Experts say decline in new US COVID-19 cases is result of masks, insufficient testing
The number of Americans newly diagnosed with the coronavirus is falling — a development experts credit at least partly to increased wearing of masks — even as the outbreak continues to claim nearly 1,000 lives in the U.S. each day.
The number of Americans newly diagnosed with the coronavirus is falling — a development experts credit at least partly to increased wearing of masks — even as the outbreak continues to claim nearly 1,000 lives in the U.S. each day.
Tuscaloosa closes bars after University of Alabama reports more than 500 COVID-19 cases last week
At least 531 students, faculty, and staff on the University of Alabama's main campus in Tuscaloosa have been infected with the virus, officials reported.
At least 531 students, faculty, and staff on the University of Alabama's main campus in Tuscaloosa have been infected with the virus, officials reported.
Man and woman turn themselves in after elderly man is assaulted at Florida grocery store, police say
A 75-year-old man who recently underwent surgery for placement of a heart stent was attacked by another man outside a Daytona Beach Shores Publix, authorities said.
A 75-year-old man who recently underwent surgery for placement of a heart stent was attacked by another man outside a Daytona Beach Shores Publix, authorities said.
Optimize your home space for remote learning
The remote school year is underway and if you’re still trying to figure out how to create the perfect space for your child’s distance learning, we have you covered.
The remote school year is underway and if you’re still trying to figure out how to create the perfect space for your child’s distance learning, we have you covered.
Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt tests positive for COVID-19
The 34-year-old retired sprinter won gold in the 100 and 200 meters at the last three Olympics.
The 34-year-old retired sprinter won gold in the 100 and 200 meters at the last three Olympics.
Dozens of USC students test positive for COVID-19
USC health officials reported an "alarming" spike of 43 coronavirus cases confirmed in off-campus housing facilities, along with 100 students in quarantine due to possible exposure to COVID-19.
USC health officials reported an "alarming" spike of 43 coronavirus cases confirmed in off-campus housing facilities, along with 100 students in quarantine due to possible exposure to COVID-19.
COVID-19 a common issue for voters nationwide, focus groups show
Voters from Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles weighed in on what matters most to them at the polls in November.
Voters from Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles weighed in on what matters most to them at the polls in November.
Utah teachers, students who defy mask mandate could be charged with misdemeanor
Utah officials say school staff and students can be charged with a misdemeanor if they do not wear a mask.
Utah officials say school staff and students can be charged with a misdemeanor if they do not wear a mask.
Car crashes into outdoor dining area in Manhattan
The FDNY said several people were hurt.
The FDNY said several people were hurt.
Scientists: Hong Kong man got coronavirus a second time
Scientists said that genetic tests show a 33-year-old man returning to Hong Kong from a trip to Spain in mid-August had a different strain of the coronavirus than the one he'd previously been infected with in March.
Scientists said that genetic tests show a 33-year-old man returning to Hong Kong from a trip to Spain in mid-August had a different strain of the coronavirus than the one he'd previously been infected with in March.
Many fitness studios and gyms still waiting for green light
New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have mostly made decisions and imposed restrictions in unison the last six months. One exception to that strategy pertains to the reopening of gyms, which reopened in parts of New York state on Monday but not in New York City.
New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have mostly made decisions and imposed restrictions in unison the last six months. One exception to that strategy pertains to the reopening of gyms, which reopened in parts of New York state on Monday but not in New York City.
WHO: Avoid dental cleanings and other routine visits to the dentist for now
You should put off routine dental care until coronavirus cases fall, according to the WHO. UPDATE: A network of dentists in the U.S. have pushed back.
You should put off routine dental care until coronavirus cases fall, according to the WHO. UPDATE: A network of dentists in the U.S. have pushed back.
Delta Air Lines to furlough 1,941 pilots in October, according to internal memo
Delta Air Lines is set to furlough 1,941 pilots in October, the carrier said in a memo seen by Reuters on Monday that noted the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and plunging air travel demand.
Delta Air Lines is set to furlough 1,941 pilots in October, the carrier said in a memo seen by Reuters on Monday that noted the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and plunging air travel demand.
Revved by Sturgis Rally, COVID-19 infections move fast, far
An analysis of anonymous cell phone data from Camber Systems, a firm that aggregates cell phone activity for health researchers, found that 61% of all the counties in the U.S. have been visited by someone who attended Sturgis, creating a travel hub that was comparable to a major U.S. city.
An analysis of anonymous cell phone data from Camber Systems, a firm that aggregates cell phone activity for health researchers, found that 61% of all the counties in the U.S. have been visited by someone who attended Sturgis, creating a travel hub that was comparable to a major U.S. city.
Centenarian sisters survive COVID-19 and Spanish flu
A pair of sisters have lived through two pandemics more than a century apart.
A pair of sisters have lived through two pandemics more than a century apart.
What social distance ambassadors do at Jones Beach
About 40 people work at Jones Beach as social distance ambassadors. So what exactly do they do?
About 40 people work at Jones Beach as social distance ambassadors. So what exactly do they do?
Mayor encourages schools to hold outdoor learning sessions
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a plan to encourage outdoor instruction when schools start next month.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a plan to encourage outdoor instruction when schools start next month.
Gov. Murphy: Most schools in New Jersey planning hybrid start
Most of the state's school districts are planning a hybrid start to the academic year, the governor says.
Most of the state's school districts are planning a hybrid start to the academic year, the governor says.
U.N.: COVID-19 plasma treatment is still experimental
The World Health Organization is cautioning that using blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors to treat other patients is still considered an experimental therapy.
The World Health Organization is cautioning that using blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors to treat other patients is still considered an experimental therapy.
Among approaches to remote learning this fall, hiring private teachers
For parents choosing to stay exclusively online their approach of how best to do it varies greatly.
For parents choosing to stay exclusively online their approach of how best to do it varies greatly.