WHO acknowledges 'emerging evidence' that coronavirus can spread through the air

The World Health Organization has long maintained that COVID-19 is spread via larger respiratory droplets, most often when people cough or sneeze, that fall to the ground.

14 Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants test positive for COVID-19

Hawaiian, along with other airlines, has implemented multiple safety measures on flights in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again

The new shortages come as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.

NY, NJ, CT add three more states to restricted access list

People arriving to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut from three more states will have to quarantine for 14-days due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19.

Activity in services sector shows record rebound in June

Activity in the U.S. services sector showed a record rebound in June but future improvement could be jeopardized by the resurgence of coronavirus cases in many parts of the country.

New health, safety measures in place at Downtown Disney

Temperature screenings, hand-washing stations and physical distancing requirements will all be a part of the Downtown Disney District experience when it reopens Thursday. 

How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?

There is some risk, but health officials say you can take precautions to minimize your exposure to the virus.

Latino, Black neighborhoods struggle with test disparities

A Latino cook whose co-worker got COVID-19 waited in his truck for a free swab at a rare testing event in a low-income neighborhood in Phoenix. A Hispanic tile installer queued up after two weeks of self-isolation while his father battled the coronavirus in intensive care. He didn't know his dad would die days later.

Atlanta mayor tests positive for coronavirus

Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced Monday that she had tested positive for COVID-19.

Connecticut pauses Phase 3 of reopening

Connecticut officials said they are pausing Phase 3 reopening in the state indefinitely after seeing coronavirus spikes in several other states.

US has 4% of the world’s population, but more than 25% of global coronavirus cases

The United States, which is home to approximately 4% of the world’s population, currently contains more than 25% of all the world’s coronavirus cases — a staggering disparity that health experts are warning could soon overwhelm the capacity of the U.S. health care system.

Coronavirus transmission rates up in New Jersey as clusters form

The rate of transmission of COVID-19 in New Jersey has exceeded 1.0 for the first time in a month and a half, Gov. Phil Murphy said on Monday.

Nearly 240 scientists urge WHO to acknowledge coronavirus can spread in air

The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.

Outrage after California bans singing in churches amid coronavirus pandemic

Faith leaders are speaking out after California Gov. Gavin Newsom banned singing and chanting in houses of worship last week due to a surge in coronavirus cases following weeks of protests.