Virus by the numbers: These 10 charts show you how, where the virus spreads in our state and nation

President-elect Joe Biden received his second dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday, three weeks after getting his first one with TV cameras rolling in an attempt to reassure the American public that the shots are safe.

Anyone flying to the U.S. will soon need to show proof of a negative test for COVID-19, health officials announced Tuesday. Here's the latest virus news.

President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion "American Rescue Plan" Thursday to turn the tide on the pandemic, speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial assistance.

President-elect Joe Biden pledged to use the Defense Production Act to maximize the available supply of vaccines, while governors accused the Trump administration of deceiving states about what was available. 

While December was the country's deadliest month of the pandemic, January is on pace to be worse. Here's a look at the latest coronavirus numbers.

Coronavirus deaths are rising in nearly two-thirds of American states as a winter surge pushes the overall toll toward 400,000 amid warnings that a new, highly contagious variant is taking hold.

The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 400,000 on Tuesday in the waning hours in office for President Donald Trump, whose handling of the crisis has been judged by public health experts a singular failure.

Public health experts Thursday blamed vaccine shortages around the U.S. in part on the Trump administration’s push to get states to vastly expand their vaccination drives without ordering enough shots.

Nearly a year to the day after the Chinese city of Wuhan went into lockdown to contain a virus that had already escaped, President Joe Biden began putting into effect a new war plan for fighting the outbreak in the U.S.

Is President Joe Biden’s goal of 100 million doses in 100 days achievable? Here's a look at the plan, plus more answers to COVID-19 vaccine questions.

Coronavirus catch-up: Deaths and cases per day in the U.S. have dropped but are still running at alarmingly high levels, and the effort to snuff out COVID-19 is a race between the vaccine and the mutating virus.

The Biden administration is boosting purchases of coronavirus vaccines to deliver enough to protect 300 million Americans by the end of the summer, as it surges deliveries to states for the next three weeks following shortages.

Virus roundup: The Biden administration launched its new level-with-America health briefings with a projection that as many as 90,000 more in the U.S. will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.

Virus roundup: Novavax's vaccine shows promise against COVID-19 in a U.K. study, but is possibly not as effective against the variant discovered in South Africa — which has now made it's way to the U.S.

Seattle hospitals rushed out COVID-19 vaccines in the middle of the night after a freezer they were being stored in failed, leaving more than 1,300 doses that needed to be used before they expired.

Virus roundup: Vaccines are not yet approved for children, but testing already is underway for those as young as 12. There are still dozens of coronavirus vaccines in development around the globe.

Virus roundup: The deadliest month yet of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. drew to a close with certain signs of progress: cases and hospitalizations are plummeting, while vaccinations are picking up speed.

Virus update: AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine appears to reduce transmission of the virus. Plus, President Biden tells lawmakers to "act fast" on a relief deal.

Virus update: Johnson & Johnson applied for emergency authorization of its coronavirus vaccine. Plus, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous COVID-19 mutations. Here's the latest.

Virus update: President Joe Biden’s push for a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill is forcing an internal reckoning, while some experts want the U.S. to refocus its testing system on mass screening.

COVID-19 updates: Catholic schools suffered the largest single-year decline in at least 50 years in 2020; Dems will tackle virus relief during impeachment week; the latest virus numbers.

Virus update: The vaccination pace keeps accelerating, while evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect against getting infected again with some of the new variants.

Virus update: WHO team believes virus jumped to humans from animal; COVID-19 relief bill taking shape; Cuomo says indoor dining in NYC can start Friday. Get the latest.

Virus update: The U.S. has entered a tricky phase of the COVID-19 vaccination effort as providers try to ramp up the number of people getting first shots while also ensuring others get second doses.

The CDC is updating its guidance to address wearing two masks. If done correctly, a cloth mask worn over a surgical mask can tighten the gaps around the mask's edges.

Federal authorities are investigating a massive counterfeit N95 mask operation in which fake 3M masks were sold in at least five states to hospitals, medical facilities and government agencies.

The report raises new questions as to whether a March 25 directive from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration helped spread sickness and death among residents. Get today's latest.

The nation’s top public health agency on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic. Here's the latest virus news.

Also, in honor of Valentine's Day, experts offer advice on how to rekindle the flame that the pandemic may have extinguished.

Scientists are tracking variants of the coronavirus by scanning virus samples taken from infected people. Researchers have sequenced more than 500,000 genomes to date.

Tens of millions of N95 masks are piling up in American warehouses. So why are many hospitals still restricting doctors and nurses to one per day?

FEMA opened its first COVID-19 mass vaccination sites Tuesday, setting up in Los Angeles and Oakland as part of an effort by the Biden adminis…

A Florida restaurant’s face mask policy is going viral after a Facebook post showed the eatery's sign proclaiming "Face diapers not required!"

Virus update: Federal agents have seized more than 10 million fake 3M brand N95 masks in recent weeks, the U.S. is scrambling to expand DNA mapping of coronavirus samples and more.

Life expectancy in the United States dropped a staggering one year during 2020 as coronavirus claimed more American lives than the greatest war. Blacks and Hispanics suffered the worst death rates, researchers say, but also people with cancer, heart disease and other conditions.

A closer look at the continuing efforts to monitor the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines. Plus, a roundup of today's virus developments and latest numbers.

As states ease restrictions because of falling case numbers, public health officials say authorities are overlooking potentially more dangerous COVID-19 variants quietly spreading through the U.S.

President Biden will announce $4 billion in U.S. aid to help the vaccine effort in poor nations, then will head to Michigan to visit a vaccine site as weather hampers U.S. distribution.

President Joe Biden toured a coronavirus vaccine plant Friday, intent on showcasing progress even as extreme winter weather across the U.S. handed his vaccination campaign its first major setback.

The CDC found that wearing two masks provided more protection than one. Here is a look at the CDC’s advice and some tips on how to mask properly.

As the U.S. nears 500,000 COVID-19 deaths, Dr. Anthony Fauci says it's "possible" Americans will still need to wear masks in 2022. Here's the latest.

After a year that has darkened doorways across the U.S., the pandemic has surpassed a milestone that once seemed unimaginable, a reminder of the virus's reach into all corners of the country.

What happens when COVID-19 causes a person to lose their sense of smell? Food tastes like cardboard. Depression and cognitive issues can result. The latest developments.

Virus update: COVID-19 vaccine makers told Congress to expect a big jump in the delivery of doses, and the companies insist they will be able to provide enough for most Americans to get inoculated by summer.

Virus update: A mass test of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in more than half a million people confirms that it’s very effective at preventing serious illness or death, even after one dose. Here's the latest.

Flu has virtually disappeared from the U.S.; Pfizer is studying 3rd vaccine dose to fight variants; and jobless claims fall. Here are today's coronavirus updates.

Virus update: Days after marking a solemn milestone in the pandemic, President Joe Biden is celebrating the pace of his efforts to end it. Plus, more Americans will soon be eligible for unemployment benefits.

The nation is poised to get a third vaccine against COVID-19, which has health officials preparing for the question: Which one is best?

U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday. Formal authorization is expected soon, with distribution coming within days.

Virus update: Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related jobless programs; 4 million doses of one-shot vaccine shipped; COVID-19 relief now in Senate's hands. Get the latest.

US health officials warn against reopening too quickly as virus variants spread. “We stand to completely lose the hard-earned ground that we have gained,” said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, head of the CDC.

The decision comes as governors across the U.S. have been easing coronavirus restrictions, despite warnings from health experts that the pandemic is far from over.

President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the U.S. expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccines for all adult Americans by the end of May, two months earlier than anticipated.

As Texas and Mississippi end mask mandates, leading U.S. retailers say they will continue to require mask wearing at their stores in those states.

Buoyed by a surge in vaccine shipments, states and cities are rapidly expanding eligibility for COVID-19 shots as the U.S. races to beat back the virus and reopen businesses and schools.

Virus death rates 10 times higher in more obese countries; Biden says completely lifting restrictions 'big mistake'; what's next for Senate relief bill. Get the latest.

Virus update: The Senate voted Thursday to begin debating a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, with Democrats hoping for Senate approval of the package before next week.

Almost no one knows how many teachers are getting the shots, or refusing to get them. See how that complicates school reopenings across the U.S.

After a minimum wage hike was nixed, a deal on jobless benefits was the latest sticking point in a push for a COVID-19 relief bill. Here's the latest.

It depends on the child's age, but some teenagers could be rolling up their sleeves for a COVID-19 vaccine before too long.