Virginia becomes first state to adopt 'enforceable' workplace safety standards for COVID-19
Virginia has become the first state in the nation to adopt "enforceable" workplace safety standards for COVID-19.
Virginia has become the first state in the nation to adopt "enforceable" workplace safety standards for COVID-19.
Gov. Newsom orders additional businesses in most of California to reclose
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new statewide Stay-at-Home order on Monday and also called for the immediate closure of indoor operations at additional businesses for counties on California's watch list including fitness centers, places of worship, hair salons and barbershops. This impacts 80% of California's population.
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new statewide Stay-at-Home order on Monday and also called for the immediate closure of indoor operations at additional businesses for counties on California's watch list including fitness centers, places of worship, hair salons and barbershops. This impacts 80% of California's population.
Interactive map shows risk of encountering COVID-19 at events of different sizes across the country
In Maricopa County, Arizona, an event with just 10 people on July 15 showed a 57% chance of encountering someone being actively infected with COVID-19.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, an event with just 10 people on July 15 showed a 57% chance of encountering someone being actively infected with COVID-19.
Mark Zuckerberg announces livestreamed talk with Fauci as Facebook launches new COVID-19 fact section
The country’s leading infectious disease expert is slated to talk with the social media CEO during a July 16 chat on Facebook.
The country’s leading infectious disease expert is slated to talk with the social media CEO during a July 16 chat on Facebook.
Chipotle to hire 10,000 employees
The Mexican grill pledged to ramp up hiring as more restaurants reopen.
The Mexican grill pledged to ramp up hiring as more restaurants reopen.
Pennsylvania hospital settles suit over infection that killed premature infants
A major Pennsylvania hospital where three premature infants died in a bacterial outbreak last year has taken the extraordinary step of admitting fault as a condition of a civil settlement announced Wednesday.
A major Pennsylvania hospital where three premature infants died in a bacterial outbreak last year has taken the extraordinary step of admitting fault as a condition of a civil settlement announced Wednesday.
Federal judge nixes theater chains' challenge to closure in NJ, for now
A federal judge has denied a request by several national theater chains to issue an order allowing them to reopen in New Jersey.
A federal judge has denied a request by several national theater chains to issue an order allowing them to reopen in New Jersey.
Oklahoma's governor says he has tested positive for COVID-19
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is isolating at home.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is isolating at home.
Testing guidelines revamped in California as virus surges
California revamped its guidelines for COVID-19 testing to focus of those in hospitals or considered at high risk of infection as the surging pandemic strained testing capacity.
California revamped its guidelines for COVID-19 testing to focus of those in hospitals or considered at high risk of infection as the surging pandemic strained testing capacity.
Junk mail? Tens of thousands may have mistakenly thrown away stimulus payment
Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.
Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.
Most PPP recipients expect to run out of money by August, study finds
A majority of small businesses that tapped the taxpayer-funded Paycheck Protection Program expect to run out of money by the first week of August, according to a Goldman Sachs survey released Tuesday.
A majority of small businesses that tapped the taxpayer-funded Paycheck Protection Program expect to run out of money by the first week of August, according to a Goldman Sachs survey released Tuesday.
Philadelphia issues moratorium on large public events through Feb. 2021 amid coronavirus pandemic
The City of Philadelphia has canceled all large events until at least February 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The City of Philadelphia has canceled all large events until at least February 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Doctor: Miami becoming 'epicenter' of pandemic, comparable to Wuhan, China
Florida's rapidly increasing number of coronavirus cases is turning Miami into the “epicenter of the pandemic,” a top doctor warned Monday, while an epidemiologist called the region's situation “extremely grave.”
Florida's rapidly increasing number of coronavirus cases is turning Miami into the “epicenter of the pandemic,” a top doctor warned Monday, while an epidemiologist called the region's situation “extremely grave.”
First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US produced antibodies in all patients during trial
The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.
The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.
Virginia GOP congressman Morgan Griffith tests positive for coronavirus
Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., became the latest member of the House of Representatives to test positive for coronavirus as his staff announced Tuesday that the lawmaker had been infected and was self-isolating.
Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., became the latest member of the House of Representatives to test positive for coronavirus as his staff announced Tuesday that the lawmaker had been infected and was self-isolating.
Officials in multiple states warn hospitals, ICUs could soon reach capacity amid coronavirus surge
Several states are reporting recent spikes in hospitalizations, which is leaving many doctors concerned about the ability to treat enough patients.
Several states are reporting recent spikes in hospitalizations, which is leaving many doctors concerned about the ability to treat enough patients.
Trump administration tells hospitals to bypass CDC with COVID-19 data reporting
Hospitals will begin sending coronavirus patient information directly to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Hospitals will begin sending coronavirus patient information directly to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Pa. state senator tests positive for coronavirus
State Sen. Anthony Williams, D-Philadelphia, is the second state lawmaker known to have contracted coronavirus.
State Sen. Anthony Williams, D-Philadelphia, is the second state lawmaker known to have contracted coronavirus.
More than half of COVID-19 patients scanned in study show heart abnormalities, researchers say
The researchers said they were surprised to see so many COVID-19 patients with damage to their heart, and so many patients with severe dysfunction.
The researchers said they were surprised to see so many COVID-19 patients with damage to their heart, and so many patients with severe dysfunction.
CDC says face coverings likely stopped spread of COVID-19 by 2 infected hair stylists to 139 clients
The initial exposure occurred in May in Springfield, Missouri.
The initial exposure occurred in May in Springfield, Missouri.