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Coronavirus updates: ‘Premature’ to change COVID-19 vaccine dosing, FDA says; New York reports first case of more contagious virus strain
Britain becomes first nation to use Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. December smashed records for deaths and cases in the U.S. Latest COVID-19 news.
On 18th birthday, Greta Thunberg says ‘we shouldn’t be relaxing’ on climate change. She wants new headlights for her bike, too.
The Swedish activist, who has become a symbol for young people protesting climate change inaction, spoke out in an exclusive Sunday Times interview.
California Highway Patrol seeks answers after ‘tragic’ head-on crash kills 7 children, 2 adults
The children, who were between the ages of 6 and 15 years old, were members of two related families, the Fresno County Coroner’s office said.
Heart failure in children: Another rare COVID-19 complication. Here’s what to look for.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, a small subset of kids infected with COVID-19 have developed heart failure. Doctors share symptoms to look for.
Teachers should be next in COVID-19 vaccine schedule, CDC says. Can a shot reopen schools?
The CDC recommended teachers be next in line on the schedule for a COVID-19 vaccine. Will the slow rollout get in the way of reopening schools?
Snow days canceled because of COVID-19 online school? Not in these school districts
Nearly 40% of schools had converted snow days to online learning days, a survey found. But other schools say let kids be kids, despite COVID-19.
Coronavirus live updates: Azar says Pfizer vaccine to get rapid authorization; study finds Boston conference led to 300K global cases
HHS Secretary Azar says Pfizer’s vaccine will get rapid authorization. A February conference in Boston can be linked to up to 300K global cases, study says. Latest COVID news.
Hazard at the holidays: How to prevent Christmas tree fires, avoid other seasonal dangers
A Christmas tree fire this week in Washington state that forced 2 children to jump from a window is a sharp reminder of possible home holiday hazards.
Coronavirus live updates: Pfizer vaccine on way to FDA approval after committee endorsement; US tops 3K daily deaths for first time
Experts say 70% need to be immunized to stem coronavirus pandemic. Canada OKs Pfizer vaccine, which heads to FDA review Thursday. Latest COVID news.