Gov. Murphy announces plan to ease restrictions on child care centers, non-contact sports

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced a plan Friday to ease restrictions on child care centers, youth day camps and non-contact sports as the state continues to reopen in the wake of the coronavirus.

Amazon says most of its pandemic hires can remain as full-time employees

Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.

WHO guidance: Healthy people should wear masks only when 'taking care of' coronavirus patients

The World Health Organization is recommending healthy people, including those who don't exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, only wear masks when taking care of someone infected with the contagion.

Family and friends rally behind nurse with COVID-19

Friends and family of a local nurse are offering their prayers and support as he battles COVID-19. T

COVID-19 deaths in US projected to exceed 115,000 by June 20, according to CDC

While projections indicate that the rate of increase in COVID-19 deaths is declining, the U.S. is still forecasted to exceed 115,000 deaths by June 20.

Pa. House Democrats claim they weren't told of Republican lawmaker's COVID-19 diagnosis

A Pennsylvania state lawmaker said Wednesday he tested positive for COVID-19 and spent the past two weeks in isolation. Rep. Andrew Lewis, R-Dauphin, said in a statement that other members and staff he was in contact with also self-isolated.

555 coronavirus cases at Iowa Tyson pork plant

The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed 555 employees had tested positive on Thursday.

Dr. Anthony Fauci says 'we don’t have to accept' 2nd wave of coronavirus as inevitable

The nation’s top infectious disease expert said if Americans practice recommended health protocols, we’ll still see infections in the fall — but a so-called second wave may be preventable.

Premier League plans June 17 restart after 100-day shutdown

The two matches set for Wednesday, June 17, are both make-up games from previous rounds. The full 30th round of games are set to be contested the following weekend.