AP source: MAC cancels fall football season due to virus
With the MAC’s 12 schools facing a significant financial burden by trying to maintain costly coronavirus protocols, the conference’s university presidents made the decision to explore a spring season.
With the MAC’s 12 schools facing a significant financial burden by trying to maintain costly coronavirus protocols, the conference’s university presidents made the decision to explore a spring season.
Still haven't received your first $1,200 stimulus check? What you need to do
While Congress is deadlocked on another coronavirus relief package that's widely expected to include a second stimulus check, millions of Americans are still awaiting the arrival of their first $1,200 cash payment.
While Congress is deadlocked on another coronavirus relief package that's widely expected to include a second stimulus check, millions of Americans are still awaiting the arrival of their first $1,200 cash payment.
Families create 'learning pods' amid uncertain school year
The pod phenomenon is new, arising from the chaos that many parents experienced in the spring trying to do their jobs while overseeing their children’s education after schools closed en masse in March as the coronavirus began its spread.
The pod phenomenon is new, arising from the chaos that many parents experienced in the spring trying to do their jobs while overseeing their children’s education after schools closed en masse in March as the coronavirus began its spread.
Virus causing financial pain even for people still working
The financial pressures of the still-employed come against the backdrop of a catastrophic toll of layoffs.
The financial pressures of the still-employed come against the backdrop of a catastrophic toll of layoffs.
Chicago to use social media to track tourists violating quarantine; city dismisses comparison to 'Big Brother'
Chicago is doubling down on efforts to enforce its emergency coronavirus travel order, as officials will now be reviewing the social media posts of possible violators as the pandemic continues.
Chicago is doubling down on efforts to enforce its emergency coronavirus travel order, as officials will now be reviewing the social media posts of possible violators as the pandemic continues.
'Tip of the iceberg:' Need for more testing leads to COVID-19 data flaws, state health officials say
State health officials say not enough people are being tested for COVID-19, causing the accuracy of case numbers to become a balancing act between timely and accurate data.
State health officials say not enough people are being tested for COVID-19, causing the accuracy of case numbers to become a balancing act between timely and accurate data.
MTV scraps indoor show for VMAs, moves to outdoor performances
A statement by MTV and the Barclays Center promised the show would "pay homage to the incredible resiliency of New York with several outdoor performances around the City with limited or no audience."
A statement by MTV and the Barclays Center promised the show would "pay homage to the incredible resiliency of New York with several outdoor performances around the City with limited or no audience."
4 US deaths tied to methanol-based hand sanitizers
Health officials reported this week that 15 adults were poisoned in Arizona and New Mexico in May and June after drinking hand sanitizer.
Health officials reported this week that 15 adults were poisoned in Arizona and New Mexico in May and June after drinking hand sanitizer.
US Postal Service loses $2.2B in 3 months as virus woes persist
U.S. Postal Service officials warned that the agency could lose more than $20 billion over two years.
U.S. Postal Service officials warned that the agency could lose more than $20 billion over two years.
Could your symptoms be COVID-19? The signs range from mild to severe
Here are some of the more common (and uncommon) symptoms of the novel coronavirus.
Here are some of the more common (and uncommon) symptoms of the novel coronavirus.
Interactive map: See probability of encountering COVID-19 at event where you live
The assessment tool gives a glimpse of the risk level-- the estimated chance (0-100%)--that at least one infected person will be present at an event in your county, based on the size of the event.
The assessment tool gives a glimpse of the risk level-- the estimated chance (0-100%)--that at least one infected person will be present at an event in your county, based on the size of the event.
Poll: 1 in 3 Americans say they would not get coronavirus vaccine if it were ready now
As many as one in three Americans said they would not get a vaccine for COVID-19 — even if the vaccine were FDA-approved and free of charge.
As many as one in three Americans said they would not get a vaccine for COVID-19 — even if the vaccine were FDA-approved and free of charge.
Kenosha Unified School District to ensure all students have computers in time for fall classes
The Kenosha Unified School District plans to ensure that all students have a computer in time to start remote learning for the 2020-21 school year.
The Kenosha Unified School District plans to ensure that all students have a computer in time to start remote learning for the 2020-21 school year.
Some Milwaukee restaurants' safety plans approved by health department ahead of September deadline
In addition to regular disinfecting and sanitizing, and reminders scattered throughout the restaurants, a new part of the Lowlands Group plan includes a cleaning log.
In addition to regular disinfecting and sanitizing, and reminders scattered throughout the restaurants, a new part of the Lowlands Group plan includes a cleaning log.
Minnesotans attending Sturgis asked to voluntarily self-isolate for 14 days upon return
Minnesota health leaders are asking Minnesotans who will be attending the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally in South Dakota to voluntarily self-isolate for 14 days after they return.
Minnesota health leaders are asking Minnesotans who will be attending the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally in South Dakota to voluntarily self-isolate for 14 days after they return.
DHS: 989 new COVID-19 cases; 58K+ total cases, 990 deaths, 48K+ recovered
The Wisconsin Department of Health Service reported more 58,000 positive cases of the coronavirus in the state, including 990 deaths.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Service reported more 58,000 positive cases of the coronavirus in the state, including 990 deaths.
Pub in Spain bans popular sing-along song amid coronavirus fears: 'There will be no... touching hands'
There will also be no 'touching you'.
There will also be no 'touching you'.
Study suggests COVID-19 patients not showing symptoms may carry just as much of the virus
New research suggests that asymptomatic people who are infected with the novel coronavirus carry similar levels of the virus in their body as those with symptoms — and for almost as long.
New research suggests that asymptomatic people who are infected with the novel coronavirus carry similar levels of the virus in their body as those with symptoms — and for almost as long.
Cardinals’ game against Cubs postponed after positive test
The Cardinals have been off since last Friday, when two players returned positive coronavirus tests. Eight players in total have tested positive, including star catcher Yadier Molina.
The Cardinals have been off since last Friday, when two players returned positive coronavirus tests. Eight players in total have tested positive, including star catcher Yadier Molina.
Long-lost sisters reunite after more than 50 years — all because of COVID-19 and a broken arm
When Bev Boro saw Doris Crippen’s name on a patient care board, she immediately recognized the name.
When Bev Boro saw Doris Crippen’s name on a patient care board, she immediately recognized the name.