Need a mask? In one California town, they appear to be growing on trees
Sara Robinson got the idea after hearing a COVID-19 presentation that mentioned mask-trees in the Czech Republic.
Sara Robinson got the idea after hearing a COVID-19 presentation that mentioned mask-trees in the Czech Republic.
Russia clears coronavirus vaccine despite skepticism; Putin says daughter was given it
President Vladimir Putin said that one of his daughters has already been inoculated with a recently cleared coronavirus vaccine.
President Vladimir Putin said that one of his daughters has already been inoculated with a recently cleared coronavirus vaccine.
Will Americans get a second $1,200 stimulus check? What we know
The fate of a second stimulus check was thrown into uncertainty last week when White House officials and Democratic leaders missed a self-imposed deadline to cut a deal on another round of emergency coronavirus aid.
The fate of a second stimulus check was thrown into uncertainty last week when White House officials and Democratic leaders missed a self-imposed deadline to cut a deal on another round of emergency coronavirus aid.
Hyatt to require masks for guests at hotels in the Americas to help reduce spread of COVID-19
Guests will be required to wear face coverings within indoor public areas of Hyatt hotels, including bars, restaurants, fitness centers and event spaces.
Guests will be required to wear face coverings within indoor public areas of Hyatt hotels, including bars, restaurants, fitness centers and event spaces.
Health officials across US are quitting or getting fired amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Dozens of state and local public health leaders around the country have resigned or have been fired amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Dozens of state and local public health leaders around the country have resigned or have been fired amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Murphy rejects Trump plan for states to foot some benefits
President Donald Trump’s proposed $400 a week unemployment compensation to succeed the expired $600 a week benefit, with the state paying for a quarter of it, is “just not workable,” New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.
President Donald Trump’s proposed $400 a week unemployment compensation to succeed the expired $600 a week benefit, with the state paying for a quarter of it, is “just not workable,” New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.
Researchers test 14 types of face masks to see how well they protect against COVID-19
Among the 14 masks tested were surgical masks, a bandana, a valved N95 mask, as well as different types of cotton-based masks.
Among the 14 masks tested were surgical masks, a bandana, a valved N95 mask, as well as different types of cotton-based masks.
Cheyney University faces mixed reaction on the first day back of in-person classes
Students, staff and faculty are back-to-school at Cheyney University as in-person classes are underway.
Students, staff and faculty are back-to-school at Cheyney University as in-person classes are underway.
Cheyney University faces mixed reaction on the first day back of in-person classes
Kelly Rule reports from the university
Kelly Rule reports from the university
‘The chances of it being 98% effective is not great’: Fauci says COVID-19 vaccine efficacy yet to be seen
“We don’t know yet what the efficacy might be. We don’t know if it will be 50% or 60%. I’d like it to be 75% or more,” Fauci said. “What I’m shooting for is somewhere between really good control and elimination.”
“We don’t know yet what the efficacy might be. We don’t know if it will be 50% or 60%. I’d like it to be 75% or more,” Fauci said. “What I’m shooting for is somewhere between really good control and elimination.”
Gov. Murphy reports positive signs in COVID-19 trends
New Jersey's COVID-19 trends are going in the right direction after rising slightly for about a week.
New Jersey's COVID-19 trends are going in the right direction after rising slightly for about a week.
Nearly 100,000 children tested positive for COVID-19 over last 2 weeks in July
The report said 97,078 new child cases of COVID-19 were reported between July 16-30.
The report said 97,078 new child cases of COVID-19 were reported between July 16-30.
Trump tweets play ball as reports swirl that 2 of college football's key conferences have canceled season
President Trump appeared to support college football players who wish to play in the fall despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump appeared to support college football players who wish to play in the fall despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Amid ventilation worries, schools mull outdoor classes during coronavirus pandemic
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.
Gov. Murphy decries more reports of house parties, lines outside of shore bars
A week after Murphy re-tightened restrictions on most indoor gatherings, he once again took time out of his daily briefing to address the issue.
A week after Murphy re-tightened restrictions on most indoor gatherings, he once again took time out of his daily briefing to address the issue.
School district says no pajamas for online classes
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
Antonio Banderas reveals COVID-19 diagnosis on his 60th birthday, is 'confident' he'll recover soon
The actor noted that he's feeling “relatively well.”
The actor noted that he's feeling “relatively well.”
Police break up NJ house party with 300 guests
Police arrested the owner of a house in Howell where a party attended by about 300 people took place despite a state order banning indoor gatherings of more than 25 people due to coronavirus concerns.
Police arrested the owner of a house in Howell where a party attended by about 300 people took place despite a state order banning indoor gatherings of more than 25 people due to coronavirus concerns.
California's public health director abruptly resigns in midst of coronavirus pandemic
California’s top public health official has resigned, just days after the state announced a fix for a glitch that caused a lag in reporting coronavirus test results used to make decisions about reopening businesses and schools.
California’s top public health official has resigned, just days after the state announced a fix for a glitch that caused a lag in reporting coronavirus test results used to make decisions about reopening businesses and schools.
Upper Darby unveils contingency plan for trash pickup after sanitation department quarantined
Officials in Upper Darby are laying out a plan to collect trash while the entire sanitation department is being quarantined.
Officials in Upper Darby are laying out a plan to collect trash while the entire sanitation department is being quarantined.