Keya Vakil

The group recommends protecting those among the most likely to contract the virus: workers who can’t work from home and older Americans who have represented a disproportionate percentage of hospitalizations and deaths.

The average surprise bill for an emergency room visit is $628—a significant amount in a country where most people live paycheck to paycheck.

Unemployment claims hit the highest weekly total since September and nearly 8 million Americans have fallen into poverty since June.

Despite their service, military families have not been spared the economic ravages of the pandemic and food insecurity is reportedly soaring.

More than 106,000 people are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, and 221,267 new cases were reported on Wednesday. The numbers, including the death toll, are expected to rise.

Unless people making the equivalent of $109,000 and higher drastically change their habits, the world will be unable to prevent the most dire consequences of climate change.

Biden nominated Xavier Becerra and several other officials to a healthcare team tasked with overseeing the nation’s pandemic response.

In the coming weeks, the FDA could approve the first vaccines for COVID-19, so we wanted to answer some frequently asked questions.

“This team … will work tirelessly to ensure every American enjoys a fair return for their work and an equal chance to get ahead, and that our businesses can thrive and outcompete the rest of the world.”

Biden’s initial cabinet choices indicate that he plans to surround himself with a group of diverse, experienced officials with whom he already has relationships.