13 killed in coronavirus raid at nightclub; police tried to enforce lockdown and caused a stampede
Officials say 13 people died in a stampede at a disco in Peru after a police raid to enforce the country’s lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic.
Officials say 13 people died in a stampede at a disco in Peru after a police raid to enforce the country’s lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19
President Donald Trump has announced the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients.
President Donald Trump has announced the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients.
AP: Emails show businesses held sway over state reopening plans
Records obtained by The Associated Press show that governors worked closely with business interests as they weighed when and how to reopen their economies last spring.
Records obtained by The Associated Press show that governors worked closely with business interests as they weighed when and how to reopen their economies last spring.
Danbury residents on alert after 'serious' virus outbreak
Residents of Danbury are being urged to take precautions after what officials have described as a “serious outbreak” of the coronavirus.
Residents of Danbury are being urged to take precautions after what officials have described as a “serious outbreak” of the coronavirus.
Vacationers, migrants drive Italy's surge in COVID-19 cases
Sicily's governor has ordered all migrants to be transferred from the island by Monday, part of a push-back by Italian regions alarmed by last week's surge in COVID-19 cases.
Sicily's governor has ordered all migrants to be transferred from the island by Monday, part of a push-back by Italian regions alarmed by last week's surge in COVID-19 cases.
Massachusetts man gave ‘COVID hugs’ to cancer survivor, other strangers at Walmart, police say
One victim, a cancer survivor, told police the man walked up to him, took an item out of his hands and hugged him.
One victim, a cancer survivor, told police the man walked up to him, took an item out of his hands and hugged him.
India's coronavirus caseload tops 3 million as disease moves south
India's coronavirus caseload topped 3 million on Sunday, with the country leading the world in new infections as the disease marched through impoverished rural areas in the north and the wealthier but older populations of the south.
India's coronavirus caseload topped 3 million on Sunday, with the country leading the world in new infections as the disease marched through impoverished rural areas in the north and the wealthier but older populations of the south.
Teachers turn COVID-19 desk shields into Jeeps: 'Playful, not imprisoned'
"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car, keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."
"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car, keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."
Instagram deletes account advertising ASU COVID-19 parties
Instagram has removed an account that claimed to throw COVID parties at Arizona State University.
Instagram has removed an account that claimed to throw COVID parties at Arizona State University.
CDC: September, October are best months to get your flu shot
Infectious disease experts say that while there isn't a coronavirus vaccine yet, flu vaccinations are recommended for everyone over 6 months old.
Infectious disease experts say that while there isn't a coronavirus vaccine yet, flu vaccinations are recommended for everyone over 6 months old.
Positive coronavirus tests in NY below 1 percent for 15th day, hospitalizations hit new low
The rate of positive coronavirus tests in New York remained below 1 percent for the 15th straight day on Friday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced in a statement.
The rate of positive coronavirus tests in New York remained below 1 percent for the 15th straight day on Friday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced in a statement.
Global COVID-19 deaths surpass 800K, Johns Hopkins reports
The global death toll for the coronavirus has exceeded 800,000, according to Johns Hopkins.
The global death toll for the coronavirus has exceeded 800,000, according to Johns Hopkins.
Miami ICU nurse: I have never seen so many deaths
“The fear in their eyes when they can’t get enough air. They are so scared,” he says, quietly. “Their eyes are big, desperate to get the oxygen and that makes me so sad.”
“The fear in their eyes when they can’t get enough air. They are so scared,” he says, quietly. “Their eyes are big, desperate to get the oxygen and that makes me so sad.”
Coronavirus, crime, education concerns helping push people out of New York City
Vacancy rates are rising in New York City as more people choose to leave. But the coronavirus isn’t the only reason people are departing.
Vacancy rates are rising in New York City as more people choose to leave. But the coronavirus isn’t the only reason people are departing.
NYC restaurants planning to sue city over indoor dining ban
As gyms prepare to reopen, restaurant owners in New York City are preparing legal action over still not being allowed to offer indoor dining, even though restaurants in all other parts of the state have been offering it for weeks.
As gyms prepare to reopen, restaurant owners in New York City are preparing legal action over still not being allowed to offer indoor dining, even though restaurants in all other parts of the state have been offering it for weeks.
Long Island officials frustrated over lack of guidance on bringing back youth sports
Officials on Long Island are calling for clarification and guidance when it comes to bringing back high-risk youth sports.
Officials on Long Island are calling for clarification and guidance when it comes to bringing back high-risk youth sports.
Heavy buyer demand and low rates send US home sales surging amid COVID-19 pandemic
Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%.
Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%.
Low humidity, drier air may contribute to increased COVID-19 transmission risk, researchers find
A study conducted by University of Sydney researchers found that climate conditions with low humidity and dry air may help the spread of the novel coronavirus.
A study conducted by University of Sydney researchers found that climate conditions with low humidity and dry air may help the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Outdoor communal dining areas debut in Queens
The Dineout NYC community outdoor dining areas expanded on Friday. It debuted in two locations in Queens: one in Elmhurst and the other in Jackson heights. Streets are fully closed off to create community spaces around several restaurants amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Dineout NYC community outdoor dining areas expanded on Friday. It debuted in two locations in Queens: one in Elmhurst and the other in Jackson heights. Streets are fully closed off to create community spaces around several restaurants amid the coronavirus pandemic.