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FDA grants emergency use authorization for first coronavirus antigen test

FDA grants emergency use authorization for first coronavirus antigen test

The agency announced approval for the diagnostic method on Saturday. Cheaper and easier to administer than genetic tests for the virus, it could potentially expand daily testing to millions — though it’s not without its shortcomings.
by Jason Slotkin

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Public health experts say many states are opening too soon to do so safely

Public health experts say many states are opening too soon to do so safely

By Monday at least 31 states will have partially reopened after seven weeks of restrictions. The moves come as President Trump pushes for the country to get back to work — while many public health experts warn that it's too soon.
by Leila Fadel

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How a pandemic and an old sewing machine showed a son his mother’s impact

How a pandemic and an old sewing machine showed a son his mother’s impact

Loretta Zabinski died last summer, 10 days before her 95th birthday, and months before there was any whiff of a global pandemic. But memories of the quiet impact Zabinski had on the northern Minnesota town of Ely are now stronger than ever — thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak and an antique sewing machine. 
by Dan Kraker

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Pence spokesperson Katie Miller tests positive for coronavirus

Pence spokesperson Katie Miller tests positive for coronavirus

The case is the second confirmed by the White House this week. President Trump said Miller hasn't come into contact with him but has "spent some time" with the vice president.
by Alana Wise

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It may be a while before your table’s ready

It may be a while before your table’s ready

The people who staffed shuttered restaurants admit that it’s hard to imagine getting back to normal.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Coronavirus is mutating. That's normal. Does that mean it's more dangerous?

Coronavirus is mutating. That's normal. Does that mean it's more dangerous?

There are various studies looking at changes to the virus genome — and the possible impact on how the virus affects humans. Here's what we know (and don't yet know) about mutations.
by Pien Huang

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