Poll: 3 in 4 Americans back requiring wearing masks
Three out of four Americans favor requiring people to wear face coverings while outside their homes to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, including a solid majority of Republicans.
Three out of four Americans favor requiring people to wear face coverings while outside their homes to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, including a solid majority of Republicans.
Study: Mix of hand-washing, mask-wearing and social distancing could stop most COVID-19 outbreaks
A new study found that if a population quickly becomes aware of the virus and takes personal protective measures, this alone could both diminish and postpone the peak number of cases.
A new study found that if a population quickly becomes aware of the virus and takes personal protective measures, this alone could both diminish and postpone the peak number of cases.
9-year-old girl dies of COVID-19 in Florida
A 9-year-old girl from north Florida is the youngest person to die from COVID-19 in the state, according to records from the Department of Health.
A 9-year-old girl from north Florida is the youngest person to die from COVID-19 in the state, according to records from the Department of Health.
‘We wanted the shoes to symbolize a life’: 164 pairs of clogs laid on Capitol lawn for nurses lost to COVID-19
During an event on Tuesday, registered nurses gathered at the Capitol to honor the lives of their colleagues by reading off 164 names.
During an event on Tuesday, registered nurses gathered at the Capitol to honor the lives of their colleagues by reading off 164 names.
Young patient caught coronavirus at party, spread it to grandfather who died, doctor says
Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas, was caring for about 170 coronavirus patients as of Tuesday, and one tragic case produced a cautionary tale.
Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas, was caring for about 170 coronavirus patients as of Tuesday, and one tragic case produced a cautionary tale.
Why are coins hard to find during the pandemic?
The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline of coins in circulation because people are not spending them as regularly at businesses, many of which are either temporarily closed or not accepting cash.
The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline of coins in circulation because people are not spending them as regularly at businesses, many of which are either temporarily closed or not accepting cash.
Michigan convent sees 13 nuns die of coronavirus: 'It was very frightening'
The nuns, ages 69 to 99, included teachers, an author and a secretary in the Vatican Secretariat of State.
The nuns, ages 69 to 99, included teachers, an author and a secretary in the Vatican Secretariat of State.
Chester County sees spike in coronavirus cases; West Chester cancels 2020 events
For several days, Chester County reports a major spike in coronavirus cases.
For several days, Chester County reports a major spike in coronavirus cases.
Trump lauds possible ‘winner’ vaccine, pushes for reopening of schools in Wednesday coronavirus briefing
The president highlighted developments with a coronavirus vaccine and lauded what he said were U.S. COVID-19 testing achievements.
The president highlighted developments with a coronavirus vaccine and lauded what he said were U.S. COVID-19 testing achievements.
Utah sees virus surge – but not in county with mask order
Utah has seen a surge in coronavirus cases _ but not in densely populated Salt Lake City, where cases are dropping a month after the county instituted a mask mandate.
Utah has seen a surge in coronavirus cases _ but not in densely populated Salt Lake City, where cases are dropping a month after the county instituted a mask mandate.
Fauci to testify next week to House panel on coronavirus
Dr. Anthony Fauci and two other top public health officials will testify next week to a House subcommittee that's been investigating the federal response to a coronavirus pandemic still inflicting a relentless toll on Americans, officials with the panel said Wednesday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci and two other top public health officials will testify next week to a House subcommittee that's been investigating the federal response to a coronavirus pandemic still inflicting a relentless toll on Americans, officials with the panel said Wednesday.
Philadelphia restaurants serving patrons on the street leaves some frustrated with lack of parking
Outdoor dining has become a lifeline during the pandemic for struggling restaurants. And, it’s also helping people get out of the house and keep at a social distance. But, it seems everyone isn’t in love with the concept. They’re upset about the space outdoor dining is taking up.
Outdoor dining has become a lifeline during the pandemic for struggling restaurants. And, it’s also helping people get out of the house and keep at a social distance. But, it seems everyone isn’t in love with the concept. They’re upset about the space outdoor dining is taking up.
Restaurants turned 'streeteries' leaving some frustrated with lack or parking
Marcus Espinoza reports from Fishtown
Marcus Espinoza reports from Fishtown
Fauci says he doesn’t see ‘us eradicating’ the coronavirus as US battles rising COVID-19 infections
Speaking during a webcast on Wednesday, July 22, with TB Alliance, a tuberculosis treatment nonprofit, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said that the coronavirus is here to stay.
Speaking during a webcast on Wednesday, July 22, with TB Alliance, a tuberculosis treatment nonprofit, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said that the coronavirus is here to stay.
Silent spread of coronavirus keeps scientists grasping for clues
Researchers have exposed the frightening likelihood of silent spread of the virus by asymptomatic and presymptomatic carriers. But how major a role seemingly healthy people play in swelling the ranks of those infected remains unanswered — and at the top of the scientific agenda.
Researchers have exposed the frightening likelihood of silent spread of the virus by asymptomatic and presymptomatic carriers. But how major a role seemingly healthy people play in swelling the ranks of those infected remains unanswered — and at the top of the scientific agenda.
More than 15 million people have COVID-19 around the world, according to Johns Hopkins
As case counts surge across the world, organizations are racing to develop an effective COVID-19 vaccine.
As case counts surge across the world, organizations are racing to develop an effective COVID-19 vaccine.
Fans at NFL games will be required to wear face coverings, according to league spokesman
Brian McCarthy, a public relations official for the league, confirmed that the NFL’s face covering policy would apply to fans.
Brian McCarthy, a public relations official for the league, confirmed that the NFL’s face covering policy would apply to fans.
University of Delaware announces fall 2020 classes to take place online
Students at the University of Delaware will be taking their courses online for the fall 2020 semester, niversity officials announced Wednesday.
Students at the University of Delaware will be taking their courses online for the fall 2020 semester, niversity officials announced Wednesday.
Poll: Very few Americans back full school reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Virus concerns nudge some teachers toward classroom exits
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.