Trump administration retiring 13 federally operated COVID-19 testing sites amid sharp rise in cases

The Trump administration has announced that it is currently “transitioning” the last remaining federally operated coronavirus testing sites, of which there are 13 located in five states, to be re-established within local pharmacies.

CDC adds 3 new coronavirus symptoms to list

Congestion or runny nose, nausea, and diarrhea were added were added to the list.

Gov. Abbott announces temporary pause on further phases to reopen Texas

Governor Greg Abbott announced a temporary pause on any further phases to reopen Texas as the state responded to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

Disneyland delays reopening of theme parks

Disneyland has postponed the reopening of its theme parks, officials announced Wednesday.

Georgia couple married 64 years wouldn't let COVID-19 keep them apart

“For better or worse, in sickness and in health…” are part of the traditional marriage vows. It’s been more than 64 years since this Georgia couple made those vows and the recent coronavirus pandemic certainly put those to the test. But they will make you believe love conquers all.

Pennsylvania nursing homes continue to be hit hard by coronavirus deaths

The department’s death toll for nursing homes or personal care homes rose by 57 on Wednesday as the agency reconciles information it has gathered from various sources in recent days.

Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine?

Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Probably people in the country where the first effective vaccine is developed.

NJ, NY, Conn. tell travelers from states with rising COVID-19 cases to isolate

Cuomo announced what was called a “travel advisory” at a briefing jointly via video feeds with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont.

New CDC model predicts up to 150,000 American COVID-19 deaths by mid-July

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its latest forecast of expected U.S. coronavirus deaths,  predicting that between 130,000 and 150,000 Americans would die of the novel virus by July 18. 

'Coming back and biting us': US sees coronavirus resurgence

A coronavirus resurgence is wiping out two months of progress in the U.S. and sending infections to dire new levels across the South and West, with administrators and health experts warning on Wednesday that politicians and a tired-of-being-cooped-up public are letting a disaster unfold.

US inmates got coronavirus relief checks, and IRS wants them back

The legislation authorizing the payments during the pandemic doesn’t specifically exclude jail or prison inmates, and the IRS has refused to say exactly what legal authority it has to retrieve the money.

Woman 'devastated' to learn her cancer went from Stage 1 to Stage 4 during COVID lockdown

When COVID-19 began sweeping the nation, local hospitals postponed elective surgeries. The goal was to minimize the use of masks and gowns, and to keep hospital beds open. But because of that shutdown, one local woman says she's now fighting for her life.

CVS to offer COVID-19 testing solution for employers, universities

CVS will offer customizable COVID-19 testing to employers and universities to aid with returning workers and students back to normalcy.

Coronavirus cases surging among the young, endangering the elderly

In Mississippi, Florida, Texas and Arizona, young people have started going out again, many without masks, in what health experts see as irresponsible behavior.

US COVID-19 cases surge to highest level in 2 months

The U.S. on Tuesday reported 34,700 new cases of the virus, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University that was published Wednesday. There have been only two previous days that the U.S. has reported more cases.

Camden County College coronavirus testing site to close on Friday

The Camden County College coronavirus testing site will end operations on Friday after appointments slowed and cases in the county plummeted over the last month, officials announced.