'I did three funerals in three weeks': Some dying of COVID-19 while waiting turn for vaccine
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
Nearly 40,000 kids lost a parent to COVID-19, study suggests
The total marks a 20% increase compared to the number of kids losing a parent during a typical year, researchers say.
Senior dogs, some whose owners died of COVID-19, find new home in canine retirement community
Stacey Herrick runs a non-profit elderly dog retirement home out of her house in Philadelphia where some dogs whose owners have died of COVID-19 go to spend the rest of their days.
Gov. Ducey orders flags lowered to honor those lost to COVID-19
Ducey said in a statement that “every life is precious” and that Arizona was grieving and praying for all the lives lost to the disease,
One year later, funeral service to be held for San Jose COVID victim
Arcelia Martinez was the eighth person to die in Santa Clara County out of now 1,700 deaths and among the half a million Americans who have died from coronavirus.
‘Grim and horrific milestone’: Biden marks more than 500K American lives lost to COVID-19
The U.S. surpassed half a million deaths due to COVID-19 on Monday. President Joe Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for five days to remember the lives lost.
'Captain Tom,' 100-year-old veteran who raised millions for COVID-19 relief, dies after testing positive
The 100-year-old British war veteran, who captivated the nation by raising more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, died after testing positive for the virus.
‘She loved so fiercely’: Teen dies from COVID-19 after beating rare cancer 3 times
Aspen Deke battled COVID-19 for more than two months before passing away on Saturday.
Coronavirus has killed 371 law enforcement officers, union says
An astonishing 371 law enforcement officers have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S., with nearly 95 of those COVID-19 deaths reported in Texas alone, statistics released Friday show.
Arizona family in mourning after healthcare worker dies from COVID-19
Brenda Cancinos was a 34-year-old who worked at ValleyWise Health.
Woman shares story after entire family tests positive for COVID and the loss of her father
A COVID-19 survivor is sharing her story, hoping her family’s story can help save your life or the life of your loved one.
Biden, Harris honor COVID-19 victims at Lincoln Memorial on eve of Inauguration Day 2021
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris kicked off inaugural events in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday with a lighting ceremony to honor the more than 400,000 Americans killed by the coronavirus.
Memorial service held for Chandler police officer who died following COVID-19 battle
The Chandler Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Tyler Britt, who passed away after long battle with COVID-19.
Family remembers mother who passed away from COVID-19 as a caring, hard-working woman
To her kids, Belinda Brown was a caring woman who would help anyone, and worked hard to provide for her children.
California virus deaths top 30,000 after deadliest weekend
Deaths have exploded since a COVID-19 surge began in October. It took California six months to record its first 10,000 deaths. But in barely a month, the total rose from 20,000 to 30,000.
Phoenix family asks the public to take COVID-19 pandemic seriously after losing loved one
When a young Arizona man tested positive for COVID-19, his health went downhill quickly and his family is now asking others to take the virus seriously.
Sandy Hook massacre first responder dies due to COVID-19
A retired Connecticut state trooper, who was one of the first to respond to the Sandy Hook massacre back in 2012, has died due to COVID-19, authorities said.
‘I don’t want to die, mom’: Mother urges masks after healthy 25-year-old son dies of COVID-19
A Tennessee mother is warning the public about the importance of wearing masks after her 25-year-old son died of COVID-19 within a week of being admitted to the hospital.
'Not just a number': Woman places flags in front yard to honor those who died from COVID-19
Brandy Becerra, who lives in Yukon, Oklahoma, has placed more than 2,000 flags on her front lawn as a tribute to those who have died from COVID-19.
More than 2,900 U.S. health care workers died in 2020, Kaiser Health reports
According to data collected from the “Lost on the Frontline” project by Kaiser Health News and the Guardian, more than 2,900 health care workers died in 2020.