Nearly 240 scientists urge WHO to acknowledge coronavirus can spread in air

Nearly 240 scientists urge WHO to acknowledge coronavirus can spread in air

The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.

The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.

China's Inner Mongolia region reports bubonic plague case

China's Inner Mongolia region reports bubonic plague case

While China appears to have reduced coronavirus cases to near zero, other infectious threats remain, with local health authorities announcing a suspected bubonic plague case in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

While China appears to have reduced coronavirus cases to near zero, other infectious threats remain, with local health authorities announcing a suspected bubonic plague case in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Rare brain-eating amoeba infection reported in Hillsborough County

Rare brain-eating amoeba infection reported in Hillsborough County

The Florida Department of Health confirmed that one person in Hillsborough County has been infected with Naegleria fowleri, a microscopic single-celled amoeba that attacks the brain and is usually fatal.

The Florida Department of Health confirmed that one person in Hillsborough County has been infected with Naegleria fowleri, a microscopic single-celled amoeba that attacks the brain and is usually fatal.

'Huge bummer': Fourth of July will test Americans' discipline

'Huge bummer': Fourth of July will test Americans' discipline

With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks in public, and families were urged to celebrate their independence at home. Even then, they were told to keep their backyard cookouts small.

With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks in public, and families were urged to celebrate their independence at home. Even then, they were told to keep their backyard cookouts small.

MLB cancels 2020 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium; LA will host in 2022

MLB cancels 2020 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium; LA will host in 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.

The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.

What will the next coronavirus relief bill look like? Congress mulls stimulus checks and back-to-work bonus

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.

With hospitals pushed to capacity, health leaders urge holiday caution

With hospitals pushed to capacity, health leaders urge holiday caution

The steady surge of new COVID-19 hospitalizations has pushed Harris County’s indigent health care safety net to the very brink of busting.

The steady surge of new COVID-19 hospitalizations has pushed Harris County’s indigent health care safety net to the very brink of busting.

US adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1%

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.

Gym safety during the COVID-19 pandemic

Gym safety during the COVID-19 pandemic

With a spike in COVID-19 cases, we spoke with an infectious disease epidemiologist about the precautions you should take while working out at the gym.

With a spike in COVID-19 cases, we spoke with an infectious disease epidemiologist about the precautions you should take while working out at the gym.

It’s not just the lungs — COVID-19 can affect the brain and heart of those infected, researchers say

It’s not just the lungs — COVID-19 can affect the brain and heart of those infected, researchers say

As medical experts learn about the novel coronavirus, which continues to exhibit an array of ever-evolving symptoms and log-term effects, researchers have found that the deadly illness can have deleterious impacts on the heart and brain. 

As medical experts learn about the novel coronavirus, which continues to exhibit an array of ever-evolving symptoms and log-term effects, researchers have found that the deadly illness can have deleterious impacts on the heart and brain.