Justice Department seeking data from 4 states, inquiring if local orders led to nursing home deaths
The Justice Department is seeking data from the governors of four states about “orders which may have resulted in the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents.”
The Justice Department is seeking data from the governors of four states about “orders which may have resulted in the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents.”
CDC changes testing guidance to exclude asymptomatic people exposed to COVID-19, bewildering experts
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
Report highlights COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on sleep and mental health around the world
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
Weights and dumbbells are latest coronavirus-fueled shortage: Here's what to use instead
Weights are becoming increasingly harder to find — with some back-ordered until the fall — as more people bulk up on home gym equipment as the world spends more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Weights are becoming increasingly harder to find — with some back-ordered until the fall — as more people bulk up on home gym equipment as the world spends more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs when federal aid expires in October
The airline began 2020 with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October.
The airline began 2020 with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October.
Costa Rica will begin allowing American tourists from 6 states to visit
Starting Sept. 1, Costa Rica said it will allow residents from six U.S. states to visit.
Starting Sept. 1, Costa Rica said it will allow residents from six U.S. states to visit.
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.
Vice President of Navajo Nation, which was hit hard by COVID-19 pandemic, to speak at RNC
The Vice President of the Navajo Nation, which was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to speak at the Republican National Convention.
The Vice President of the Navajo Nation, which was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to speak at the Republican National Convention.
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.
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.
Scientists say Hong Kong man got coronavirus a second time
University of Hong Kong scientists claim to have the first evidence of someone being reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19.
University of Hong Kong scientists claim to have the first evidence of someone being reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19.
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.
Doctors say plasma is saving patients with COVID-19
There is a plasma trial underway at Houston Methodist Hospital. According to early data there, convalescent plasma therapy is working in the fight against COVID-19.
There is a plasma trial underway at Houston Methodist Hospital. According to early data there, convalescent plasma therapy is working in the fight against COVID-19.
Early study suggests convalescent plasma therapy effective against COVID-19
There is a plasma trial underway at Houston Methodist Hospital. According to early data there, convalescent plasma therapy is working in the fight against COVID-19.
There is a plasma trial underway at Houston Methodist Hospital. According to early data there, convalescent plasma therapy is working in the fight against COVID-19.
Company develops device that detects contaminants after hand-washing
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed the importance of thorough hand-washing under the microscope. An estimated one in six people get sick each year from foodborne illnesses, and now, a New York company is hoping to change that with a two-second test.
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed the importance of thorough hand-washing under the microscope. An estimated one in six people get sick each year from foodborne illnesses, and now, a New York company is hoping to change that with a two-second test.
CDC drops 14-day self-quarantine recommendation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from trips overseas or out of state during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from trips overseas or out of state during the coronavirus pandemic.
Renters in Harris Co. can apply for rental assistance
Starting today, renters in Harris County can begin applying for rental assistance. Those funds are being administered by Baker Ripley. Chief Program Officer Rene Solis talks more about the program.
Starting today, renters in Harris County can begin applying for rental assistance. Those funds are being administered by Baker Ripley. Chief Program Officer Rene Solis talks more about the program.
Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19
President Donald Trump has announced the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients.
President Donald Trump has announced the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients.
AP: Emails show businesses held sway over state reopening plans
Records obtained by The Associated Press show that governors worked closely with business interests as they weighed when and how to reopen their economies last spring.
Records obtained by The Associated Press show that governors worked closely with business interests as they weighed when and how to reopen their economies last spring.