Joe Biden walks back threat to shut down US economy
Democratic nominee Joe Biden is clarifying his threat to shut down the U.S. economy as president if COVID-19 rages on.
Democratic nominee Joe Biden is clarifying his threat to shut down the U.S. economy as president if COVID-19 rages on.
Georgia mother contracts COVID-19 while caring for infected son
Terese Sardine moved in with her two adult sons at the beginning of the pandemic. They thought they would be safer together. Then, Sardine's son Jason spiked a fever, and things began to unravel.
Terese Sardine moved in with her two adult sons at the beginning of the pandemic. They thought they would be safer together. Then, Sardine's son Jason spiked a fever, and things began to unravel.
Landlords fearful of White House eviction ban through CDC
Renters and landlords across the country are reacting to the White House order through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that declares evictions during a pandemic a national health hazard.
Renters and landlords across the country are reacting to the White House order through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that declares evictions during a pandemic a national health hazard.
Some express frustration over lack of answers from the Georgia Department of Labor
Some people who've filed for unemployment insurance benefits say they're frustrated over the lack of answers from the Georgia Department of Labor.
Some people who've filed for unemployment insurance benefits say they're frustrated over the lack of answers from the Georgia Department of Labor.
‘The Rock’ urges people to ‘stay disciplined’ after he and his family test positive for COVID-19
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced on his Instagram Wednesday that he and his entire family tested positive for COVID-19, despite strictly following health guidelines amid the pandemic.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced on his Instagram Wednesday that he and his entire family tested positive for COVID-19, despite strictly following health guidelines amid the pandemic.
Minnesota reports first COVID-19 death among Sturgis attendees
The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed one of the state's most recent COVID-19 deaths was a patient who had attended the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota.
The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed one of the state's most recent COVID-19 deaths was a patient who had attended the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota.
Vikings QB Kirk Cousins 'at peace' with COVID-19 risks in NFL
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he is taking a "survival of the fittest" personal approach to the coronavirus, even if it kills him. In a recent interview on Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast, Cousins said, "If I die, I die. I kind of have peace about that." He also shared his opinion on masks.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he is taking a "survival of the fittest" personal approach to the coronavirus, even if it kills him. In a recent interview on Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast, Cousins said, "If I die, I die. I kind of have peace about that." He also shared his opinion on masks.
CDC tells states to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution as soon as October or November
The CDC plan laid out specifications for a potential vaccine, including requirements for distribution, storage and administration.
The CDC plan laid out specifications for a potential vaccine, including requirements for distribution, storage and administration.
Owners hope Black Restaurant Week kick starts return from COVID-19 slump
Black Restaurant Week in Atlanta kicks off September 3 and runs until September 13. The coronavirus hit many restaurants hard and forced some businesses to shut their doors for good. Organizers hope this event is a boost in the right direction to get people to support those still open.
Black Restaurant Week in Atlanta kicks off September 3 and runs until September 13. The coronavirus hit many restaurants hard and forced some businesses to shut their doors for good. Organizers hope this event is a boost in the right direction to get people to support those still open.
FEMA says it will no longer pay for face masks, other PPE for schools under new policy
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.
CDC directs halt to renter evictions through end of 2020 amid coronavirus pandemic
Renters covered through the executive order must meet four criteria.
Renters covered through the executive order must meet four criteria.
'We need straightforward, common-sense solutions': Biden speaks on schools amid COVID-19 pandemic
Joe Biden hammered President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak ahead of his own planned trip to Wisconsin.
Joe Biden hammered President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak ahead of his own planned trip to Wisconsin.
Childcare scholarships available to some virtual school families
Virtual learning has no doubt caused financial hardships for some families. For many, it means updating equipment, buying desks, and taking on a new childcare bill. But help is on the way.
Virtual learning has no doubt caused financial hardships for some families. For many, it means updating equipment, buying desks, and taking on a new childcare bill. But help is on the way.
Nancy Pelosi confirms she got hair done indoors in San Francisco
Nancy Pelosi's office has confirmed that she got her hair cut indoors at a San Francisco salon, but claims she hadn't done anything wrong.
Nancy Pelosi's office has confirmed that she got her hair cut indoors at a San Francisco salon, but claims she hadn't done anything wrong.
Hillsborough County maintains contract with Quest Diagnostics despite state firing lab company
The state of Florida will no longer be using one of the area’s largest private medical labs for COVID-19 tests after an “unacceptable” dump of old test results, some of which date back to April.
The state of Florida will no longer be using one of the area’s largest private medical labs for COVID-19 tests after an “unacceptable” dump of old test results, some of which date back to April.
People ‘in their 20s, 30s and 40s’ becoming key spreaders of COVID-19, experts say
According to health experts, studies and the World Health Organization, the demographics of the COVID-19 pandemic are shifting.
According to health experts, studies and the World Health Organization, the demographics of the COVID-19 pandemic are shifting.
FDA chief says he could approve COVID-19 vaccine before completion of Phase 3 clinical trials
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said his agency would be willing to grant emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine before clinical trials are completed.
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said his agency would be willing to grant emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine before clinical trials are completed.
Ford cutting 1,000 salaried jobs in North America, report says
Ford is shedding 1,000 jobs in North America as part of cost-cutting measures that began two years ago.
Ford is shedding 1,000 jobs in North America as part of cost-cutting measures that began two years ago.
Large study finds coronavirus-fighting antibodies do not fade quickly, offering hope for virus vaccine efforts
Scientists are reporting that the antibodies people make to fight the new coronavirus do not fade quickly.
Scientists are reporting that the antibodies people make to fight the new coronavirus do not fade quickly.
CDC did not decrease US COVID-19 death toll — here’s how the data was misconstrued
Social media users falsely claimed that the CDC had “quietly” decreased the U.S. death toll to 9,210.
Social media users falsely claimed that the CDC had “quietly” decreased the U.S. death toll to 9,210.