Grim milestone: 500,000 virus deaths in US | WNT
The pandemic death toll has surpassed the number of fatalities in the Civil War, according to the latest data released from John Hopkins University. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD…
Coronavirus death toll surpasses 500,000 in US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 44 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and about 20 million have received both. source
By the Numbers: Children’s mental health crisis during pandemic
Children’s mental health emergencies have spiked during the pandemic as isolation, depression and anxiety deepens for many. source
Nursing home residents get 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
West Virginia nursing home residents said they are excited to be able to see their family again. source
The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine could be authorized by Friday
The Food and Drug Administration re-established the Johnson & Johnson vaccine’s 85% efficacy as it nears the approval of the one-dose vaccine. source
160 CEOs write to lawmakers urging them to pass Biden’s COVID relief plan
Plus, former President Donald Trump is expected to push false claims during his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference this weekend. source
Gov. Andrew Cuomo accused of undercounting nursing home deaths
After a high approval rating over the summer, the New York governor is now defending himself and is refusing to apologize. source
The Rundown: Top headlines today: Feb. 24, 2021
Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines. source
COVID-19 task force member: White House ‘infusing equity’ into vaccine response
Dr. Cameron Webb, White House senior policy adviser for COVID-19 equity, discusses the challenges facing the country in the distribution of vaccines. source
Global vaccine distribution
Johnson & Johnson is expected to get emergency use authorization this week and says it can deliver 20 million doses by the end of March. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP…