Rose Parade 2021 canceled due to COVID-19, first time canceled since WWII
The 2021 Rose Parade has been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced Wednesday.
The 2021 Rose Parade has been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced Wednesday.
Gov. Tom Wolf imposes restrictions for restaurants, bars and gatherings as COVID-19 cases rise
Nightclubs will be shut down, bars will also be closed unless they also offer dine-in meals, and bars and restaurants will be limited to 25 percent capacity under Tom Wolf’s order, which takes effect Thursday and also requires companies to have their employees telework to the extent possible.
Nightclubs will be shut down, bars will also be closed unless they also offer dine-in meals, and bars and restaurants will be limited to 25 percent capacity under Tom Wolf’s order, which takes effect Thursday and also requires companies to have their employees telework to the extent possible.
Hotel workers protest unsafe work conditions in Center City hotel
A small number of hotel workers gathered to make their voices heard in Center City Wednesday. They say they’re scared at work. They say not enough is being done to protect them from CVOID-19.
A small number of hotel workers gathered to make their voices heard in Center City Wednesday. They say they’re scared at work. They say not enough is being done to protect them from CVOID-19.
FDA hand sanitizer recall widens as coronavirus boosts usage
More than five dozen of the cleaning products have tested positive for methanol, the FDA says.
More than five dozen of the cleaning products have tested positive for methanol, the FDA says.
Kohl’s to require customers to wear face coverings beginning July 20
Kohl’s says they consider health and safety a top priority — and they have a number of measures in place to prioritize the health and safety of customers and associates.
Kohl’s says they consider health and safety a top priority — and they have a number of measures in place to prioritize the health and safety of customers and associates.
Next coronavirus stimulus package could include $5,000 advance of child tax credit
Families are normally entitled up to $2,000 annually in refundable tax credits per each child.
Families are normally entitled up to $2,000 annually in refundable tax credits per each child.
Chester County parents, day care center in dispute over COVID concerns and lack of communication
Some parents in Chester County are fired up after, they say, a worker at their day care center traveled to a state on Pennsylvania’s quarantine travel list and didn’t self-isolate upon returning home.
Some parents in Chester County are fired up after, they say, a worker at their day care center traveled to a state on Pennsylvania’s quarantine travel list and didn’t self-isolate upon returning home.
Hotel workers protest unsafe work conditions in Center City hotel
Joyce Evans reports
Joyce Evans reports
Chester County parents, day care center in dispute regarding lack of communication over employee and coronavirus concerns
Kelly Rule reports from Chester County
Kelly Rule reports from Chester County
Widespread wearing of masks could get COVID-19 under control within 4-8 weeks, CDC director says
“I think the data is clearly there, that masking works — whether it’s a face covering, whether it’s a simple surgical mask,” CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said.
“I think the data is clearly there, that masking works — whether it’s a face covering, whether it’s a simple surgical mask,” CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said.
Walmart, Kroger to require customers to wear masks
The Walmart policy will begin July 20 while Kroger shoppers will be required to wear face coverings in stores starting July 22.
The Walmart policy will begin July 20 while Kroger shoppers will be required to wear face coverings in stores starting July 22.
Virginia becomes first state to adopt 'enforceable' workplace safety standards for COVID-19
Virginia has become the first state in the nation to adopt "enforceable" workplace safety standards for COVID-19.
Virginia has become the first state in the nation to adopt "enforceable" workplace safety standards for COVID-19.
Gov. Newsom orders additional businesses in most of California to reclose
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new statewide Stay-at-Home order on Monday and also called for the immediate closure of indoor operations at additional businesses for counties on California's watch list including fitness centers, places of worship, hair salons and barbershops. This impacts 80% of California's population.
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new statewide Stay-at-Home order on Monday and also called for the immediate closure of indoor operations at additional businesses for counties on California's watch list including fitness centers, places of worship, hair salons and barbershops. This impacts 80% of California's population.
Interactive map shows risk of encountering COVID-19 at events of different sizes across the country
In Maricopa County, Arizona, an event with just 10 people on July 15 showed a 57% chance of encountering someone being actively infected with COVID-19.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, an event with just 10 people on July 15 showed a 57% chance of encountering someone being actively infected with COVID-19.
Mark Zuckerberg announces livestreamed talk with Fauci as Facebook launches new COVID-19 fact section
The country’s leading infectious disease expert is slated to talk with the social media CEO during a July 16 chat on Facebook.
The country’s leading infectious disease expert is slated to talk with the social media CEO during a July 16 chat on Facebook.
Chipotle to hire 10,000 employees
The Mexican grill pledged to ramp up hiring as more restaurants reopen.
The Mexican grill pledged to ramp up hiring as more restaurants reopen.
Federal judge nixes theater chains' challenge to closure in NJ, for now
A federal judge has denied a request by several national theater chains to issue an order allowing them to reopen in New Jersey.
A federal judge has denied a request by several national theater chains to issue an order allowing them to reopen in New Jersey.
Oklahoma's governor says he has tested positive for COVID-19
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is isolating at home.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is isolating at home.
Testing guidelines revamped in California as virus surges
California revamped its guidelines for COVID-19 testing to focus of those in hospitals or considered at high risk of infection as the surging pandemic strained testing capacity.
California revamped its guidelines for COVID-19 testing to focus of those in hospitals or considered at high risk of infection as the surging pandemic strained testing capacity.
Junk mail? Tens of thousands may have mistakenly thrown away stimulus payment
Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.
Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.