McDonald’s halts dine-in service reopening plans due to spike in US COVID-19 cases
The announcement from the fast-food chain comes as multiple areas across the country are reinforcing lockdown restrictions in efforts to clamp down on surging COVID-19 cases.
The announcement from the fast-food chain comes as multiple areas across the country are reinforcing lockdown restrictions in efforts to clamp down on surging COVID-19 cases.
Hollowed out public health system faces more cuts amid coronavirus pandemic
States, cities and counties in dire straits have begun laying off and furloughing their limited staff, and even more devastation looms, as states reopen and cases surge.
States, cities and counties in dire straits have begun laying off and furloughing their limited staff, and even more devastation looms, as states reopen and cases surge.
Protest versus Africa's 1st COVID-19 vaccine test shows fear
The trial that began last week in Johannesburg is part of one already underway in Britain of the vaccine developed at the University of Oxford. Some 2,000 volunteers in South Africa are expected to take part.
The trial that began last week in Johannesburg is part of one already underway in Britain of the vaccine developed at the University of Oxford. Some 2,000 volunteers in South Africa are expected to take part.
Little evidence that George Floyd protests spread coronavirus in US
In what’s considered the first systematic look at the question, a team of economists determined that only one of 13 cities involved in the earliest wave of protests after Memorial Day had an increase that would fit the pattern.
In what’s considered the first systematic look at the question, a team of economists determined that only one of 13 cities involved in the earliest wave of protests after Memorial Day had an increase that would fit the pattern.
It’s not just the lungs — COVID-19 can affect the brain and heart of those infected, researchers say
As medical experts learn about the novel coronavirus, which continues to exhibit an array of ever-evolving symptoms and log-term effects, researchers have found that the deadly illness can have deleterious impacts on the heart and brain.
As medical experts learn about the novel coronavirus, which continues to exhibit an array of ever-evolving symptoms and log-term effects, researchers have found that the deadly illness can have deleterious impacts on the heart and brain.
US buys all of world’s remdesivir, preventing other countries from acquiring drug for months
The stockpiling has prompted outrage from global leaders.
The stockpiling has prompted outrage from global leaders.
Wedding in India reportedly leads to death of groom and over 100 COVID-19 infections
More than 350 people have been tested due to contact tracing efforts as a result of the wedding, according to reports.
More than 350 people have been tested due to contact tracing efforts as a result of the wedding, according to reports.
Kroger gets emergency FDA approval for at-home coronavirus testing kit
The kit will only be available to front-line employees for now, but Kroger said it plans to expand availability to other companies and organizations soon.
The kit will only be available to front-line employees for now, but Kroger said it plans to expand availability to other companies and organizations soon.
Amsterdam's red-light district awakens from lockdown
The Prostitution Information Center says sex workers took steps to minimize the risk to themselves and their clients of becoming infected with the coronavirus, including checking individuals for symptoms.
The Prostitution Information Center says sex workers took steps to minimize the risk to themselves and their clients of becoming infected with the coronavirus, including checking individuals for symptoms.
Cinemark pushes ahead with phased reopening of movie theaters amid worsening COVID-19 pandemic
The world’s largest movie theater company will be showcasing Hollywood classic films to mark their reopening, according to a Cinemark news release.
The world’s largest movie theater company will be showcasing Hollywood classic films to mark their reopening, according to a Cinemark news release.
Groom dies of coronavirus, 100 others infected after wedding
More than 100 people who attended a wedding in India tested positive for coronavirus and the groom reportedly died two days after he was married.
More than 100 people who attended a wedding in India tested positive for coronavirus and the groom reportedly died two days after he was married.
Mandating coronavirus face masks would strengthen US economy, Goldman Sachs says
A national face mask mandate would slow the spread of COVID-19 and potentially prevent the reinstatement of lockdowns that would wreak havoc on the U.S. economy, according to Goldman Sachs.
A national face mask mandate would slow the spread of COVID-19 and potentially prevent the reinstatement of lockdowns that would wreak havoc on the U.S. economy, according to Goldman Sachs.
Governor Brian Kemp begins 'Wear a Mask' tour
Governor Brian Kemp began his "Wear a Mask" fly-around tour Wednesday morning ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend in hopes of encouraging Georgians to wear face coverings amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Governor Brian Kemp began his "Wear a Mask" fly-around tour Wednesday morning ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend in hopes of encouraging Georgians to wear face coverings amid the coronavirus pandemic.
‘We won’t be social distancing,’ South Dakota governor says of Trump’s Mount Rushmore event
Gov. Kristi Noem defended the upcoming celebration at the memorial in a recent interview.
Gov. Kristi Noem defended the upcoming celebration at the memorial in a recent interview.
Scam alert: DOJ, HHS, FTC warn of fake COVID-19 contact tracing schemes amid pandemic
The DOJ, HHS and FTC are warning the public of an emergence of contact tracing scams that attempt to steal money or sensitive information during the pandemic.
The DOJ, HHS and FTC are warning the public of an emergence of contact tracing scams that attempt to steal money or sensitive information during the pandemic.
Fauci: US could reach 100,000 new coronavirus cases a day 'if this does not turn around'
“We can’t just focus on areas that are having the surge, it puts the entire country at risk,” Fauci noted.
“We can’t just focus on areas that are having the surge, it puts the entire country at risk,” Fauci noted.
'Pooled testing' for COVID-19 holds promise, pitfalls
The potential benefits include stretching laboratory supplies, reducing costs and expanding testing to millions more Americans who may unknowingly be spreading the virus. Health officials think infected people who aren't showing symptoms are largely responsible for the rising number of cases across more than half of states.
The potential benefits include stretching laboratory supplies, reducing costs and expanding testing to millions more Americans who may unknowingly be spreading the virus. Health officials think infected people who aren't showing symptoms are largely responsible for the rising number of cases across more than half of states.
Fauci, CDC chief raise concerns about full airline flights
The government’s top experts in infectious diseases on Tuesday criticized American Airlines' decision to pack flights full while the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow across much of the United States.
The government’s top experts in infectious diseases on Tuesday criticized American Airlines' decision to pack flights full while the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow across much of the United States.
CDC official says United States has ‘way too much virus’ to contain
The CDC principal deputy director spoke on the worrisome factors and wishful thinking regarding the United States’ handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The CDC principal deputy director spoke on the worrisome factors and wishful thinking regarding the United States’ handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Multiple airlines stop serving alcohol, food on planes in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Several airlines announced their new measures as part of an effort to maintain passenger safety.
Several airlines announced their new measures as part of an effort to maintain passenger safety.