Size mattered: Big companies got coronavirus loans first
NEW YORK — Ever since the U.S. government launched its emergency lending program for small businesses on April 3, there…
Biden eyes GOP supporters while Trump focuses on his base
In the four months since Joe Biden effectively won the Democratic presidential nomination, he has focused on consolidating the party’s…
Coronavirus tests and masks sold by fraudsters online – BBC News
British firms and individuals have lost more than £1.86m to coronavirus-related fraud since the crisis began, police have revealed –…
Face masks in the US: Why guidance has changed so much
“If we all wore face coverings for the next four, six, eight, 12 weeks across the nation, this virus transmission…
Coronavirus: More health myths to ignore – BBC News
Lemon juice, mosquito bites and blood donations? Reality Check’s Chris Morris tackles more myths about coronavirus that are being shared…
COVID-19: libya's Haftar forces enforce night curfew
Forces loyal to Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar have been deployed to enforce a night curfew imposed since Wednesday in anticipation…
The Latest: Mexico says its COVID-19 deaths surpass 35,000
MEXICO CITY — Mexico has registered 736 more COVID-19 deaths and 7,257 more confirmed cases of coronavirus infections. Mexico now…
As temperatures rise and COVID lingers, US residents face increased risk of blackouts: Experts
Even before the global coronavirus pandemic forced people to stay inside and businesses to close in a largely unprecedented way,…
No end in sight, Congress confronts new virus crisis rescue
WASHINGTON — It stands as the biggest economic rescue in U.S. history, the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill swiftly approved…
Almost all Covid-19 patients with symptoms had at least one of these three, small CDC survey says
Since Covid-19 was a new disease and since information about symptoms was limited, especially among patients that hadn’t been hospitalized,…
Health experts urge Americans to wear masks and take other precautions as coronavirus cases continue to climb
“We’re certainly not winning the battle against coronavirus,” Dr. Francis Collins, the director of the National Institutes of Health, told…
Atlanta mayor to Trump: Please let experts speak
In an interview with CNN’s Erin Burnett, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms discusses her family’s struggle with coronavirus and what…
US coronavirus: CDC director says masks are key to reopening schools
Dr. Robert Redfield, speaking during a Buck Institute webinar, said everyone should work together to find common ground for reopening…
Man killed by police after mask dispute at Michigan store
Police say a Michigan sheriff’s deputy fatally shot a man suspected of stabbing another man who had challenged him about…
UK economic bounceback in May far slower than anticipated
The British economy grew by far less than anticipated during May, dampening hopes that the recovery from what is set…
Family told no footage of shooting of autistic Palestinian
The lawyer for the family of an autistic Palestinian man who was killed by Israeli police says they have been…
Wisconsin congressman blames coughing fit on dry throat
The campaign manager for a Wisconsin congressman whose coughing fit at the state Republican Party convention drew widespread attention says…
Inside The Prison Where 8 In 10 Of The Incarcerated Have Gotten Coronavirus
Above: Jonathan White with his family. Illustration: HuffPost; Photos: Family Handout/Getty Images Jonathan White, a 45-year-old man incarcerated at a…
Asymptomatic and presymptomatic people transmit most COVID-19 infections: Study
Understanding silent infections may be key to controlling the virus’ spread. July 8, 2020, 9:02 PM 4 min read Share…
Harvard, MIT sue to block ICE rule on international students
BOSTON — Colleges and universities pushed back Wednesday against the Trump administration’s decision to make international students leave the country…
Atlanta mayor to defy governor, require masks in city
Atlanta’s mayor says she will sign an executive order mandating masks in Georgia’s largest city By JEFF AMY and BEN…
US coronavirus: Louisiana governor says progress against virus has been wiped out in past three weeks
“We have a statewide pandemic. It’s no longer one or two regions,” Edwards told reporters in Baton Rouge. Edwards’ announcement…
NYC mayor unveils plan to reopen schools in fall
NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a hybrid back-to-school plan Wednesday with most students inside…
J.K. Rowling Compares Gender Confirmation Treatment To ‘Gay Conversion’ Therapy
LONDON, July 6 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling angered the trans community on Monday for comparing…
US coronavirus: Skip the July Fourth parties, experts warn
Coronavirus cases are rising in 36 states heading into the weekend — with California, Arizona, Texas and Florida all posting…
Covid-19: If the United States were my patient
Seven weeks later, as we approach the patient’s birthday — July 4th — I thought it would be a good…
Coronavirus live updates: Florida hits new coronavirus daily record
A novel coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 525,000 people worldwide. More than 10.8 million people across the globe…
More than 4,000 coronavirus tests in F1 prove negative
Formula One says there have been no positive cases from more than 4,000 coronavirus tests carried out on F1 personnel…
Stimulus money could pose dilemmas in nursing homes
Nursing home residents are among the Americans getting $1,200 checks as part of the U.S. plan to revive the economy…
US envoy forges ahead with troubled Taliban peace deal
Washington’s envoy to Afghanistan emphasized the economic benefits of the peace deal with the Taliban, forging ahead with an agreement…
Trump signs extension of COVID-relief fund for businesses
President Donald Trump has signed into law a temporary extension of a subsidy program for small businesses battered by the…
Small, outdoor gatherings key to limiting coronavirus risk this 4th of July, experts say
“Any activity that you do is going to have some risk.” July 3, 2020, 12:22 PM 7 min read Share…
UK scraps quarantine for some visitors as pubs set to reopen
LONDON — Boris Johnson wants a haircut and a beer. Like millions of other Britons, the prime minister will be…
MLB cancels All-Star Game for first time since 1945
LOS ANGELES — Dodger Stadium’s 40-year wait to host the All-Star Game is going to last even longer. The game…
Ex-CDC official: Covid will attend Trump’s Mount Rushmore event
Dr. William Schaffner reacts to comments made by South Dakota’s attorney general ahead of a Fourth of July event at…
This is how Canada crushed the curve while the US struggles
CNN’S Paula Newton explains what measures Canadians are taking to flatten the curve as countries continue to battle the coronavirus…
Jimmie Johnson 1st NASCAR driver to test positive for virus
INDIANAPOLIS — Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss this weekend’s race at…
US coronavirus infections rising in 36 states as July Fourth weekend starts
More than two months after the first peak affected just a handful of states, the virus is cresting again across…
Vice President Mike Pence’s Arizona trip was delayed due to Secret Service agents testing positive for COVID-19
The vice president ended up taking the trip the following day. July 3, 2020, 3:41 AM 5 min read Share…
Hospitals face ‘an explosion of Covid’ and signs of another surge as coronavirus case numbers climb
“In the last three weeks, I have seen more admissions and sicker patients than on the previous 10 weeks,” says…
Coronavirus vaccines: ‘Encouraging’ early data for some, a trial delay for another and more research ahead
“It’s been delayed,” said Dr. Carlos del Rio, an infectious disease expert at Emory University School of Medicine and one…
New, mutant version of coronavirus spreads faster, but doesn’t make people sicker
“It is now the dominant form infecting people,” Erica Ollmann Saphire of the La Jolla Institute for Immunology and the…
This Is What Racial Trauma Does To The Body And Brain
In mental health training and treatment, examining the impact of racism on brains and bodies is largely uncharted territory. And…
FBI warns of fraudulent COVID-19 antibody tests
It is only one of the virus-related scams noted recently. June 30, 2020, 4:03 PM 5 min read 5 min…
Europe restricts visitors from the US amid virus resurgence
The European Continent on Tuesday decided to reopen to visitors from 14 countries but not the U.S., where some of…
US coronavirus: California and Florida are charting different paths as cases spike
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told the reporters that there’s no going back to stricter measures, while California Gov. Gavin Newsom…
Senegal records first coronavirus case – Reports
Senegal has become the second country in sub-Saharan Africa to record a coronavirus case, multiple news outlets including the privately-owned…
K-State players announce boycott after student’s Floyd tweet
Kansas State football players say they will boycott all team activities until administrators create a policy that would allow a…
Paris mayor reelected, green wave in France local elections
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has declared victory in her reelection bid as municipal elections postponed by the coronavirus crisis have…
US coronavirus: Only two states are reporting a decline in new cases
A rise was reported in a staggering 36 states, including Florida, which some experts have cautioned could be the next…
Covid-19 vaccine might not get us the herd immunity if too many people refuse to get it, Fauci says
With government support, three coronavirus vaccines are expected to be studied in large-scale clinical trials in the next three months.…
Virus visitor bans renew interest in nursing home cameras
HARTFORD, Conn. — Visitation bans at nursing homes have renewed interest in legislation that would allow families to put remote…
After saving his own life with a repurposed drug, this professor now leads a review of every one being tried against Covid-19
Then he spends most of the next 14 hours leading dozens of fellow researchers and volunteers in a systematic review…
Doctor on Covid-19 task force briefings: 'Stop screwing around'
Dr. Peter Hotez tells CNN’s Victor Blackwell that the White House coronavirus task force needs to improve their briefings or…
US coronavirus: Washington stops reopening in response to Covid-19 surge
“We all want to get back to doing all the things we love in Washington during the summer, and fully…
EU to ban US travelers due to spike in coronavirus cases, source says
A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 493,000 people worldwide. Over 9.7 million people across the…
New York’s Stonewall Inn Is Fighting For Survival Amid COVID-19 Crisis
LONDON, June 26 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The owners of New York City’s Stonewall Inn are appealing for help to…
Botswana eases lockdown measures
Botswana has began to progressively lift containment measures. Since Saturday, the Botswanan people have began to gradually resume activities. The…
Country at war with COVID-19 sees rising concerns over virus: POLL
Spiking cases of COVID-19 have shifted sentiments around the pandemic in recent weeks, with the nation growing more concerned about…