President Trump wears mask in public for first time during pandemic
President Donald Trump on Saturday was seen for the first time in public wearing the type of facial covering recommended by health officials as a precaution against spreading or becoming infected by the novel coronavirus.
President Donald Trump on Saturday was seen for the first time in public wearing the type of facial covering recommended by health officials as a precaution against spreading or becoming infected by the novel coronavirus.
Baylor Scott & White releases results of study on the use of Remdesivir to treat COVID-19 patients
Baylor Scott & White is reporting some good news about treatment for COVID-19 patients.
Baylor Scott & White is reporting some good news about treatment for COVID-19 patients.
Texas hospital says man, 30, died after attending 'COVID party'
A Texas hospital says a patient who was a healthy young man died from coronavirus after attending a “COVID” party.
A Texas hospital says a patient who was a healthy young man died from coronavirus after attending a “COVID” party.
In Florida, over 40 hospitals max out ICU capacity amid coronavirus surge
"It’s just disheartening," said Dr. Andrew Pastewski, who serves as ICU medical director at Jackson South Medical Center.
"It’s just disheartening," said Dr. Andrew Pastewski, who serves as ICU medical director at Jackson South Medical Center.
NJ reports another 49 virus-related deaths; toll now 13,578
New Jersey is reporting another 49 deaths associated with COVID-19 in the state, pushing the number of deaths associated with the virus to 13,578.
New Jersey is reporting another 49 deaths associated with COVID-19 in the state, pushing the number of deaths associated with the virus to 13,578.
Trump undercuts health experts — again — in schools debate
President Donald Trump is ramping up his attacks on his government’s top health professionals as he pushes the country to move past the coronavirus.
President Donald Trump is ramping up his attacks on his government’s top health professionals as he pushes the country to move past the coronavirus.
Bill Nye demonstrates effectiveness of COVID-19 mask materials on TikTok
Bill Nye the Science Guy is back at it again, this time on TikTok, to demonstrate the effectiveness of different COVID-19 mask materials.
Bill Nye the Science Guy is back at it again, this time on TikTok, to demonstrate the effectiveness of different COVID-19 mask materials.
Authorities warn of COVID-19 scammers posing as contact tracers in order to steal your identity
Contact tracing is an important part of figuring out how COVID-19 is transmitted. But, now there are scammers posing as contract tracers to get into your wallets.
Contact tracing is an important part of figuring out how COVID-19 is transmitted. But, now there are scammers posing as contract tracers to get into your wallets.
California plans to release 8,000 inmates early amid COVID-19 prison outbreaks
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is taking several actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 that is plaguing several prisons, especially San Quentin.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is taking several actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 that is plaguing several prisons, especially San Quentin.
Alabama state Senate leader says he wants ‘more people’ to contract COVID-19
Republican Sen. Del Marsh appeared to be referring to herd immunity, which public health experts say is either a long way off or perhaps unachievable.
Republican Sen. Del Marsh appeared to be referring to herd immunity, which public health experts say is either a long way off or perhaps unachievable.
Police warn businesses violating masks, distancing guidelines
Following reports of bar customers not following COVID-19 health regulations, Police have issued a warning stating that they will be enforcing social distancing and mask-wearing this weekend.
Following reports of bar customers not following COVID-19 health regulations, Police have issued a warning stating that they will be enforcing social distancing and mask-wearing this weekend.
Study of Spain population’s COVID-19 antibody tests suggests herd immunity ‘unachievable,’ researchers say
A nationwide population-based study published by researchers in Spain in the medical journal “The Lancet” found that despite the high impact of COVID-19 on the country, antibody “prevalence estimates remain low and are clearly insufficient to provide herd immunity."
A nationwide population-based study published by researchers in Spain in the medical journal “The Lancet” found that despite the high impact of COVID-19 on the country, antibody “prevalence estimates remain low and are clearly insufficient to provide herd immunity."
US bets on untested company to deliver COVID-19 vaccine
Its injector is not approved by federal health authorities and the company hasn’t yet set up a factory to manufacture the unapproved devices.
Its injector is not approved by federal health authorities and the company hasn’t yet set up a factory to manufacture the unapproved devices.
Murphy, legislative leaders agree on $9.9B borrowing plan
The state Treasury Department has said New Jersey faces a $10 billion shortfall over the current and next fiscal years, though Murphy has said that could grow to $20 billion.
The state Treasury Department has said New Jersey faces a $10 billion shortfall over the current and next fiscal years, though Murphy has said that could grow to $20 billion.
US interest in moving to New Zealand jumps during COVID-19 pandemic
More Americans are reportedly looking to move to New Zealand amidst the coronavirus.
More Americans are reportedly looking to move to New Zealand amidst the coronavirus.
After lobbying, Catholic Church won $1.4B in virus aid
The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus aid.
The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus aid.
South Korea honors health workers, highlights importance of handwashing in elaborate drone light show
A drone light show was produced in Seoul on July 7 as a gesture of thanks and also to highlight the protective measures needed to combat the virus.
A drone light show was produced in Seoul on July 7 as a gesture of thanks and also to highlight the protective measures needed to combat the virus.
China warns Kazakhstan is facing pneumonia outbreak more deadly than COVID-19
The Chinese embassy warned its citizens about an outbreak of pneumonia with a death rate higher than that of COVID-19. Kazakhstan dismissed the claim.
The Chinese embassy warned its citizens about an outbreak of pneumonia with a death rate higher than that of COVID-19. Kazakhstan dismissed the claim.
Pennsylvania adds 1K cases, biggest single-day report since May
The statewide total of cases is nearly 94,000, according to Department of Health data, and 77% of those are thought to have recovered.
The statewide total of cases is nearly 94,000, according to Department of Health data, and 77% of those are thought to have recovered.
Who might be eligible for a second stimulus check and for how much money?
Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.
Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.