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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Virus concerns nudge some teachers toward classroom exits

Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.

US secures 100 million doses of Pfizer, BioNTech experimental coronavirus vaccine

The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.

World coronavirus cases near 15M; Trump says things will get worse

As the world case count neared the 15 million mark, with more than 617,000 killed, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. has continued to see large outbreaks.

Delaware Gov. John Carney 'mad as hell' that state is on quarantine list

Carney made the comment during a news conference Tuesday. He says it “doesn’t make any sense” why people from Delaware must now quarantine for 14 days when traveling to the three states.

Pelosi calls coronavirus the 'Trump virus' following revived White House task force briefing

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.