Long-dreaded virus increase hits Iraq as new COVID-19 cases soar
In Baghdad’s vast exhibition grounds, masked workers are setting up makeshift coronavirus wards amid a surge in new virus cases.
In Baghdad’s vast exhibition grounds, masked workers are setting up makeshift coronavirus wards amid a surge in new virus cases.
A ‘second wave’ of COVID-19 cases? Not yet, experts say
Scientists generally agree the nation is still in its first wave of coronavirus infections, albeit one that’s dipping in some parts of the country while rising in others.
Scientists generally agree the nation is still in its first wave of coronavirus infections, albeit one that’s dipping in some parts of the country while rising in others.
Comedian DL Hughley COVID-19 positive after fainting onstage
Comedian D.L. Hughley announced he tested positive for COVID-19 after collapsing onstage during a performance in Nashville, Tennessee.
Comedian D.L. Hughley announced he tested positive for COVID-19 after collapsing onstage during a performance in Nashville, Tennessee.
6 staffers setting up for Trump rally positive for COVID-19
President Donald Trump’s campaign says six staff members setting up for his Saturday night rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have tested positive for coronavirus.
President Donald Trump’s campaign says six staff members setting up for his Saturday night rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have tested positive for coronavirus.
FDA warns of hand sanitizers containing toxic chemicals
According to the FDA, substantial methanol exposure "can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death."
According to the FDA, substantial methanol exposure "can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death."
Report: Judge upholds Murphy's order to keep Atilis Gym closed
A federal judge has declined to allow a southern New Jersey gym to reopen as it continues a constitutional challenge to the state order that shut down businesses deemed non-essential in order to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.
A federal judge has declined to allow a southern New Jersey gym to reopen as it continues a constitutional challenge to the state order that shut down businesses deemed non-essential in order to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.
US says its embassy in Kabul battling coronavirus outbreak
The U.S. State Department says COVID-19 infections have been reported at its embassy in the Afghan capital. It says in a statement late Friday that the affected staff include diplomats, contractors and locals.
The U.S. State Department says COVID-19 infections have been reported at its embassy in the Afghan capital. It says in a statement late Friday that the affected staff include diplomats, contractors and locals.
Coronavirus deadly to those over 80, but many are surviving
Anna Marie Bresnan, who lives at Philadelphia Protestant Home, a retirement community in Northeast Philadelphia, is 84 and has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Anna Marie Bresnan, who lives at Philadelphia Protestant Home, a retirement community in Northeast Philadelphia, is 84 and has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Study ties blood type to COVID-19 risk: O may help, A may hurt
A new study suggests that blood type may influence whether someone develops severe COVID-19.
A new study suggests that blood type may influence whether someone develops severe COVID-19.
Arnold Schwarzenegger says anyone making COVID-19 masks ‘a political issue is an absolute moron’
“If we all wear masks, we will slow down the spread and can reopen safely,” the former California governor said.
“If we all wear masks, we will slow down the spread and can reopen safely,” the former California governor said.
As US remains stuck in 1st coronavirus wave, Harvard expert says 'it’s probably not even halftime'
Getting tested, wearing a mask and physical distancing remain critical, experts say.
Getting tested, wearing a mask and physical distancing remain critical, experts say.
Navy upholds firing of carrier captain in coronavirus outbreak
The official said the Navy also extended the blame for the ship's pandemic crisis, delaying the promotion of the one-star admiral who was also onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt — concluding that both men made serious errors in judgment.
The official said the Navy also extended the blame for the ship's pandemic crisis, delaying the promotion of the one-star admiral who was also onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt — concluding that both men made serious errors in judgment.
AMC Theaters reverses course on masks after backlash
AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening.
AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening.
Illinois fire department warns against leaving hand sanitizer in cars after dashboard fire
“It appears sunlight shining through the windshield onto the sanitizer was enough to cause ignition,” the Waukegan Fire Department wrote in its Facebook post.
“It appears sunlight shining through the windshield onto the sanitizer was enough to cause ignition,” the Waukegan Fire Department wrote in its Facebook post.
Temple University athletes will return to campus next week for voluntary workouts
Temple University Athletics announced Friday that student-athletes will begin returning to campus on Monday, June 22nd for voluntary workouts.
Temple University Athletics announced Friday that student-athletes will begin returning to campus on Monday, June 22nd for voluntary workouts.
Southeastern Pennsylvania counties to move to green June 26, Philly to uphold some restrictions
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says southeastern counties will move into the green phase of the state's reopening plan next Friday.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says southeastern counties will move into the green phase of the state's reopening plan next Friday.
Philadelphia police lieutenant who died of coronavirus laid to rest Friday
James Walker, known affectionately by those who knew him as Jimmy, died in April after battling the novel virus.
James Walker, known affectionately by those who knew him as Jimmy, died in April after battling the novel virus.
Pennsylvania jobless rate slides back from pandemic peak
The state Department of Labor and Industry said Friday that Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was 13.1% in May.
The state Department of Labor and Industry said Friday that Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was 13.1% in May.
City leaders anticipate Philadelphia will move to green phase of reopening July 3
Philadelphia is on track to move into the green phase of the state's reopening plan on July 3, Mayor Jim Kenney announced during a Thursday afternoon press conference.
Philadelphia is on track to move into the green phase of the state's reopening plan on July 3, Mayor Jim Kenney announced during a Thursday afternoon press conference.
Shopping malls to reopen in New Jersey later this month
When stores reopen, shoppers will still be required to wear masks and businesses will be limited to 50% capacity.
When stores reopen, shoppers will still be required to wear masks and businesses will be limited to 50% capacity.