Another 1.3 million Americans sought unemployment aid last week
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
1 million people in Britain stopped smoking amid COVID-19 pandemic, according to UK nonprofit
News of the encouraging health milestone came from Britain’s Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) charity.
News of the encouraging health milestone came from Britain’s Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) charity.
In virus era, back-to-school plans stress working parents
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
Pennsylvania reports 781 new coronavirus cases as restrictions take hold
Pennsylvania is reporting 781 new coronavirus cases as new, statewide pandemic restrictions take effect.
Pennsylvania is reporting 781 new coronavirus cases as new, statewide pandemic restrictions take effect.
Mongolian teen dies of bubonic plague after eating infected marmot
A 15-year-old Mongolian boy has died after eating a large rodent that was infected with the bubonic plague.
A 15-year-old Mongolian boy has died after eating a large rodent that was infected with the bubonic plague.
Tourists facing restrictions amid fears of new coronavirus spikes
Scenes of drunken tourists on Spain’s Mallorca island ignoring social distancing rules and reports of visitors flouting quarantine measures in Ireland are raising fears of a resurgence of cases in countries.
Scenes of drunken tourists on Spain’s Mallorca island ignoring social distancing rules and reports of visitors flouting quarantine measures in Ireland are raising fears of a resurgence of cases in countries.
UK, US, Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials
Britain, the United States and Canada are accusing Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Britain, the United States and Canada are accusing Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus?
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? Probably, but it seems to happen rarely and there’s a good explanation for why that is.
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? Probably, but it seems to happen rarely and there’s a good explanation for why that is.
Montgomery County health officials cite concerns about lack of compliance to guidelines
Montgomery County officials cited troubling concerns about a recent lack of compliance.
Montgomery County officials cited troubling concerns about a recent lack of compliance.
Rose Parade 2021 canceled due to COVID-19, first time canceled since WWII
The 2021 Rose Parade has been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced Wednesday.
The 2021 Rose Parade has been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced Wednesday.
Gov. Tom Wolf imposes restrictions for restaurants, bars and gatherings as COVID-19 cases rise
Nightclubs will be shut down, bars will also be closed unless they also offer dine-in meals, and bars and restaurants will be limited to 25 percent capacity under Tom Wolf’s order, which takes effect Thursday and also requires companies to have their employees telework to the extent possible.
Nightclubs will be shut down, bars will also be closed unless they also offer dine-in meals, and bars and restaurants will be limited to 25 percent capacity under Tom Wolf’s order, which takes effect Thursday and also requires companies to have their employees telework to the extent possible.
Hotel workers protest unsafe work conditions in Center City hotel
A small number of hotel workers gathered to make their voices heard in Center City Wednesday. They say they’re scared at work. They say not enough is being done to protect them from CVOID-19.
A small number of hotel workers gathered to make their voices heard in Center City Wednesday. They say they’re scared at work. They say not enough is being done to protect them from CVOID-19.
FDA hand sanitizer recall widens as coronavirus boosts usage
More than five dozen of the cleaning products have tested positive for methanol, the FDA says.
More than five dozen of the cleaning products have tested positive for methanol, the FDA says.
Kohl’s to require customers to wear face coverings beginning July 20
Kohl’s says they consider health and safety a top priority — and they have a number of measures in place to prioritize the health and safety of customers and associates.
Kohl’s says they consider health and safety a top priority — and they have a number of measures in place to prioritize the health and safety of customers and associates.
Next coronavirus stimulus package could include $5,000 advance of child tax credit
Families are normally entitled up to $2,000 annually in refundable tax credits per each child.
Families are normally entitled up to $2,000 annually in refundable tax credits per each child.
Chester County parents, day care center in dispute over COVID concerns and lack of communication
Some parents in Chester County are fired up after, they say, a worker at their day care center traveled to a state on Pennsylvania’s quarantine travel list and didn’t self-isolate upon returning home.
Some parents in Chester County are fired up after, they say, a worker at their day care center traveled to a state on Pennsylvania’s quarantine travel list and didn’t self-isolate upon returning home.
Hotel workers protest unsafe work conditions in Center City hotel
Joyce Evans reports
Joyce Evans reports
Chester County parents, day care center in dispute regarding lack of communication over employee and coronavirus concerns
Kelly Rule reports from Chester County
Kelly Rule reports from Chester County
Widespread wearing of masks could get COVID-19 under control within 4-8 weeks, CDC director says
“I think the data is clearly there, that masking works — whether it’s a face covering, whether it’s a simple surgical mask,” CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said.
“I think the data is clearly there, that masking works — whether it’s a face covering, whether it’s a simple surgical mask,” CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said.
Walmart, Kroger to require customers to wear masks
The Walmart policy will begin July 20 while Kroger shoppers will be required to wear face coverings in stores starting July 22.
The Walmart policy will begin July 20 while Kroger shoppers will be required to wear face coverings in stores starting July 22.