Murphy: Many refusing to cooperate with contact tracers
Almost three-fifths of people who respond to New Jersey’s COVID-19 contact tracers are refusing to cooperate, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday.
Almost three-fifths of people who respond to New Jersey’s COVID-19 contact tracers are refusing to cooperate, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday.
Study finds kids can bring coronavirus home from day care and infect relatives
The study released Friday comes from researchers in Utah and at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The study released Friday comes from researchers in Utah and at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nebraska to end nearly all social distancing restrictions amid upward trend in new COVID-19 cases
The new rules will still limit the size of indoor gatherings in Nebraska, but will drop all other state-imposed mandates in favor of voluntary guidelines.
The new rules will still limit the size of indoor gatherings in Nebraska, but will drop all other state-imposed mandates in favor of voluntary guidelines.
Study: COVID-19 can be more fatal than a heart attack for young adults
Severe coronavirus infections can be more fatal than a heart attack for younger adults.
Severe coronavirus infections can be more fatal than a heart attack for younger adults.
‘Don’t try and look at the rosy side of things’: Fauci says US must ‘hunker down’ for COVID-19-fraught winter
Speaking at a virtual panel for Harvard Medical School, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert warned Americans against looking “at the rosy side of things,” as the country braces for a flu season on top of an already devastating COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking at a virtual panel for Harvard Medical School, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert warned Americans against looking “at the rosy side of things,” as the country braces for a flu season on top of an already devastating COVID-19 pandemic.
Study finds 2 months of COVID-19 had higher death toll than 5 flu seasons at Boston hospital
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center identified 119 deaths in two months from COVID-19, compared to 34 deaths in 40 months from the flu.
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center identified 119 deaths in two months from COVID-19, compared to 34 deaths in 40 months from the flu.
‘Get off the plane’: Passengers scold woman refusing to wear mask on flight
A spokesperson with American Airlines confirmed the incident, saying that the customer traveling on American Airlines flight 1024 “refused to comply with our face covering requirement while on board.”
A spokesperson with American Airlines confirmed the incident, saying that the customer traveling on American Airlines flight 1024 “refused to comply with our face covering requirement while on board.”
Officials encourage Delaware rodeo attendees to get tested for virus
Delaware Gov. John Carney is warning about a possible COVID-19 "super-spreader" event that happened in defiance of state restrictions.
Delaware Gov. John Carney is warning about a possible COVID-19 "super-spreader" event that happened in defiance of state restrictions.
California’s typical turnaround time for coronavirus tests drops to less than 2 days
Test results now are available from laboratories within 1.3 days on average, down from the five- to seven business days that officials commonly reported last month.
Test results now are available from laboratories within 1.3 days on average, down from the five- to seven business days that officials commonly reported last month.
With scarcity of key material, medical mask manufacturers feel the squeeze
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators — commonly referred to as N95 masks — and other protective gear started in March, when the pandemic hit New York.
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators — commonly referred to as N95 masks — and other protective gear started in March, when the pandemic hit New York.
In a year of social distancing, coronavirus pandemic alters Sept. 11, too
The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped how the U.S. is observing the anniversary of 9/11.
The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped how the U.S. is observing the anniversary of 9/11.
NFL teams, refs using new hand sanitizer devices created by Chester County PPE company
A Chester County company has created a new personal hand sanitizing device that will be used by the NFL this season.
A Chester County company has created a new personal hand sanitizing device that will be used by the NFL this season.
CDC: People with COVID-19 twice as likely to have eaten out at a restaurant before getting sick
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
Dozens of Austrians reportedly received COVID-19 stimulus checks in mail from US government
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Clinical psychologist says mental health check-ins important amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
According to an August survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of Americans are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
According to an August survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of Americans are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Layoffs remain elevated as 884,000 Americans seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
Senate Democrats block GOP's slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
Philadelphia court suspends evictions for 2 weeks amid ongoing pandemic
Court officials in Philadelphia have put a hold on residential evictions in the city for two weeks.
Court officials in Philadelphia have put a hold on residential evictions in the city for two weeks.
JPMorgan: Some customers, employees misused PPP and other COVID-19 stimulus programs
JP Morgan Chase is saying that a number of its employees and customers may have abused the Paycheck Protection Program and other coronavirus stimulus programs.
JP Morgan Chase is saying that a number of its employees and customers may have abused the Paycheck Protection Program and other coronavirus stimulus programs.
COVID-19 Inc. mask store opens at King of Prussia Mall
A new mask store is calling the King of Prussia Mall home, and it's got quite a name.
A new mask store is calling the King of Prussia Mall home, and it's got quite a name.