Latest "Coronavirus pandemic" stories

VA needs COVID accommodations extended before emergency status ends

Officials say telehealth prescription services that benefit nearly 50,000 veterans will end if lawmakers don't extend special authorities.

By Leo Shane III

8 weeks ago

VA study finds Paxlovid may help prevent long COVID-19 problems

The medication helped reduce the chance of long-term health complications by 25%.

By Leo Shane III

5 months ago

$400M VA program to help COVID-unemployed vets has produced few new jobs

VA's rapid retraining program has helped just a small fraction of the veterans that officials expected.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago

Arlington Cemetery loosens pandemic restrictions ahead of Memorial Day

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and cemetery welcome center reopened to the public this week after more than a year of limited access.

By Leo Shane III

22 months ago

Veterans unemployment up in November as national jobless rate falls

About 552,000 veterans looking for work last month were unable to find jobs.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

DoD’s historic COVID response has pulled from every branch, active, reserve and Guard

Mobile hospitals and quick response teams delivered personnel where civilian agencies needed them.

By Todd South

2 years ago

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