Time to make masks mandatory? It's not just a US debate

Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.

US grapples with COVID-19 pandemic as WHO warns 'no return to normal'

The United States is grappling with the worst coronavirus outbreak in the world, as Florida shattered the national record for a state’s largest single-day increase in new confirmed cases with a reported 15,299.

Disney World offering mask-free 'relaxation zones'

Walt Disney World has reportedly opened several designated spaces throughout its theme parks where visitors can remove required facial coverings.

South L.A. clothing factory allowed to reopen after 300 employees test positive for COVID-19, 4 die

Los Angeles Apparel has responded following the announcement it was ordered to close after LA County health officials said more than 300 workers at its manufacturing facility tested COVID-19 positive and four died. Despite being devastated by the pandemic, it was allowed to reopen Monday. 

Two more die at San Quentin of coronavirus, bringing death toll to nine

Two more inmates at San Quentin prison have died of COVID-19, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.They both died Saturday at an outside hospital.

Coronavirus numbers in NY ‘remain low and stable,’ discussion on reopening schools begins Monday

New York education officials are set to begin outlining what needs to be done to reopen schools while officials Sunday announced five new coronavirus deaths, matching an all-time low number for the state.

Long Island Pastor who survived COVID-19 speaks out
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Pastor Benjamin Thomas, released on July 2 from coronavirus care at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, has warned people to take COVID-19 seriously after he spent 54 days on a ventilator. Credit: The Mount Sinai Hospital via Storyful

As virus rages in US, New York guards against another rise

As coronavirus rages out of control in other parts of the U.S., New York is offering an example after taming the nation’s deadliest outbreak this spring — while also trying to prepare in case another surge comes.

Texas hospital says man died after attending 'COVID party'

A Texas hospital says a patient who was a healthy young man died from coronavirus after attending a “COVID” party.

Florida strip clubs shut down for violating Covid rules

Officials shut down two Florida strip clubs as part of a statewide crackdown on violators of an emergency order that forced bars to close in the face of rising coronavirus cases.

NJ reports another 49 COVID-related deaths; toll now 13,578

New Jersey is reporting another 49 deaths associated with COVID-19 in the state, pushing the number of deaths associated with the virus to 13,578.

Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman tests positive for COVID-19

Flamethrowing New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman has tested positive for coronavirus, manager Aaron Boone said on Saturday.