Fed signals readiness to do more for economy in grip of pandemic

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero Thursday and signaled its readiness to do more if needed to support an economy under threat from a worsening coronavirus pandemic.

Is it safe to stay in hotels during the COVID-19 pandemic?

If you plan to travel during the pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says getting a rental home is safer than staying with friends or family or at a hotel.

AstraZeneca plans to deliver vaccine trial data by year's end

AstraZeneca hopes to show its COVID-19 vaccine is effective by the end of this year and is ramping up manufacturing so it can supply hundreds of millions of doses in January, Chief Executive Pascal Soriot said Thursday.

751,000 seek unemployment benefits as pandemic hobbles US economy

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 751,000, a still-historically high level that shows that many employers keep cutting jobs in the face of the accelerating pandemic.

McConnell promises COVID-19 stimulus as he maintains seat

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., promised that approval of a new coronavirus relief package by the end of the year can be reached as lawmakers are set to return to work following Tuesday’s elections.

US surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 cases in single day for 1st time

The U.S. reported more than topped 100,000 new daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, setting a new record for cases in a single day as the country awaits the outcome of the presidential race.

North Dakota legislature candidate who died from COVID-19 wins election

A Republican candidate for the state legislature in North Dakota who died from COVID-19 in October won his election Tuesday night.

Pennsylvania sees highest daily increase in COVID-19 cases with 2,875 new infections

The state total jumped by 2,875 which pushed the states overall total to 214,871 since the onset of the pandemic. Health officials added 32 virus-related deaths to Pennsylvania's fatality count which now sits at 8,855.

Dealing with the anxiety of Election Day
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Dr. Mike joins Good Day Philadelphia to talk about combating the anxiety of this year's Election Day.

Judge limits Newsom's powers during pandemic that interferes with California state law

A judge on Monday preliminarily ordered California Gov. Gavin Newsom to stop issuing directives related to the coronavirus that might interfere with state law.

Election 2020: Polling locations become face mask battlegrounds

On Election Day, voters across the country will face varying rules about masks at polling places as officials try to balance safety precautions with the constitutional right to vote.

How to deal with election stress

For many people, the uncertainty of the election during a time of COVID-19 is overwhelming.

WHO chief enters quarantine after contact with person with COVID-19

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tweeted that he is “well and without symptoms” but will self-quarantine in “coming days, in line with WHO protocols, and work from home.”

Texas records highest number of total positive COVID-19 cases in US

As the coronavirus pandemic surges across the nation, the data from Sunday — the most recent available — says that there have been 937,317 cases in Texas, the nation's second-largest state.

Billions in COVID-19 business loans possibly given to scammers, report says

The Office of Small Business Administration (SBA) Inspector General Michael Ware found that it may have distributed billions of dollars to fraudulent businesses claiming financial distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report.

Delaware issues coronavirus-related fines to 6 establishments

The Delaware Division of Public Health issued fines to six establishments in October for not following guidelines meant to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.