2nd US virus surge hits plateau, but few experts celebrate
While deaths are mounting rapidly in the U.S., the nation's second surge in coronavirus cases appears to be leveling off. But experts say the flicker of good news is driven by changes in a few large states and that cases are rising in many others.
While deaths are mounting rapidly in the U.S., the nation's second surge in coronavirus cases appears to be leveling off. But experts say the flicker of good news is driven by changes in a few large states and that cases are rising in many others.
Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal virus toll
The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.
The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.
Over 10 million people have recovered from COVID-19 around the world, according to Johns Hopkins
Amid the recoveries, the coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing.
Amid the recoveries, the coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing.
Administration wants West Wing remodel money in virus bill
The administration says the White House work would “increase the White House campus’s ability to detect, mitigate, and alleviate external security and pandemic threats.”
The administration says the White House work would “increase the White House campus’s ability to detect, mitigate, and alleviate external security and pandemic threats.”
Buddy, the first dog in U.S. with coronavirus, dies on Staten Island
The first dog in the United States to test positive for coronavirus has died.
The first dog in the United States to test positive for coronavirus has died.
Trump says second stimulus checks could be 'way higher' than $1,200
President Trump suggested this week the next coronavirus relief package could include a direct cash payment for American families that's potentially higher than $1,200.
President Trump suggested this week the next coronavirus relief package could include a direct cash payment for American families that's potentially higher than $1,200.
Key West couple jailed for refusing to quarantine after testing positive
Two residents of the Florida Keys have been jailed for failing to quarantine after testing positive for the new coronavirus.
Two residents of the Florida Keys have been jailed for failing to quarantine after testing positive for the new coronavirus.
300 students, guests, staff at Central Florida graduation possibly exposed to COVID-19, school district warns
The exposure notification applies to nearly 300 students and their guests, the Central Florida school district said.
The exposure notification applies to nearly 300 students and their guests, the Central Florida school district said.
Young volunteers willing to take 'calculated risk' in human challenge vaccine trials
At 20, Abie Rohrig of New York City has already taken on one major calculated risk.
At 20, Abie Rohrig of New York City has already taken on one major calculated risk.
18 anesthesiologists at UF hospital system reportedly contract COVID-19 after attending private party
The Miami Herald reported that 14 junior residents, two senior residents, a fellow and an administrative employee contracted COVID-19 after attending a private party.
The Miami Herald reported that 14 junior residents, two senior residents, a fellow and an administrative employee contracted COVID-19 after attending a private party.
US coronavirus deaths surpass 150,000, according to Johns Hopkins
There were more than 16.7 million confirmed cases and 661,000 deaths due to COVID-19 worldwide.
There were more than 16.7 million confirmed cases and 661,000 deaths due to COVID-19 worldwide.
JetBlue deploys ultraviolet cleaning robot for airplanes in fight against COVID-19
JetBlue is the first airline in the country to use ultraviolet light technology to combat the novel coronavirus on its aircraft.
JetBlue is the first airline in the country to use ultraviolet light technology to combat the novel coronavirus on its aircraft.
New research suggests COVID-19 can leave long-lasting heart damage
A pair of studies published this week in JAMA Cardiology looked at the cardiovascular effects of COVID-19.
A pair of studies published this week in JAMA Cardiology looked at the cardiovascular effects of COVID-19.
Taller people face higher risk of catching COVID-19, survey says
2,000 people were surveyed to determine if personal attributes, work and living practices play a role in transmission.
2,000 people were surveyed to determine if personal attributes, work and living practices play a role in transmission.
Jennifer Aniston shares photo of friend hospitalized with COVID-19 to encourage fans to wear a mask
This isn't the first time the actress has called on her fans to take the pandemic seriously.
This isn't the first time the actress has called on her fans to take the pandemic seriously.
Harvard researchers say they have figured out the reason why COVID-19 causes loss of smell
A team of researchers at Harvard Medical School are beginning to understand the reason why COVID-19 patients are losing their sense of smell.
A team of researchers at Harvard Medical School are beginning to understand the reason why COVID-19 patients are losing their sense of smell.
US is expected to report a record-breaking economic plunge
Having endured what was surely a record-shattering slump last quarter, the U.S. economy faces a dim outlook as a resurgent coronavirus intensifies doubts about the likelihood of any sustained recovery the rest of the year.
Having endured what was surely a record-shattering slump last quarter, the U.S. economy faces a dim outlook as a resurgent coronavirus intensifies doubts about the likelihood of any sustained recovery the rest of the year.
These are the major retailers closed on Thanksgiving Day 2020
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, major retailers have announced the decision to close businesses on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, major retailers have announced the decision to close businesses on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.
Misinformation on the virus is proving highly contagious
As the world races to find a vaccine and a cure for COVID-19, there is seemingly no antidote in sight to the burgeoning outbreak of coronavirus conspiracy theories, hoaxes, anti-mask myths and sham treatments.
As the world races to find a vaccine and a cure for COVID-19, there is seemingly no antidote in sight to the burgeoning outbreak of coronavirus conspiracy theories, hoaxes, anti-mask myths and sham treatments.
Rep. Louie Gohmert tests positive for coronavirus before planning to fly with Trump to Texas
Rep. Louie Gohmert tested positive for coronavirus in advance of his planned travel with President Trump to Texas Wednesday and had to be removed from the trip, according to sources familiar with the situation.
Rep. Louie Gohmert tested positive for coronavirus in advance of his planned travel with President Trump to Texas Wednesday and had to be removed from the trip, according to sources familiar with the situation.