Families May Be Apart For Thanksgiving This Year, But Connections Burn Bright
While many are not spending Thanksgiving with family and friends, connecting virtually is keeping people close and thankful for each other.
Global Health
Germany Extends Strict Lockdown Measures With Eye Towards Reopening Ski Slopes
Chancellor Angela Merkel extended limits on private gatherings, and will keep bars and restaurants closed through December, but she asked the EU to agree on a time to reopen the region's ski slopes.
From Syria To America: A Teen Seeks A 'Safe Place' In The Universe
He was only 10 when the soldiers took away his father. Eventually the family fled to Jordan. But where would they go next? Their saga inspired a Pulitzer-winning graphic series in The New York Times.
CDC Likely To Recommend Shortening Coronavirus Quarantine Period
Federal health officials could reduce the quarantine from the currently recommended 14 days to as few as seven for people who test negative for the virus.
Vaccine Expert: Once A COVID Vaccine Is Available, 'Don't Overthink It. Don't Wait'
Dr. Peter Hotez is part of a team working to develop a low-cost COVID vaccine that could be distributed globally. "Vaccines are coming," he says. "We have to get everybody through to the other side."
Under Trump, New Anti-Abortion Rules Shook Fragile Health Systems Around the World
President-elect Joe Biden inherits a global health landscape changed by the Trump administration more than under any Republican president since Ronald Reagan.
From Around The World: How To Have A Happy(ish) Pandemic Thanksgiving
Folks in other countries have figured out ways to hold a safe traditional celebration at a time of quarantines and lockdowns. Here are a few hacks they've devised.
South Korea Faces New, Challenging Rise In Coronavirus Infections
Previous spikes in South Korea were linked to outbreaks at churches and protests. Health officials say the current wave appears to have no links to any major groups or events.
3rd Coronavirus Vaccine Candidate Reported To Be Effective
A coronavirus vaccine by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford is reported to be effective for the majority of people in a clinical trial. It's the third vaccine to hit this milestone.
AstraZeneca Trial Promises 'Highly Effective' COVID-19 Vaccine
The pharmaceutical company made the announcement on Monday, saying that one dosing regimen showed the vaccine was 90% effective in preventing infection.