Wells Fargo fires over 100 employees over improperly obtained COVID-19 aid money

According to an internal memo from the company, Wells Fargo employees allegedly “defrauded the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)” in order to obtain coronavirus relief funds.

Melania Trump says she has tested negative for COVID-19, reveals son Barron tested positive

The first lady of the United States Melania Trump announced that she has tested negative for the coronavirus, revealing that her son, Barron, had tested positive in the wake of her initial COVID-19 diagnosis. 

Judge blocks Gov. Evers order limiting bar, restaurant capacity

A Wisconsin judge has blocked the order from Gov. Tony Evers limiting bar and restaurant capacity as the coronavirus surges.

Billboard calls Trump's Iowa rally a 'COVID superspreader' event

As President Donald Trump's fans head to his campaign stop in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday afternoon, they'll pass a large billboard that criticizes the president's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, calling the rally a "superspreader event."

Pennsylvania health officials confirm 'fall resurgence' of coronavirus

Pennsylvania is more prepared to handle the influx than it was in the spring, and state officials have no plans to impose another statewide stay-at-home order or broad-based business shutdown “at this time,” Levine said.

Murphy: No COVID-19 outbreak stemming from Trump fundraiser

More than 200 donors and staff were at the Oct. 1 event. The Democratic governor said state and county officials have been working to contact all attendees but have not heard of any cases that trace back to the event.

US Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia's wife tests positive for COVID-19

Doctors have confirmed that U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia's wife, Trish, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. 

Study: True US COVID-19 death toll likely much higher than reported

Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University and Yale said there was a 20% increase in U.S. deaths than what was previously expected, but only 65% of those deaths were attributed to the coronavirus.

PA loosens rent and mortgage relief rules

Gov. Tom Wolf announced Tuesday that under the new rules, the program will allow landlords and renters to enter into repayment plans for any remaining balance.

Mitch McConnell slates October revote on GOP COVID-19 relief plan

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill for next week.

Social Security checks will increase 1.3% in 2021

Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.

Johnson & Johnson vaccine trial paused over unexplained illness

A late-stage study of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine candidate has been paused while the company investigates whether a study participant's "unexplained illness" is related to the shot.   

COVID-19 virus can survive for up to 28 days on common surfaces, study finds

A recent study uncovered new information about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and how it behaves on surfaces, revealing that the virus can survive on surfaces for significantly longer than previously thought.

Wisconsin judge upholds mask order for enclosed spaces

A Wisconsin judge upheld Gov. Tony Evers' mask mandate in the face of a conservative challenge.