As virus surges in some US states, emergency rooms swamped
Some patients have been moved into hallways, and nurses are working extra shifts to keep up with the surge.
Some patients have been moved into hallways, and nurses are working extra shifts to keep up with the surge.
NFL tells teams training camps will open on time despite ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
League executive Troy Vincent sent a memo to general managers and head coaches on Saturday informing them rookies are to report by Tuesday, quarterbacks and injured players by Thursday and all other players should arrive by July 28.
League executive Troy Vincent sent a memo to general managers and head coaches on Saturday informing them rookies are to report by Tuesday, quarterbacks and injured players by Thursday and all other players should arrive by July 28.
New masks designed to help deaf, other disabled communities
New face coverings are designed to help a community that feels silenced.
New face coverings are designed to help a community that feels silenced.
Coronavirus patient, 24, who was ‘close to death’ leaves Texas hospital after 79 days
A 24-year-old coronavirus patient who was hospitalized for nearly three months and placed on a ventilator with "dismal odds" of survival was released from a Texas hospital Wednesday.
A 24-year-old coronavirus patient who was hospitalized for nearly three months and placed on a ventilator with "dismal odds" of survival was released from a Texas hospital Wednesday.
COVID concerns after deputies break up massive party at vacation rental home
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office says it's been breaking up crowds in vacation rental areas since the coronavirus pandemic began and now deputies are seeing more and more.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office says it's been breaking up crowds in vacation rental areas since the coronavirus pandemic began and now deputies are seeing more and more.
Southern California woman tests positive for COVID-19 for second time after initial recovery
A Los Angeles woman is sharing her story to bring awareness to the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic after she tested positive for the virus for the second time despite doing "everything right."
A Los Angeles woman is sharing her story to bring awareness to the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic after she tested positive for the virus for the second time despite doing "everything right."
Johns Hopkins: More than 14 million COVID-19 cases, over 600K deaths from coronavirus around world
India crossed 1 million coronavirus cases on Friday, third only to the United States and Brazil.
India crossed 1 million coronavirus cases on Friday, third only to the United States and Brazil.
NJ woman creates business out of making masks for children
N.J. woman creates a kid's mask business from her home.
N.J. woman creates a kid's mask business from her home.
‘Be the change’: 4 high school students create a coloring book to teach kids about COVID-19
Four high schoolers decided that they could make a more entertaining and hands-on way to help kids understand a disease that confuses even adults — with a coloring book.
Four high schoolers decided that they could make a more entertaining and hands-on way to help kids understand a disease that confuses even adults — with a coloring book.
Remote region of Brazil's Amazon counts 1st COVID-19 deaths
The first deaths from COVID-19 have come to a vast, remote region of the Amazon that Brazil's government says is home to greatest concentration of isolated Indigenous groups in the world.
The first deaths from COVID-19 have come to a vast, remote region of the Amazon that Brazil's government says is home to greatest concentration of isolated Indigenous groups in the world.
Some anti-maskers are wearing facial coverings made of mesh that offer no protection from COVID-19
Some anti-maskers who previously refused to wear facial coverings are apparently deciding to wear face masks that offer no actual protection from respiratory droplets that can help spread a virus the COVID-19.
Some anti-maskers who previously refused to wear facial coverings are apparently deciding to wear face masks that offer no actual protection from respiratory droplets that can help spread a virus the COVID-19.
‘Florida is already Wuhan, China’: Doctors sound alarm as Miami-Dade ICUs reach 118 percent of capacity
A doctor at one of the state’s largest hospitals is sounding an alarm, comparing the current spike in cases in the county to the first known outbreak in Wuhan, China.
A doctor at one of the state’s largest hospitals is sounding an alarm, comparing the current spike in cases in the county to the first known outbreak in Wuhan, China.
Restaurants, bars adapt to new restrictions imposed by Gov. Tom Wolf
Restaurants and bars are adapting after Governor Tom Wolf imposed new restrictions this week.
Restaurants and bars are adapting after Governor Tom Wolf imposed new restrictions this week.
'Don’t be deluded': Doctor explains how negative COVID-19 test can lead to false sense of security
Dr. Eric Levi, an otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon in Australia, explained how people who test negative for COVID-19 can unknowingly still transmit the virus.
Dr. Eric Levi, an otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon in Australia, explained how people who test negative for COVID-19 can unknowingly still transmit the virus.
Reality shows shortfalls of Trump's claim to 'best testing'
Here are some snapshots from what President Donald Trump describes as the nation with the “best testing in the world" for the coronavirus:
Here are some snapshots from what President Donald Trump describes as the nation with the “best testing in the world" for the coronavirus:
Chinese executives get 'pre-test' injections in vaccine race
Whether it’s viewed as heroic sacrifice or a violation of ethical norms, it underscores the enormous stakes as China competes with U.S. and British companies to be the first with a vaccine.
Whether it’s viewed as heroic sacrifice or a violation of ethical norms, it underscores the enormous stakes as China competes with U.S. and British companies to be the first with a vaccine.
White House document urges 18 states in virus ‘red zone’ to mandate masks, close bars, increase testing
A recent unpublicized White House document prepared by the coronavirus task force and obtained by the Center for Public Integrity on Thursday shows that 18 states are currently in the “red zone” for coronavirus cases.
A recent unpublicized White House document prepared by the coronavirus task force and obtained by the Center for Public Integrity on Thursday shows that 18 states are currently in the “red zone” for coronavirus cases.
New Jersey to offer survey to visitors from high-risk states
New Jersey will ask travelers coming from states with high rates of coronavirus infections to take an online survey beginning next week.
New Jersey will ask travelers coming from states with high rates of coronavirus infections to take an online survey beginning next week.
Stress rises for unemployed as extra $600 benefit nears end
A major source of income for roughly 30 million unemployed people is set to end, threatening their ability to meet rent and pay bills and potentially undercutting the fragile economic recovery.
A major source of income for roughly 30 million unemployed people is set to end, threatening their ability to meet rent and pay bills and potentially undercutting the fragile economic recovery.
Autopsies revealed COVID-19 patients had blood clotting in multiple organs, according to study
Autopsies of COVID-19 patients found blood clotting in the small blood vessels of organs throughout the body, according to Dr. Amy Rapkiewicz.
Autopsies of COVID-19 patients found blood clotting in the small blood vessels of organs throughout the body, according to Dr. Amy Rapkiewicz.