Study: 25 percent of most-viewed COVID-19 related videos on YouTube contain ‘misleading information’
Amid a rise in misinformation regarding the coronavirus pandemic, YouTube, which sees billions of views per day, hosts a large number of videos with millions of views that contain “misleading information” specifically regarding the COVID-19 crisis, according to a study published Wednesday in “British Medical Journal.”
Amid a rise in misinformation regarding the coronavirus pandemic, YouTube, which sees billions of views per day, hosts a large number of videos with millions of views that contain “misleading information” specifically regarding the COVID-19 crisis, according to a study published Wednesday in “British Medical Journal.”
American Medical Association cautions physicians, public about COVID-19 antibody test limitations
The association cautions physicians and the general public about using these to determine COVID-19 immunity and warns that people should not stop social distancing on the basis of antibody test results.
The association cautions physicians and the general public about using these to determine COVID-19 immunity and warns that people should not stop social distancing on the basis of antibody test results.
Why human challenge trials for a COVID-19 vaccine are worth the risks
Vaccine human challenge trials have been used for other diseases, too, such as malaria, typhoid, and Dengue fever.
Vaccine human challenge trials have been used for other diseases, too, such as malaria, typhoid, and Dengue fever.
Adorable 4-year-old gives COVID-19 advice: Only leave home ‘to count the rainbows’
Speaking from what looks to be a makeshift cardboard news station, Freya Beggs delivered the advice in a video.
Speaking from what looks to be a makeshift cardboard news station, Freya Beggs delivered the advice in a video.
Census survey: Most small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
The new Small Business Pulse Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau highlighted the impact COVID-19 is having on small U.S. stores, retailers and businesses.
The new Small Business Pulse Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau highlighted the impact COVID-19 is having on small U.S. stores, retailers and businesses.
Trump on China: 'We could cut off the whole relationship'
Administration mulls options on China's handling of coronavirus pandemic.
Administration mulls options on China's handling of coronavirus pandemic.
3 million more US layoffs intensify fears of lasting damage
Roughly 36 million people have now sought jobless aid in just the two months since the coronavirus first forced businesses to close down and shrink their workforces, the government said Thursday.
Roughly 36 million people have now sought jobless aid in just the two months since the coronavirus first forced businesses to close down and shrink their workforces, the government said Thursday.
113-year-old woman who had Spanish flu believed to be oldest person to survive COVID-19
Maria Branyas is the oldest woman in Spain, having spent the last two decades “without cognitive conditions or serious illnesses,” according to the Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia.
Maria Branyas is the oldest woman in Spain, having spent the last two decades “without cognitive conditions or serious illnesses,” according to the Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia.
President Trump tours Allentown factory, discusses strategic national stockpile during Thursday visit
President Donald Trump says the coronavirus pandemic highlights the importance of U.S. manufacturing and moving supply chains out of China, a rival he blames for not doing enough to slow the spread.
President Donald Trump says the coronavirus pandemic highlights the importance of U.S. manufacturing and moving supply chains out of China, a rival he blames for not doing enough to slow the spread.
Dentists take extra precautions as they prepare to see patients for routine procedures
Dentists are taking extra precautions as they prepare to see patients for routine procedures after being shut down due to COVID-19.
Dentists are taking extra precautions as they prepare to see patients for routine procedures after being shut down due to COVID-19.
Gov. John Carney announces reopening of Delaware beaches, community pools for Memorial Day weekend
Beaches and community pools in Delaware will reopen on May 22 with guidelines in place.
Beaches and community pools in Delaware will reopen on May 22 with guidelines in place.
Bucks County rapidly moving toward the yellow phase of Pa. reopening plan, officials say
Bucks County, a region with more than 4,000 positive tests, is among the roughly 30 counties yet to transition from the Red Phase of Gov. Tom Wolf's reopening plan.
Bucks County, a region with more than 4,000 positive tests, is among the roughly 30 counties yet to transition from the Red Phase of Gov. Tom Wolf's reopening plan.
Officials release edited coronavirus reopening guidance
U.S. health officials on Thursday released some of their long-delayed guidance that schools, businesses and other organizations can use as states reopen from coronavirus shutdowns.
U.S. health officials on Thursday released some of their long-delayed guidance that schools, businesses and other organizations can use as states reopen from coronavirus shutdowns.
Virus whistleblower tells lawmakers US lacks vaccine plan
Bright alleges he was ousted from a high-level scientific post after warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.
Bright alleges he was ousted from a high-level scientific post after warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.
Retired police officer with ALS surprised by soldier son during parade amid pandemic
The heartfelt reunion took place in Fresno, California on May 2.
The heartfelt reunion took place in Fresno, California on May 2.
36 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit
Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.
Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.
Wisconsin bars flooded with patrons hours after state Supreme Court ends coronavirus stay-at-home order
Several bars across Wisconsin were flooded with patrons just hours after the state Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down an extension of Gov. Tony Evers’ stay-at-home order that had been in effect since mid-March to limit the effect of the coronavirus.
Several bars across Wisconsin were flooded with patrons just hours after the state Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down an extension of Gov. Tony Evers’ stay-at-home order that had been in effect since mid-March to limit the effect of the coronavirus.
What will New Jersey beaches be like in the Summer of Bug?
Thursday afternoon, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy issued long-awaited guidance to officials in shore towns on reopening beaches
Thursday afternoon, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy issued long-awaited guidance to officials in shore towns on reopening beaches
Coronavirus deaths top 300,000 worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
There are more than 4.3 million confirmed cases across the globe, including nearly 1.4 million in the U.S., Johns Hopkins’ data shows.
There are more than 4.3 million confirmed cases across the globe, including nearly 1.4 million in the U.S., Johns Hopkins’ data shows.
McDonald's details new measures to safely reopen dining rooms
McDonald’s is preparing to welcome customers back into their dining rooms — but only after their new safety standards have been met.
McDonald’s is preparing to welcome customers back into their dining rooms — but only after their new safety standards have been met.