Experts say decline in new US COVID-19 cases is result of masks, insufficient testing

Experts say decline in new US COVID-19 cases is result of masks, insufficient testing

The number of Americans newly diagnosed with the coronavirus is falling — a development experts credit at least partly to increased wearing of masks — even as the outbreak continues to claim nearly 1,000 lives in the U.S. each day.

The number of Americans newly diagnosed with the coronavirus is falling — a development experts credit at least partly to increased wearing of masks — even as the outbreak continues to claim nearly 1,000 lives in the U.S. each day.

Lawsuit seeks repeal of Wisconsin governor's mask mandate

Lawsuit seeks repeal of Wisconsin governor's mask mandate

The lawsuit is the first legal challenge to the mask order Evers issued as a way to slow the spread of the coronavirus after cases began to spike again in mid-June. Evers issued the order on July 30 and it took effect Aug. 1.

The lawsuit is the first legal challenge to the mask order Evers issued as a way to slow the spread of the coronavirus after cases began to spike again in mid-June. Evers issued the order on July 30 and it took effect Aug. 1.

Dozens of USC students test positive for COVID-19

Dozens of USC students test positive for COVID-19

USC health officials reported an "alarming" spike of 43 coronavirus cases confirmed in off-campus housing facilities, along with 100 students in quarantine due to possible exposure to COVID-19.

USC health officials reported an "alarming" spike of 43 coronavirus cases confirmed in off-campus housing facilities, along with 100 students in quarantine due to possible exposure to COVID-19.

WHO: Avoid dental cleanings and other routine visits to the dentist for now

WHO: Avoid dental cleanings and other routine visits to the dentist for now

You should put off routine dental care until coronavirus cases fall, according to the WHO. UPDATE: A network of dentists in the U.S. have pushed back.

You should put off routine dental care until coronavirus cases fall, according to the WHO. UPDATE: A network of dentists in the U.S. have pushed back.

Scientists say Hong Kong man got coronavirus a second time

Scientists say Hong Kong man got coronavirus a second time

University of Hong Kong scientists claim to have the first evidence of someone being reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19.

University of Hong Kong scientists claim to have the first evidence of someone being reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19.

Delta Air Lines to furlough 1,941 pilots in October, according to internal memo

Delta Air Lines to furlough 1,941 pilots in October, according to internal memo

Delta Air Lines is set to furlough 1,941 pilots in October, the carrier said in a memo seen by Reuters on Monday that noted the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and plunging air travel demand.

Delta Air Lines is set to furlough 1,941 pilots in October, the carrier said in a memo seen by Reuters on Monday that noted the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and plunging air travel demand.

Scientists say Hong Kong man got coronavirus a 2nd time

Scientists say Hong Kong man got coronavirus a 2nd time

University of Hong Kong scientists claim to have the first evidence of someone being reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19.

University of Hong Kong scientists claim to have the first evidence of someone being reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19.

Milwaukee Public Schools indefinitely suspends district athletics for the fall

Milwaukee Public Schools indefinitely suspends district athletics for the fall

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced on Monday evening, Aug. 24 that it will indefinitely suspend the start of all regular season fall sports.

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced on Monday evening, Aug. 24 that it will indefinitely suspend the start of all regular season fall sports.

CDC drops 14-day self-quarantine recommendation

CDC drops 14-day self-quarantine recommendation

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from trips overseas or out of state during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from trips overseas or out of state during the coronavirus pandemic.

Joe Biden says he'd shut down economy if scientists recommended it

Joe Biden says he'd shut down economy if scientists recommended it

Asked specifically whether he’d push a national shutdown if scientists said it was necessary, Joe Biden replied: “I would shut it down.”

Asked specifically whether he’d push a national shutdown if scientists said it was necessary, Joe Biden replied: “I would shut it down.”

Dane County deputy dies at 61 due to coronavirus
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Dane County deputy dies at 61 due to coronavirus

Rick Treadwell had been with the department since 1995 and worked as a recruiter and instructor. All evidence indicates he contracted the virus while on duty.

Rick Treadwell had been with the department since 1995 and worked as a recruiter and instructor. All evidence indicates he contracted the virus while on duty.