U.S. could reach herd immunity by late spring

The United States could be approaching herd immunity, which occurs when enough people become immune to a disease to make its spread unlikely, according to Suzanne Judd, Ph.D., an epidemiologist in the School of Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Based on the number of vaccinations that have already been administered, as […]

Coronavirus cases reach single-day record in this state

Fox News Flash top headlines for October 29 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. Maine on Thursday set a single-day record for new cases of the novel coronavirus, according to data from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  The state on Thursday reported an increase […]

As coronavirus cases rise in Florida, 43 ICUs reach capacity

Miami mayor calls for changed behavior to combat coronavirus Miami Mayor Francis Suarez addresses the climbing COVID-19 cases in Florida. Intensive care units in 43 Florida hospitals have reached capacity as the state grapples with a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, according to data released Tuesday by the state's Agency for Health Administration. The hospitals are […]

As coronavirus surges, programs struggle to reach vulnerable seniors living at home

Close down group meals for seniors. Cancel social gatherings. The directive, from the Illinois Department on Aging, sent shock waves through senior service organizations late last week. Overnight, Area Agencies on Aging had to figure out how to help people in their homes instead of at sites where they mingle and get various types of […]