Dallas salon opens for business despite COVID-19 stay-at-home order

A Dallas salon owner is now open for business, despite a county order that says her non-essential business must stay closed.

South Jersey tattoo shop owner donates PPE to frontline workers

A tattoo artist donated masks, gloves, and cleaning gear to frontline heroes, including the local fire department, healthcare professionals, and social workers.

Another Navy warship at sea reports a coronavirus outbreak

Another Navy ship at sea has reported a coronavirus outbreak and is returning to port, the Navy said Friday.

Trump approved of Georgia's plan to reopen before bashing it

President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence repeatedly told Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that they approved of his aggressive plan to allow businesses to reopen, just a day before Trump pulled an about-face and publicly bashed the plan, according to two administration officials.

Nurse asks: ‘Is the hair appointment so you can look good while you’re in the casket?’

A Texas nurse has a stark warning for people considering visiting reopened businesses as states like Georgia and Oklahoma begin to ease social distancing guidelines despite warnings from health experts. 

98-year-old WWII veteran beats COVID-19, receives ovation from hospital staff

A 98-year-old World War II veteran left a hospital in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, on April 22, to applause from staff after beating COVID-19.

No, don't inject disinfectant: Outcry over Trump's musing

The maker of Lysol and another disinfectant says its products should not be used as an internal treatment for the coronavirus.

Florida Keys won't reopen to tourists in May

Leaders down in the Florida Keys announced Friday they will continue to remain closed to visitors through the month of May.

Navy recommends reinstatement of fired USS Theodore Roosevelt captain over coronavirus warning

The Navy has recommended the reinstatement of Navy Capt. Brett Crozier fired for sending a fraught email to commanders pleading for faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak.

First lady Melania Trump sends gifts to hospitals dealing with coronavirus

Melania Trump is sending blankets, caps and other gifts to hospitals in 10 states, including some hit hardest by the new coronavirus outbreak, for use by medical staff and children who are patients.

Delaware school closed for remainder of academic year

Delaware Gov. John Carney announced Friday that schools will be closed for the remainder of the academic year.

FDA warns against use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 outside of hospitals, clinical trials

The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the antimalarial drugs after it became aware of reported heart risks. Both have been embraced by Trump and others as a potential COVID-19 treatment.

Health Department responds to report that bodies were transported to morgue by pickup truck

The Philadelphia Department of Health on Friday confirmed a disturbing report by the Philadelphia Inquirer that accused a hospital of transporting bodies to a University City medical examiners office in the back of a pickup truck.