Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again

The personal protective gear that was in dangerously short supply during the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis in the U.S. is running low again as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.

New health, safety measures in place at Downtown Disney

Temperature screenings, hand-washing stations and physical distancing requirements will all be a part of the Downtown Disney District experience when it reopens Thursday. 

How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?

There is some risk, but health officials say you can take precautions to minimize your exposure to the virus.

Stores step up sanitizing and safeguards to get customers to spend again

Like many stores in the age of COVID-19, Out There Outfitters in Wayne is stepping up the sanitizing and safeguards to get customers to spend again, especially after coronavirus scared some away.

US has 4% of the world’s population, but more than 25% of global coronavirus cases

The United States, which is home to approximately 4% of the world’s population, currently contains more than 25% of all the world’s coronavirus cases — a staggering disparity that health experts are warning could soon overwhelm the capacity of the U.S. health care system.

Nearly 240 scientists urge WHO to acknowledge coronavirus can spread in air

The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.

Outrage after California bans singing in churches amid coronavirus pandemic

Faith leaders are speaking out after California Gov. Gavin Newsom banned singing and chanting in houses of worship last week due to a surge in coronavirus cases following weeks of protests.