States' reporting of virus testing data leads to confusion
Public health officials say robust testing for the coronavirus is essential to safely lifting stay-at-home orders and business closures, but states are creating confusion in the way they are reporting the data.
Public health officials say robust testing for the coronavirus is essential to safely lifting stay-at-home orders and business closures, but states are creating confusion in the way they are reporting the data.
Memorial Day even more poignant as veterans die from virus
Memorial Day is meant to pay tribute to veterans who have perished. This year will be even more poignant because of the number of veterans who have died from coronavirus. Many are old, already frail, and the toll has been especially harsh on veterans. Their relatives mourn their deaths as well as the limits on gathering to remember them.
Memorial Day is meant to pay tribute to veterans who have perished. This year will be even more poignant because of the number of veterans who have died from coronavirus. Many are old, already frail, and the toll has been especially harsh on veterans. Their relatives mourn their deaths as well as the limits on gathering to remember them.
Missouri hairstylist went to work with coronavirus symptoms, exposed 91 clients, co-workers: officials
Missouri health officials say a hairstylist worked while showing symptoms of COVID-19 and spread the disease to 91 people.
Missouri health officials say a hairstylist worked while showing symptoms of COVID-19 and spread the disease to 91 people.
Trump plays golf for 1st time since the coronavirus pandemic
President Donald Trump played golf Saturday for the first time since he declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency more than two months ago.
President Donald Trump played golf Saturday for the first time since he declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency more than two months ago.
NJ deaths associated with coronavirus now top 11,000
New Jersey health officials say the number of deaths associated with the coronavirus in the state now tops 11,000. The state health department posted information Saturday indicating that there were more than 153,100 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 and a total of 11,081 deaths were associated with the virus.
New Jersey health officials say the number of deaths associated with the coronavirus in the state now tops 11,000. The state health department posted information Saturday indicating that there were more than 153,100 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 and a total of 11,081 deaths were associated with the virus.
Under COVID-19, America finds new ways to honor Memorial Day
Communities across the nation are figuring out new ways to mark Memorial Day during the coronavirus pandemic.
Communities across the nation are figuring out new ways to mark Memorial Day during the coronavirus pandemic.
Restrictions eased while virus deaths decline in New York
The daily death rate attributable to the coronavirus continues to fall in New York. The state on Saturday reported 84 fatalities, its lowest number in weeks in what Gov. Andrew Cuomo described as a critical benchmark. The death tally peaked at 799 on April 8.
The daily death rate attributable to the coronavirus continues to fall in New York. The state on Saturday reported 84 fatalities, its lowest number in weeks in what Gov. Andrew Cuomo described as a critical benchmark. The death tally peaked at 799 on April 8.
NBA says it is talking with Disney about resuming season
The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Central Florida in late July. It's the clearest sign yet that the league believes the season can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Central Florida in late July. It's the clearest sign yet that the league believes the season can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Teen embraces grandma for first time in over 2 months through plastic sheet amid COVID-19 quarantine
A 13-year-old Irish boy created a hugging device from household items in order to embrace his grandma who has been in isolation for over two months.
A 13-year-old Irish boy created a hugging device from household items in order to embrace his grandma who has been in isolation for over two months.
Holiday amid pandemic: Americans divided on how to respond
President Donald Trump has visited one of his golf courses at the start of the Memorial Day weekend as he urges states to reopen after coronavirus-related lockdowns. Yet many Americans remain cautious as the number of confirmed cases nationwide passes 1.6 million.
President Donald Trump has visited one of his golf courses at the start of the Memorial Day weekend as he urges states to reopen after coronavirus-related lockdowns. Yet many Americans remain cautious as the number of confirmed cases nationwide passes 1.6 million.
Grocery store fills salad bar with alcohol, candy during pandemic restrictions
A grocery store has brought “happy hour” to their signature salad bars during the coronavirus pandemic.
A grocery store has brought “happy hour” to their signature salad bars during the coronavirus pandemic.
Zero cases in China as virus surges in Latin America, India
New coronavirus cases have dropped to zero in China for the first time but are surging in India. And they overwhelmed hospitals across Latin America, both in countries that are lax about lockdowns and those being lauded for firm, early confinement.
New coronavirus cases have dropped to zero in China for the first time but are surging in India. And they overwhelmed hospitals across Latin America, both in countries that are lax about lockdowns and those being lauded for firm, early confinement.
Cuomo: Groups of up to 10 people can now legally gather in NY
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo dropped the state’s absolute ban on gatherings of any size Friday, issuing an executive order saying up to 10 people are now allowed to be together as long as they abide by other social distancing guidelines adopted during the coronavirus pandemic.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo dropped the state’s absolute ban on gatherings of any size Friday, issuing an executive order saying up to 10 people are now allowed to be together as long as they abide by other social distancing guidelines adopted during the coronavirus pandemic.
California Undocumented Relief Fund sees overwhelming demand in first week
The $125 million fund for undocumented immigrants in the state is up and running, but some are struggling to obtain the funds as organizations work to answer tens of thousands of calls daily.
The $125 million fund for undocumented immigrants in the state is up and running, but some are struggling to obtain the funds as organizations work to answer tens of thousands of calls daily.