Early data shows antiviral may help COVID-19 patients recover faster
Researchers say the experimental antiviral remdesivir may help hospitalized COVID-19 patients recover faster.
Researchers say the experimental antiviral remdesivir may help hospitalized COVID-19 patients recover faster.
VA defends use of unproven drug on veterans for coronavirus
Major veterans organizations are calling on VA to explain under what circumstances VA doctors initiate discussion of hydroxychloroquine with veterans as a treatment option.
Major veterans organizations are calling on VA to explain under what circumstances VA doctors initiate discussion of hydroxychloroquine with veterans as a treatment option.
Trump says ‘we’ll get that back,’ after people report dead relatives receiving stimulus checks
With the U.S. unemployment rate expected to his 20 percent soon, a number not seen since the great depression, millions of Americans received relief checks early in April in a bid to replace lost income due to the coronavirus closures. Unfortunately, many of the relief recipients are no longer living.
With the U.S. unemployment rate expected to his 20 percent soon, a number not seen since the great depression, millions of Americans received relief checks early in April in a bid to replace lost income due to the coronavirus closures. Unfortunately, many of the relief recipients are no longer living.
‘Reckless and untested musings’: Health experts criticize 2 doctors urging ease on social distancing
Two California doctors who made headlines for downplaying the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for an end to social distancing orders, have been called out by medical experts for spreading misinformation.
Two California doctors who made headlines for downplaying the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for an end to social distancing orders, have been called out by medical experts for spreading misinformation.
Some Americans ‘jumping the gun’ on loosening COVID-19 social distancing practices, researchers say
Research from the University of Maryland’s Maryland Transportation Institute indicates that Americans are social distancing less for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak began.
Research from the University of Maryland’s Maryland Transportation Institute indicates that Americans are social distancing less for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak began.
Many laid-off US workers due to coronavirus might make more money with unemployment benefits
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Baseball Hall of Fame cancels induction ceremony due to coronavirus
Derek Jeter, Larry Walker and the rest of this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame class will have to wait another year for their big moment at Cooperstown.
Derek Jeter, Larry Walker and the rest of this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame class will have to wait another year for their big moment at Cooperstown.
US COVID-19 deaths climb past 60,000, according to Johns Hopkins data
More than 226,000 people have died from COVID-19 across the world, according to Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.
More than 226,000 people have died from COVID-19 across the world, according to Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.
Tide Cleaners offers free laundry services for first responders, medical workers
Tide is working to lighten the load for those on the front line in the battle against COVID-19 on the frontlines and so the company has launched the Tide Loads of Hope effort.
Tide is working to lighten the load for those on the front line in the battle against COVID-19 on the frontlines and so the company has launched the Tide Loads of Hope effort.
Nursing home staff cheers after 94-year-old Holocaust survivor beats coronavirus
A 94-year-old Holocaust survivor was greeted with cheers and the red-carpet treatment as he was released from quarantine after beating COVID-19.
A 94-year-old Holocaust survivor was greeted with cheers and the red-carpet treatment as he was released from quarantine after beating COVID-19.
NIH seeking innovators 'from the basement to the boardroom' to help create rapid test for COVID-19
The National Institutes of Health hopes to deploy millions of accurate and easy-to-use tests per week by the end of summer 2020 as part of its new initiative.
The National Institutes of Health hopes to deploy millions of accurate and easy-to-use tests per week by the end of summer 2020 as part of its new initiative.
Costco stores will require customers to wear face masks while shopping starting May 4
Costco has updated its policy page regarding its response to the novel coronavirus, saying that all "Costco members and guests must wear a mask or face covering that covers the mouth and nose at all times while at Costco." The policy will go into effect May 4."This requirement does not apply to children under the age of 2 or to individuals who are unable to wear a mask or face covering due to a medical condition," according to Costco's updated page, noting that the use of a face mask or covering should not serve as substitute for social distancing.Costco had previously stated that the face mask policy would only apply to some of its stores before the April 29 update.
Costco has updated its policy page regarding its response to the novel coronavirus, saying that all "Costco members and guests must wear a mask or face covering that covers the mouth and nose at all times while at Costco." The policy will go into effect May 4."This requirement does not apply to children under the age of 2 or to individuals who are unable to wear a mask or face covering due to a medical condition," according to Costco's updated page, noting that the use of a face mask or covering should not serve as substitute for social distancing.Costco had previously stated that the face mask policy would only apply to some of its stores before the April 29 update.
NY woman, 101, has survived Spanish flu pandemic, cancer and coronavirus, family says
A 101-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19, according to a local report.
A 101-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19, according to a local report.
Guardianship, medical directives changed in wills in face of COVID-19
If there is one business sector that’s seen an uptick in work, it’s for lawyers who specialize in wills. Even before COVID-19, creating a will was important. It’s for everybody. A will lays out your wishes before your family gets into a stressful situation like death or illness.
If there is one business sector that’s seen an uptick in work, it’s for lawyers who specialize in wills. Even before COVID-19, creating a will was important. It’s for everybody. A will lays out your wishes before your family gets into a stressful situation like death or illness.
5-year-old recreates art class with stuffed-animal students during lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Many kids across the country are partaking in remote or virtual learning after their schools have shut down.
Many kids across the country are partaking in remote or virtual learning after their schools have shut down.
Gloomy summer looms as pandemic cancels US festivals, trips
Thelma Uranga is sprucing up her back deck in Chicago, hoping to host some small gatherings to take the place of the summer’s usual neighborhood festivals built on music, food and time with friends.
Thelma Uranga is sprucing up her back deck in Chicago, hoping to host some small gatherings to take the place of the summer’s usual neighborhood festivals built on music, food and time with friends.
Sprayberry Community Group steps up to feed Marietta families
The Sprayberry Community Group steps up to feed families in Marietta. They launched the Compassion During COVID-19 Food Drive and now feed close to 1,000 people weekly.
The Sprayberry Community Group steps up to feed families in Marietta. They launched the Compassion During COVID-19 Food Drive and now feed close to 1,000 people weekly.
Costco will require all shoppers to wear face masks starting May 4
Costco announced it will require all shoppers to wear face masks starting May 4.
Costco announced it will require all shoppers to wear face masks starting May 4.
No one tests positive for coronavirus in small California town of Bolinas
Why this occurred and how unusual it has not yet been explained.
Why this occurred and how unusual it has not yet been explained.
Gilead says remdesivir proved effective against coronavirus in US study
A biotech company says its experimental drug has proved effective against the new coronavirus in a major U.S. government study that put it to a strict test.
A biotech company says its experimental drug has proved effective against the new coronavirus in a major U.S. government study that put it to a strict test.