Study: Universal mask use could save over 130K American lives by early 2021
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
COVID-19 deaths are rising again in the US ahead of 2020 election
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Stocks plunge as COVID-19 cases surge in US
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
Americans dying of COVID-19, other causes at higher rates than other countries, study suggests
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.
ViralClear halts trial of experimental treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Citing “an imbalance in survival rates,” ViralClear said it would halt a trial for COVID-19 patients who were given a combination of two experimental drugs in order to treat severe symptoms.
Citing “an imbalance in survival rates,” ViralClear said it would halt a trial for COVID-19 patients who were given a combination of two experimental drugs in order to treat severe symptoms.
COVID-19 hospitalizations up in El Paso
Residents in El Paso have been urged to stay home for two weeks amid a spike in coronavirus cases.
Residents in El Paso have been urged to stay home for two weeks amid a spike in coronavirus cases.
El Paso imposes curfew as coronavirus cases overwhelm hospitals
El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Sunday night issued a stay home order with a daily curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Violators could be fined $500 under the order.
El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Sunday night issued a stay home order with a daily curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Violators could be fined $500 under the order.
Gov. Abbott announces plans for additional aid to fight COVID-19 in El Paso
HHS is deploying two 35-person Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMATs) and a Trauma Critical Care Team (TCCT) to help render aid in El Paso. The Governor also announced the opening of an alternate care facility.
HHS is deploying two 35-person Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMATs) and a Trauma Critical Care Team (TCCT) to help render aid in El Paso. The Governor also announced the opening of an alternate care facility.
Fear and anxiety spike in COVID-19 hot spots across US
About half of U.S. states have seen their highest daily coronavirus infection numbers so far at some point in October, and the country as a whole came very close to back-to-back record daily infection rates on Friday and Saturday.
About half of U.S. states have seen their highest daily coronavirus infection numbers so far at some point in October, and the country as a whole came very close to back-to-back record daily infection rates on Friday and Saturday.
Italy closes gyms, shuts eateries early amid rising COVID-19 cases
Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.
Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.
Colombia reaches 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases
Colombia reached 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday, becoming the second country in Latin America to report that number in less than a week.
Colombia reached 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday, becoming the second country in Latin America to report that number in less than a week.
'That's my boy!' Man reunited with missing dog after 200 days apart
Video of their reunion has gone viral.
Video of their reunion has gone viral.
WHO director warns of ‘critical juncture’ in COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Hemisphere
WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Northern Hemisphere faces a critical moment in the battle against the novel coronavirus amid rising infections and a death count with no apparent end in sight.
WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Northern Hemisphere faces a critical moment in the battle against the novel coronavirus amid rising infections and a death count with no apparent end in sight.
Some hospitals in crisis as US approaches record number of new daily COVID-19 cases
The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation.
The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation.
Houston woman dealing with neurological effects of COVID-19
A Houston woman who was hospitalized with COVID-19 thought being discharged to go home meant she was on the mend. She soon learned, while physically she was getting better, mentally, severe COVID-19 symptoms were just beginning.
A Houston woman who was hospitalized with COVID-19 thought being discharged to go home meant she was on the mend. She soon learned, while physically she was getting better, mentally, severe COVID-19 symptoms were just beginning.
FDA allows AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine trial to resume in US
The late-stage trial of a leading COVID-19 vaccine candidate from AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford will resume in the U.S., according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
The late-stage trial of a leading COVID-19 vaccine candidate from AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford will resume in the U.S., according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
US records over 71,000 new COVID-19 cases in highest single-day increase since July
Texas, California, Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Ohio, North Carolina, Michigan and Indiana were among states that saw the highest increases in new coronavirus cases.
Texas, California, Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Ohio, North Carolina, Michigan and Indiana were among states that saw the highest increases in new coronavirus cases.
HCPH Executive Director Dr. Umair Shah on COVID-19
Harris County Public Health Executive Director Dr. Umair Shah discusses the latest on COVID-19.
Harris County Public Health Executive Director Dr. Umair Shah discusses the latest on COVID-19.
White House to welcome trick-or-treaters for Halloween event with COVID-19 precautions
Costumed kids are welcome to trick or treat at the White House on Oct. 25 during a Halloween event that has been updated to include coronavirus precautions.
Costumed kids are welcome to trick or treat at the White House on Oct. 25 during a Halloween event that has been updated to include coronavirus precautions.
Target to let shoppers reserve spots in line as part of new COVID-19 safety measures
Target is implementing a reservation system at stores around the nation in an effort to curb crowds during the busy shopping season.
Target is implementing a reservation system at stores around the nation in an effort to curb crowds during the busy shopping season.