Misinformation on the virus is proving highly contagious
As the world races to find a vaccine and a cure for COVID-19, there is seemingly no antidote in sight to the burgeoning outbreak of coronavirus conspiracy theories, hoaxes, anti-mask myths and sham treatments.
As the world races to find a vaccine and a cure for COVID-19, there is seemingly no antidote in sight to the burgeoning outbreak of coronavirus conspiracy theories, hoaxes, anti-mask myths and sham treatments.
Congressman who had refused to wear mask tests positive for coronavirus
Rep. Louie Gohmert tested positive for coronavirus in advance of his planned travel with President Trump to Texas Wednesday and had to be removed from the trip, according to sources familiar with the situation.
Rep. Louie Gohmert tested positive for coronavirus in advance of his planned travel with President Trump to Texas Wednesday and had to be removed from the trip, according to sources familiar with the situation.
Jersey Mike's spending big bucks to help franchise owners remodel restaurants
The CEO of Jersey Mike's says the company is spending $150 million to retrofit franchise locations despite the coronavirus pandemic hitting the restaurant industry hard.
The CEO of Jersey Mike's says the company is spending $150 million to retrofit franchise locations despite the coronavirus pandemic hitting the restaurant industry hard.
Texas teacher unveils foot-operated sanitation station for classrooms
The foot-operated hand sanitizer stations are being sold for $30 each.
The foot-operated hand sanitizer stations are being sold for $30 each.
Brookly man creates virtual performance of Take Me Out to the Ballgame with 200 fans, MLB stars
A Brooklyn-based musician marked the return of the 2020 Major League Baseball season when he put together a virtual choir performance of Take Me Out to The Ball Game, featuring aournd 200 fans and a number of former MLB stars.
A Brooklyn-based musician marked the return of the 2020 Major League Baseball season when he put together a virtual choir performance of Take Me Out to The Ball Game, featuring aournd 200 fans and a number of former MLB stars.
'Masks for All' bill would provide three free masks for everyone in the United States
The bill would ramp up domestic production of masks and send three high-quality, reusable masks to every person in the United States through the U.S. postal service, free of charge.
The bill would ramp up domestic production of masks and send three high-quality, reusable masks to every person in the United States through the U.S. postal service, free of charge.
USPS urges jurisdictions to advise voters to request mail-in ballots no less than 15 days before election
States have varying deadlines for when absentee ballot registration needs to be completed, as well as when ballots need to be postmarked or received.
States have varying deadlines for when absentee ballot registration needs to be completed, as well as when ballots need to be postmarked or received.
Struggling merchants, insurers battle over pandemic coverage
Restaurants, bars and other merchants struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic are desperately reaching out for a lifeline from insurers who say they are being miscast as potential saviors.
Restaurants, bars and other merchants struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic are desperately reaching out for a lifeline from insurers who say they are being miscast as potential saviors.
COVID-19 leaves LA college student and teen brother only survivors in household
A 22-year-old college student in Los Angeles has been left to care for her 17-year-old brother, after the coronavirus swept through her household, killing first her grandmother, then taking her father, and finally her mother.
A 22-year-old college student in Los Angeles has been left to care for her 17-year-old brother, after the coronavirus swept through her household, killing first her grandmother, then taking her father, and finally her mother.
Doctor's controversial claim of COVID-19 cure goes viral, gets censored
Doctor Stella Immanuel has raised eyebrows in the past for saying women have medical issues for having sex with demons and witches in their dreams, and her latest message about a cure for COVID-19 is stirring up new controversy.
Doctor Stella Immanuel has raised eyebrows in the past for saying women have medical issues for having sex with demons and witches in their dreams, and her latest message about a cure for COVID-19 is stirring up new controversy.
Man known as 'Patient Zero' in Burbank hospital recovers from coronavirus, most fingers amputated
One California man will undergo reconstructive surgery after most of his fingers were amputated during a two-month hospital stay for coronavirus.
One California man will undergo reconstructive surgery after most of his fingers were amputated during a two-month hospital stay for coronavirus.
MLB postpones Phillies-Yankees and Marlins-Orioles matchups
Major League Baseball temporarily suspended the Miami Marlins’ season through Sunday because of their worsening coronavirus outbreak, and the three remaining games in this week’s New York Yankees-Philadelphia Phillies series were postponed Tuesday.
Major League Baseball temporarily suspended the Miami Marlins’ season through Sunday because of their worsening coronavirus outbreak, and the three remaining games in this week’s New York Yankees-Philadelphia Phillies series were postponed Tuesday.
US officials say Russia is spreading virus disinformation
The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs.
The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs.
Report: 2,866 COVID claims, 48 deaths among federal workers
A report from the Labor Department's inspector general says nearly 3,000 federal workers have filed compensation claims for contracting COVID-19 on the job.
A report from the Labor Department's inspector general says nearly 3,000 federal workers have filed compensation claims for contracting COVID-19 on the job.
Who is eligible to receive another coronavirus relief payment? Stimulus check details revealed
The GOP unveiled details for a second round of direct payments to American households on Monday, in legislation that has been dubbed the HEALS Act.
The GOP unveiled details for a second round of direct payments to American households on Monday, in legislation that has been dubbed the HEALS Act.
Red Cross asking recovered COVID-19 patients to donate plasma, citing shortage amid doubled demand
The American Red Cross tweeted on Tuesday a need for the plasma of fully recovered COVID-19 patients due to an emergency shortage.
The American Red Cross tweeted on Tuesday a need for the plasma of fully recovered COVID-19 patients due to an emergency shortage.
Can you get the coronavirus again?
Scientists are trying to determine if you can get coronavirus twice.
Scientists are trying to determine if you can get coronavirus twice.
Hamptons concert featuring The Chainsmokers and Goldman's CEO probed over 'egregious' health violations
Governor Cuomo says he is appalled over a huge concert held over the weekend in the Hamptons and says an investigation will take place.
Governor Cuomo says he is appalled over a huge concert held over the weekend in the Hamptons and says an investigation will take place.
Why Wall Street firms could ditch New York City en masse
New York City faces a mass exodus of Wall Street firms — and jobs — as some financial and professional-services industries consider trimming their presence in the city by at least 20 percent because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study.
New York City faces a mass exodus of Wall Street firms — and jobs — as some financial and professional-services industries consider trimming their presence in the city by at least 20 percent because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study.