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.
CDC expands list of high-risk conditions for COVID-19 complications, removes age threshold
On Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made revisions to its list of underlying medical conditions that put people at a higher risk of severe complications from the novel coronavirus.
On Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made revisions to its list of underlying medical conditions that put people at a higher risk of severe complications from the novel coronavirus.
Pregnant woman dies of COVID-19, doctors manage to save baby
A pregnant woman from Baton Rouge passed away Thursday due to complications from COVID-19, but doctors at Woman’s Hospital successfully delivered her baby,
A pregnant woman from Baton Rouge passed away Thursday due to complications from COVID-19, but doctors at Woman’s Hospital successfully delivered her baby,
Southeast Pennsylvania counties advance to green phase; Philly upholds some restrictions
The suburbs have advanced into the green phase of the state's reopening plan. Gyms, salons, barbershops, indoor dining, and entertainment venues are some of the businesses that will return with mitigation guidelines.
The suburbs have advanced into the green phase of the state's reopening plan. Gyms, salons, barbershops, indoor dining, and entertainment venues are some of the businesses that will return with mitigation guidelines.
Scottsdale nightclubs in Old Town close, 1 charged for social distancing violations
A nightclub in Old Town Scottsdale was charged with a misdemeanor for not complying with new health and safety guidelines set by Governor Doug Ducey.
A nightclub in Old Town Scottsdale was charged with a misdemeanor for not complying with new health and safety guidelines set by Governor Doug Ducey.
Biden says he would use federal power to require Americans to wear masks in public
'I would insist that everybody in public be wearing that mask,' he said.
'I would insist that everybody in public be wearing that mask,' he said.
Governor asks California county to reimpose stay-at-home
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday that he wants an agricultural Southern California county to reimpose stay-home orders amid a surge in positive coronavirus tests there and through much of the state.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday that he wants an agricultural Southern California county to reimpose stay-home orders amid a surge in positive coronavirus tests there and through much of the state.
Study: Minks infected with COVID-19 by humans can spread coronavirus back to them
The study, published in Eurosurveillance, focused on minks on two farms in the Netherlands.
The study, published in Eurosurveillance, focused on minks on two farms in the Netherlands.