NYC virus tracing off to a bumpy start: report
New York City’s effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus through contact tracing has been hampered by the reluctance of some people with the virus to provide information to tracers.
New York City’s effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus through contact tracing has been hampered by the reluctance of some people with the virus to provide information to tracers.
A ‘second wave’ of COVID-19 cases? Not yet, experts say
Scientists generally agree the nation is still in its first wave of coronavirus infections, albeit one that’s dipping in some parts of the country while rising in others.
Scientists generally agree the nation is still in its first wave of coronavirus infections, albeit one that’s dipping in some parts of the country while rising in others.
Comedian DL Hughley COVID-19 positive after collapsing onstage
Comedian D.L. Hughley announced he tested positive for COVID-19 after collapsing onstage during a performance in Nashville, Tennessee.
Comedian D.L. Hughley announced he tested positive for COVID-19 after collapsing onstage during a performance in Nashville, Tennessee.
With no students, small college town worries about future
What happens to a college town when the students disappear? Ithaca, a small upstate New York city nearby gorges and vineyards, is finding out.
What happens to a college town when the students disappear? Ithaca, a small upstate New York city nearby gorges and vineyards, is finding out.
Trump says he told staff to 'slow down' coronavirus testing
President Donald Trump told supporters Saturday night he asked staff to slow down the rate of coronavirus testing, since it detects cases in which, for example, he said a ten-year-old boy with sniffles recovers in ten minutes.
President Donald Trump told supporters Saturday night he asked staff to slow down the rate of coronavirus testing, since it detects cases in which, for example, he said a ten-year-old boy with sniffles recovers in ten minutes.
NJ to allow camping at 12 parks, forests, other areas
Environmental officials in New Jersey have announced that camping will be allowed as of Monday in a dozen state parks, forests and recreation areas amid social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines.
Environmental officials in New Jersey have announced that camping will be allowed as of Monday in a dozen state parks, forests and recreation areas amid social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines.
6 staffers setting up for Trump rally positive for COVID-19
President Donald Trump’s campaign says six staff members setting up for his Saturday night rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have tested positive for coronavirus.
President Donald Trump’s campaign says six staff members setting up for his Saturday night rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have tested positive for coronavirus.
FDA warns of hand sanitizers containing toxic chemicals
According to the FDA, substantial methanol exposure "can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death."
According to the FDA, substantial methanol exposure "can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death."
Gym reopening order declined amid challenge to NJ governor
A federal judge has declined to allow a southern New Jersey gym to reopen as it continues a constitutional challenge to the state order that shut down businesses deemed non-essential in order to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.
A federal judge has declined to allow a southern New Jersey gym to reopen as it continues a constitutional challenge to the state order that shut down businesses deemed non-essential in order to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.
CDC: One-third of Americans using 'high-risk' cleaning practices to fight COVID-19
According to the CDC, if you’re a vigorous cleaner around your home because of the coronavirus, your earnestness doesn’t necessarily mean you’re cleaning correctly.
According to the CDC, if you’re a vigorous cleaner around your home because of the coronavirus, your earnestness doesn’t necessarily mean you’re cleaning correctly.
US says its embassy in Kabul battling coronavirus outbreak
The U.S. State Department says COVID-19 infections have been reported at its embassy in the Afghan capital. It says in a statement late Friday that the affected staff include diplomats, contractors and locals.
The U.S. State Department says COVID-19 infections have been reported at its embassy in the Afghan capital. It says in a statement late Friday that the affected staff include diplomats, contractors and locals.
COVID-19 contact tracing apps raise privacy concerns
As companies work to roll out contact tracing apps to stop the spread of coronavirus, some are raising concerns over privacy violations.
As companies work to roll out contact tracing apps to stop the spread of coronavirus, some are raising concerns over privacy violations.
Clemson sees 23 football players test positive for COVID-19
School spokesman Jeff Kallin said 28 people were found with COVID-19 since testing began for athletes and other personnel on June 8.
School spokesman Jeff Kallin said 28 people were found with COVID-19 since testing began for athletes and other personnel on June 8.
87-year-old Korean War veteran wins battle with COVID-19
After more than two-and-a-half months in the hospital, an 87-year-old Korean War veteran from Houston has beat coronavirus COVID-19 and reunited with his children three days before Father’s Day.
After more than two-and-a-half months in the hospital, an 87-year-old Korean War veteran from Houston has beat coronavirus COVID-19 and reunited with his children three days before Father’s Day.
Study ties blood type to COVID-19 risk: O may help, A may hurt
A new study suggests that blood type may influence whether someone develops severe COVID-19.
A new study suggests that blood type may influence whether someone develops severe COVID-19.
Arnold Schwarzenegger says anyone making COVID-19 masks ‘a political issue is an absolute moron’
“If we all wear masks, we will slow down the spread and can reopen safely,” the former California governor said.
“If we all wear masks, we will slow down the spread and can reopen safely,” the former California governor said.
As US remains stuck in 1st coronavirus wave, Harvard expert says 'it’s probably not even halftime'
Getting tested, wearing a mask and physical distancing remain critical, experts say.
Getting tested, wearing a mask and physical distancing remain critical, experts say.
Apple re-closes some stores, raising economic concerns
Seven of the Apple stores that are closing again are in Arizona.
Seven of the Apple stores that are closing again are in Arizona.
Navy upholds firing of carrier captain in coronavirus outbreak
The official said the Navy also extended the blame for the ship's pandemic crisis, delaying the promotion of the one-star admiral who was also onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt — concluding that both men made serious errors in judgment.
The official said the Navy also extended the blame for the ship's pandemic crisis, delaying the promotion of the one-star admiral who was also onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt — concluding that both men made serious errors in judgment.