Pennsylvania extends mitigation guidelines on indoor dining for patrons, staff

As Pennsylvania adjusts to life in the green phase of the state's reopening plan, health officials have extended guidelines for indoor dining at bars and restaurants. 

Arizona reports record highs for coronavirus cases, deaths

The state department of health services reported 4,878 new cases and 88 additional deaths. Arizona now has a total of 84,092 cases and 1,720 deaths.

Groom dies of coronavirus, 100 others infected after wedding

More than 100 people who attended a wedding in India tested positive for coronavirus and the groom reportedly died two days after he was married.

Philadelphia pauses some reopening plans including indoor dining, gyms after rise in cases

Philadelphia officials say they will be putting a pause on some reopening plans after failing to reach target coronavirus case counts, but the city will still move to a modified version of the green reopening phase.

Mandating coronavirus face masks would strengthen US economy, Goldman Sachs says

A national face mask mandate would slow the spread of COVID-19 and potentially prevent the reinstatement of lockdowns that would wreak havoc on the U.S. economy, according to Goldman Sachs.

Fauci, CDC chief raise concerns about full airline flights

The government’s top experts in infectious diseases on Tuesday criticized American Airlines' decision to pack flights full while the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow across much of the United States.

CDC official says United States has ‘way too much virus’ to contain

The CDC principal deputy director spoke on the worrisome factors and wishful thinking regarding the United States’ handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Doctor demonstrates how face mask blocks respiratory droplets from spreading

One medical expert’s widely-shared Twitter thread demonstrates the effectiveness of wearing a facial covering amid a pandemic that is far from over. 

Puerto Rico to demand COVID-19 test results from arriving passengers

Puerto Rico's governor on Tuesday announced strict new rules for all passengers flying into Puerto Rico in a bid to curb coronavirus cases as officials blame recent outbreaks on those who flew to the U.S. territory and were infected.

NFL Players' Association calls football a 'perfect storm for virus transmission'

The NFL players’ union released a statement Tuesday saying its athletes are especially susceptible to COVID-19 and should not be “complacent” when it comes to negotiating their rights to return to the field this fall.

Small businesses can apply for grants in Pennsylvania starting Tuesday

The COVID-19 Relief Statewide Small Business Assistance program, announced earlier this month, will provide $225 million in grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to eligible businesses.

How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?

Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking precautions and you can too.