US vaccine agency director says he was dismissed over skepticism of malaria drug touted by Trump
The head of a government agency combating the coronavirus pandemic alleged Wednesday that he was ousted for opposing politically connected efforts to promote a malaria drug that President Donald Trump touted without proof as a remedy for COVID-19.
The head of a government agency combating the coronavirus pandemic alleged Wednesday that he was ousted for opposing politically connected efforts to promote a malaria drug that President Donald Trump touted without proof as a remedy for COVID-19.
How to make your own face mask at home — even if you don’t know how to sew
The CDC offers steps on how to make your own cloth face covering, regardless of whether or not you know how to sew.
The CDC offers steps on how to make your own cloth face covering, regardless of whether or not you know how to sew.
Many wary of reopenings as some US states loosen rules amid coronavirus pandemic
As some governors in the U.S. — largely Republican ones — moved to reopen an ever-wider variety of businesses, others took a more cautious approach.
As some governors in the U.S. — largely Republican ones — moved to reopen an ever-wider variety of businesses, others took a more cautious approach.
Administration offers plan to cover COVID care for uninsured
Uninsured people would not be liable for costs, according to the Associated Press.
Uninsured people would not be liable for costs, according to the Associated Press.
NJ Navy veteran makes incredible recovery from COVID-19 after being on ventilator, dialysis
Brett Breslow has tested negative for COVID-19 twice since April 15th showing signs of steady improvement.
Brett Breslow has tested negative for COVID-19 twice since April 15th showing signs of steady improvement.
Federal authorities thwart hundreds of online COVID-19 related scams
The United States Department of Justice has announced the disruption of hundreds of online COVID-19 related scams aimed at exploiting the current coronavirus pandemic as a means to commit fraud and other crimes.
The United States Department of Justice has announced the disruption of hundreds of online COVID-19 related scams aimed at exploiting the current coronavirus pandemic as a means to commit fraud and other crimes.
Louisiana pastor who flouted social distancing urges Americans to donate stimulus checks to his church
Using #PastorSpellStimulusChallenge, Pastor Tony Spell is asking members of his congregation and other Americans to donate the stimulus money they received from the federal government to his church's fund designated to help evangelists, missionaries, and music ministers.
Using #PastorSpellStimulusChallenge, Pastor Tony Spell is asking members of his congregation and other Americans to donate the stimulus money they received from the federal government to his church's fund designated to help evangelists, missionaries, and music ministers.
Robots are playing many roles in the coronavirus crisis – and offering lessons for future disasters
Across the world, robots are helping disinfect hospitals, transport test samples and watch for violations of stay-at-home restrictions.
Across the world, robots are helping disinfect hospitals, transport test samples and watch for violations of stay-at-home restrictions.
‘Extremely bad idea’: Fire marshal warns people not to microwave masks in attempt to kill germs
The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office issued the warning on Facebook on April 20.
The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office issued the warning on Facebook on April 20.
2 deaths, 72 confirmed COVID-19 cases at Huntington Beach nursing home
Two residents died of coronavirus complications and 72 other residents and staff members tested COVID-19 positive at a nursing home in Huntington Beach, officials said.
Two residents died of coronavirus complications and 72 other residents and staff members tested COVID-19 positive at a nursing home in Huntington Beach, officials said.
US OKs 1st coronavirus test that allows self-swab at home
U.S. health regulators on Tuesday OK’d the first coronavirus test that allows people to collect their own sample at home, a new approach that could help expand testing options in most states.
U.S. health regulators on Tuesday OK’d the first coronavirus test that allows people to collect their own sample at home, a new approach that could help expand testing options in most states.
Iowa woman sets up 'giving tree' of face masks for people to use during coronavirus pandemic
Deb Siggins said she’s made about 400 masks and pays out of her own pocket for all the materials.
Deb Siggins said she’s made about 400 masks and pays out of her own pocket for all the materials.
Delta loses $534 million during coronavirus pandemic, bigger losses looming
Delta is now paying out more in refunds for cancelled flights than it receives from new bookings.
Delta is now paying out more in refunds for cancelled flights than it receives from new bookings.
UPS donates 10K N95 masks to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
UPS has donated 10,000 N95 respirator masks to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
UPS has donated 10,000 N95 respirator masks to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Brookhaven restaurant offers virtual wine tastings
A Brookhaven restaurant is "zooming" wine into homes, creating a virtual wine tasting program that really puts the "social" in "social distance."
A Brookhaven restaurant is "zooming" wine into homes, creating a virtual wine tasting program that really puts the "social" in "social distance."
Coronavirus has mutated into at least 30 different strains, study finds
The novel coronavirus has mutated into at least 30 different genetic variations, according to a new study in China.
The novel coronavirus has mutated into at least 30 different genetic variations, according to a new study in China.
Over 40 employees lived at their plant for 28 straight days to produce COVID-19 protective gear
Selfless plant workers went home after nearly a month on the job: making personal protection equipment for healthcare workers.
Selfless plant workers went home after nearly a month on the job: making personal protection equipment for healthcare workers.
Louisiana pastor who flouted social distancing urges Americans to donate stimulus checks to his church
A pastor in Louisiana is asking congregants and other Americans to donate their stimulus checks to his church.
A pastor in Louisiana is asking congregants and other Americans to donate their stimulus checks to his church.
First COVID-19 deaths occurred in Bay Area in early February
The first known death from COVID-19 in the U.S. was believed to have occurred in Washington State in late February 2020, but the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner revealed on Tuesday that two individuals had died on Feb. 6 and Feb. 17 at home with coronavirus making them the first deaths recorded in the nation.
The first known death from COVID-19 in the U.S. was believed to have occurred in Washington State in late February 2020, but the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner revealed on Tuesday that two individuals had died on Feb. 6 and Feb. 17 at home with coronavirus making them the first deaths recorded in the nation.
Amoeba Music struggling to stay afloat during COVID-19 crisis
Empty streets in Hollywood. The iconic Amoeba Music Store on Hollywood Boulevard is closed. A much different vibe from better days.
Empty streets in Hollywood. The iconic Amoeba Music Store on Hollywood Boulevard is closed. A much different vibe from better days.