EU finalizing coronavirus 'safe list,' US unlikely to make the cut
EU envoys in Brussels worked over the weekend to narrow down the exact criteria for countries to be included, mostly centered on their ability to manage the spread of the disease. Importantly, the countries are also expected to drop any travel restrictions they have imposed on European citizens.
EU envoys in Brussels worked over the weekend to narrow down the exact criteria for countries to be included, mostly centered on their ability to manage the spread of the disease. Importantly, the countries are also expected to drop any travel restrictions they have imposed on European citizens.
Philadelphia officials "reevaluating" plans to move to Green Phase Friday
Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley joined Good Day Philadelphia on Monday morning where he explained that it "looks like we're not going to meet the targets that we had laid out to go to green."
Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley joined Good Day Philadelphia on Monday morning where he explained that it "looks like we're not going to meet the targets that we had laid out to go to green."
Pennsylvania county halts on-site alcohol consumption amid virus spike
Under the order, bars and restaurants can remain open but won't be allowed to serve alcohol other than takeout options allowed by the state.
Under the order, bars and restaurants can remain open but won't be allowed to serve alcohol other than takeout options allowed by the state.
Gov. Newsom orders bars to close in several California counties as coronavirus cases rise
Gov. Gavin Newsom says California is ordering bars to close in Los Angeles County and several other counties due to the rising spread of COVID-19.
Gov. Gavin Newsom says California is ordering bars to close in Los Angeles County and several other counties due to the rising spread of COVID-19.
SEPTA to increase regional rail service beginning on Monday
SEPTA will ramp up regional rail service next week to include hourly weekday service on most lines, officials announced.
SEPTA will ramp up regional rail service next week to include hourly weekday service on most lines, officials announced.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will not make face masks mandatory, says it would 'backfire'
He advised residents to continue to be vigilant and avoid crowds if you can.
He advised residents to continue to be vigilant and avoid crowds if you can.
Coronavirus deaths top 500K globally, more than 10M cases, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes at a time when new confirmed cases are surging in different parts of the world, causing some government leaders to question their decisions to reopen.
The milestone comes at a time when new confirmed cases are surging in different parts of the world, causing some government leaders to question their decisions to reopen.
Experts recommend following these guidelines for a safe beach trip amid COVID-19 pandemic
Experts say a beach trip is low-risk as long as you follow some basic precautions.
Experts say a beach trip is low-risk as long as you follow some basic precautions.
Summer may decide fate of leading shots in coronavirus vaccine race
People on six continents already are getting jabs in the arm as the race for a COVID-19 vaccine enters a defining summer, with even bigger studies poised to prove if any shot really works -- and maybe offer a reality check.
People on six continents already are getting jabs in the arm as the race for a COVID-19 vaccine enters a defining summer, with even bigger studies poised to prove if any shot really works -- and maybe offer a reality check.
Austin Public Health investigating party of 300 teenagers in Lakeway
Anyone who attended this party or came into contact with someone who did is advised to get tested for COVID-19.
Anyone who attended this party or came into contact with someone who did is advised to get tested for COVID-19.
Pence cancels planned bus tour of Florida after coronavirus cases surge
Vice President Mike Pence is cancelling a planned "Great American Comeback" bus tour of Florida as the number of coronavirus cases there surges.
Vice President Mike Pence is cancelling a planned "Great American Comeback" bus tour of Florida as the number of coronavirus cases there surges.
Health secretary Levine defends pandemic response in nursing homes
Pennsylvania’s health secretary on Friday defended her agency’s handling of the COVID-19 outbreak inside the nursing homes and personal care facilities that account for almost 70% of the state’s nearly 6,600 fatalities.
Pennsylvania’s health secretary on Friday defended her agency’s handling of the COVID-19 outbreak inside the nursing homes and personal care facilities that account for almost 70% of the state’s nearly 6,600 fatalities.
Dr. Deborah Birx says President Trump never requested slow-down in coronavirus testing
At his Tulsa, Oklahoma rally on June 20, President Trump ignited a firestorm of controversy when he suggested a slow down in coronavirus testing.
At his Tulsa, Oklahoma rally on June 20, President Trump ignited a firestorm of controversy when he suggested a slow down in coronavirus testing.
Philadelphia issues mandate on face coverings as city braces for second wave of coronavirus cases
The mask order is effective immediately and requires residents to wear masks in all public indoor settings, and in outdoor settings if people are less than six feet from people from different households.
The mask order is effective immediately and requires residents to wear masks in all public indoor settings, and in outdoor settings if people are less than six feet from people from different households.
Florida suspending any alcohol consumption at bars statewide due to rise in COVID-19 cases
The news came minutes after Florida reported nearly 9,000 new coronavirus cases, a new record for daily increases. Officials have said the number of cases is surging among young adults, which could endanger those who are most vulnerable to the virus.
The news came minutes after Florida reported nearly 9,000 new coronavirus cases, a new record for daily increases. Officials have said the number of cases is surging among young adults, which could endanger those who are most vulnerable to the virus.
If you’ve been to a South Carolina beach, health officials say you should get tested for COVID-19
Public health officials advised anyone who recently visited a beach in South Carolina to get tested for COVID-19.
Public health officials advised anyone who recently visited a beach in South Carolina to get tested for COVID-19.
$10.2M in COVID-19 test kits ordered by FEMA reportedly unusable, produced in ‘unsanitary conditions’
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is reportedly urging states not to use COVID-19 testing supplies that were manufactured by a Texas company known as Fillakit due to the fact that the plastic used to make the kits were produced in “unsanitary conditions.”
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is reportedly urging states not to use COVID-19 testing supplies that were manufactured by a Texas company known as Fillakit due to the fact that the plastic used to make the kits were produced in “unsanitary conditions.”
Washington state woman furloughed over coronavirus gives away hundreds of lasagnas to people in need
Washington state resident Michelle Brenner began cooking lasagna after she was furloughed from her menswear store job following the coronavirus outbreak and started handing out pieces for free to help those in need.
Washington state resident Michelle Brenner began cooking lasagna after she was furloughed from her menswear store job following the coronavirus outbreak and started handing out pieces for free to help those in need.
New Jersey schools to plan for in-person learning in fall
New Jersey’s schools will be open for in-person instruction in the fall, as long as COVID-19 trends don’t worsen, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Friday.
New Jersey’s schools will be open for in-person instruction in the fall, as long as COVID-19 trends don’t worsen, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Friday.
Pregnant women with coronavirus are 5 times more likely to be hospitalized, data from CDC shows
Death rates for pregnant and non-pregnant women were similar, but pregnant women were more likely to be admitted to the ICU and require a ventilator.
Death rates for pregnant and non-pregnant women were similar, but pregnant women were more likely to be admitted to the ICU and require a ventilator.