Chaos, inconsistency mark launch of drive-thru virus testing
Drive-thru sites have been opening around the United States to make it quicker and safer to test people for the new coronavirus. But much like the rest of the U.S. response to the pandemic, the system has been marked by inconsistencies, delays, and shortages. Many people who have symptoms and a doctor’s order have waited hours or days for a test.
Drive-thru sites have been opening around the United States to make it quicker and safer to test people for the new coronavirus. But much like the rest of the U.S. response to the pandemic, the system has been marked by inconsistencies, delays, and shortages. Many people who have symptoms and a doctor’s order have waited hours or days for a test.
Maryland boy uses $600 of savings to make coronavirus care packages for seniors, feed 90 students
A 7-year-old used the money he saved up to help those in need as a way to overcome fear with acts of love.
A 7-year-old used the money he saved up to help those in need as a way to overcome fear with acts of love.
Virginia police investigating after kids cough on produce, post video to social media
Police in Purcellville, Virginia are investigating after kids filmed themselves coughing on produce at a supermarket and posted it to social media, according to a post on the police department’s Facebook page.
Police in Purcellville, Virginia are investigating after kids filmed themselves coughing on produce at a supermarket and posted it to social media, according to a post on the police department’s Facebook page.
General Motors helping make more ventilation systems for hospitals
General Motors has said that it is partnering with Ventec Life Systems to increase production of desperately-needed ventilators to help patients suffering from respiratory problems.
General Motors has said that it is partnering with Ventec Life Systems to increase production of desperately-needed ventilators to help patients suffering from respiratory problems.
Sen. Rand Paul tests positive for coronavirus
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has tested positive for coronavirus and will remain in quarantine, according to his official Twitter account.
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has tested positive for coronavirus and will remain in quarantine, according to his official Twitter account.
4th TSA agent at Orlando International Airport tests positive for coronavirus, officials say
There have now been four reported positive coronavirus cases amongst TSA officers at Orlando International Airport.
There have now been four reported positive coronavirus cases amongst TSA officers at Orlando International Airport.
First weekend of California stay-at-home order hits millions
California has never seen a weekend quite like this.
California has never seen a weekend quite like this.
New York coronavirus cases jump to more than 15,000
Governor Cuomo says the number of coronavirus cases in New York has jumped to 15,166 as of Sunday morning.
Governor Cuomo says the number of coronavirus cases in New York has jumped to 15,166 as of Sunday morning.
As crisis deepens, Congressional rescue deal teeters
Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House teetered Sunday on a ballooning nearly $1.4 trillion economic rescue package, as President Donald Trump called for a deal to steady a nation shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House teetered Sunday on a ballooning nearly $1.4 trillion economic rescue package, as President Donald Trump called for a deal to steady a nation shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Whiplash: All at once, a steady US economy screeches to halt
Three weeks ago, EmpireCLS was heading toward a second straight year of record business. A car service company in New Jersey, Empire couldn’t even find enough chauffeurs and office workers to meet its needs.
Three weeks ago, EmpireCLS was heading toward a second straight year of record business. A car service company in New Jersey, Empire couldn’t even find enough chauffeurs and office workers to meet its needs.
Two more L.A. residents die of coronavirus; 59 new cases reported countywide
Two more Los Angeles residents have died from COVID-19, and an additional 59 people in the county have tested positive for the disease, bringing the total to four deaths and 351 people infected, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Two more Los Angeles residents have died from COVID-19, and an additional 59 people in the county have tested positive for the disease, bringing the total to four deaths and 351 people infected, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
What you need to know today about the COVID-19 pandemic
The death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic has surpassed 13,000 people worldwide and sickened more than 292,000.
The death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic has surpassed 13,000 people worldwide and sickened more than 292,000.
4 retirement home residents die as virus spreads on Long Island
A fourth resident has died of the coronavirus at a Long Island retirement community and 13 residents have tested positive for the virus that has infected more than 12,000 people statewide as of late Saturday.
A fourth resident has died of the coronavirus at a Long Island retirement community and 13 residents have tested positive for the virus that has infected more than 12,000 people statewide as of late Saturday.
New Jersey drive-thru testing center reaches capacity shortly after opening
Authorities say a drive-thru coronavirus testing center in New Jersey once again reached capacity Sunday morning shortly after opening, but the site will reopen Monday — and a second drive-thru center is also expected to open that day in another county.
Authorities say a drive-thru coronavirus testing center in New Jersey once again reached capacity Sunday morning shortly after opening, but the site will reopen Monday — and a second drive-thru center is also expected to open that day in another county.
38 positive for coronavirus in New York City jails, including Rikers
New York City was hit by the nation’s largest coronavirus jail outbreak to date this week, with at least 38 people testing positive at the notorious Rikers Island complex and nearby facilities — more than half of them incarcerated men, the board that oversees the city's jail system said.
New York City was hit by the nation’s largest coronavirus jail outbreak to date this week, with at least 38 people testing positive at the notorious Rikers Island complex and nearby facilities — more than half of them incarcerated men, the board that oversees the city's jail system said.
UK moms spend Mother's Day far from family
Sunday is Mother’s Day in Britain and the government has a stark message for millions of citizens: Visiting your mom could kill her.
Sunday is Mother’s Day in Britain and the government has a stark message for millions of citizens: Visiting your mom could kill her.
Pop superstar Rihanna donates $5 million to coronavirus relief efforts
Rihanna‘s Clara Lionel Foundation is giving $5 million to the response efforts against the coronavirus.
Rihanna‘s Clara Lionel Foundation is giving $5 million to the response efforts against the coronavirus.
Kroger giving cash bonus to employees working during coronavirus pandemic
Kroger is also offering full sick pay to anyone self-isolating or showing symptoms.
Kroger is also offering full sick pay to anyone self-isolating or showing symptoms.
At least 72 coronavirus cases linked to one boxing match
At least 72 cases of coronavirus are linked to a single boxing match in Thailand held on March 6.
At least 72 cases of coronavirus are linked to a single boxing match in Thailand held on March 6.