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.
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.
California Will Allow Stadiums And Theme Parks Like Disneyland To Reopen In April
Theme parks, stadiums, and live performances will be eligible to resume operations at reduced capacity related to what the COVID transmission rates are in their home counties.
Los requisitos de identificación buscan frenar el turismo de vacunas, pero pueden excluir a residentes vulnerables
En teoría, las demostraciones de residencia y los requisitos de identificación buscan asegurar que las vacunas para COVID-19 se distribuyan de manera equitativa, pero las reglas están excluyendo a la gente que buscan proteger.
This Guy Ordered Clorox Wipes When The Pandemic Started. They Finally Arrived 349 Days Later.
"To be honest, I sort of forgot about them."
This Is What It's Like To Stay In A COVID-19 Quarantine Hotel In Australia
Never take fresh air for granted again.
ID Requirements Are Meant To Stop Vaccine Tourists, But They Can Also Shut Out Vulnerable Residents
Proof-of-residency and ID requirements are supposed to ensure COVID-19 vaccines are equitably distributed — but the rules are shutting out some of the people they aim to protect.
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.
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.
What It's Like Being Named Rona In The Time Of “The Rona”
They were given the name Rona at birth. Now, thanks to coronavirus slang, it means something very different.
One Year, 500,000 Deaths
While the US government bickered, the coronavirus exposed the rampant inequality in our society. The poor got poorer, the rich got richer, and the bodies piled up.
The Last People To Die On Trump’s Watch
Around 3,000 Americans died from the coronavirus in the final 24 hours of the Trump presidency. Meet just three.
Many Essential Workers Down The Street From Yankee Stadium’s Vaccine Site Are Still Waiting For Access
Yankee Stadium’s mass vaccine site was supposed to reduce disparities in one of New York’s hardest-hit areas, but shortages are making it hard to get in.
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.”
Here’s How COVID Vaccines Are Made — And Why We Can’t Just Start Making A Lot More Of Them
“It’s more complicated than hitting a button and turning on a machine somewhere,” said one industry expert.
Young People Coping With Mounting Debt Say No One Has Their Backs. The Pandemic Has Left Them On The Brink Of Ruin.
College graduates took out big loans hoping their education would spring them into financial stability. Instead, their debt left them vulnerable.
Double-Masking And Mask Fitters: This Is What The CDC Recommends In Its Latest Mask Guidelines
Wearing a cloth mask over a surgical mask or knotting the loops of a single mask for a snug fit provide more protection than a surgical mask alone, the CDC said.
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.
19 People Shared The Impact COVID-19 Has Had On Their Eating Disorders
"If only everyone had listened in the beginning, folks with eating disorders wouldn't be in a giant spiral right now."
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.
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.
A TikTok ICU Nurse Demonstrated How She Tells COVID-19 Patients They're About To Be Intubated, And It's Sobering
"Every single day, I help someone’s body to fight off death..."
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.
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.
Johnson & Johnson's Coronavirus Vaccine Is More Than 66% Effective, Early Results Show
The vaccine was 72% effective in its US testing, and 85% effective overall in preventing severe disease, as well as completely protective against death and hospitalization.
What Is Double-Masking? Here’s How It Can Keep You Safer From The Coronavirus.
“I would prefer that somebody wore one mask properly than two masks improperly, but if you can wear two masks properly, that's great.”
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.”
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.
“They Just Left Him There”: A Man Died Of COVID-19 At Home Despite Calling 911
“A part of us is just gone, and that's never going to come back.”
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.
I Know Why The Pandemic Is So Hard Right Now
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.
