Tag: coronavirus outbreak
California Hospitals Face Decisions On Whether To Ration Care For Covid Patients | NBC News NOW
NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin reports on the hospitals in California that are facing decisions on whether to consider rationing care for Covid-19 patients. » Subscribe…
U.S. Economy Lost 140,000 Jobs In December | NBC Nightly News
In a devastating blow to the already-stalling economic recovery, 140,000 were lost last month, according to the Labor Department. The overall unemployment rate held steady…
Overwhelmed, Underfunded Health Systems Cause Major Delay In Covid Vaccine Rollout | NBC News NOW
Only about 6.6 million Americans have gotten their first Covid-19 shots according to the CDC, just 2 percent of the U.S. population. NBC News’ Simone…
California Gov. Newsom Speaks On Slow Covid Vaccine Rollout | NBC Nightly News
After a slow start, Gov. Newsom promised 1 million more residents would be vaccinated by this weekend. Some of California’s most iconic landmarks are now…
Federal Officials Issue New Guidance On Covid Vaccines | NBC Nightly News
Officials announced that Covid-19 vaccines being safeguarded for second doses will be released to the public, and recommended that states expand access to the vaccines…
America’s Seniors Face Growing Hunger Crisis Amid Pandemic | NBC Nightly News
Citymeals on Wheels reports that the number of hungry seniors in New York City has doubled to one in five. NBC News’ Cynthia McFadden hears…
Teachers Are Using TikTok, Media To Help Students Learn Amid Pandemic | NBC News NOW
NBC News spoke to teachers who are using TikTok and broadcast media to engage their students amid at-home learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. » Subscribe…
Biden Unveils Covid Vaccination Plan | NBC Nightly News
President-elect Joe Biden plan encourages states to allow more people to get vaccinated, sets up federally-funded mass vaccination sites, and more. » Subscribe to NBC…
HHS Secretary Azar Speaks Out On Slow Vaccine Rollout | NBC Nightly News
In an interview with Lester Holt, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar defends the vaccine rollout, saying states are to blame. » Subscribe to…
Biden Will Instruct FEMA To Establish ‘Thousands’ Of Covid Vaccination Centers | NBC News NOW
President-elect Biden announced a five-point plan to ramp up distribution of Covid-19 vaccines in the U.S. His plan includes instructing FEMA to establish “thousands” of…
Teachers Are Using TikTok, Media To Help Students Learn Amid Pandemic | NBC News NOW
NBC News spoke to teachers who are using TikTok and broadcast media to engage their students amid at-home learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. » Subscribe…
Biden Announces $1.9 Trillion Relief Package With New Round Of Stimulus Checks | NBC News NOW
In a primetime address laying out his $1.9 trillion relief package, President-elect Joe Biden talked about a third round of stimulus checks and extending unemployment…
Older Adults Speak Out About Struggling To Get Access To Covid Vaccine | NBC News NOW
As states across the country are working to ramp up vaccine distribution many websites are crashing, phone lines are down, and older adults are losing…
New York Gov. Cuomo Requests Covid Vaccine Directly From Pfizer To Increase Supply | NBC News NOW
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo urged the federal government to increase the supply of the Covid -19 vaccine. Cuomo also asked Pfizer if New York…
Joe Biden Honors Covid Victims In Nationwide Memorial | NBC News
President-elect Joe Biden speaks at a nationwide Covid-19 memorial to pay tribute to over 400,000 people who have died from the virus. » Subscribe to…
Michigan Nurse Lori Marie Key Sings ‘Amazing Grace’ At Covid Nationwide Memorial | NBC News
Michigan nurse Lori Marie Key sang “Amazing Grace” at the nationwide Covid-19 memorial in Washington D.C. to remember those who lost their lives to the…
Kamala Harris Honors Covid Victims In Nationwide Memorial | NBC News
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris speaks at a nationwide Covid-19 memorial to pay tribute to over 400,000 people who have died from the virus. » Subscribe…
Arizona Latinos Look To Hold President Biden Accountable On Covid Promises | NBC News NOW
NBC News’ Antonia Hylton speaks to Latino voters in Arizona about their expectations for newly-minted President Biden. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch…
Thousands Of Covid Vaccine Appointments Canceled As Supplies Run Low | NBC News NOW
A number of U.S. states say they are running out of the vaccines, and people who managed to get their first appointments are finding them…
Plastic Hug Wall Brings Joy To Italian Covid Patients | NBC News NOW
“It was a very emotional experience. Beautiful,” said Ivana Pisu after embracing her husband at Castelli Hospital, near Rome. “After three weeks, to hug your…