Philadelphia officials postpone indoor dining until at least Sept. 1 as ‘second wave’ hits city
Philadelphia officials have postponed indoor dining until at least Sept.1 as cases continue to rise. Indoor dining was previously set to resume on Aug. 1 in the city.
Philadelphia officials have postponed indoor dining until at least Sept.1 as cases continue to rise. Indoor dining was previously set to resume on Aug. 1 in the city.
MLB postpones Phillies-Yankees and Marlins-Orioles matchups
Major League Baseball temporarily suspended the Miami Marlins’ season through Sunday because of their worsening coronavirus outbreak, and the three remaining games in this week’s New York Yankees-Philadelphia Phillies series were postponed Tuesday.
Major League Baseball temporarily suspended the Miami Marlins’ season through Sunday because of their worsening coronavirus outbreak, and the three remaining games in this week’s New York Yankees-Philadelphia Phillies series were postponed Tuesday.
Trump defends disproved COVID-19 treatment
President Donald Trump has issued a stout defense of a disproved use of a malaria drug as a treatment for the coronavirus, hours after social media companies moved to take down videos promoting its use as potentially harmful misinformation.
President Donald Trump has issued a stout defense of a disproved use of a malaria drug as a treatment for the coronavirus, hours after social media companies moved to take down videos promoting its use as potentially harmful misinformation.
Small Business Administration watchdog report cites ‘serious concerns’ over ‘widespread’ COVID-19 relief fraud
A report from the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Small Business Administration details complaints of thousands of instances involving suspected fraud from financial institutions apparently receiving economic assistance from Coronavirus relief aid.
A report from the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Small Business Administration details complaints of thousands of instances involving suspected fraud from financial institutions apparently receiving economic assistance from Coronavirus relief aid.
US officials say Russia is spreading virus disinformation
The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs.
The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs.
Red Cross asking recovered COVID-19 patients to donate plasma, citing shortage amid doubled demand
The American Red Cross tweeted on Tuesday a need for the plasma of fully recovered COVID-19 patients due to an emergency shortage.
The American Red Cross tweeted on Tuesday a need for the plasma of fully recovered COVID-19 patients due to an emergency shortage.
Gov. Murphy says NJ awarding $15M in CARES fund to small business
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says $15 million in federal funding has been made available to small businesses struggling from the coronavirus outbreak.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says $15 million in federal funding has been made available to small businesses struggling from the coronavirus outbreak.
Gov. Murphy says NJ awarding $15M in CARES fund to small business
Joyce Evans reports
Joyce Evans reports
Pennsylvania reports more than 1,100 new virus cases
Pennsylvania reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday for the third time in less than a week and the sixth time this month as some regions of the state continue to see rising case numbers.
Pennsylvania reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday for the third time in less than a week and the sixth time this month as some regions of the state continue to see rising case numbers.
Firemen, police join 90th birthday parade for Maryland man who sewed 300 masks
Local authorities joined a birthday parade for a 90-year-old man who sewed 300 masks for hospital workers.
Local authorities joined a birthday parade for a 90-year-old man who sewed 300 masks for hospital workers.
Coronavirus infects couple who held 100-person wedding in California
Two newlyweds who recently tied the knot in California have tested positive for the coronavirus, along with eight friends among their 100-person guest list.
Two newlyweds who recently tied the knot in California have tested positive for the coronavirus, along with eight friends among their 100-person guest list.
National teacher union supports striking if it’s unsafe to return to school
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
NFL commissioner announces cancellation of 2020 preseason games over coronavirus concerns
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced in an open letter published on Monday that the league’s preseason games have been canceled due to concerns over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced in an open letter published on Monday that the league’s preseason games have been canceled due to concerns over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Virus-linked hunger tied to 10,000 child deaths each month
The United Nations says coronavirus-linked hunger is leading to the deaths of 10,000 children a month in the first year of the global pandemic because of fears of contamination and movement restrictions.
The United Nations says coronavirus-linked hunger is leading to the deaths of 10,000 children a month in the first year of the global pandemic because of fears of contamination and movement restrictions.
New Jersey's quarantine advisory list expanded to 36 states, territories
On Tuesday, Governor Murphy announced the additions of Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico.
On Tuesday, Governor Murphy announced the additions of Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico.
Regal Cinemas announces reopening of U.S. theaters on Aug. 21
The announcement comes amid news of the highly-anticipated film "Tenet" being slated for North American release Sept. 3.
The announcement comes amid news of the highly-anticipated film "Tenet" being slated for North American release Sept. 3.
Twitter limits Donald Trump Jr.'s account, deletes video shared by president pushing false COVID-19 treatment
Numerous studies have shown that hydroxychloroquine is not an effective treatment for COVID-19.
Numerous studies have shown that hydroxychloroquine is not an effective treatment for COVID-19.
49ers' Richard Sherman predicts NFL will forge ahead if team has Marlins-like coronavirus outbreak
Sherman added that anyone who contracted the illness could be simply replaced.
Sherman added that anyone who contracted the illness could be simply replaced.
Pennsylvania school leaders call on state for more help with safe reopenings
The superintendents asked for more concrete recommendations from the administration of Gov. Tom Wolf as they make decisions on how, and whether, to welcome students back to the classroom this fall.
The superintendents asked for more concrete recommendations from the administration of Gov. Tom Wolf as they make decisions on how, and whether, to welcome students back to the classroom this fall.
Small businesses continue to struggle to stay afloat
Small businesses continue to struggle to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Small businesses continue to struggle to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.