'Not a hoax': 2 COVID-19 patients who received double-lung transplants describe harrowing experiences
One of the patients, a healthy 28-year-old woman, said she had not even left home amid the pandemic prior to contracting the virus.
One of the patients, a healthy 28-year-old woman, said she had not even left home amid the pandemic prior to contracting the virus.
Texas medical board warns physicians who claim COVID-19 cure
The Texas board that licenses doctors has warned physicians that it could take action against anyone who falsely advertises a cure for COVID-19.
The Texas board that licenses doctors has warned physicians that it could take action against anyone who falsely advertises a cure for COVID-19.
Mounting evidence shows masks may help avoid severe illness, even if you get COVID-19
Researchers and scientists are now learning that not only does wearing a mask reduce viral transmission, but it may also help you avoid major illness, even if you end up contracting the novel coronavirus.
Researchers and scientists are now learning that not only does wearing a mask reduce viral transmission, but it may also help you avoid major illness, even if you end up contracting the novel coronavirus.
Majority of Millennials, Gen Z wear masks in public, survey suggests
A recent survey suggests that a majority of Millennials and Gen. Z are wearing face masks in public.
A recent survey suggests that a majority of Millennials and Gen. Z are wearing face masks in public.
Progress slow on virus relief bill as negotiations continue
Negotiators on a huge coronavirus relief bill reported slight progress after talks resumed in the Capitol, with issues like food for the poor and aid to schools struggling to reopen safely assuming a higher profile in the talks.
Negotiators on a huge coronavirus relief bill reported slight progress after talks resumed in the Capitol, with issues like food for the poor and aid to schools struggling to reopen safely assuming a higher profile in the talks.
CDC forecast shows nearly 20,000 more Americans could die of COVID-19 by Aug. 22
The ensemble forecast uses predictions from 32 different groups about the U.S. virus death toll over the next four weeks.
The ensemble forecast uses predictions from 32 different groups about the U.S. virus death toll over the next four weeks.
New research suggests children may ‘potentially be important drivers’ of COVID-19 spread
Researchers said their data was limited to the detection of viral nucleic acid, or viral RNA, which represents pieces of the coronavirus genetic makeup, but is different from the virus itself.
Researchers said their data was limited to the detection of viral nucleic acid, or viral RNA, which represents pieces of the coronavirus genetic makeup, but is different from the virus itself.
260 Gwinnett County school employees not working due to positive COVID-19 tests, exposure
Around 260 Gwinnett County Public Schools employees have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are quarantining due to exposure, officials say.
Around 260 Gwinnett County Public Schools employees have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are quarantining due to exposure, officials say.
Florida vacation may have landed Georgia dad in ICU with COVID-19 complications
Christy and Ed Rosell has spent months staying home trying not to get infected with the novel coronavirus. By June, the couple and their kids were ready for a vacation in Florida. That is where, they believe, the virus found them.
Christy and Ed Rosell has spent months staying home trying not to get infected with the novel coronavirus. By June, the couple and their kids were ready for a vacation in Florida. That is where, they believe, the virus found them.
‘You are not immune’: Birx warns rural US residents, says country is in ‘new phase’ of pandemic
Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, warned that the novel coronavirus has spread to both rural and urban communities and that the U.S. is entering a “new phase” of the pandemic.
Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, warned that the novel coronavirus has spread to both rural and urban communities and that the U.S. is entering a “new phase” of the pandemic.
Progress slow on coronavirus relief bill as negotiations continue
Negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill are set to resume, but the path forward promises to be challenging.
Negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill are set to resume, but the path forward promises to be challenging.
Johns Hopkins interactive tool shows how state shutdowns, reopenings may have affected COVID-19 cases, deaths
The tool allows users to see when a particular state initiated a restriction, closing or opening measure from late January to early August.
The tool allows users to see when a particular state initiated a restriction, closing or opening measure from late January to early August.
Don't wear a mask in Houston, receive $250 fine
The citation for not wearing a face covering in public as outlined in the Texas mask mandate comes with a $250 fine.
The citation for not wearing a face covering in public as outlined in the Texas mask mandate comes with a $250 fine.
US manufacturing improves in July, outlook clouded by coronavirus
The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to 54.2 last month, up from a June reading of 52.6. Any reading above 50 signals that U.S. manufacturing is expanding.
The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to 54.2 last month, up from a June reading of 52.6. Any reading above 50 signals that U.S. manufacturing is expanding.
High school sweethearts overcome COVID-19, cancer, chemo with help of caring doctor
These two are unstoppable.
These two are unstoppable.
Amazon selling coronavirus face shields it helped design at cost
The face shields, priced at $2.65 each, are available to purchase in packs of 25.
The face shields, priced at $2.65 each, are available to purchase in packs of 25.
Lord & Taylor seeks bankruptcy protection
Lord & Taylor, America's oldest retailer, is seeking bankruptcy protection, as is the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, lengthening the list of major retail chains that have faltered in the pandemic.
Lord & Taylor, America's oldest retailer, is seeking bankruptcy protection, as is the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, lengthening the list of major retail chains that have faltered in the pandemic.
Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Debate begins for who's first in line for COVID-19 vaccine
Traditionally, first in line for a scarce vaccine are health workers and the people most vulnerable to the targeted infection. But one doctor tossed new ideas into the mix: Consider geography and give priority to people where an outbreak is hitting hardest.
Traditionally, first in line for a scarce vaccine are health workers and the people most vulnerable to the targeted infection. But one doctor tossed new ideas into the mix: Consider geography and give priority to people where an outbreak is hitting hardest.
South Africa hits 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, still not at peak
South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.
South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.