The need for high concentrations of oxygen has stressed the infrastructure for delivering the gas to hospitals and their patients.

Scientists fear another virus will leap from wildlife into humans, one that is far more lethal but spreads as easily as SARS-CoV-2.

COVID-19 has overwhelmed morgues, funeral homes and religious leaders, required ingenuity and even changed the rituals of honoring the dead.

Eventual vaccination of children will be crucial to subduing the COVID virus, but pediatricians are split on how fast to move toward that.

There are already signs that distribution of the COVID vaccines will be messy, confusing and chaotic.

Those with a history of allergy to food or medication should be able to safely receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Results from a study of 19 deceased patients suggests brain damage is a byproduct of a patient’s illness.

Even when decades of evidence show a rule can save lives—such as wearing seat belts or not smoking indoors—the debate continues.

At least 2,900 health workers have died since the pandemic began. Many were minorities with the highest levels of patient contact.

Smart ring may flag early illnesses, UCSF-UCSD study shows