Epidemiologists call for widespread contact tracing ‘as soon as possible’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new report from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, is calling for immediate expansion of contact tracing in the U.S. using a more “tailored approach” amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A new report from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, is calling for immediate expansion of contact tracing in the U.S. using a more “tailored approach” amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus could cause multitrillion-dollar decline in US economic output, new report shows
CBO expects a 'significant markdown' in GDP over the coming decade.
CBO expects a 'significant markdown' in GDP over the coming decade.
Mass gatherings, erosion of trust upend coronavirus control
Protests erupting across the nation over the past week — and law enforcement's response to them — are threatening to upend efforts by health officials to track and contain the spread of coronavirus.
Protests erupting across the nation over the past week — and law enforcement's response to them — are threatening to upend efforts by health officials to track and contain the spread of coronavirus.
Floyd's brother pleads for peace, Trump takes combative tone
In Minneapolis, Floyd’s brother, Terrence, made an emotional plea at the site where Floyd was pinned to the pavement by an officer who put his knee on the handcuffed black man's neck until he stopped breathing.
In Minneapolis, Floyd’s brother, Terrence, made an emotional plea at the site where Floyd was pinned to the pavement by an officer who put his knee on the handcuffed black man's neck until he stopped breathing.
Outdoor dining, salons, barbershops to open later this month in New Jersey, Gov. Murphy says
New Jersey is expanding the kinds of businesses that can open amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.
New Jersey is expanding the kinds of businesses that can open amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.
‘I miss you’: Man sings via video chat to father suffering from dementia, dying of COVID-19
A man in Pennsylvania sang to his ailing father who had been suffering from dementia and battling from COVID-19.
A man in Pennsylvania sang to his ailing father who had been suffering from dementia and battling from COVID-19.
Delaware lifting stay-at-home order today
Delaware is taking a big step forward starting Monday as it lifts the stay-at-home order.
Delaware is taking a big step forward starting Monday as it lifts the stay-at-home order.
Massive protests over George Floyd death raise fears of new coronavirus outbreaks
The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”
The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”
More than 6 million people confirmed to have COVID-19 across world, according to Johns Hopkins
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surpassed 6 million around the world.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surpassed 6 million around the world.
Disney suspends FastPass service, cancels dining reservations
Disney will reopen its Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom theme parks on July 11 followed by Hollywood Studios and Epcot on July 15.
Disney will reopen its Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom theme parks on July 11 followed by Hollywood Studios and Epcot on July 15.
NJ to resume child care services, day camps, organized sports effective mid-June, July
New Jersey began banning and restricting such activities in light of the then-emerging COVID-19 pandemic on March 26.
New Jersey began banning and restricting such activities in light of the then-emerging COVID-19 pandemic on March 26.
New Jersey spends $200M in expenses in COVID-19 battle
The state Human Services and Health Departments also recorded millions in expenses.
The state Human Services and Health Departments also recorded millions in expenses.
Organization trains therapy dogs to help kids during time of need
Roxy Therapy Dogs is finding a way to continue helping kids in need during their time of need.
Roxy Therapy Dogs is finding a way to continue helping kids in need during their time of need.
Mayor Kenney releases 'Safer at Home' plan as Philly prepares to move to yellow phase
Mayor Jim Kenney unveiled Safer at Home, a plan and executive order outlining the strategy for how Philadelphia will begin to reopen for business.
Mayor Jim Kenney unveiled Safer at Home, a plan and executive order outlining the strategy for how Philadelphia will begin to reopen for business.
Small business owners can now apply for PPP loan forgiveness: Everything to know
Two months after the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, small business owners that tapped the coronavirus aid can officially have their loans forgiven.
Two months after the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, small business owners that tapped the coronavirus aid can officially have their loans forgiven.
US cuts World Health Organization ties over virus response
Trump said the WHO failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has “total control” over the global organization.
Trump said the WHO failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has “total control” over the global organization.
Levittown girl makes thousands of ear savers for healthcare workers and cancer patients
Danica Mulholland, 10, is donating thousands of ear savers for cancer patients and healthcare workers.
Danica Mulholland, 10, is donating thousands of ear savers for cancer patients and healthcare workers.
Overcoming all obstacles: Homeless student graduates as valedictorian of Florida high school
A high school senior in Florida has graduated at the top of his class, despite the hardships of living in homeless shelters with his mom.
A high school senior in Florida has graduated at the top of his class, despite the hardships of living in homeless shelters with his mom.
More Pennsylvania counties see pandemic restrictions lifted on Friday
Starting Friday, eight more counties — Dauphin, Franklin, Huntingdon, Lebanon, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike and Schuylkill — are seeing Wolf’s stay-at-home order lifted.
Starting Friday, eight more counties — Dauphin, Franklin, Huntingdon, Lebanon, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike and Schuylkill — are seeing Wolf’s stay-at-home order lifted.
Why Americans are tiring of social distancing and hand-washing – 2 behavioral scientists explain
States are beginning to open up their economies after successfully slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Much of the credit for that goes to Americans dutifully following prescribed behavior.
States are beginning to open up their economies after successfully slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Much of the credit for that goes to Americans dutifully following prescribed behavior.