Nearly 240 scientists urge WHO to acknowledge coronavirus can spread in air
The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.
The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.
Outrage after California bans singing in churches amid coronavirus pandemic
Faith leaders are speaking out after California Gov. Gavin Newsom banned singing and chanting in houses of worship last week due to a surge in coronavirus cases following weeks of protests.
Faith leaders are speaking out after California Gov. Gavin Newsom banned singing and chanting in houses of worship last week due to a surge in coronavirus cases following weeks of protests.
'People are willing to play Russian roulette with their family’s lives': Doctor slams behavior in US
The rising cases in states like Arizona, Florida, Texas and California has been blamed in part on many not wearing masks or obeying other social-distancing rules.
The rising cases in states like Arizona, Florida, Texas and California has been blamed in part on many not wearing masks or obeying other social-distancing rules.
Miami-Dade closes restaurants, gyms for a second time due to surge in coronavirus cases
Restaurants, gyms and other businesses in Miami-Dade County must once again close their doors due to a spike in coronavirus cases in South Florida.
Restaurants, gyms and other businesses in Miami-Dade County must once again close their doors due to a spike in coronavirus cases in South Florida.
Italy denies entry to American vacationers after landing on private plane
Italy’s customs agency denied five rich Americans entry to the country after they landed on a private jet for a vacation on the island of Sardinia, according to reports.
Italy’s customs agency denied five rich Americans entry to the country after they landed on a private jet for a vacation on the island of Sardinia, according to reports.
Nick Cordero dead at 41 after coronavirus battle, wife Amanda Kloots announces
Nick Cordero's fight had consisted of a leg amputation and multiple mini-strokes while battling several other maladies.
Nick Cordero's fight had consisted of a leg amputation and multiple mini-strokes while battling several other maladies.
Spirit Airlines passenger removed from flight for not wearing mask
A Spirit Airlines passenger was removed from a flight from LaGuardia airport to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday for refusing to wear a mask.
A Spirit Airlines passenger was removed from a flight from LaGuardia airport to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday for refusing to wear a mask.
Hundreds pack Woodstock Square for one of metro Atlanta's only fireworks displays
Woodstock leaders cancelled everything but the city's fireworks display because of the expansive layout for viewers.
Woodstock leaders cancelled everything but the city's fireworks display because of the expansive layout for viewers.
Protesters gather at Texas Capitol for "Shed the Mask" rally
Protestors in the crowd said wearing masks is more dangerous than not wearing one.
Protestors in the crowd said wearing masks is more dangerous than not wearing one.
At least 93 University of Washington frat members test positive for COVID-19 as state sees spike in cases
At least 93 fraternity members from the University of Washington’s Greek life have tested positive for COVID-19 after the state saw a significant spike in new cases.
At least 93 fraternity members from the University of Washington’s Greek life have tested positive for COVID-19 after the state saw a significant spike in new cases.
Avoid using hand sanitizer before handling Fourth of July fireworks, officials warn
A fire department official warns that hand sanitizer and fireworks are a flammable combination.
A fire department official warns that hand sanitizer and fireworks are a flammable combination.
What is ‘new mutation’? Fauci says it may speed the spread of coronavirus
Dr. Fauci said Thursday that the coronavirus has mutated in a way that may replicate and spread more easily. Should the public be worried?
Dr. Fauci said Thursday that the coronavirus has mutated in a way that may replicate and spread more easily. Should the public be worried?
Hundreds of healthcare workers urge Georgia's governor to mandate masks, close businesses
Healthcare workers in Metro Atlanta said they are seeing a troubling increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. If this continues, they fear it will overwhelm our healthcare infrastructure.
Healthcare workers in Metro Atlanta said they are seeing a troubling increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. If this continues, they fear it will overwhelm our healthcare infrastructure.
More than a mask: Nonprofit helps moms earn some money
When schools went virtual and businesses shut down, Corners Outreach, a nonprofit that tutors children, started focusing on the families and put the moms of those children to work making masks.
When schools went virtual and businesses shut down, Corners Outreach, a nonprofit that tutors children, started focusing on the families and put the moms of those children to work making masks.
Hazardous hand sanitizer being sold at U.S. stores, FDA warns
The FDA has issued a warning about dangerous hand sanitizers that contain poison. The agency says there’s been a sharp increase in products that test positive for the toxic contaminant methanol.
The FDA has issued a warning about dangerous hand sanitizers that contain poison. The agency says there’s been a sharp increase in products that test positive for the toxic contaminant methanol.
Study finds hydroxychloroquine treatment associated with lower mortality rate for COVID-19 patients
Treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut the death rate significantly in sick patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a new study.
Treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut the death rate significantly in sick patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a new study.
Study suggests official COVID-19 death numbers underestimate ‘full burden’ of the pandemic
A new study indicates that the number of official COVID-19 deaths may underestimate the “full burden” of the pandemic.
A new study indicates that the number of official COVID-19 deaths may underestimate the “full burden” of the pandemic.
More than 11 million people have COVID-19 across the world, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes at a time when COVID-19 case numbers are surging in different parts of the world.
The milestone comes at a time when COVID-19 case numbers are surging in different parts of the world.
'Huge bummer': Fourth of July will test Americans' discipline
With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks in public, and families were urged to celebrate their independence at home. Even then, they were told to keep their backyard cookouts small.
With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks in public, and families were urged to celebrate their independence at home. Even then, they were told to keep their backyard cookouts small.
Taiwan offering fake flights to tourists yearning for travel experience amid pandemic
According to Reuters, the fake flights replicate the experience of traveling, despite passengers not actually going anywhere.
According to Reuters, the fake flights replicate the experience of traveling, despite passengers not actually going anywhere.