Surprising COVID-19 hot spots: Why coronavirus still threatens rural areas
It’s common for viruses to trickle into rural areas after hitting cities first. April 4, 2020, 10:42 PM 6 min…
South Dakota lawmaker dies of coronavirus
A South Dakota lawmaker who contracted the coronavirus along with several other family members has died April 4, 2020, 5:51…
Kobe, Duncan, Garnett headline Basketball Hall of Fame class
Kobe Bryant’s resume has yet another entry to validate his greatness: He’s now, officially, a Hall of Famer. And he’s…
New York City morgues almost full, alert sent for 45K health care workers amid coronavirus outbreak
A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed at least 7,152 people in the United States. With more than…
Coronavirus live updates: US cases top 300,000; 5-year-old dies in UK
The death toll amid the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to skyrocket as more than 7,800 people in the United States…
Wisconsin GOP vows Supreme Court appeal on extended voting
Wisconsin Republicans say they’re asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block extended absentee voting in Tuesday’s primary April 4, 2020,…
3M to boost U.S. production of respirator masks to 50 million as demand soars
(Reuters) – 3M Co expects to ramp up U.S. monthly production of N95 respirator masks to 50 million in June,…
U.S. records 700 coronavirus deaths in a single day for first time
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. government raced to build hundreds of makeshift hospitals to ease the strain on overwhelmed…
U.S. coronavirus deaths reach 3,393, exceeding death toll in China: Reuters tally
A medical student from Touro University Nevada talks with a man in a temporary parking lot shelter at Cashman Center,…
With hospitals under siege, U.S. to build hundreds of temporary coronavirus wards
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The United States aims to build hundreds of temporary hospitals to ease pressure on medical centers…
Singapore warns firms to enable home-working as coronavirus cases rise to 926
A seating area is taped up to encourage social distancing at a mall, as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)…
Dubai to support Emirates airline, halts tourist market to fight coronavirus
DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai said on Tuesday it would help its state-run Emirates airline mitigate the financial blow from the…
Tesla plans to supply FDA-approved ventilators free of cost: Musk
FILE PHOTO: Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk attends an opening ceremony for Tesla China-made Model Y program in Shanghai, China…
Trump warns Americans of a tough two weeks in coronavirus fight
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, stands behind U.S. President Donald Trump looking…
Diabetes, lung and heart disease common in U.S. coronavirus patients: CDC
(Reuters) – Diabetes, heart disease and long-term lung problems are the most common underlying conditions among Americans hospitalized with the…
‘On our own now’: U.S. strategic stockpile empty of medical supplies
(Reuters) – Connecticut’s governor on Tuesday said the U.S. Strategic National Stockpile of medical supplies was now empty and the…
Latest on the spread of the coronavirus around the world
(Reuters) – The U.S. government raced to build hundreds of makeshift hospitals to ease the strain on overwhelmed healthcare systems…
U.S. strategic stockpile of medical supplies ‘now empty’: Connecticut governor
FILE PHOTO: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont takes part in a regional cannabis and vaping summit in New York City, New…
Tips: Worried about infection from groceries? Here's what to do
Follow these guidelines when handling food bought from the grocery store or ordered to your door to reduce your exposure…
Coronavirus live updates: GAP, Kohl’s, Macy’s to furlough workers
A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has claimed the lives of more than 36,900 people across the globe. The new…
New rapid coronavirus diagnostic test can provide results in as little as 5 minutes
The new test will be available at urgent care clinics and doctors offices March 30, 2020, 9:35 PM 6 min…
US coronavirus: Doctor says, ”We are slowly descending into chaos’
Each day sees more reports of deaths than the previous day. There were more than 500 reports of deaths from…
Chloroquine: Coronavirus savior or the Wild West of medicine?
If drugs can be famous, chloroquine is as close as it comes. Chloroquine, and its derivative hydroxychloroquine, were touted by…
What we know about coronavirus’ long-term effects
In the months since the novel coronavirus exploded into a pandemic, we have heard a range of stories about those…
Age is not the only risk for severe coronavirus disease
WASHINGTON — Older people remain most at risk of dying as the new coronavirus continues its rampage around the globe,…
How businesses are adapting to a coronavirus pandemic economy
In just a few weeks, the novel coronavirus outbreak has changed the way thousands of companies operate in an unprecedented…
Funeral homes face ‘heart-wrenching’ new normal under coronavirus
“It’s much more stressful and more emotional,” one funeral director said. March 29, 2020, 1:00 PM 5 min read 5…
As states crack down on gatherings, some religious exemptions could keep pews full
Despite repeated warnings from health experts about the risk of social interaction amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, governors in at…
Counties without coronavirus are mostly rural, poor
SANTA FE, N.M. — As the coronavirus rages across the United States, mainly in large urban areas, more than a…
US coronavirus deaths climb past 2,000
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the travel advisory Saturday, urging residents of the three states to “refrain…
‘Hard to know’ if imperfect stimulus bill will help everybody: Larry Kudlow
National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow touted President Donald Trump’s signing this week of “the biggest assistance package in history,”…
La. governor warns state’s health care system could be overwhelmed by early April
As Louisiana emerges as a new hotspot in the spread of novel coronavirus, Gov. Jon Bel Edwards said the state…
Hawks no more: Fiscal conservatives embrace rescue package
NEW YORK — Republicans who have spent the past decade howling about the danger of ballooning deficits embraced the coronavirus…
Trump calls USNS Comfort leaving for New York a ‘message of hope and solidarity’
The Navy ship, loaned to the coronavirus cause, is set to arrive on Monday. March 28, 2020, 7:01 PM 6…
Louisiana researchers studying monkeys for a coronavirus vaccine face challenges as state cases spike
In Louisiana, amid skyrocketing rates of the novel coronavirus and a statewide stay-at-home order, scientists are finding themselves face-to-face with…
Crowdsourcing desperately needed medical supplies in coronavirus fight
How grassroots efforts are providing medical personnel with much-needed PPE. March 28, 2020, 9:25 PM 7 min read 7 min…
Stimulus check calculator: How much might you receive?
Americans will receive payments to offset financial hardship. March 28, 2020, 5:57 PM 4 min read 4 min read Share…
Why coronavirus antibody testing in one Colorado town could provide a way forward
While it might be impossible to figure out who is going to become sick with novel coronavirus, some public health…
Coronavirus live updates: Trump considers enforceable quarantine in NY, NJ; 200 US cities lack face masks
The amount of novel coronavirus cases around the world and in the U.S. continues to skyrocket. By Saturday morning, the…
US coronavirus: New York may be weeks from peak while other states prepare for surges
More than 52,000 of the country’s cases are in New York state, and officials forecast the apex of the pandemic…
California lawmakers plead: Fight virus, don’t pack beaches
LOS ANGELES — With cases of coronavirus surging and the death toll surpassing 100, lawmakers are pleading with cooped-up Californians…
National bills coming due, with risk; consumers see it, too
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday…
Coronavirus live updates: US cases top 100,000; Italy’s death toll climbs over 9,000
A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed over 27,100 people around the world. Globally there are more than…
Doctors and nurses sound the alarm: See their message
As healthcare workers across the country become sick with Covid-19, doctors and nurses tell CNN they are worried about the…
US coronavirus cases top 100,000 as reported deaths hit new daily high
Chicago, Detroit and New Orleans are seeing a rapid increase of cases and health officials there are pleading for medical…
Country Singer Joe Diffie Tests Positive For COVID-19
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A publicist for Joe Diffie says the country singer has tested positive for COVID-19. Scott Adkins…
Who would get what and when from the $2 trillion relief package
The White House and Senate negotiators struck a deal early Wednesday morning on a massive $2 trillion package that will…
Amid coronavirus uncertainty, Florida town puts some hope in smart thermometers
As America’s oldest city, St. Augustine, Florida, draws visitors from around the country. “Hospitality is the economy,” as city manager…
Senate approves bipartisan aid package late Wednesday as congressional leaders whip support
After haggling all day, the Senate voted late Wednesday night 96-0 to unanimously pass a sweeping $2 trillion relief package…
Coronavirus economic updates: 3.28 million unemployment filings shatter 1982 record of 695,000
The health crisis has increasingly become an economic one. March 26, 2020, 8:22 PM 5 min read The coronavirus pandemic…
Lowe’s hiring, McMenu shrinks, top Ford execs to defer pay
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed as it continues to…
US has more known cases of coronavirus than any other country
The US cases piled up Thursday, surpassing China and Italy. The per capita rate of cases varies because of the…
Coronavirus live updates: US now leads world with over 82,000 cases
A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 23,600 people around the world, including at least 1,178…
Wash your hands: Dr. Gupta shows you the right way to do it
CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta demonstrates the correct way to wash your hands. Source link
Coronavirus government response updates: Trump says ‘large sections’ of US could get back to ‘normal’
The federal government has been rolling out its response to the coronavirus crisis, trying to slow the spread and stimulate…
Watch: NY doctor delivers dire warning about pandemic
Columbia University Medical Center’s Dr. Craig Spencer talks with CNN’s Anderson Cooper about the dire situation facing hospitals as they…
Here are the states that have shut down nonessential businesses
At least 26 states have shut down businesses to slow coronavirus’ spread. March 25, 2020, 11:52 PM 5 min read…