Most PPP recipients expect to run out of money by August, study finds

A majority of small businesses that tapped the taxpayer-funded Paycheck Protection Program expect to run out of money by the first week of August, according to a Goldman Sachs survey released Tuesday.

Doctor: Miami becoming 'epicenter' of pandemic, comparable to Wuhan, China

Florida's rapidly increasing number of coronavirus cases is turning Miami into the “epicenter of the pandemic,” a top doctor warned Monday, while an epidemiologist called the region's situation “extremely grave.”

First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US produced antibodies in all patients during trial

The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.

Virginia GOP congressman Morgan Griffith tests positive for coronavirus

Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., became the latest member of the House of Representatives to test positive for coronavirus as his staff announced Tuesday that the lawmaker had been infected and was self-isolating.

Pa. state senator tests positive for coronavirus

State Sen. Anthony Williams, D-Philadelphia, is the second state lawmaker known to have contracted coronavirus.

PATCO to require face coverings beginning July 17

All patrons of PATCO will be required to wear face coverings beginning Friday, July 17, officials announced Tuesday.

In another blow to ‘herd immunity,’ study shows decline of COVID-19 antibodies after a few weeks

A study published on July 11 by researchers at King’s College London found that antibodies detected in the human body which fight the coronavirus declined after just a few weeks, leaving the possibility of herd immunity out of the question.

Delay in reporting drives surge in Pennsylvania virus cases

Health officials say nearly a quarter of Tuesday's 900 new coronavirus cases were the result of a delay in lab reporting.

NJ expands travel restrictions to 4 more states; Delaware removed from the list

On Tuesday, Governor Murphy announced residents who have traveled to or from Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio and Wisconsin will be asked to self-quarantine for 14 days upon returning or arriving in New Jersey.

Gov. Murphy shoots down prospect of fining travelers from COVID-19 hot spots

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has shot down the prospect of fining travelers from COVID-19 hot spots if they don't provide contact information to health officials.

Demand for robot cooks rises as kitchens combat COVID-19

Starting this fall, the White Castle burger chain will test a robot arm that can cook french fries and other foods. The robot, dubbed Flippy, is made by Pasadena, California-based Miso Robotics.

Global vaccine plan may allow rich countries to buy more

Activists warn that without stronger attempts to hold political and health leaders accountable, vaccines will be hoarded by rich countries in an unseemly race to inoculate their citizens.

Gym owners, salons react to California coronavirus rollbacks

"Out of the blue, here is Newsom dropping the bomb, we have to close immediately, and I'm very upset,"  said gym owner Adam Kovacs. "This is like the biggest nightmare for every business."