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FDA ‘working day and night’ on COVID-19 vaccine emergency use authorization, commissioner tells ABC News

BY: CATERINA ANDREANO, ABC NEWS (WASHINGTON) — Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn told Dr. Jennifer Ashton, ABC News' chief health and medical correspondent, that the agency has "all hands on... Read More.

Coronavirus likely in US as early as December 2019: Study

By ERIN SCHUMAKER, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The coronavirus may have been present in the United States weeks earlier than scientists realized, according to new government research.While COVID-19 cases were first identified... Read More.

Baby born from 27-year-old frozen embryo breaks record

By ANGELINE JANE BERNABE, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Molly Everette Gibson may only be less than one month old, but she has already made history.Weighing 6 pounds, 13 ounces, Molly, who was... Read More.

Nonpartisan report warns of COVID-19 testing shortages in over half US states, territories

BY: CHEYENNE HASLETT, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — Rapid tests and reagents -- the medical devices used to process COVID-19 tests -- are in short supply as the U.S. heads deeper into the... Read More.

Who gets the vaccine first and who decides? 3 things to know about tomorrow’s CDC committee meeting

BY: STEPHANIE EBBS AND ANTHONY RIVAS, ABC NEWS (WASHINGTON) — With the Food and Drug Administration set to evaluate the two COVID-19 vaccine candidates in the coming weeks -- good news for a... Read More.

Anticipating a vaccine, supply chain preps for shortages, funding concerns

By SASHA PEZENIK, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- With the steady march toward a safe, effective and authorized coronavirus vaccine, another race now runs alongside: how to dispatch tens of millions of doses... Read More.

Meet the ICU doctor who is going viral for embracing a COVID-19 patient

By THE GMA TEAM, ABC News(HOUSTON) -- Dr. Joseph Varon, chief of staff at United Memorial Medical Center in Houston, was on his 252nd consecutive day working during the coronavirus pandemic when... Read More.

Chrissy Teigen opens up about breastfeeding struggles

By MEGAN STONE, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Chrissy Teigen is hoping she can help break down the stigma regarding breast milk versus formula by opening up about her own breastfeeding struggles.In a... Read More.

As 75 Hard fitness program trends on TikTok, experts raise red flags

By LESLEY HAULER, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As the coronavirus pandemic rages on and quarantine orders are being extended, people have turned to new places to get workout inspiration at home.Fitness videos... Read More.

Moderna to seek FDA emergency authorization after COVID-19 vaccine shows 94% efficacy

By SONY SALZMAN, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Moderna announced Monday it will ask the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization (EUA) for its COVID-19 vaccine, making it the second company,... Read More.