Heartache and hope: How COVID-19 shaped college essays of 2020

These seniors missed out on in-person interaction for their last year of high school. Many of their parents lost jobs, summer plans canceled, and some ended up feeling lonely and depressed.

Montgomery County hospitals near capacity as coronavirus hospitalizations rise

A rise in serious COVID-19 infections has put many Montgomery County hospitals near capacity as health officials brace for more hospitalizations from the Thanksgiving holiday.

Poll: One-third of African Americans say someone close to them has died of COVID-19

A recent poll conducted by the de Beaumont Foundation found that 1 in 3 African Americans know someone close to them who died of COVID-19, illustrating the disproportionate impact the novel coronavirus is having on communities of color in the United States.

‘As soon as my turn comes up’: Fauci says he will get COVID-19 vaccine on camera

Three former presidents have already said they'd be willing to take a coronavirus vaccine (https://www.fox2detroit.com/tag/health/coronavirus-vaccine) publicly once one becomes available. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he'll do the same.

Survey: Widespread decline in social distancing preceded COVID-19 surge in US

Researchers polled 139,230 individuals across all 50 states between April and November 2020 and found a general decline in social distancing over the summer and into the fall.

Biden plans to retain Dr. Fauci, call for 100 days of mask-wearing

Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Murphy warns that pandemic is 'nowhere near over' in NJ

Gov. Murphy said he’s keeping “all options on the table” when it comes to closing parts of New Jersey’s economy again, as he ordered in the spring.

40 million Californians could face new stay-at-home order

Gov. Gavin Newsom — who is staying at home after three of his children were exposed to the virus — warned this week that he would take “drastic action” if the numbers didn’t improve.

US COVID-19 deaths top 3,100 in single day, hospitalizations reach record 100K

For the first time, the U.S. recorded over 3,100 COVID-19 deaths in a single day and hospitalizations topped 100,000. New virus cases are also topping 200,000 a day,

Cape May-Lewes Ferry imposes restrictions due to coronavirus

Cape May-Lewes Ferry officials are again implementing vehicle-only restrictions on its vessels that sail between New Jersey and Delaware because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Pennsylvania Capitol closing to public amid coronavirus surge

The Capitol complex in Harrisburg will close to the public until further notice because of a statewide surge in coronavirus infections, officials said Thursday.

Facebook to remove false claims about COVID-19 vaccines

The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.

California hits virus-case record; governor's staff tests positive

New cases have exploded in recent weeks to the point that the state is averaging 15,000 new cases a day and the infection rate has more than doubled.

Unemployment claims remain high at 712,000 as COVID-19 pandemic escalates

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak.

Overwhelmed hospitals scramble for help amid pandemic

U.S. hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are trying to lure nurses and doctors out of retirement, recruiting students and new graduates who have yet to earn their licenses and offering eye-popping salaries in a desperate effort to ease staffing shortages.