Robots are playing many roles in the coronavirus crisis – and offering lessons for future disasters
Across the world, robots are helping disinfect hospitals, transport test samples and watch for violations of stay-at-home restrictions.
Across the world, robots are helping disinfect hospitals, transport test samples and watch for violations of stay-at-home restrictions.
49ers president discusses NFL Draft and COVID-19 relief efforts
Thursday will be the start of the first ever 3-day virtual NFL Draft.
Thursday will be the start of the first ever 3-day virtual NFL Draft.
Heartbreaking photo shows dedication of front line medical workers
The photo was posted on Facebook and shows an ICU nurse holding up a sign that says, "Just going to hold his hand for a bit. I don't think he has long."
The photo was posted on Facebook and shows an ICU nurse holding up a sign that says, "Just going to hold his hand for a bit. I don't think he has long."
Vulnerable sea turtles flourishing during coronavirus restrictions in Florida
In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
More than 700,000 people have recovered from coronavirus globally, Johns Hopkins data shows
Data collected by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center shows that more than 700,000 people have recovered from the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19.
Data collected by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center shows that more than 700,000 people have recovered from the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19.
‘Extremely bad idea’: Fire marshal warns people not to microwave masks in attempt to kill germs
The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office issued the warning on Facebook on April 20.
The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office issued the warning on Facebook on April 20.
Yonkers ER staff saves lives and suffers in COVID-19 hot spot
Saint Joseph's Medical Center is located just over a mile from the northern border of New York City's borough of the Bronx. The hospital normally has 194 acute-care beds but has been treating many more patients in one of the poorest sections of Westchester County's largest city since the new coronavirus began spreading rapidly through the region.
Saint Joseph's Medical Center is located just over a mile from the northern border of New York City's borough of the Bronx. The hospital normally has 194 acute-care beds but has been treating many more patients in one of the poorest sections of Westchester County's largest city since the new coronavirus began spreading rapidly through the region.
Tyson to suspend operations at largest pork plant indefinitely following coronavirus outbreak
Tyson Foods suspended operations Wednesday at an Iowa plant that is critical to the nation’s pork supply but had been blamed for fueling a massive coronavirus outbreak in the community.
Tyson Foods suspended operations Wednesday at an Iowa plant that is critical to the nation’s pork supply but had been blamed for fueling a massive coronavirus outbreak in the community.
NYC will celebrate July 4th with fireworks, mayor says
The show will go on, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says about the July 4th fireworks.
The show will go on, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says about the July 4th fireworks.
As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
Hospital reinstates suspended Santa Monica nurses who demanded proper PPE to treat COVID-19 patients
At least 10 nurses are heading back to the COVID-19 ward this week after being suspended for demanding protective respirator masks, the National Nurses United union said Tuesday.
At least 10 nurses are heading back to the COVID-19 ward this week after being suspended for demanding protective respirator masks, the National Nurses United union said Tuesday.
8 young children test positive for virus at Tokyo infant home
A Tokyo hospital said Wednesday that eight young children at its affiliated infant home have contracted the new coronavirus while showing no visible symptoms.
A Tokyo hospital said Wednesday that eight young children at its affiliated infant home have contracted the new coronavirus while showing no visible symptoms.
Beloved Manhattan bar Coogan's permanently closed
Coogan's announced on its Facebook page that COVID-19 had forced it to close—but not just temporarily.
Coogan's announced on its Facebook page that COVID-19 had forced it to close—but not just temporarily.
Wayne County investigating makeshift morgue housing 50 bodies at Beaumont facility
Investigators from the Wayne County Health Division are looking into a makeshift morgue set up up by Beaumont Health
Investigators from the Wayne County Health Division are looking into a makeshift morgue set up up by Beaumont Health
Calls to U.S. poison centers spiked as coronavirus spread
The number of daily calls to U.S. poison centers "increased sharply" in the beginning of March.
The number of daily calls to U.S. poison centers "increased sharply" in the beginning of March.
China calls virus lawsuit 'very absurd'
China on Wednesday slammed a lawsuit brought against it by the U.S. state of Missouri over the coronavirus pandemic as “very absurd."
China on Wednesday slammed a lawsuit brought against it by the U.S. state of Missouri over the coronavirus pandemic as “very absurd."
Coronavirus has mutated into at least 30 different strains, study finds
The novel coronavirus has mutated into at least 30 different genetic variations, according to a new study in China.
The novel coronavirus has mutated into at least 30 different genetic variations, according to a new study in China.
COVID-19 death rate is similar to the flu, says new study's co-author
A new coronavirus study found the death rate of COVID-19 is far lower than previously thought.
A new coronavirus study found the death rate of COVID-19 is far lower than previously thought.
Earth cleaner on 50th anniversary of Earth Day due to stay-at-home orders
As people across the globe stay home to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, the air has cleaned up, albeit temporarily.
As people across the globe stay home to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, the air has cleaned up, albeit temporarily.
Louisiana pastor who flouted social distancing urges Americans to donate stimulus checks to his church
A pastor in Louisiana is asking congregants and other Americans to donate their stimulus checks to his church.
A pastor in Louisiana is asking congregants and other Americans to donate their stimulus checks to his church.