CDC report finds adults with COVID-19 'twice as likely' to report dining at restaurants before falling ill
In a study conducted in July, the agency found that adults in their sample group with COVID-19 were approximately twice as likely to have reported dining at a restaurant than were those with negative SARS-CoV-2 test results.
In a study conducted in July, the agency found that adults in their sample group with COVID-19 were approximately twice as likely to have reported dining at a restaurant than were those with negative SARS-CoV-2 test results.
Study finds kids can bring coronavirus home from day care and infect relatives
The study released Friday comes from researchers in Utah and at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The study released Friday comes from researchers in Utah and at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nebraska to end nearly all social distancing restrictions amid upward trend in new COVID-19 cases
The new rules will still limit the size of indoor gatherings in Nebraska, but will drop all other state-imposed mandates in favor of voluntary guidelines.
The new rules will still limit the size of indoor gatherings in Nebraska, but will drop all other state-imposed mandates in favor of voluntary guidelines.
Study: COVID-19 can be more fatal than a heart attack for young adults
Severe coronavirus infections can be more fatal than a heart attack for younger adults.
Severe coronavirus infections can be more fatal than a heart attack for younger adults.
‘Don’t try and look at the rosy side of things’: Fauci says US must ‘hunker down’ for COVID-19-fraught winter
Speaking at a virtual panel for Harvard Medical School, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert warned Americans against looking “at the rosy side of things,” as the country braces for a flu season on top of an already devastating COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking at a virtual panel for Harvard Medical School, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert warned Americans against looking “at the rosy side of things,” as the country braces for a flu season on top of an already devastating COVID-19 pandemic.
Study finds 2 months of COVID-19 had higher death toll than 5 flu seasons at Boston hospital
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center identified 119 deaths in two months from COVID-19, compared to 34 deaths in 40 months from the flu.
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center identified 119 deaths in two months from COVID-19, compared to 34 deaths in 40 months from the flu.
Latest eviction moratorium requires a signed form
The Centers for Disease Control issued a stay on evictions through the end of the year. But, yet, just this week we saw a mass eviction at an extended-stay motel.
The Centers for Disease Control issued a stay on evictions through the end of the year. But, yet, just this week we saw a mass eviction at an extended-stay motel.
19th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks changed by pandemic
In a year when the coronavirus pandemic has reshaped countless American rituals, even the commemoration of 9/11 could not escape unchanged.
In a year when the coronavirus pandemic has reshaped countless American rituals, even the commemoration of 9/11 could not escape unchanged.
With scarcity of key material, medical mask manufacturers feel the squeeze
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators — commonly referred to as N95 masks — and other protective gear started in March, when the pandemic hit New York.
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators — commonly referred to as N95 masks — and other protective gear started in March, when the pandemic hit New York.
Georgia: $300-a-week jobless boost to be paid next week
Many people collecting unemployment benefits in Georgia will get up to $1,800 in extra federal assistance over the next two weeks, Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced Thursday.
Many people collecting unemployment benefits in Georgia will get up to $1,800 in extra federal assistance over the next two weeks, Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced Thursday.
Bargain chain Century 21 to shut down after nearly 60 years
Century 21 joins more than two dozen retailers who have filed for bankruptcy since the pandemic, which forced non-essential stores to temporarily close.
Century 21 joins more than two dozen retailers who have filed for bankruptcy since the pandemic, which forced non-essential stores to temporarily close.
CDC: People with COVID-19 twice as likely to have eaten out at a restaurant before getting sick
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
Dozens of Austrians reportedly received COVID-19 stimulus checks in mail from US government
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Families evicted from extended stay hotel, while some say it's illegal under federal moratorium
Close to a dozen families staying at an extended stay hotel in DeKalb County are being told to pack up and leave. After several organizations and a county commissioner intervened, they were given a one day reprieve as some say the evictions are illegal.
Close to a dozen families staying at an extended stay hotel in DeKalb County are being told to pack up and leave. After several organizations and a county commissioner intervened, they were given a one day reprieve as some say the evictions are illegal.
Amazon looking to fill 33,000 corporate and tech jobs during virtual career day
Amazon is holding a virtual career day on Sept. 16, 2020 and is looking to fill thousands of roles from entry level to corporate jobs.
Amazon is holding a virtual career day on Sept. 16, 2020 and is looking to fill thousands of roles from entry level to corporate jobs.
Senate Democrats block GOP's slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
COVID-19 Inc. mask store opens at King of Prussia Mall
A new mask store is calling the King of Prussia Mall home, and it's got quite a name.
A new mask store is calling the King of Prussia Mall home, and it's got quite a name.
Study: 82% of Georgia farmers have seen decline in revenue
A study conducted by the University of Georgia found that 82% of farmers in the state have seen their revenue decline due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A study conducted by the University of Georgia found that 82% of farmers in the state have seen their revenue decline due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 clinical trials seeking diverse enrollment
Vaccine trials for COVID-19 are underway across the country, but national agencies are calling for more people to sign up -- specifically minorities.
Vaccine trials for COVID-19 are underway across the country, but national agencies are calling for more people to sign up -- specifically minorities.
Teacher deaths amid COVID-19 pandemic raise alarms as new school year begins
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.