1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal check ends
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.
Is it safe to reopen schools during the pandemic?
It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.
It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.
Unions question New York City's plan for schools
City, state and local officials remain under tremendous pressure to keep new infections low as they prepare to reopen schools in late summer.
City, state and local officials remain under tremendous pressure to keep new infections low as they prepare to reopen schools in late summer.
NYC sheriff to set up quarantine checkpoints at crossings into city
New York City is going to set up checkpoints into the city to check out of state travelers to make sure they are following quarantine rules.
New York City is going to set up checkpoints into the city to check out of state travelers to make sure they are following quarantine rules.
Facebook removes video of Trump saying children are ‘virtually immune’ to coronavirus, Twitter follows suit
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
CDC: 15 people hospitalized after ingesting hand sanitizer that contained methanol
The CDC said 15 people were hospitalized after ingesting hand sanitizer that contained methanol, a chemical the FDA says is poisonous if ingested or absorbed through the skin.
The CDC said 15 people were hospitalized after ingesting hand sanitizer that contained methanol, a chemical the FDA says is poisonous if ingested or absorbed through the skin.
US State Department says Russia pushing disinformation in online network
The State Department says Russia is using social media, state-funded media and a loose network of proxy websites to amplify conspiracy theories and misinformation, most recently around the coronavirus.
The State Department says Russia is using social media, state-funded media and a loose network of proxy websites to amplify conspiracy theories and misinformation, most recently around the coronavirus.
COVID-19 testing in the US is dropping, even as death toll rises
Officials attribute the drop largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to find out the results.
Officials attribute the drop largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to find out the results.
JetBlue says it will continue to block middle seats through mid-October as COVID-19 precaution
The airline announced its commitment to blocking middle seats through at least Oct. 15 to help maintain social distancing in the fight against coronavirus.
The airline announced its commitment to blocking middle seats through at least Oct. 15 to help maintain social distancing in the fight against coronavirus.
NIH seeks COVID-19 patient volunteers to test safety, longevity of synthetic antibody treatment
The trial, titled ACTIV-3, is asking for patients who are currently being treated for the novel coronavirus at select hospitals around the world, according to the NIH.
The trial, titled ACTIV-3, is asking for patients who are currently being treated for the novel coronavirus at select hospitals around the world, according to the NIH.
Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy protection in U.S.
Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic airline is seeking protection from creditors as it tries to survive the pandemic that is slamming air travel.
Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic airline is seeking protection from creditors as it tries to survive the pandemic that is slamming air travel.
Japanese company’s ‘smart’ face mask translates wearer’s speech into 8 different languages
A robotics start-up in Japan has created a “smart mask” that is designed to facilitate international communication in a socially distanced society.
A robotics start-up in Japan has created a “smart mask” that is designed to facilitate international communication in a socially distanced society.
Over 200 protests held nationwide as nurses demand better protection amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Registered nurses who belong to National Nurses United and the California Nurses Association will hold more than 200 protests across the nation Wednesday -- including in Southern California -- to demand greater protections for health care providers and their patients.
Registered nurses who belong to National Nurses United and the California Nurses Association will hold more than 200 protests across the nation Wednesday -- including in Southern California -- to demand greater protections for health care providers and their patients.
Johnson & Johnson to provide U.S. government 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
New Jersey-based Johnson & Johnson says it has an agreement to deliver 100 million doses of an investigational vaccine to fight the coronavirus.
New Jersey-based Johnson & Johnson says it has an agreement to deliver 100 million doses of an investigational vaccine to fight the coronavirus.
Google Doodle tells users to ‘wear a mask, save lives’ in public service announcement
Google’s Aug. 5 doodle is serving as a friendly reminder of the importance of mask wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Google’s Aug. 5 doodle is serving as a friendly reminder of the importance of mask wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moderna details coronavirus vaccine pricing as orders roll in
Small COVID-19 vaccine doses could cost $32-$37.
Small COVID-19 vaccine doses could cost $32-$37.
Cruise lines suspend operations until at least Oct. 31 amid COVID-19 pandemic
“This is a difficult decision as we recognize the crushing impact that this pandemic has had on our community and every other industry,” said the Cruise Lines International Association in a statement.
“This is a difficult decision as we recognize the crushing impact that this pandemic has had on our community and every other industry,” said the Cruise Lines International Association in a statement.
Can you get the coronavirus from secondhand smoke?
Being able to smell the smoke might be a sign you’re too close to the smoker.
Being able to smell the smoke might be a sign you’re too close to the smoker.
Clorox wipes won't be fully stocked in stores until 2021, CEO says
Clorox wipes have been a hot commodity since the pandemic started, leading to a shortage that will likely last for the rest of the 2020.
Clorox wipes have been a hot commodity since the pandemic started, leading to a shortage that will likely last for the rest of the 2020.
'You now have coronavirus': Pinellas County man spits on child in restaurant, police say
A Pinellas County man is facing charges after police said he assaulted a child for wearing a mask at a restaurant.
A Pinellas County man is facing charges after police said he assaulted a child for wearing a mask at a restaurant.