Florida vacation may have landed Georgia dad in ICU with COVID-19 complications
Christy and Ed Rosell has spent months staying home trying not to get infected with the novel coronavirus. By June, the couple and their kids were ready for a vacation in Florida. That is where, they believe, the virus found them.
Christy and Ed Rosell has spent months staying home trying not to get infected with the novel coronavirus. By June, the couple and their kids were ready for a vacation in Florida. That is where, they believe, the virus found them.
‘You are not immune’: Birx warns rural US residents, says country is in ‘new phase’ of pandemic
Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, warned that the novel coronavirus has spread to both rural and urban communities and that the U.S. is entering a “new phase” of the pandemic.
Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, warned that the novel coronavirus has spread to both rural and urban communities and that the U.S. is entering a “new phase” of the pandemic.
Progress slow on coronavirus relief bill as negotiations continue
Negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill are set to resume, but the path forward promises to be challenging.
Negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill are set to resume, but the path forward promises to be challenging.
How to help students when remote learning often has an expensive price tag
Students need internet access to attend school virtually this fall, but not all of them have it. During the pandemic, remote learning is the safest option, but it can also be a costly one. How can parents and school districts set children up for success, when even basic remote learning is not always an affordable option.
Students need internet access to attend school virtually this fall, but not all of them have it. During the pandemic, remote learning is the safest option, but it can also be a costly one. How can parents and school districts set children up for success, when even basic remote learning is not always an affordable option.
Johns Hopkins interactive tool shows how state shutdowns, reopenings may have affected COVID-19 cases, deaths
The tool allows users to see when a particular state initiated a restriction, closing or opening measure from late January to early August.
The tool allows users to see when a particular state initiated a restriction, closing or opening measure from late January to early August.
N.J. re-tightens restrictions on most indoor gatherings amid reports of case clusters
Joyce Evans reports from Trenton
Joyce Evans reports from Trenton
US manufacturing improves in July, outlook clouded by coronavirus
The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to 54.2 last month, up from a June reading of 52.6. Any reading above 50 signals that U.S. manufacturing is expanding.
The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to 54.2 last month, up from a June reading of 52.6. Any reading above 50 signals that U.S. manufacturing is expanding.
Pennsylvania reports no virus deaths; 1st time since March
Deaths have been trending down in Pennsylvania since mid-May, while infections have been climbing since mid-June.
Deaths have been trending down in Pennsylvania since mid-May, while infections have been climbing since mid-June.
CEOs warn Congress of 'catastrophic' pandemic impact on small businesses without more federal aid
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Eagles coach Doug Pederson says he feels great, has no COVID-19 symptoms
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson has tested positive for the coronavirus, the team announced Sunday night.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson has tested positive for the coronavirus, the team announced Sunday night.
N.J. re-tightens restrictions on most indoor gatherings amid reports of case clusters
Until further notice, indoor gatherings in the Garden State are now limited to 25% of a room's capacity, with a maximum of 25 persons.
Until further notice, indoor gatherings in the Garden State are now limited to 25% of a room's capacity, with a maximum of 25 persons.
SEPTA providing Social Distancing Coaches to help the public with any questions
SEPTA is providing the public with assistance in mask-wearing and social distancing beginning Tuesday, officials said.
SEPTA is providing the public with assistance in mask-wearing and social distancing beginning Tuesday, officials said.
Airbnb Crackdown
Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick speak with attorney Angela Giampolo about Airbnb's proactive crackdown on listings
Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick speak with attorney Angela Giampolo about Airbnb's proactive crackdown on listings
Amazon selling coronavirus face shields it helped design at cost
The face shields, priced at $2.65 each, are available to purchase in packs of 25.
The face shields, priced at $2.65 each, are available to purchase in packs of 25.
Lord & Taylor seeks bankruptcy protection
Lord & Taylor, America's oldest retailer, is seeking bankruptcy protection, as is the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, lengthening the list of major retail chains that have faltered in the pandemic.
Lord & Taylor, America's oldest retailer, is seeking bankruptcy protection, as is the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, lengthening the list of major retail chains that have faltered in the pandemic.
Delta flight turns around after 2 passengers refuse to wear coronavirus masks
The flight was departing from Detroit to Atlanta.
The flight was departing from Detroit to Atlanta.
Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
MLB: Marlins cleared to leave Philadelphia, resume season on Tuesday
The Miami Marlins, who have been quarantined at a Philadelphia hotel for nearly a week following a coronavirus outbreak, were cleared to leave the city on Sunday, according to Major League Baseball.
The Miami Marlins, who have been quarantined at a Philadelphia hotel for nearly a week following a coronavirus outbreak, were cleared to leave the city on Sunday, according to Major League Baseball.
Annual Sturgis rally expecting 250K, stirring virus concerns
Though only about half the usual number of people are expected at this year's event, residents were split as the city weighed its options. Many worried that the rally would cause an unmanageable outbreak of COVID-19.
Though only about half the usual number of people are expected at this year's event, residents were split as the city weighed its options. Many worried that the rally would cause an unmanageable outbreak of COVID-19.
Debate begins for who's first in line for COVID-19 vaccine
Traditionally, first in line for a scarce vaccine are health workers and the people most vulnerable to the targeted infection. But one doctor tossed new ideas into the mix: Consider geography and give priority to people where an outbreak is hitting hardest.
Traditionally, first in line for a scarce vaccine are health workers and the people most vulnerable to the targeted infection. But one doctor tossed new ideas into the mix: Consider geography and give priority to people where an outbreak is hitting hardest.