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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
US ‘likely’ to see shortage of pharmaceutical drugs if coronavirus outbreak continues, intelligence report finds
A decrease in generic drugs would hurt low-income and unemployed Americans. June 27, 2020, 2:04 PM 6 min read 6…
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…
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…
Spring breakers may have brought COVID-19 back to their communities, study says
As colleges and universities make decisions about returning to in-person classes this fall, they may be able to keep surrounding…
Another 1.5 million US workers file for unemployment insurance
New jobless claims have been in the millions each week for over three months. June 25, 2020, 1:01 PM 3…
Chefs, friends and fans celebrate Anthony Bourdain on his birthday
Bourdain Day celebrates the “Parts Unknown” host and honors his storied legacy. June 25, 2020, 8:25 PM 10 min read…
Trump eschews face covering, ignoring Rubio urging that everyone ‘wear a damn mask’
President Donald Trump continued this week to eschew wearing face coverings even as he traveled to states where the coronavirus…
89% of Americans wear masks in public as the coronavirus pandemic persists: POLL
ABC News/Ipsos released a new poll on the coronavirus on Thursday. June 25, 2020, 10:30 PM 6 min read 6…
European Union likely to keep ban on Americans because of coronavirus fears as it reopens its borders
Most Europeans are still barred from traveling to the U.S., too. June 24, 2020, 11:19 PM 6 min read 6…
Despite surge warning from top health officials, Trump repeats coronavirus ‘going away,’ uses racist description
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the next two weeks are critical in containing the surge. June 24, 2020, 3:06 PM 7…
Divisions emerge on renaming military bases, reparations amid unrest: POLL
As the country grapples with a widespread reckoning over the prevalence of racism, majorities of Americans are resistant to renaming…
China company says its vaccine could be complete by ‘autumn’
A China-based pharmaceutical company claims its COVID-19 vaccine candidate is proving to be safe and effective on humans so far,…
What will a COVID-19 vaccine look like? Don’t expect a cure-all, scientists say
Since the onset of the coronavirus outbreak, a vaccine has been widely regarded as the best path toward reopening society…
Social media platforms are profiting from COVID-19 misinformation: Nancy Pelosi
The House speaker called on advertisers to “know your power.” June 16, 2020, 8:59 PM 4 min read 4 min…
More than 1 out of 3 tested federal inmates were positive for coronavirus
More than 35% of federal inmates who have tested for coronavirus were positive, according to data from The Bureau of…
Steroids reduce COVID-19 deaths among seriously ill patients, UK study suggests
Dexamethasone may help save up to one-third of patients on ventilators. June 16, 2020, 9:08 PM 5 min read 5…
FDA revokes permission to treat COVID-19 with hydroxychloroquine, drug previously touted by Trump
President Trump has taken the drug and praised its unproven effects. June 15, 2020, 6:56 PM 6 min read 6…
Mayor of city with 1st known US COVID-19 case on how she navigated crisis
Cassie Franklin, the 48-year-old mayor of Everett, Washington, came home from a city council meeting one day in March and…
Hawaii grapples with Great Depression-level unemployment as tourism plummets
Peter Yee has been furloughed from his job at a rental car company since late March, and now says he…
South Carolina was among the 1st states to reopen. Now new coronavirus cases are rapidly rising.
South Carolina was among the last states to issue a stay-at-home order. Then, on May 4, it was among the…
American Cancer Society eliminates 1,000 jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic
Nonprofit fundraisers have been hard-hit by the coronavirus. June 12, 2020, 3:10 AM 4 min read 4 min read Share…
2 viruses — COVID and racism –devastate the black community and threaten America’s stability
The suffering has been immense. Black Americans have died from the coronavirus at a much higher rate than other racial…
What testing data reveals about possible coronavirus spike in LA
A snapshot of coronavirus testing data from Los Angeles indicates what many have feared — that in the wake of…
Trump avoids tough questions on race, as White House pushes alternate reality: ANALYSIS
For months, President Donald Trump and his White House advisers have pushed an alternate reality as the novel coronavirus spread…
Coronavirus updates: Trump says US ending relationship with WHO
A novel coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 362,000 people worldwide. Over 5.8 million across the globe have been…
Governor Newsom’s ‘worst fear’ about reopening California is public will ‘forget reality’ of COVID
“We need to move forward … soberly, eyes wide open.” Gov. Gavin Newsom said. May 29, 2020, 3:25 PM 6…
Substance abuse, kids with cabin fever: Police officer on new challenges amid COVID-19
Torrey Rowe became hooked on police work and forensics through watching the TV show “CSI” back in the early 2000s.…
Coronavirus live updates: North Carolina reports ‘notable and concerning’ increase in cases
A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 338,000 people worldwide. Over 5.2 million people across the…
Asian Americans face coronavirus ‘double whammy’: Skyrocketing unemployment and discrimination
Gary Lin, a Chinese-American business owner in New York City, has been working through the coronavirus crisis to keep his…
Trump, yet to wear mask in public, to visit Michigan ventilator facility that requires them
Ford has signaled it may allow the president to bend that rule. May 20, 2020, 9:19 PM 8 min read…
Italy and Spain begin to reopen after coronavirus lockdown, rest of Europe to follow suit
Italy and Spain recorded their lowest daily increase in deaths since March. May 18, 2020, 3:40 PM 7 min read…
Nearly 200 possibly exposed to coronavirus at religious service that violated stay-at-home orders
All attendees have been advised to self-quarantine. May 17, 2020, 11:54 PM 4 min read 4 min read Share to…
COVID-19 battle takes toll on New York City blood supply: Mayor
The city’s blood center is down to a two-day supply. May 17, 2020, 6:18 PM 7 min read 7 min…
Senate should improve House coronavirus package: Sen. Bernie Sanders
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said that the Senate should improve a House coronavirus package spearheaded by Democratic leadership. “Now I…
Know the risks: Where you are most likely to get coronavirus
Recommendations on how to protect ourselves from contracting the virus that causes COVID-19 are everywhere, like washing your hands, wearing…
Psychological toll of reopening to further divide between ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’
Anxieties and fears will undoubtedly heighten for Americans as more states reopen under the novel coronavirus crisis, despite no vaccine…
Trump promises coronavirus vaccine by end of the year, but his own experts temper expectations
President Donald Trump is doubling down on his claim that Americans could see a vaccine for the novel coronavirus by…
House passes $3 trillion relief package, bill ‘DOA’ in Senate
The House passed a historic $3 trillion coronavirus relief package on Friday night — a bill that would put more…
Washington state directs restaurants to log all eat-in customers in order to reopen
The move will allow authorities to contact-trace infected diners if necessary. May 14, 2020, 12:37 AM 4 min read 4…
Whistleblower to testify ‘window of opportunity is closing’ to develop strategy to combat coronavirus
Rick Bright testifies before House lawmakers Thursday morning. May 13, 2020, 7:05 PM 8 min read 8 min read Share…
Coronavirus updates: 14 other states have COVID-related illness in kids, Cuomo says
A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 296,000 people worldwide. More than 4.3 million people across…
Coronavirus updates: Violent crime down in many big cities, police say
A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 290,000 people worldwide. More than 4.2 million people across…
Coronavirus updates: 5,000 deaths in NYC with links unclear to virus, CDC report says
A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 284,000 people worldwide. More than 4.1 million people across…
Want to be a contact tracer? Johns Hopkins is offering a free course
The lessons are available to anyone who wants to take them. May 11, 2020, 9:30 PM 7 min read 7…
Coronavirus government response updates: Americans returning to work can get tested ‘very soon,’ Trump claims
President Donald Trump on Monday pushed his view that there is enough testing for states to reopen, even as the…
Oklahoma City University’s virtual graduation ceremony ‘Zoom bombed’ with racist attack
About 650 graduates were participating in the Zoom commencement. May 10, 2020, 11:29 PM 8 min read 8 min read…
Triple combination therapy shows promise for COVID-19 patients with less severe illnesses
As scientists scramble to find COVID-19 treatments among existing approved drugs, researchers in Hong Kong may have found a winning…
White House, Birx now say detailed CDC reopening guidelines ‘in the editing process’
A task force official said Thursday decisions should be up to the states. May 8, 2020, 6:15 PM 6 min…
Pence press secretary, wife of top Trump aide, tests positive for coronavirus
Katie Miller is married to Trump policy adviser Stephen Miller. May 8, 2020, 7:46 PM 5 min read 5 min…
Why this ICU nurse stood up to people protesting stay-at-home orders
Arizona ICU nurse Lauren Leander explains why she joined the counter-protest. May 7, 2020, 6:37 PM 9 min read 9…
Man in France may be country’s earliest COVID-19 case
Hammar was infected on Dec. 27, a month before cases were detected in Europe. May 7, 2020, 3:27 PM 5…
Famed New York bar owner and boxing trainer Jimmy Glenn dies of COVID-19
His family had hoped a convalescent plasma treatment could save him. May 7, 2020, 7:46 PM 7 min read 7…
Government coronavirus response updates: Trump valet, part of a regular rotation serving the president, tests positive for coronavirus
A U.S. military service member who works at the White House campus and serves as a valet to the president…