The First Covid Vaccine Tested in Humans by Moderna Shows Promise

The vaccine, developed by government scientists and Moderna, a biotech company, appeared safe and provoked an immune response in 45 people in a study.

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Abraham Vega, 48, ‘Peacemaking’ Texas Sheriff, Dies

Remarried, likely to win re-election in November, he was embarking on a second act when he died of the novel coronavirus.

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2 Stylists Had Coronavirus, but Wore Masks. 139 Clients Didn’t Fall Sick.

A new study looks at what might have been a dangerous outbreak — had it not been for vigilant mask wearing.

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Coronavirus News: Live Updates

Refrigerated morgue trucks are needed in Texas and Arizona. The Trump administration backed away from stripping foreign students of their visas.

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How I Came Out About My Disability

Three writers share how they revealed their disability, to a family member, to a love interest on a dating app and to oneself.

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Baby Was Infected With Coronavirus in Womb, Study Reports

Researchers said the case strongly suggests that Covid-19 can be transmitted in utero. Both the mother and baby have recovered.

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The Flu May Linger in the Air, Just Like the Coronavirus

As scientists race to understand how coronavirus aerosols may spread indoors, a new study on influenza offers some clues.

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Nasal Coronavirus Vaccines May Work Better Than Injected Ones, Researchers Say

Some experts say a vaccine puffed in the nose would be better at protecting people from infection. But nasal vaccines won’t be ready right away.

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C.D.C. Employees Ask Agency to Address ‘Racism and Discrimination’

More than 1,000 employees signed a letter criticizing the agency for “scant progress in addressing the very real challenges Black employees experience.”

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Coronavirus Live: Updates From Around the Globe

Florida broke its record for most deaths in a single day, and Republicans are rethinking their convention there. People in England will be required to wear masks inside shops and supermarkets.

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