South Carolina restaurant uses blow-up dolls to enforce social distancing between tables
As businesses across the country begin to reopen, they're learning to adapt when it comes to social distancing. For one restaurant in South Carolina, that means using blow-up dolls. Yes, really.
As businesses across the country begin to reopen, they're learning to adapt when it comes to social distancing. For one restaurant in South Carolina, that means using blow-up dolls. Yes, really.
Biden accuses Trump of dividing Pennsylvanians in fight against coronavirus
Former Vice President and 2020 presidential hopeful Joe Biden on Friday accused President Donald Trump of politicizing Pennsylvania's reopening strategy ahead of Trump's visit to the state.
Former Vice President and 2020 presidential hopeful Joe Biden on Friday accused President Donald Trump of politicizing Pennsylvania's reopening strategy ahead of Trump's visit to the state.
Trump's push for opening school clashes with Fauci's caution
President Donald Trump's push appears at odds with cautions by the nation's leading immunologist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is wary of returning to normal activities too quickly.
President Donald Trump's push appears at odds with cautions by the nation's leading immunologist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is wary of returning to normal activities too quickly.
Some counties undeterred by Gov. Wolf’s threat; others back down
Counties that still plan to lift restrictions despite Wolf’s threat to withhold billions in COVID-19 funding also include Lebanon and Lancaster, the state’s seventh-most populous.
Counties that still plan to lift restrictions despite Wolf’s threat to withhold billions in COVID-19 funding also include Lebanon and Lancaster, the state’s seventh-most populous.
New Mexico man, 108, survives coronavirus a century after living through Spanish flu, report says
More than a century after living through the Spanish flu pandemic, a 108-year-old New Mexico man survived COVID-19, according to a local report.
More than a century after living through the Spanish flu pandemic, a 108-year-old New Mexico man survived COVID-19, according to a local report.
Cherry Hill ophthalmologist sees patients through at-home online monitoring site
An ophthalmologist created an online test for eye conditions during the coronavirus pandemic.
An ophthalmologist created an online test for eye conditions during the coronavirus pandemic.
9-year-old girl sews face masks to help keep community safe amid COVID-19 pandemic
A 9-year-old girl is stepping up to sew masks for people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A 9-year-old girl is stepping up to sew masks for people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
West Philly man creates art collection featuring 'Heroes of the Day'
A West Philadelphia man is busy making paintings of essential workers playing a vital role helping others during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A West Philadelphia man is busy making paintings of essential workers playing a vital role helping others during the COVID-19 pandemic.
College students question what the upcoming fall semester will bring
College students are left wondering what the upcoming school year will bring in the age of COVID-19.
College students are left wondering what the upcoming school year will bring in the age of COVID-19.
Oakland police suspend sex offender registrations during COVID-19 pandemic
The Oakland Police Department has suspended registrations for sex offenders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, offenders who want to follow the law are in violation and the city has no up-to-date records on the locations of hundreds of sex offenders.
The Oakland Police Department has suspended registrations for sex offenders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, offenders who want to follow the law are in violation and the city has no up-to-date records on the locations of hundreds of sex offenders.
House rescue package includes $25 billion for Postal Service
A new coronavirus aid package released Tuesday by House Democrats includes $25 billion for the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service
A new coronavirus aid package released Tuesday by House Democrats includes $25 billion for the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service
More than 4,000 health care workers from NY hospital hit hard by COVID-19 gifted free vacations
American Airlines has partnered with Hyatt Hotels Corporation to reward medical staff currently working at a New York City hospital hit hard by the novel coronavirus with complimentary vacations once they are able to take time off for themselves.
American Airlines has partnered with Hyatt Hotels Corporation to reward medical staff currently working at a New York City hospital hit hard by the novel coronavirus with complimentary vacations once they are able to take time off for themselves.
UN forecasts pandemic to shrink world economy by 3.2 percent
The United Nations forecast Wednesday that the COVID-19 pandemic will shrink the world economy by 3.2% this year, the sharpest contraction since the Great Depression in the 1930s.
The United Nations forecast Wednesday that the COVID-19 pandemic will shrink the world economy by 3.2% this year, the sharpest contraction since the Great Depression in the 1930s.
NYU researchers publish study casting doubt on accuracy of rapid COVID-19 test used by White House
A new study from New York University researchers regarding new Abbott Labs rapid COVID-19 tests used by the White House casts doubts on the tests’ accuracy.
A new study from New York University researchers regarding new Abbott Labs rapid COVID-19 tests used by the White House casts doubts on the tests’ accuracy.
15 states investigating cases of mysterious inflammatory illness in children linked to COVID-19
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that his state and 14 others are currently investigating cases of a mysterious and rare inflammatory illness found in children that may be linked to the novel coronavirus.
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that his state and 14 others are currently investigating cases of a mysterious and rare inflammatory illness found in children that may be linked to the novel coronavirus.
Michigan suspends license of barber who opened during Stay Home order
The state of Michigan has suspended the business license for a barber who opened during the COVID-19 Stay Home order.
The state of Michigan has suspended the business license for a barber who opened during the COVID-19 Stay Home order.
Virus spikes could emerge weeks after US economic reopenings
U.S. states are beginning to restart their economies after months of paralyzing coronavirus lockdowns, but it could take weeks until it becomes clear whether those reopenings will cause a spike in COVID-19 cases, experts said Wednesday.
U.S. states are beginning to restart their economies after months of paralyzing coronavirus lockdowns, but it could take weeks until it becomes clear whether those reopenings will cause a spike in COVID-19 cases, experts said Wednesday.
Coronavirus diets: What's behind the urge to eat like little kids?
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended nearly every facet of our daily lives, from how we dress, to how we work, to how we exercise and how we eat.
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended nearly every facet of our daily lives, from how we dress, to how we work, to how we exercise and how we eat.
Grocery store prices rose last month amid COVID-19 pandemic
The price index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs increased the most, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The price index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs increased the most, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Emails: Trump nominee involved in shelving CDC virus guide
A former chemical industry executive nominated to be the nation’s top consumer safety watchdog was involved in sidelining detailed guideline s to help communities reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, internal government emails show.
A former chemical industry executive nominated to be the nation’s top consumer safety watchdog was involved in sidelining detailed guideline s to help communities reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, internal government emails show.