Mandatory masks becoming the rule amid Europe's coronavirus uptick

Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.

Going shopping? Here are the major retailers that are requiring customers to wear masks

Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.

Humans are mutating COVID-19 virus, but it is fighting back, scientists say

Researchers say that SARS-CoV-2 is being mutated by human proteins that degrade it, although “natural selection” of the virus is enabling it to bounce back.

Poll: Nearly half say job lost to coronavirus won't return

Nearly half of Americans whose families experienced a layoff during the coronavirus pandemic believe those jobs are lost forever.

Walmart shopper in Florida charged with pulling gun during mask dispute

A Florida man is facing felony charges for pointing a gun at another Walmart shopper who had told him to wear a mask, officials said Thursday.

NIH details plan to increase number of daily COVID-19 tests in US to 6 million by December

The new initiative also aims to address inequities for underserved populations “disproportionately affected by the disease,” according to a National Institutes of Health press release.

White House drops payroll tax cut as GOP unveils virus aid

The White House has dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.

Georgia sees 3rd highest daily increase in COVID-19 cases

Thursday saw the third-highest single-day increase of confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, according to data released by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Pepcid as a virus remedy? Trump admin's $21M gamble fizzled

The Trump Administration pushed through a $21 million contract to study whether the active ingredient in Pepcid is an effective treatment for Covid-19.

US COVID-19 cases surpass 4 million, according to Johns Hopkins

The troubling milestone comes a day after it was reported that more than 15 million people have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus across the world.

Jobless claims rise as cutoff of extra $600 benefit nears

The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.

FDA expands hand sanitizer recall to over 70 products

As of July 23, roughly 75 cleansers have now tested positive for methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, according to the FDA's latest update.

Study: Mix of hand-washing, mask-wearing and social distancing could stop most COVID-19 outbreaks

A new study found that if a population quickly becomes aware of the virus and takes personal protective measures, this alone could both diminish and postpone the peak number of cases.

9-year-old girl dies of COVID-19 in Florida

A 9-year-old girl from north Florida is the youngest person to die from COVID-19 in the state, according to records from the Department of Health.