vaccinated. Others argue that could be dangerous.
These Updating Charts Show How Many People Have Received A Coronavirus Vaccine
Follow the latest vaccination data in the US and globally.
"One Of The Most Kind People You Would Ever Meet": She Escaped The Holocaust But Not The Pandemic
Malvina Shabes escaped Poland during World War II and found refuge in Canada. A COVID-19 outbreak in a retirement home killed her.
15 Inconsiderate People Who Are Straight-Up Ignoring The Pandemic
*Masked face palm*
A Pharmacist Allegedly Tried To Ruin COVID-19 Vaccines Because Of False Beliefs They Were "Unsafe"
Authorities described 47-year-old Steven Brandenburg as an "admitted conspiracy theorist."
Anti-Mask Protesters Stormed A Los Angeles Grocery Store And Mall
Videos showed maskless protesters chanting "no more masks" and getting into shouting matches with customers and employees.
This "Super Granny" Worked Her Entire Life — Until COVID-19 Killed Her
Sushma Mane kept her family going, until she couldn't go any longer.
A Hospital Employee Was Arrested For Intentionally Spoiling More Than 500 Doses Of The COVID-19 Vaccine
Police in Grafton, Wisconsin, said the now-former employee of Advocate Aurora Health Hospital is accused of tampering with and causing the destruction of 57 vials.
A Los Angeles Health Agency Is Tweeting About A COVID Death Every 10 Minutes To Encourage People To Stay Home
“An uncle who was like a father to his nieces and nephews. Someone who conquered their fears. A sister.”
At Least One Person Is Hospitalized With COVID-19 After Attending That Republican Christmas Party With A Conga Line
“I wasn’t on the conga line. I ate by myself," the Queens Village Republican Club chair said. "I don’t know how I got this."
“COVID-19 Took A Toll On My Family”: The Virus Killed This Costco Worker, Her Sister, And Her Mother
One of their survivors is anguished over her employer's decision to make workers come into the office during a pandemic.
After This Student Died Of COVID-19, He Became The First Person In His Family To Graduate From College
Cody Lyster was one of the youngest people in Colorado to die of the novel coronavirus.
A Republican Just Elected To Congress Has Died From COVID At 41
Luke Letlow was days away from being sworn in as the US representative for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. He had no underlying health conditions.
As 2020 Ends, Biden Says "Things Are Going To Get Worse" With The Pandemic
"The next few weeks and months are going to be very tough — very tough for our nation, maybe the toughest in this entire pandemic."
When His Mother Died Of COVID-19, This Artist Started Tracking Her Online Data
Janine Soleil tried to live lightly. This is what she left behind.
Kamala Harris And Doug Emhoff Have Received The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
"It's about saving your life, the life of your family members, and the life of your community," said the vice president–elect.
A COVID-19 Patient Was Beaten To Death With An Oxygen Tank As He Prayed In His Hospital Bed
Authorities said another COVID-19 patient became angry when the 82-year-old victim started praying and beat him to death.
TV Production Crew Members Are Torn Between Paychecks And Safety As COVID-19 Surges In Los Angeles
“I don’t want people to die — my paycheck isn't more important than someone else’s life.”
CrossFit Is Feeling The Weight Of Gym Owners Downplaying COVID-19
After making headlines for racism in 2020, CrossFit is also struggling to appease those who are taking the coronavirus seriously and those who are ignoring it.
Pelosi Is Daring Republicans To Pass $2,000 Direct Checks After Trump Called For Them
Pelosi offered to more than triple the size of stimulus checks Wednesday, but Republicans would have to agree to go along with it.
Surprise Medical Billing Is Finally Coming To An End After Congress Reached A Last-Minute Deal
Congress ended surprise billing, but only after doctors won a series of concessions that may let them charge insurers higher prices.
The 13 Biggest Lessons We've Learned About The Coronavirus So Far
"It’s an extraordinary virus, the likes of which I’ve never, ever seen, and I’ve been doing this now for almost 40 years,” Anthony Fauci told BuzzFeed News.
Anthony Fauci Has Received The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
"I feel extreme confidence in the safety and the efficacy of this vaccine," said Fauci, who turns 80 on Thursday.
Biden Has Vowed To Put Science First To Beat The Pandemic. That Won’t Be Enough.
"Following the science is necessary but not sufficient," said Matthew Seeger, a risk communication expert.
Congress Has Passed A Coronavirus Aid Bill Giving Checks To Most US Residents
Months after most of the previous COVID aid had expired, Congress has approved hundreds of billions of dollars in relief for businesses and individuals.
Businesses Will No Longer Have To Provide Paid Leave For Workers With COVID After Mitch McConnell Objected
Congress did not extend the paid leave mandate in its $900 billion COVID aid bill. Democrats hope to try again next year.
People Are Sharing How They Cope With Being Shamed For Following COVID-19 Guidelines (And I Feel Saner Already)
It's not easy, but you're not alone.
An American Teen And Her Boyfriend Are Facing 4 Months In Prison In The Cayman Islands For Breaking COVID-19 Rules
Skylar Mack violated the Cayman Islands' 14-day quarantine protocol when she left her residence to watch her boyfriend compete in a Jet Ski competition.
Joe Biden Received The COVID-19 Vaccine
He also urged Americans that "if you don't have to travel, don't travel" for the holidays.
Supreme Court Justices Can Get Vaccinated Now. The Rest Of The Courts Are On Their Own.
Judges across the country are urging state officials to consider the federal courts for vaccine priority lists.
Congress Announced New Coronavirus Relief, Including $600 For Many US Residents
The deal contains unemployment benefits, money for small businesses, and extends a federal ban on evictions. It is expected to pass before Christmas.
Teachers, Grocery Store Workers, And Those Older Than 75 Should Get The COVID-19 Vaccine Next, A CDC Panel Says
The second priority group includes approximately 49 million Americans, the advisory panel said.
Anthony Fauci Told Kids He Went To The North Pole To Give Santa The COVID-19 Vaccine
"I took a trip up there to the North Pole. I went there and I vaccinated Santa Claus myself. I measured his level of immunity, and he is good to go."
The US Didn’t See A Major Additional COVID-19 Thanksgiving Surge. Christmas Will Be A Bigger Challenge.
Anthony Fauci told BuzzFeed News people need to stay vigilant heading into the rest of the holiday season: “I’m not saying at all that we need to cancel Christmas. What I am saying is that we need to be really careful.”
Stanford Doctors Protested The Vaccine Distribution Plans At Their Hospital
Of the more than 1,300 residents at Stanford Medical Center, many of them working in emergency rooms and ICUs directly with COVID-19 patients, only seven were set to receive the first batch of vaccines.
The FDA Has Authorized A Second COVID-19 Vaccine
Moderna’s vaccine has been shown to work very well, preventing COVID-19 with no serious effects.
Mitch McConnell Is Trying To Block Mandatory Paid Sick Leave For Workers Who Get COVID
Congress already granted big businesses an exemption from having to offer paid sick leave to workers. Now the program could expire altogether at the end of the year.
She Collapsed In Her Kitchen From COVID-19. The Next Day She Was Nearly 300 Miles From Home.
Rural hospitals are overwhelmed by the coronavirus, causing patients to be flown hundreds of miles from their homes to get care.
Mike Pence, Who Lead The White House Coronavirus Task Force, Received The COVID-19 Vaccine On Live TV
Pence received the first dose of the vaccine as the virus rages across the county and kills about 3,000 people per day.
6 Things To Know About The Second COVID-19 Vaccine
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine was just authorized by the FDA. It's highly effective and safe — and has some clear advantages over Pfizer’s.
2020 Taught Me Matt Damon’s Daughter Is The Most Relatable Character In “Contagion”
After a year like no other, my perspective of one Contagion character has changed dramatically. So I called up the actor who played her to talk about it.
I'm In A COVID Vaccine Trial. Here's What I Wish I Knew Beforehand.
Volunteering for a vaccine trial felt like the perfect mix of being selfless — a practical way to help others — and also extremely self-serving, because I might get a vaccine months early.
Are Your Debt Payments On Hold? What Do You Plan To Do?
If you put your mortgage, student loan, auto loan, credit card, or other debt payment on hold during the coronavirus pandemic, BuzzFeed News would like to hear from you.
Mike And Karen Pence Will Get The COVID Vaccine Before Cameras This Friday
President-elect Joe Biden is also likely to get the vaccine next week.
Tom Cruise Tore His "Mission: Impossible 7" Crew A New One For Not Following COVID Guidelines
It's COVID protocol, not GHOST protocol.
A School Superintendent Sent Out A Snow Day Announcement That's Making Everyone Emotional
"For just a moment, we can all let go of the worry of making up for the many things we missed by making sure this is one thing our kids won’t lose this year."
50 Children Took Pictures With A Santa And Mrs. Claus Who Then Tested Positive For COVID
The local county board chair said neither Claus was symptomatic at the time of the event.
Most Healthcare Workers Are Excited To Get A Coronavirus Vaccine, But Some Have Questions
Convincing medical staffers to get vaccinated will be a crucial first step in convincing everyone else.
Tears, Dancing, Hope: What It's Like For Healthcare Workers Getting The Vaccine
"It's the first day where we can actually turn the tide on this pandemic, and instead of talking about the lives lost, we can talk about the lives that we've saved."
“Songbird” Filmmaker Adam Mason Said He Never Intended For His Pandemic Movie To Be Controversial
“I completely understand if you want to be like, ‘fuck that movie,’ but the fundamental message with the movie is hopeful for me," Mason told BuzzFeed News.
Please Join Me In Crying Over These Healthcare Workers Dancing Because The Vaccines Are Here
🎶 Feeling immune as hell 🎶
This Photographer Has Been Capturing Heartbreaking Images From COVID-19 Medical Front Lines
"Sometimes I want to cover my eyes, but I have to take the photo, and I want the people to know how others are struggling."
The US Marks 300,000 COVID-19 Deaths As Americans Start To Get Vaccinated
The US on Monday began vaccinating people as the country hit a devastating death milestone.
Healthcare Workers Became The First US Recipients Of The COVID-19 Vaccine
Sandra Lindsay, a critical care nurse at a Queens hospital, was the first recipient of the vaccine in the US, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office.
White House Officials Who Completely Mismanaged The Pandemic Will Be Among The First To Get Vaccinated
Hours after the White House confirmed that administration officials would receive vaccinations soon, Trump announced that he would ask for staffers to get vaccinated "somewhat later."
All Eyes Were On The Trucks Carrying The First Coronavirus Vaccine Shipments In The US
The first COVID-19 vaccine shipments left Pfizer's Michigan facility on Sunday and are on their way to all 50 states as the coronavirus death toll in the US nears 300,000.
Charley Pride, The First Major Black Breakout Star Of Country Music, Has Died Of COVID-19
"Charley Frank Pride was not the first Black artist to make important contributions to country music... but Pride was a trailblazer who emerged during a time of division and rancor."
The US Officially Has Its First COVID-19 Vaccine
Millions of doses of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine are expected to be shipped nationwide and arrive on Monday.
A 29-Year-Old Woman Died Of COVID-19 Five Days After She Was Supposed To Get Married
“It was very clear that they loved each other more than anything in the world,” a friend of the couple told BuzzFeed News.
This Grandfather Died From COVID-19, And His Daughter Needs You To Hear His Story
George Finefrock died on Nov. 13 as Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird" played in the background.
5 Things To Know About The First COVID Vaccine Authorized By The FDA
The FDA just authorized Pfizer’s vaccine. Here's what you need to know about it.
Our Relationship With Food Changed In 2020
No degree of social and economic upheaval could shake our unrelenting need to eat.
Ellen DeGeneres Announced That She Tested Positive For COVID-19
The talk show host tweeted, “Anyone who has been in close contact with me has been notified, and I am following all proper CDC guidelines.”
“I Forgot There Was A Pandemic”: How It Feels Living In Places Where COVID Isn’t A Thing
COVID infections are low to nonexistent in several countries, where life looks practically normal. Some people even occasionally forget there’s a pandemic going on.
A Woman Who Got COVID-19 Gave Birth And Died Without Holding Her Son
Erika Becerra, 33, died two weeks after giving birth to her son.
A Vaccine Critic Told Congress To Focus On Toilets Instead Of Masks To Stop COVID
Sen. Ron Johnson said he was trying to be open-minded in inviting witnesses who promoted misinformation about the COVID pandemic.
Biden Plans To Give 50 Million Americans COVID-19 Vaccinations In His First 100 Days
The coronavirus vaccination plan, announced as part of a health team rollout, would mean distributing 100 million shots in Joe Biden’s first months as president.
Scientists Still Have Problems With AstraZeneca and Oxford’s Vaccine Results
On Tuesday, Oxford became the first team leading a coronavirus vaccine trial to publish its results in a peer-reviewed journal, but scientists have questions about how the trials were conducted.
A 90-Year-Old Woman From The UK Has Become The First Person To Receive Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine
The second person was a man named William Shakespeare.
If You've Worked In TV Or Film Production During The Pandemic, We Want To Hear From You
How has the coronavirus pandemic affected your job? We want to know.
The Oregon Nurse Who Bragged On TikTok About Breaking COVID-19 Restrictions Has Agreed To Stop Practicing
After Ashley Grames posted a TikTok saying she wasn't wearing a mask outside, she signed an agreement to stop practicing as a nurse and was no longer employed with her hospital.
A Doctor Who Boasted That He And His Staff Don’t Wear Masks Has Had His Medical License Suspended
Dr. Steven LaTulippe's remarks at a pro-Trump rally gained attention, but patients had previously complained about his medical guidance regarding COVID-19.
There Are Still Too Many Gaps In What We Know About How The Pandemic Is Affecting People Of Color
Inadequate information about the rates of COVID-19 in populations of color has prevented health agencies from targeting their response before it’s too late.
“COVID In Rural America Is A Horror Story”: How The Pandemic Is Devastating Small Town Hospitals
As the pandemic now devastates rural America and small towns, healthcare workers are watching people they know die. But they’re still struggling to get people to listen.
