COVID-19 emergency facing medical workers
Hospitals are under pressure ahead of a possibly dark winter. source
Many California counties in full lockdown as COVID-19 cases rise across US
Plus, epidemiologist and ABC News medical contributor Dr. John Brownstein discusses in what order people would receive a COVID-19 vaccine. source
1st American to receive vaccine: ‘I see a light at the end of the tunnel’
ABC News Live anchor Linsey Davis speaks with New York City nurse Sandra Lindsey, the first American to receive Pfizer’s vaccine after the Food and Drug Administration’s emergency authorization. ABC…
What is herd immunity?
Dr. Todd Ellerin, director of infectious diseases at South Shore Health, explains how the vaccine could assist with reaching herd immunity. source
Coronavirus provokes debate in United Kingdom
As the U.K. begins to relax restrictions, medical publications are warning the government against these plans. source
This organization is helping people pay off their medical debt | Nightline
After two visits to the intensive care unit and two deaths in her family, one woman found herself overwhelmed with medical bills. Then, RIP Medical Debt stepped in to help.…
Dr. Jen Ashton gets her 1st COVID-19 vaccine shot
ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton describes receiving her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. source
Paramedic charged with vaccine scam in Florida | WNT
Joshua Colon is charged with multiple counts, including forgery and falsifying medical records, after being accused of stealing several doses of vaccine. He claims his supervisor made him do it.…
White House delivers COVID-19 briefing
Dr. Anthony Fauci, federal officials and medical experts talk about vaccines and other pandemic plans in the White House COVID-19 briefing. source
Self-help book ‘The New Normal’ a guide to pandemic resilience
ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton discusses her new book “The New Normal: A Roadmap to Resilience in the Pandemic Era.†ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST…