Unemployment claims remain high at 712,000 as COVID-19 pandemic escalates
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak.
Family of young mother struggles to get her death certificate signed
Nearly six weeks after a mother of three passed away, her family is struggling to get her death certificate.
Nearly six weeks after a mother of three passed away, her family is struggling to get her death certificate.
White House coronavirus task force: US ‘in a very dangerous place,’ COVID-19 risk at ‘historic high’
“The COVID risk to all Americans is at a historic high," said the report from the White House coronavirus task force.
“The COVID risk to all Americans is at a historic high," said the report from the White House coronavirus task force.
23-year-old man suffers mini-stroke during COVID-19 battle
A Valley man shares his story after learning he suffered a mini-stroke during his battle against COVID-19.
A Valley man shares his story after learning he suffered a mini-stroke during his battle against COVID-19.
Police officers hope to be included in 1st round of COVID-19 vaccinations
First responders have been on the frontlines serving the public amid the coronavirus pandemic and local law enforcement officials believe they should be among the first group to get vaccinated.
First responders have been on the frontlines serving the public amid the coronavirus pandemic and local law enforcement officials believe they should be among the first group to get vaccinated.
CDC reduces quarantine recommendations for people exposed to COVID-19
As COVID-19 infections surge, the CDC is shortening the recommended quarantine period for people exposed to the virus. The agency is also urging people to postpone holiday travel and revising its recommendations for people who choose to go ahead with their travel plans.
As COVID-19 infections surge, the CDC is shortening the recommended quarantine period for people exposed to the virus. The agency is also urging people to postpone holiday travel and revising its recommendations for people who choose to go ahead with their travel plans.
More than 12K COVID-19 deaths reported in US over past week as hospitalizations surpass 98K
According to data from The COVID Tracking Project and Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. saw over 12,000 new deaths due to COVID-19 between Nov. 22 and Nov. 30 and more than 12,000 new hospitalizations.
According to data from The COVID Tracking Project and Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. saw over 12,000 new deaths due to COVID-19 between Nov. 22 and Nov. 30 and more than 12,000 new hospitalizations.
Healthy 35-year-old Midlothian man with no underlying conditions dies of COVID-19
Family members say the 35-year-old father of five was an overall healthy man before he died of COVID-19. His family wants to share how bad and how fast the virus can get.
Family members say the 35-year-old father of five was an overall healthy man before he died of COVID-19. His family wants to share how bad and how fast the virus can get.
CDC shortens coronavirus exposure quarantine period
Officials said quarantine can now end after 10 days without a COVID-19 test, if the person reports no symptoms, or after seven days with a negative test result if the person reports no symptoms.
Officials said quarantine can now end after 10 days without a COVID-19 test, if the person reports no symptoms, or after seven days with a negative test result if the person reports no symptoms.
CDC urges Americans to stay home for holidays
Many Americans didn't follow CDC guidance against traveling over Thanksgiving so the agency announced the testing option during a Wednesday news briefing.
Many Americans didn't follow CDC guidance against traveling over Thanksgiving so the agency announced the testing option during a Wednesday news briefing.
Illinois reports highest single-day death toll from coronavirus
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 238 additional deaths from COVID-19 statewide, the highest number of single-day deaths during the entire pandemic.
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 238 additional deaths from COVID-19 statewide, the highest number of single-day deaths during the entire pandemic.
Oakland startup revolutionizes construction industry by building 3D homes
The 350-square-foot studio apartment can be built in less than 24 hours and costs roughly $115,000.
The 350-square-foot studio apartment can be built in less than 24 hours and costs roughly $115,000.
Stay home for the holidays or get tested twice, CDC urges
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the best way to stay safe and protect others is to stay home.
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the best way to stay safe and protect others is to stay home.
Oregon mink farm confirms presence of coronavirus
In the United States, Utah, Michigan and Wisconsin have already reported cases of SARS-CoV-2 in mink.
In the United States, Utah, Michigan and Wisconsin have already reported cases of SARS-CoV-2 in mink.
California couple makes last-minute changes after bride tests positive for virus
Lauren said "I do" from a second-story window while Patrick stood on the ground below.
Lauren said "I do" from a second-story window while Patrick stood on the ground below.
$55 million in child care funding available to licensed providers
Today is an important deadline for child care providers who still need extra federal funding to keep the doors open.
Today is an important deadline for child care providers who still need extra federal funding to keep the doors open.
Dr. Anthony Fauci lays out timetable for when sports fans can return to packed stadiums, arenas
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, laid out a timetable on Monday for when sports teams will likely be able to pack stadiums and arenas again.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, laid out a timetable on Monday for when sports teams will likely be able to pack stadiums and arenas again.
CDC panel recommends healthcare workers, nursing home residents get first COVID-19 vaccinations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel tasked with deciding who will first receive COVID-19 vaccines when they become available has recommended the nation's health care professionals and residents of long-term healthcare facilities get vaccinations first.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel tasked with deciding who will first receive COVID-19 vaccines when they become available has recommended the nation's health care professionals and residents of long-term healthcare facilities get vaccinations first.
'We’re going to see a climbing death toll': Morgues, hospitals overflow amid coronavirus surge
Nearly 37,000 people died of COVID-19 in the U.S. in November, the most since the dark early days of the pandemic.
Nearly 37,000 people died of COVID-19 in the U.S. in November, the most since the dark early days of the pandemic.
Fauci: U.S. on precipice of coronavirus 'surge upon surge'
During a videoconference with the governor of Colorado, Dr. Tony Fauci said that holiday gatherings will lead to a coronavirus spike.
During a videoconference with the governor of Colorado, Dr. Tony Fauci said that holiday gatherings will lead to a coronavirus spike.