17 California inmates have now died of what appears to be COVID-19
There have now been 17 COVID-19-related inmate deaths in the state prison system, the department said. All but two involved inmates at the California Institution for Men.
There have now been 17 COVID-19-related inmate deaths in the state prison system, the department said. All but two involved inmates at the California Institution for Men.
First drug proves able to improve survival from coronavirus
Researchers in England say they have the first evidence that a drug can improve COVID-19 survival: A steroid called dexamethasone reduced deaths by up to one third in severely ill hospitalized patients.
Researchers in England say they have the first evidence that a drug can improve COVID-19 survival: A steroid called dexamethasone reduced deaths by up to one third in severely ill hospitalized patients.
Healthcare workers feel the calm before a second storm
At Elmhurst and hospitals around the country, nurses, doctors and other health care workers are reckoning with the psychological toll of the virus fight, coupled with fears that the disease could flare anew later this year.
At Elmhurst and hospitals around the country, nurses, doctors and other health care workers are reckoning with the psychological toll of the virus fight, coupled with fears that the disease could flare anew later this year.
Coronavirus cases surpass 8 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.
The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.
Parts of New York to enter Stage 3 of reopening
Up to 25 people can gather in parts of New York that have entered the third phase of re-opening under a revised plan the governor announced Monday.
Up to 25 people can gather in parts of New York that have entered the third phase of re-opening under a revised plan the governor announced Monday.
Some tribes reopen casinos despite opposition from states
In Connecticut, the tribes that own and operate Mohegan Sun and Foxwood Resort Casino began the first stages of reopening on June 1 despite pleas from Gov. Ned Lamont to remain shuttered.
In Connecticut, the tribes that own and operate Mohegan Sun and Foxwood Resort Casino began the first stages of reopening on June 1 despite pleas from Gov. Ned Lamont to remain shuttered.
United says passengers who don't wear masks will be put on 'internal travel restriction list'
United Airlines announced it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further hinder the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe.
United Airlines announced it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further hinder the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe.
Houston protesters starting to test positive for COVID-19
Protesters who took over Houston streets nearly two weeks ago are now starting to test positive for COVID-19.
Protesters who took over Houston streets nearly two weeks ago are now starting to test positive for COVID-19.
‘We’re sure that dogs could detect COVID-19’: UK group says it’s training canines to sniff out virus
A U.K. animal charity has begun training its dogs to sniff out COVID-19.
A U.K. animal charity has begun training its dogs to sniff out COVID-19.
Extra $600 in unemployment benefits ends next month, what happens then?
Lawmakers are at odds over additional aid for the tens of millions of Americans who are still unemployed.
Lawmakers are at odds over additional aid for the tens of millions of Americans who are still unemployed.
Florida researchers track COVID mutation that suggests virus is adapting to humans
The changes in the virus are within the spike proteins, which are what allows the virus to bind and infect human cells. The mutation, called D614G, stabilizes the spike protein, making it less likely to fall apart. That's why it's more infectious.
The changes in the virus are within the spike proteins, which are what allows the virus to bind and infect human cells. The mutation, called D614G, stabilizes the spike protein, making it less likely to fall apart. That's why it's more infectious.
Fear turns to greed on Wall Street as Fed details bond buys
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 629 points, or 2.5%, at 24,975, as of 9:48 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was down 1.5%. The losses were widespread, with 98% of the stocks in the S&P 500 lower
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 629 points, or 2.5%, at 24,975, as of 9:48 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was down 1.5%. The losses were widespread, with 98% of the stocks in the S&P 500 lower
Maskless woman seen on video coughing on customer inside NY bagel store after argument
Video of a woman coughing on another customer inside of a New York bagel store has gone viral after the two women got into an argument over wearing a face mask in public.
Video of a woman coughing on another customer inside of a New York bagel store has gone viral after the two women got into an argument over wearing a face mask in public.
Beyond fever and shortness of breath, experts say COVID-19 symptoms can appear in unusual ways
Fever, cough and shortness of breath are the hallmark symptoms of COVID-19, but the virus can also present itself in other unexpected ways, experts say.
Fever, cough and shortness of breath are the hallmark symptoms of COVID-19, but the virus can also present itself in other unexpected ways, experts say.
U.S. Open to be held without fans if government gives OK
Professional tennis tours have been suspended since March because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Professional tennis tours have been suspended since March because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Poll: Black Americans most likely to know a COVID-19 victim
Eleven percent of African Americans say they were close with someone who has died compared with 5% of Americans overall and 4% of white Americans.
Eleven percent of African Americans say they were close with someone who has died compared with 5% of Americans overall and 4% of white Americans.
24 Hour Fitness files for bankruptcy as it closes more than 130 US gyms
The California-based company is the latest casualty of the outbreak, announcing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on June 15.
The California-based company is the latest casualty of the outbreak, announcing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on June 15.
Report: Ezekiel Elliott, other Cowboys players test positive for COVID-19
Ezekiel Elliott is one of several Dallas Cowboys players who have tested positive for COVID-19, his agent said Monday.
Ezekiel Elliott is one of several Dallas Cowboys players who have tested positive for COVID-19, his agent said Monday.
National Institutes of Health evaluating drugs prescribed to children with COVID-19
Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have launched an effort to evaluate drugs prescribed to treat COVID-19 in infants, children and adolescents across the country.
Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have launched an effort to evaluate drugs prescribed to treat COVID-19 in infants, children and adolescents across the country.
Mayor Bill de Blasio cancels coronavirus briefing due to illness
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio canceled all events on his schedule Monday, marking the first time the city's leader will not hold a briefing on the coronavirus during a weekday in more than 100 days.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio canceled all events on his schedule Monday, marking the first time the city's leader will not hold a briefing on the coronavirus during a weekday in more than 100 days.