Will Americans get a second coronavirus stimulus check? Your top questions answered
President Trump signaled this week that he supports sending a second round of direct cash payments to Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic lockdown.
President Trump signaled this week that he supports sending a second round of direct cash payments to Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic lockdown.
Congo announces end to 2nd deadliest Ebola outbreak ever
Thursday's milestone was overshadowed, though, by the enormous health challenges still facing Congo: the world's largest measles epidemic, the rising threat of COVID-19 and another new Ebola outbreak in the north.
Thursday's milestone was overshadowed, though, by the enormous health challenges still facing Congo: the world's largest measles epidemic, the rising threat of COVID-19 and another new Ebola outbreak in the north.
Dueling Trump-Biden events offer contrasting coronavirus responses
“I’m supposedly an expert in foreign policy,” Biden said of his lengthy career in the Senate and as vice president. “Well, health care is more complicated than foreign policy. It really is.”
“I’m supposedly an expert in foreign policy,” Biden said of his lengthy career in the Senate and as vice president. “Well, health care is more complicated than foreign policy. It really is.”
Gov. Ducey urges Arizonans to stay at home amid rising COVID-19 cases; expect hospital surge capacity
Governor Doug Ducey admitted during a news conference that Arizona is getting hit hard by COVID-19, and that this is just the first wave with more to come.
Governor Doug Ducey admitted during a news conference that Arizona is getting hit hard by COVID-19, and that this is just the first wave with more to come.
Virus testing, tracking still plagued by reporting delays
As part of the plan to restart its season next month, the NBA is preparing to test hundreds of players, coaches and others for the coronavirus each night inside a “basketball bubble” — a space at the Disney complex near Orlando, Florida, with extra protection against the disease.
As part of the plan to restart its season next month, the NBA is preparing to test hundreds of players, coaches and others for the coronavirus each night inside a “basketball bubble” — a space at the Disney complex near Orlando, Florida, with extra protection against the disease.
New Jersey adds nearly 1,900 suspected COVID-19 deaths
Murphy said state health officials recently completed a review of thousands of death certificates of people who died with coronavirus symptoms despite not having been tested.
Murphy said state health officials recently completed a review of thousands of death certificates of people who died with coronavirus symptoms despite not having been tested.
Pennsylvania sees rise in newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 Thursday
The state's caseload had been steadily falling, but more recently it has plateaued and now appears to be inching upward.
The state's caseload had been steadily falling, but more recently it has plateaued and now appears to be inching upward.
Consumer Reports finds ‘potentially harmful levels of arsenic’ in Whole Foods-brand drinking water
A recent Consumer Reports test found that a Whole Foods brand of bottled water sold in U.S. stores as well as on Amazon contains “potentially harmful levels of arsenic.”
A recent Consumer Reports test found that a Whole Foods brand of bottled water sold in U.S. stores as well as on Amazon contains “potentially harmful levels of arsenic.”
US health officials believe 20 million Americans have had COVID-19
The number suggests millions of Americans had the virus and never knew it.
The number suggests millions of Americans had the virus and never knew it.
On hottest day of year, thousands cram onto English beaches
A “major incident” has been declared Thursday for the largely rural area that can only be navigated in most places by car on narrow lanes.
A “major incident” has been declared Thursday for the largely rural area that can only be navigated in most places by car on narrow lanes.
Red Cross offering free COVID-19 antibody testing on blood, platelet and plasma donations
The American Red Cross noted that there was an “urgent need for blood and platelets.”
The American Red Cross noted that there was an “urgent need for blood and platelets.”
Trump administration retiring 13 federally operated COVID-19 testing sites amid sharp rise in cases
The Trump administration has announced that it is currently “transitioning” the last remaining federally operated coronavirus testing sites, of which there are 13 located in five states, to be re-established within local pharmacies.
The Trump administration has announced that it is currently “transitioning” the last remaining federally operated coronavirus testing sites, of which there are 13 located in five states, to be re-established within local pharmacies.
CDC adds 3 new coronavirus symptoms to list
Congestion or runny nose, nausea, and diarrhea were added were added to the list.
Congestion or runny nose, nausea, and diarrhea were added were added to the list.
Gov. Abbott announces temporary pause on further phases to reopen Texas
Governor Greg Abbott announced a temporary pause on any further phases to reopen Texas as the state responded to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Governor Greg Abbott announced a temporary pause on any further phases to reopen Texas as the state responded to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Disneyland delays reopening of theme parks
Disneyland has postponed the reopening of its theme parks, officials announced Wednesday.
Disneyland has postponed the reopening of its theme parks, officials announced Wednesday.
Georgia couple married 64 years wouldn't let COVID-19 keep them apart
“For better or worse, in sickness and in health…” are part of the traditional marriage vows. It’s been more than 64 years since this Georgia couple made those vows and the recent coronavirus pandemic certainly put those to the test. But they will make you believe love conquers all.
“For better or worse, in sickness and in health…” are part of the traditional marriage vows. It’s been more than 64 years since this Georgia couple made those vows and the recent coronavirus pandemic certainly put those to the test. But they will make you believe love conquers all.
WHO expects the world will reach 10 million coronavirus cases 'within the next week'
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries have an "urgent responsibility" to suppress transmission and save lives.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries have an "urgent responsibility" to suppress transmission and save lives.
Pennsylvania nursing homes continue to be hit hard by coronavirus deaths
The department’s death toll for nursing homes or personal care homes rose by 57 on Wednesday as the agency reconciles information it has gathered from various sources in recent days.
The department’s death toll for nursing homes or personal care homes rose by 57 on Wednesday as the agency reconciles information it has gathered from various sources in recent days.
Coronavirus cases rising in young people in New Jersey and Delaware
Cases rising in New Jersey and Delaware amongst younger demographics of people.
Cases rising in New Jersey and Delaware amongst younger demographics of people.
Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Probably people in the country where the first effective vaccine is developed.
Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Probably people in the country where the first effective vaccine is developed.