Coronavirus outbreaks among minks in Europe studied

Coronavirus outbreaks at mink farms in Spain and the Netherlands have scientists digging into how the animals got infected and if they can spread it to people.

Defiant NJ gym again opens despite closure order amid virus

The owners of a New Jersey gym that has repeatedly defied Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order to remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic have once again reopened the facility less than a week after their arrests on contempt charges.

South Africa hits 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, still not at peak

South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.

Airbnb summer rental safety amid COVID-19 pandemic: What to know before you check in

With summer travel underway during the coronavirus pandemic, health experts have advice on how to stay safe when renting a summer home on travel websites like Airbnb.

New York marks 5 months since first COVID-19 case

Saturday marks five months since the first COVID-19 case in New York, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Health officials link US salmonella outbreak to red onions

The supplier told the FDA that it will be recalling all varieties of onions that could have come in contact with potentially contaminated red onions because of the risk of cross-contamination.

Gov. Murphy: Rise in NJ COVID-19 cases ‘setting off alarms’

The number of COVID-19 cases in New Jersey are continuing to climb and are “setting off alarms,” according to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.

Alarm over spike in COVID-19 cases in NJ
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Officials say they are raising the alarm over a recent spike in coronavirus cases in New Jersey.

NY eyes pain for wealthy, working class to help right budget

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he opposes raising taxes on the wealthy to help the state weather the coronavirus economic crisis, though its clear federal aid alone won’t solve the state’s fiscal woes.

Georgia camp with COVID-19 outbreak didn’t require masks

A Georgia overnight camp hit by a coronavirus outbreak took many precautions, but didn’t make campers wear masks or have proper ventilation in buildings, according to a government report released Friday.

European Union extends ban on American travelers as coronavirus surges in US

On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.

Focus turns to Long Island day camps after positive COVID-19 tests

After coronavirus outbreaks at two day camps on Long Island, the focus is once again on how to safely gather children in a group setting

Coronavirus concerns at summer camp
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After coronavirus outbreaks at two day camps on Long Island, the focus is once again on how to safely gather children in a group setting.

Study: Children carry as much coronavirus in respiratory system as adults

New research indicates that children under the age of 5 could carry up to 100 times more of the coronavirus in their upper respiratory tracts than adults, yet another red flag for parents who say they are hesitant to send their children back to school.

New study raises safety concerns for students
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A new study showing that children under the age of 5 may carry as much of the coronavirus, or more, in their respiratory system as adults is concerning some parents as we near the beginning of a new school year.