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.
Should college-aged students take a gap year amid pandemic?
As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.
As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.
After threats from city, Catholic archbishop in SF agrees to obey coronavirus rules
One such gathering occurred last Saturday, where Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone convened about three dozen worshipers to lament what he called the "blasphemous" toppling of the controversial statue of Junipero Serra.
One such gathering occurred last Saturday, where Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone convened about three dozen worshipers to lament what he called the "blasphemous" toppling of the controversial statue of Junipero Serra.
The week in numbers: 0 remdesivir for rest of the world and 50,000 new US cases in 1 day
With a potential vaccine still months away and lockdown orders being reimplemented, the pandemic situation looks to be perilous as the summer unfolds.
With a potential vaccine still months away and lockdown orders being reimplemented, the pandemic situation looks to be perilous as the summer unfolds.
MLB cancels 2020 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium; LA will host in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.
$10,000 and $25,000 grants available for minority and women business owners
An organization called “Count Me In” will soon give 19 minority and women business owners thousands of dollars to reinvigorate their companies in the midst of COVID-19.
An organization called “Count Me In” will soon give 19 minority and women business owners thousands of dollars to reinvigorate their companies in the midst of COVID-19.
Health officials: 11-year-old Florida boy died from the coronavirus
A family in South Florida is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old boy, who passed away from the coronavirus, they said.
A family in South Florida is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old boy, who passed away from the coronavirus, they said.
Mexican state eyes closing US border as COVID-19 cases rise in Arizona
Reacting to a spike in virus cases reported in Arizona, the top health official in the Mexican state of Sonora is asking Mexico’s federal government to temporarily close the border to non-essential visits from the U.S.
Reacting to a spike in virus cases reported in Arizona, the top health official in the Mexican state of Sonora is asking Mexico’s federal government to temporarily close the border to non-essential visits from the U.S.
Riverside County man dies one day after posting about contracting virus at party
“Don’t be a (bleeping) idiot like me,” wrote Thomas Macias on his Facebook page. It was a message full of regret. He was warning people about going to parties without wearing a mask.
“Don’t be a (bleeping) idiot like me,” wrote Thomas Macias on his Facebook page. It was a message full of regret. He was warning people about going to parties without wearing a mask.
'Everyone needs to wear a mask': Doctors issue urgent plea to Americans as COVID-19 cases surge
The surge has been blamed in part on Americans not wearing masks or following other social distancing guidelines as states reopened over the past few weeks.
The surge has been blamed in part on Americans not wearing masks or following other social distancing guidelines as states reopened over the past few weeks.
Study uncovers which non-medical face mask best protects against coronavirus
A new study found which types of masks offer the best protection against the coronavirus.
A new study found which types of masks offer the best protection against the coronavirus.
Confirmed coronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 states
The U.S. recorded 50,700 new cases, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.The number of confirmed coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. climbed to an all-time high on Thursday.
The U.S. recorded 50,700 new cases, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.The number of confirmed coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. climbed to an all-time high on Thursday.
Twitter says it will add an edit button to tweets when ‘everyone wears a mask’
Twitter users have long asked for the ability to edit their tweets, and now the company has offered to provide one — but there are strings attached.
Twitter users have long asked for the ability to edit their tweets, and now the company has offered to provide one — but there are strings attached.
Amid coronavirus spikes, COVID-19 testing demand is outpacing capacity, major test providers warn
The demand for coronavirus testing in the U.S. once again is beginning to outpace the supply.
The demand for coronavirus testing in the U.S. once again is beginning to outpace the supply.