Federal court action to combat COVID-19 fraud filed in Austin

The website, called coronavirusmedicalkit.com, offered free vaccine kits in exchange for a shipping charge of $4.95 to be paid by credit card.

Cook Children’s sees spike in child abuse cases likely from COVID-19 stress

Cook Children's Medical Center says it has treated seven cases of severe child abuse in the last week. Two of those children died from their injuries.

Over 1.5 billion globally told to stay home to avoid spreading coronavirus

Warning that the outbreak continues to accelerate, the head of the World Health Organization called on countries to take strong, coordinated action.

Lithonia church holds drive in church service to keep worshipers healthy

The 3D Church in Lithonia is starting a "Pull Up and Praise" drive in church service to help worshipers stay healthy during the coronavirus outbreak.

DeSantis to issue executive order requiring 14-day isolation for those traveling from NYC area to Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference Monday afternoon, saying he is issuing an executive order that would require mandatory 14-day self-isolation for anyone traveling to the Sunshine State from the New York City area.

Neighbors celebrate 4-year-old's birthday with parade after coronavirus cancels party

After a Becker, Minnesota girl’s 4th birthday party was canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak, neighbors put on a parade Saturday to help her celebrate instead. 

Sen. Rand Paul kept working for 6 days after virus test

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul was tested a week ago for the novel coronavirus, but continued working at the Capitol because he “felt that it was highly unlikely” he was sick since had no symptoms of the illness, he said Monday.

Playgrounds and pavilions now off-limits at all Gwinnett County parks

One of the largest park systems in Georgia is shutting down most of its features in an attempt to stop people from gathering in groups.

Man charged with coughing in Chicago cops’ faces and saying he had coronavirus

Anthony Ponzi is charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer and several misdemeanor charges, including battery DUI and resisting arrest, Chicago police said.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar: My husband has the coronavirus

Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar's husband has the coronavirus and is hospitalized, Klobuchar said in an online post Monday morning.