Houston-area ICU doctor who treated COVID-19 patients dies from virus
Dr. Carlos Araujo Preza, 51, of The Woodlands lost his life to COVID-19 after treating ICU COVID-19 patients.
Dr. Carlos Araujo Preza, 51, of The Woodlands lost his life to COVID-19 after treating ICU COVID-19 patients.
Tough search is on for nurses amid surge in new COVID-19 cases in Arizona
As Arizona sees yet another surge in COVID-19 cases, the state is looking at importing 500 nurses to care for the new COVID-19 patients.
As Arizona sees yet another surge in COVID-19 cases, the state is looking at importing 500 nurses to care for the new COVID-19 patients.
Newsom issues regional stay-at-home order: Here's what it means
The stay-at-home mandate covers regions where the ICU capacity drops below 15%.
The stay-at-home mandate covers regions where the ICU capacity drops below 15%.
Poll: One-third of African Americans say someone close to them has died of COVID-19
A recent poll conducted by the de Beaumont Foundation found that 1 in 3 African Americans know someone close to them who died of COVID-19, illustrating the disproportionate impact the novel coronavirus is having on communities of color in the United States.
A recent poll conducted by the de Beaumont Foundation found that 1 in 3 African Americans know someone close to them who died of COVID-19, illustrating the disproportionate impact the novel coronavirus is having on communities of color in the United States.
‘As soon as my turn comes up’: Fauci says he will get COVID-19 vaccine on camera
Three former presidents have already said they'd be willing to take a coronavirus vaccine (https://www.fox2detroit.com/tag/health/coronavirus-vaccine) publicly once one becomes available. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he'll do the same.
Three former presidents have already said they'd be willing to take a coronavirus vaccine (https://www.fox2detroit.com/tag/health/coronavirus-vaccine) publicly once one becomes available. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he'll do the same.
US reports more COVID-19 deaths in single day than over 100 countries have since pandemic began
The U.S. recorded more COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday alone than the total number of virus-related deaths reported in more than 100 countries since the pandemic began.
The U.S. recorded more COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday alone than the total number of virus-related deaths reported in more than 100 countries since the pandemic began.
Survey: Widespread decline in social distancing preceded COVID-19 surge in US
Researchers polled 139,230 individuals across all 50 states between April and November 2020 and found a general decline in social distancing over the summer and into the fall.
Researchers polled 139,230 individuals across all 50 states between April and November 2020 and found a general decline in social distancing over the summer and into the fall.
Biden plans to retain Dr. Fauci, call for 100 days of mask-wearing
Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
40 million Californians could face new stay-at-home order
Gov. Gavin Newsom — who is staying at home after three of his children were exposed to the virus — warned this week that he would take “drastic action” if the numbers didn’t improve.
Gov. Gavin Newsom — who is staying at home after three of his children were exposed to the virus — warned this week that he would take “drastic action” if the numbers didn’t improve.
US COVID-19 deaths top 3,100 in single day, hospitalizations reach record 100K
For the first time, the U.S. recorded over 3,100 COVID-19 deaths in a single day and hospitalizations topped 100,000. New virus cases are also topping 200,000 a day,
For the first time, the U.S. recorded over 3,100 COVID-19 deaths in a single day and hospitalizations topped 100,000. New virus cases are also topping 200,000 a day,
Arizona reports 5,442 additional COVID-19 cases, 82 deaths
The additional deaths were the most reported in a single day since August but the state Department of Health Services said 46 resulted from reviews of past death certificates.
The additional deaths were the most reported in a single day since August but the state Department of Health Services said 46 resulted from reviews of past death certificates.
Justices order review of California virus rules for churches
The high court's unsigned order Thursday, with no noted dissent, leaves the California restrictions in place for now.
The high court's unsigned order Thursday, with no noted dissent, leaves the California restrictions in place for now.
California hits virus-case record; governor's staff tests positive
New cases have exploded in recent weeks to the point that the state is averaging 15,000 new cases a day and the infection rate has more than doubled.
New cases have exploded in recent weeks to the point that the state is averaging 15,000 new cases a day and the infection rate has more than doubled.
Unemployment claims remain high at 712,000 as COVID-19 pandemic escalates
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak.
Group of San Francisco restaurants may sue the city if it bans outdoor dining
California may be facing another statewide shutdown this week. Some San Francisco restaurants say if outdoor dining is restricted, it could be the last straw.
California may be facing another statewide shutdown this week. Some San Francisco restaurants say if outdoor dining is restricted, it could be the last straw.
Overwhelmed hospitals scramble for help amid pandemic
U.S. hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are trying to lure nurses and doctors out of retirement, recruiting students and new graduates who have yet to earn their licenses and offering eye-popping salaries in a desperate effort to ease staffing shortages.
U.S. hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are trying to lure nurses and doctors out of retirement, recruiting students and new graduates who have yet to earn their licenses and offering eye-popping salaries in a desperate effort to ease staffing shortages.
CVS to give free coronavirus antibody drug to eligible patients in pilot program
CVS was picked by the Department of Health and Human Services to give free doses of an antibody drug to eligible coronavirus patients either in their home or long-term care facilities.
CVS was picked by the Department of Health and Human Services to give free doses of an antibody drug to eligible coronavirus patients either in their home or long-term care facilities.
Arizona health officials push for new COVID-19 restrictions while hospitals brace for spike in cases
Plans are already being put in place to distribute a vaccine across Arizona starting later this month, with frontline hospital workers the first in line, but health officials say the pandemic will continue to get worse before it gets better.
Plans are already being put in place to distribute a vaccine across Arizona starting later this month, with frontline hospital workers the first in line, but health officials say the pandemic will continue to get worse before it gets better.
Prepping for COVID-19 vaccines means making sure freezers are available
As the COVID-19 vaccine begins distribution, states will have to figure out where to store the vaccine as some need to be kept at ultracold temperatures.
As the COVID-19 vaccine begins distribution, states will have to figure out where to store the vaccine as some need to be kept at ultracold temperatures.
Phoenix City Council votes to cancel sports tournaments as COVID-19 cases surge
In a Dec. 2 meeting, the Phoenix City Council voted to cancel reservations for sporting fields due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.
In a Dec. 2 meeting, the Phoenix City Council voted to cancel reservations for sporting fields due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.