82 infected at Missouri summer camp as COVID-19 cases surge across US
An overnight summer camp in rural southwestern Missouri has seen scores of campers, counselors and staff infected with the novel coronavirus.
An overnight summer camp in rural southwestern Missouri has seen scores of campers, counselors and staff infected with the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 'superspreaders': Experts say 1 person can transmit virus at gatherings, with tragic consequences
A Harvard expert says there are two ways to think about “superspreaders” and their role in transmitting the virus.
A Harvard expert says there are two ways to think about “superspreaders” and their role in transmitting the virus.
Florida reports highest single-day jump in COVID-19 deaths
Florida marked another grim COVID-19 milestone Thursday when health officials reported 120 new deaths from the coronavirus -- the highest one-day jump yet amid a surge in new infections that continues to befuddle the state's attempts to contain the outbreak.
Florida marked another grim COVID-19 milestone Thursday when health officials reported 120 new deaths from the coronavirus -- the highest one-day jump yet amid a surge in new infections that continues to befuddle the state's attempts to contain the outbreak.
Over 200,000 jobs lost on Long Island due to COVID-19 pandemic
Long Island officials are calling on Congress to give them financial relief after the region lost 220,000 jobs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Long Island officials are calling on Congress to give them financial relief after the region lost 220,000 jobs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
US economy may be stalling out as viral outbreak worsens
Another 1.3 million workers sought unemployment last week, according to the Department of Labor.
Another 1.3 million workers sought unemployment last week, according to the Department of Labor.
The cost of COVID-19: Amid illness, Americans face heavy financial burden in testing and treatment
Uncertain health care prices add to the growing anxiety Americans face seeking care in the coronavirus pandemic.
Uncertain health care prices add to the growing anxiety Americans face seeking care in the coronavirus pandemic.
Study suggests fetal coronavirus infection is possible
Researchers from Italy said Thursday that they studied 31 women with COVID-19 who delivered babies in March and April. They found signs of the virus in several samples of umbilical cord blood, the placenta and, in one case, breast milk.
Researchers from Italy said Thursday that they studied 31 women with COVID-19 who delivered babies in March and April. They found signs of the virus in several samples of umbilical cord blood, the placenta and, in one case, breast milk.
‘Scream inside your heart’: Japanese theme parks implement screaming ban on roller coasters
Amid the rise in coronavirus cases, theme parks in Japan are urging guests who ride roller coasters to avoid screaming in hopes of fighting the spread of COVID-19.
Amid the rise in coronavirus cases, theme parks in Japan are urging guests who ride roller coasters to avoid screaming in hopes of fighting the spread of COVID-19.
NIAID launches clinical vaccine trials for COVID-19 — here’s how to volunteer
NIAID aims to enroll thousands of volunteers in large-scale clinical trials intended to protect people from COVID-19.
NIAID aims to enroll thousands of volunteers in large-scale clinical trials intended to protect people from COVID-19.
‘Today is day 93’: People report experiencing COVID-19 symptoms that last for months
Since the first reported cases of the novel coronavirus, several support groups have emerged on Facebook consisting of thousands of members calling themselves “long haul survivors,” reporting COVID-19 symptoms that they say have lasted for months.
Since the first reported cases of the novel coronavirus, several support groups have emerged on Facebook consisting of thousands of members calling themselves “long haul survivors,” reporting COVID-19 symptoms that they say have lasted for months.
Video captures woman throwing shoes at store employee after being asked to wear a mask
The incident happened at a Skechers store in Oklahoma.
The incident happened at a Skechers store in Oklahoma.
Fauci: States may need to go back under coronavirus lockdown if cases keep rising
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert says that states seeing major increases in COVID-19 infections may need to start considering another lockdown.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert says that states seeing major increases in COVID-19 infections may need to start considering another lockdown.
Coronavirus causes uncertainty for state lotteries
State lottery revenues do not make up a huge portion of a state budget. But because the monies are often directed to specific programs like education, environment or veterans programs, they can have an outsized impact when there are upticks or declines in sales.
State lottery revenues do not make up a huge portion of a state budget. But because the monies are often directed to specific programs like education, environment or veterans programs, they can have an outsized impact when there are upticks or declines in sales.
CDC: No rewriting of guidelines for reopening schools
Despite President Donald Trump's sharp criticism, federal guidelines for reopening schools are not being revised, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Despite President Donald Trump's sharp criticism, federal guidelines for reopening schools are not being revised, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Putnam County warns of possible coronavirus exposure at grocery store
The health department in Putnam County is warning people who shopped at a grocery store in Carmel that they could have been exposed to the coronavirus.
The health department in Putnam County is warning people who shopped at a grocery store in Carmel that they could have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Town prints own currency to boost coronavirus relief
Decades after it created a similar program during the Great Depression, the city is dipping into its emergency accounts to give people in need up to $300 per month in wooden currency to spend in town.
Decades after it created a similar program during the Great Depression, the city is dipping into its emergency accounts to give people in need up to $300 per month in wooden currency to spend in town.
Airborne COVID-19: What does it mean, how does it increase risk and what are the steps to stay safe?
Scientists say we need to think about better ventilation, in addition to other safety measures such as wearing a mask and social distancing.
Scientists say we need to think about better ventilation, in addition to other safety measures such as wearing a mask and social distancing.
Is it safe to visit the dentist during the pandemic?
Dentists can’t eliminate risk, but they are taking steps to minimize the chances of spreading the coronavirus.
Dentists can’t eliminate risk, but they are taking steps to minimize the chances of spreading the coronavirus.
Store guard allegedly kills customer in fight over not wearing mask
A store security guard is accused of fighting with and fatally shooting a man who went into the store without a mask.
A store security guard is accused of fighting with and fatally shooting a man who went into the store without a mask.
Bed, Bath & Beyond to close 200 stores due to coronavirus fallout
New Jersey-based Bed, Bath & Beyond will close more than 200 stores over the next two years as part of a restructuring effort due to the coronavirus pandemic.
New Jersey-based Bed, Bath & Beyond will close more than 200 stores over the next two years as part of a restructuring effort due to the coronavirus pandemic.