Accuracy still unknown for many coronavirus tests rushed out
Months into the coronavirus pandemic there are still unanswered questions about the accuracy of tests used to screen Americans.
Months into the coronavirus pandemic there are still unanswered questions about the accuracy of tests used to screen Americans.
Three St. Petersburg bars close after employees test positive for COVID-19
The Galley, Parks and Rec and Avenue Eat & Drink closed their doors one week after reopening after staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
The Galley, Parks and Rec and Avenue Eat & Drink closed their doors one week after reopening after staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
China, Korea, Egypt report rise in COVID-19 cases as curbs ease
China reported its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases in two months on Sunday and infections in South Korea also rose, showing how the disease can come back as curbs on business and travel are lifted.
China reported its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases in two months on Sunday and infections in South Korea also rose, showing how the disease can come back as curbs on business and travel are lifted.
'So far, so good': Philadelphia not seeing rise in coronavirus cases in wake of protests
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said on Good Day Friday morning that despite the closeness, Philadelphia has not seen a surge in new cases.
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said on Good Day Friday morning that despite the closeness, Philadelphia has not seen a surge in new cases.
Baseball players say continued talks are futile, tell MLB to order return
Baseball players told Major League Baseball additional talks to start the season during the coronavirus pandemic are futile and said owners should order a return to work, which likely would spark lengthy litigation and the sport’s return to labor wars.
Baseball players told Major League Baseball additional talks to start the season during the coronavirus pandemic are futile and said owners should order a return to work, which likely would spark lengthy litigation and the sport’s return to labor wars.
Fans savor return of stadium sport in virus-free New Zealand
New Zealand has become one of the first nations in the world to welcome hordes of fans back into a packed sports stadium thanks to the nation’s remarkable success in eliminating the coronavirus.
New Zealand has become one of the first nations in the world to welcome hordes of fans back into a packed sports stadium thanks to the nation’s remarkable success in eliminating the coronavirus.
Atlantic City’s May casino revenue down 65% in virus closure
With Atlantic City’s casinos shuttered and silent due to the coronavirus, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement said Friday that the casinos and two racetracks elsewhere in the state took in $91.1 million in May, a decrease of over 65% from May 2019.
With Atlantic City’s casinos shuttered and silent due to the coronavirus, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement said Friday that the casinos and two racetracks elsewhere in the state took in $91.1 million in May, a decrease of over 65% from May 2019.
Asbury Park backs off in indoor dining dispute after lawsuit
Murphy has not indicated when restaurants will be able to reopen for indoor seating, aside from saying he hoped it would be “sooner rather than later.”
Murphy has not indicated when restaurants will be able to reopen for indoor seating, aside from saying he hoped it would be “sooner rather than later.”
Online petition to delay July reopening of Disneyland Resorts gains momentum
An online petition urging a delay of the scheduled reopening of the Disneyland Resort due to the risk of guests contracting coronavirus has acquired more than 26,000 signatures as of this morning.
An online petition urging a delay of the scheduled reopening of the Disneyland Resort due to the risk of guests contracting coronavirus has acquired more than 26,000 signatures as of this morning.
Retired police dog rescued after getting stuck in park bench
A video showed a Labrador being rescued from a park bench in Beijing, China, on June 6.
A video showed a Labrador being rescued from a park bench in Beijing, China, on June 6.
The week in numbers: Florida among 21 states seeing rise in COVID-19 cases as 7 vaccines race forward
More than 20 states experience uptick in COVID-19 infections after easing lockdowns while unemployment rates remain high in the Black Belt.
More than 20 states experience uptick in COVID-19 infections after easing lockdowns while unemployment rates remain high in the Black Belt.
Wolf asks Pennsylvania Supreme Court to uphold shutdown
Gov. Tom Wolf asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Friday to intervene in his dispute with legislative Republicans who are trying to end pandemic restrictions.
Gov. Tom Wolf asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Friday to intervene in his dispute with legislative Republicans who are trying to end pandemic restrictions.
Some states hit pause, others press on amid spike in coronavirus
Utah and Oregon put any further reopenings of their economies on hold amid a spike in coronavirus cases, but there was no turning back Friday in such states as Texas, California, Arkansas and Arizona despite flashing warning signs there, too.
Utah and Oregon put any further reopenings of their economies on hold amid a spike in coronavirus cases, but there was no turning back Friday in such states as Texas, California, Arkansas and Arizona despite flashing warning signs there, too.
How to pay off student loans when you’re broke
If you can’t pay your student loans, these tips could help.
If you can’t pay your student loans, these tips could help.
CDC posts long-awaited guidance for minimizing everyday COVID-19 risk
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the guidelines Friday, along with a second set for organizing and attending big gatherings such as concerts, sporting events, protests and political rallies.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the guidelines Friday, along with a second set for organizing and attending big gatherings such as concerts, sporting events, protests and political rallies.
Barbershops, hair salons to reopen in New Jersey on June 22, Murphy says
Residents in New Jersey who have had to manage shaggy hair or make do with at-home haircuts will soon be allowed to get a proper trim.
Residents in New Jersey who have had to manage shaggy hair or make do with at-home haircuts will soon be allowed to get a proper trim.
Murphy says New Jersey will sue Asbury Park over indoor dining restrictions
At his daily briefing Thursday, Murphy, a Democrat, said the town’s plans “are inconsistent with my executive order. We cannot have one set of rules for one town and another for another town.”
At his daily briefing Thursday, Murphy, a Democrat, said the town’s plans “are inconsistent with my executive order. We cannot have one set of rules for one town and another for another town.”
A second coronavirus payment may be coming. Here's your share
Earlier this week, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggested the Trump administration was considering sending Americans another round of stimulus checks to offset the financial pain caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown.
Earlier this week, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggested the Trump administration was considering sending Americans another round of stimulus checks to offset the financial pain caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown.
More Pennsylvania counties poised to enter 'green' phase of reopening plan
State lawmakers passed a resolution this week to end Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's business shutdown entirely and lift other restrictions, and Senate Republicans asked a state court Wednesday to enforce it.
State lawmakers passed a resolution this week to end Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's business shutdown entirely and lift other restrictions, and Senate Republicans asked a state court Wednesday to enforce it.
Ohio lawmaker asks if less hand washing contributes to COVID-19 rates for ‘colored population’
Huffman, who is also a Dayton-area emergency room physician, caused controversy after he questioned Angela Dawson, executive director of the Ohio Commission of Minority Health, on Tuesday over why the COVID-19 rates for black Ohioans were higher than other populations.
Huffman, who is also a Dayton-area emergency room physician, caused controversy after he questioned Angela Dawson, executive director of the Ohio Commission of Minority Health, on Tuesday over why the COVID-19 rates for black Ohioans were higher than other populations.