Virus testing, tracking still plagued by reporting delays
As part of the plan to restart its season next month, the NBA is preparing to test hundreds of players, coaches and others for the coronavirus each night inside a “basketball bubble” — a space at the Disney complex near Orlando, Florida, with extra protection against the disease.
As part of the plan to restart its season next month, the NBA is preparing to test hundreds of players, coaches and others for the coronavirus each night inside a “basketball bubble” — a space at the Disney complex near Orlando, Florida, with extra protection against the disease.
US health officials believe 20 million Americans have had COVID-19
The number suggests millions of Americans had the virus and never knew it.
The number suggests millions of Americans had the virus and never knew it.
CDC adds 3 new coronavirus symptoms to list
Congestion or runny nose, nausea, and diarrhea were added were added to the list.
Congestion or runny nose, nausea, and diarrhea were added were added to the list.
WHO expects the world will reach 10 million coronavirus cases 'within the next week'
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries have an "urgent responsibility" to suppress transmission and save lives.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries have an "urgent responsibility" to suppress transmission and save lives.
Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Probably people in the country where the first effective vaccine is developed.
Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Probably people in the country where the first effective vaccine is developed.
Doctor: If COVID-19 trends continue, ICU beds could run out
One Texas Medical Center doctor says if the present trend continues, we are weeks away from a serious situation regarding running out of ICU space.
One Texas Medical Center doctor says if the present trend continues, we are weeks away from a serious situation regarding running out of ICU space.
Doctor: If COVID-19 trends continue, ICU beds could run out
One Texas Medical Center doctor says if the present trend continues, we are weeks away from a serious situation regarding running out of ICU space.
One Texas Medical Center doctor says if the present trend continues, we are weeks away from a serious situation regarding running out of ICU space.
Houston-area Apple stores closing due to surge of COVID-19 cases
Apple is temporarily closing its retail stores in the Houston area due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
Apple is temporarily closing its retail stores in the Houston area due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
Bayer to pay up to $10.9 billion to settle Monsanto case
Bayer said Wednesday that it will pay up to $10.9 billion to settle litigation over the weedkiller Roundup, which has faced thousands of lawsuits over claims it causes cancer.
Bayer said Wednesday that it will pay up to $10.9 billion to settle litigation over the weedkiller Roundup, which has faced thousands of lawsuits over claims it causes cancer.
Woman 'devastated' to learn her cancer went from Stage 1 to Stage 4 during COVID lockdown
When COVID-19 began sweeping the nation, local hospitals postponed elective surgeries. The goal was to minimize the use of masks and gowns, and to keep hospital beds open. But because of that shutdown, one local woman says she's now fighting for her life.
When COVID-19 began sweeping the nation, local hospitals postponed elective surgeries. The goal was to minimize the use of masks and gowns, and to keep hospital beds open. But because of that shutdown, one local woman says she's now fighting for her life.
Coronavirus cases surging among the young, endangering the elderly
In Mississippi, Florida, Texas and Arizona, young people have started going out again, many without masks, in what health experts see as irresponsible behavior.
In Mississippi, Florida, Texas and Arizona, young people have started going out again, many without masks, in what health experts see as irresponsible behavior.
Man's bladder ruptures after holding in pee for 18 hours after beer binge
A man in eastern China held his urine for so long, his bladder ruptured in three places.
A man in eastern China held his urine for so long, his bladder ruptured in three places.
Fort Bend County issues mask order for businesses
The mask mandate comes, which comes after Harris and Galveston Counties similar orders, will take effect on Wednesday at midnight.
The mask mandate comes, which comes after Harris and Galveston Counties similar orders, will take effect on Wednesday at midnight.
With senses failing, Florida woman turns to tequila to confirm COVID suspicions
For some, losing taste and smell may be one of the only symptoms you experience after getting COVID-19. One local woman discovered that in an unusual way.
For some, losing taste and smell may be one of the only symptoms you experience after getting COVID-19. One local woman discovered that in an unusual way.
Apple introduces hand-washing feature on Apple Watch with 20-second countdown timer
The watch can pick up signs that the wearer is at a sink, based on motion sensors and the sound of water.
The watch can pick up signs that the wearer is at a sink, based on motion sensors and the sound of water.
Help for amputees during the COVID-19 pandemic
A local mobile company is helping fill-in the gap of closed doctor's offices, providing care in a patients' home or even their workplace.
A local mobile company is helping fill-in the gap of closed doctor's offices, providing care in a patients' home or even their workplace.
White parents of Black children navigate a changing nation
The Associated Press discussed race with six white couples who have adopted or have custody of Black children. These parents are trying to help their children understand race in America while getting an accelerated course themselves.
The Associated Press discussed race with six white couples who have adopted or have custody of Black children. These parents are trying to help their children understand race in America while getting an accelerated course themselves.
Summer rays can inactivate coronavirus in 34 minutes, study says
Midday sunlight is capable of inactivating 90 percent or more of the SARS-CoV-2 virus after 34 minutes of exposure, a recent study found.
Midday sunlight is capable of inactivating 90 percent or more of the SARS-CoV-2 virus after 34 minutes of exposure, a recent study found.
Study uncovers link between blood type and coronavirus susceptibility
Doctors say there is mounting evidence of a link between a certain blood type and the severity of the novel coronavirus.
Doctors say there is mounting evidence of a link between a certain blood type and the severity of the novel coronavirus.
Houston woman seeks bone marrow donor hoping to cure rare blood disorder
Camile Williams was diagnosed with Diamond-Blackfan Anemia, a blood disorder so rare only 5-7 babies out of a million are born with it. She needs a perfect bone marrow donor for a cure.
Camile Williams was diagnosed with Diamond-Blackfan Anemia, a blood disorder so rare only 5-7 babies out of a million are born with it. She needs a perfect bone marrow donor for a cure.