What will the next coronavirus relief bill look like? Congress mulls stimulus checks and back-to-work bonus
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
Mexican state eyes closing US border as COVID-19 cases rise in Arizona
Reacting to a spike in virus cases reported in Arizona, the top health official in the Mexican state of Sonora is asking Mexico’s federal government to temporarily close the border to non-essential visits from the U.S.
Reacting to a spike in virus cases reported in Arizona, the top health official in the Mexican state of Sonora is asking Mexico’s federal government to temporarily close the border to non-essential visits from the U.S.
Trump supports more stimulus checks to Americans
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he supports a fresh round of government payments to individuals to help them weather the coronavirus pandemic but “it has to be done properly.”
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he supports a fresh round of government payments to individuals to help them weather the coronavirus pandemic but “it has to be done properly.”
Riverside County man dies one day after posting about contracting virus at party
“Don’t be a (bleeping) idiot like me,” wrote Thomas Macias on his Facebook page. It was a message full of regret. He was warning people about going to parties without wearing a mask.
“Don’t be a (bleeping) idiot like me,” wrote Thomas Macias on his Facebook page. It was a message full of regret. He was warning people about going to parties without wearing a mask.
As COVID-19 cases surge, tips to salvage some fun this summer
As the number of coronavirus cases continue to surge across the nation, some might consider it a lost summer. But others are simply trying to make the best of it. FOX 5 NY spoke to two experts about how you can still celebrate the upcoming holiday and enjoy the summer, even if it's in a non-traditional way.
As the number of coronavirus cases continue to surge across the nation, some might consider it a lost summer. But others are simply trying to make the best of it. FOX 5 NY spoke to two experts about how you can still celebrate the upcoming holiday and enjoy the summer, even if it's in a non-traditional way.
Wear a face covering or pay up: Deputies to issue $300 citation for non-mask wearers in West Hollywood
Refusing to wear a face covering in West Hollywood could cost you $300 in fines and fees beginning Thursday.
Refusing to wear a face covering in West Hollywood could cost you $300 in fines and fees beginning Thursday.
Miami-Dade reinstates curfew, rolls back reopening of entertainment venues
Miami-Dade County has remained one of the state's hardest-hit by the pandemic and as cases skyrocket in the sunshine state, the county's government is bringing back a curfew starting Friday, July 3 until further notice.
Miami-Dade County has remained one of the state's hardest-hit by the pandemic and as cases skyrocket in the sunshine state, the county's government is bringing back a curfew starting Friday, July 3 until further notice.
'Everyone needs to wear a mask': Doctors issue urgent plea to Americans as COVID-19 cases surge
The surge has been blamed in part on Americans not wearing masks or following other social distancing guidelines as states reopened over the past few weeks.
The surge has been blamed in part on Americans not wearing masks or following other social distancing guidelines as states reopened over the past few weeks.
New York state Sen. Salazar tests positive for COVID-19
Sen. Julia Salazar of Brooklyn has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Sen. Julia Salazar of Brooklyn has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Pool testing for coronavirus: How it works and what are the drawbacks
Testing samples from a group of people all together in one batch saves time and money. It also expands testing to millions of Americans per day who may unknowingly be spreading the virus.
Testing samples from a group of people all together in one batch saves time and money. It also expands testing to millions of Americans per day who may unknowingly be spreading the virus.
US adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1%
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
The High Line to reopen with limited capacity on July 16
NYC's famed elevated walkway will reopen on July 16 with one-way foot traffic from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. each day.
NYC's famed elevated walkway will reopen on July 16 with one-way foot traffic from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. each day.
Major changes for gamblers at Atlantic City casinos
For the first time in 108 days, slot machines will beep, dice will tumble and cards will be dealt at Atlantic City's casinos Thursday as they reopen amid a coronavirus pandemic that has drastically changed things both inside and outside the casino walls.
For the first time in 108 days, slot machines will beep, dice will tumble and cards will be dealt at Atlantic City's casinos Thursday as they reopen amid a coronavirus pandemic that has drastically changed things both inside and outside the casino walls.
Jersey City reopens playgrounds, pools to follow on Friday
Jersey City is opening all of its playgrounds and splash pads, and two of the city's public pools will be reopening in the coming days.
Jersey City is opening all of its playgrounds and splash pads, and two of the city's public pools will be reopening in the coming days.
Confirmed coronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 states
The U.S. recorded 50,700 new cases, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.The number of confirmed coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. climbed to an all-time high on Thursday.
The U.S. recorded 50,700 new cases, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.The number of confirmed coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. climbed to an all-time high on Thursday.
Twitter says it will add an edit button to tweets when ‘everyone wears a mask’
Twitter users have long asked for the ability to edit their tweets, and now the company has offered to provide one — but there are strings attached.
Twitter users have long asked for the ability to edit their tweets, and now the company has offered to provide one — but there are strings attached.
Gov. Abbott issues statewide face covering requirement for Texans
"Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions."
"Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions."
Local news more trusted than Trump administration, national media for COVID-19 information, survey finds
According to a recent survey, local news outlets are a more trusted source for COVID-19 information than the Trump administration and national media.
According to a recent survey, local news outlets are a more trusted source for COVID-19 information than the Trump administration and national media.
Vanilla Ice cancels Texas show because of coronavirus surge
Vanilla Ice has indefinitely postponed a Texas concert that drew fierce criticism due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Vanilla Ice has indefinitely postponed a Texas concert that drew fierce criticism due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Amid coronavirus spikes, COVID-19 testing demand is outpacing capacity, major test providers warn
The demand for coronavirus testing in the U.S. once again is beginning to outpace the supply.
The demand for coronavirus testing in the U.S. once again is beginning to outpace the supply.