Falcons to honor cancer survivor during first game open to fans

A woman who's battled breast and lung cancer over the last year will be honored by the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday.

White House: Trump COVID-19 exposure 'unknowable question,' Gold Star families event not suspected

President Donald Trump said he “figured there would be a chance” he’d become infected with COVID-19 and discussed an indoor reception for Gold Star families as an example of possible exposure. A spokesman for the White House said Friday that the source of the coronavirus that has spread among the Trump administration was an “unknowable question.”

UN: New daily record as COVID-19 cases hit more than 350,000

The new daily high of 350,766 cases surpasses a record set earlier this week by nearly 12,000. That tally includes more than 109,000 cases from Europe alone.

‘Kissing the Coronavirus’: COVID-19 romance novel appears on Amazon

Written by an author under the pen name M.J. Edwards, the story follows a doctor who “fell in love” with the very virus she was hired to cure.

New England Journal of Medicine calls for US leaders to be voted out over COVID-19 handling

The New England Journal of Medicine published a scathing editorial calling for the current administration to be voted out in November over the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 outbreak kills 9 at Watsonville nursing facility

Skilled nursing facilities were hotspots of COVID-19 infection during the early months of the pandemic. Residents are usually elderly and have a variety of health problems that put them at greater risk of getting a serious case of the coronavirus.

UCSF study: COVID symptoms in pregnant women can last longer

New UCSF study finds COVID symptoms in pregnant women can last much longer than those who aren’t pregnant.

CDC says coronavirus is airborne and can spread beyond 6 feet

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidelines this week, acknowledging the novel coronavirus can linger in the air and spread beyond 6 feet, especially in certain conditions.

IRS reaching out to millions who have not claimed $1,200 stimulus check

The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.

Marine general tests positive for COVID-19 after Pentagon meeting

Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Gary Thomas tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, the service announced.

Trump says COVID-19 diagnosis was 'blessing in disguise,' touts experimental antibody drug

President Donald Trump said his COVID-19 diagnosis was “a blessing in disguise” and promised to make an experimental antibody drug “free” for all Americans that he credited for his improved condition.

Gov. Evers activates field hospital as COVID-19 keeps surging

The pandemic is "out of control in Wisconsin." Those are the words used by Governor Tony Evers on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Study: Early coronavirus cases in SoCal linked to New York

Most COVID-19 patients in Southern California during the early months of the pandemic appear to have been infected by a variant from New York state via Europe, not directly from China.

AP source: 2 more Titans test positive, Pats cancel practice

Sports Illustrated reported that reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore tested positive for the virus on Wednesday and was added to the team’s reserve/COVID-19 list.

NYC mayor warns of bleak days ahead with coronavirus outbreak

The New York City mayor warned that there are dark days ahead as a new outbreak of the coronavirus affects the city.