Military medics deploy in California, Texas as virus surges
Teams of military medics were deployed in Texas and California to help hospitals deluged by coronavirus patients, as Miami area authorities began stepping up enforcement Friday of a mask requirement — echoing efforts in many parts of the world to contain surging infections.
Teams of military medics were deployed in Texas and California to help hospitals deluged by coronavirus patients, as Miami area authorities began stepping up enforcement Friday of a mask requirement — echoing efforts in many parts of the world to contain surging infections.
Feinstein: No stimulus money to states that don't mandate the wearing of masks
Feinstein wants to amend the next COVID relief bill to that states that don’t enforce face coverings can’t receive stimulus money.
Feinstein wants to amend the next COVID relief bill to that states that don’t enforce face coverings can’t receive stimulus money.
Miami-Dade to issue $100 fines for people not wearing masks in public
Miami-Dade County plans to start aggressively enforcing rules designed to combat the rapidly spreading coronavirus.
Miami-Dade County plans to start aggressively enforcing rules designed to combat the rapidly spreading coronavirus.
Pennsylvania casino revenues down 18%, impacted by pandemic
Revenue from regulated gambling in Pennsylvania shrank to $2.7 billion in the just-finished fiscal year, down from a new record high above $3.3 billion a year ago, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
Revenue from regulated gambling in Pennsylvania shrank to $2.7 billion in the just-finished fiscal year, down from a new record high above $3.3 billion a year ago, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
Gov. Tom Wolf announces $50M in grant funding for Pa. front line workers
Governor Tom Wolf announced Thursday the availability of $50 million in grant funding to help employers provide hazard pay to employees in life-sustaining occupations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Tom Wolf announced Thursday the availability of $50 million in grant funding to help employers provide hazard pay to employees in life-sustaining occupations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philadelphia gyms, fitness centers allowed to reopen Monday
Gyms and fitness centers in Philadelphia will be allowed to reopen on Monday.
Gyms and fitness centers in Philadelphia will be allowed to reopen on Monday.
Michigan Congresswomen pushing to extend federal unemployment benefits amid COVID-19
Some U.S. Representatives from Michigan are efforting to move a COVID-19 federal unemployment benefits extension through Washington amid the expiration later this month.
Some U.S. Representatives from Michigan are efforting to move a COVID-19 federal unemployment benefits extension through Washington amid the expiration later this month.
Fauci says attacks on him by some in White House 'only reflecting negatively on them'
Infighting over the White House's handling of the coronavirus pandemic is spilling further into public view, with trade adviser Peter Navarro panning Dr. Anthony Fauci as President Donald Trump stands watch.
Infighting over the White House's handling of the coronavirus pandemic is spilling further into public view, with trade adviser Peter Navarro panning Dr. Anthony Fauci as President Donald Trump stands watch.
Murphy signs bill allowing $10B in debt to fill budget holes
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Thursday authorizing nearly $10 billion in debt to plug budget holes that stem from the coronavirus pandemic, and Republicans sued him, arguing the bill runs afoul of the state constitution.
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Thursday authorizing nearly $10 billion in debt to plug budget holes that stem from the coronavirus pandemic, and Republicans sued him, arguing the bill runs afoul of the state constitution.
Air conditioners could be aiding the spread of COVID-19 indoors, epidemiologists say
A recent study by the University of Maryland showed that some air conditioning units could spread the novel coronavirus.
A recent study by the University of Maryland showed that some air conditioning units could spread the novel coronavirus.
Fauci urges younger people to consider their ‘societal responsibility’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
The nation’s leading expert on the COVID-19 pandemic spoke with Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a livestreamed conversation on Thursday.
The nation’s leading expert on the COVID-19 pandemic spoke with Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a livestreamed conversation on Thursday.
Are tips being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic?
Tips for servers have been affected by COVID-19.
Tips for servers have been affected by COVID-19.
Another 1.3 million Americans sought unemployment aid last week
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
1 million people in Britain stopped smoking amid COVID-19 pandemic, according to UK nonprofit
News of the encouraging health milestone came from Britain’s Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) charity.
News of the encouraging health milestone came from Britain’s Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) charity.
In virus era, back-to-school plans stress working parents
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
Pennsylvania reports 781 new coronavirus cases as restrictions take hold
Pennsylvania is reporting 781 new coronavirus cases as new, statewide pandemic restrictions take effect.
Pennsylvania is reporting 781 new coronavirus cases as new, statewide pandemic restrictions take effect.
Tourists facing restrictions amid fears of new coronavirus spikes
Scenes of drunken tourists on Spain’s Mallorca island ignoring social distancing rules and reports of visitors flouting quarantine measures in Ireland are raising fears of a resurgence of cases in countries.
Scenes of drunken tourists on Spain’s Mallorca island ignoring social distancing rules and reports of visitors flouting quarantine measures in Ireland are raising fears of a resurgence of cases in countries.
UK, US, Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials
Britain, the United States and Canada are accusing Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Britain, the United States and Canada are accusing Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus?
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? Probably, but it seems to happen rarely and there’s a good explanation for why that is.
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? Probably, but it seems to happen rarely and there’s a good explanation for why that is.
Montgomery County health officials cite concerns about lack of compliance to guidelines
Montgomery County officials cited troubling concerns about a recent lack of compliance.
Montgomery County officials cited troubling concerns about a recent lack of compliance.