DHS: 621 new positive cases of COVID-19, 60K+ positive, 998 deaths, 50K+ recovered, 993K+ negative
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by 621 Sunday, Aug. 9, a day after DHS officials reported the highest single-day total.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by 621 Sunday, Aug. 9, a day after DHS officials reported the highest single-day total.
For pandemic jobless, the only real certainty is uncertainty
The COVID-19 outbreak and resulting economic upheaval have thrown millions of lives into disarray. Industries have collapsed, businesses closed, jobs disappeared. Compounding the misery is a question no one can answer: When will this all be over?
The COVID-19 outbreak and resulting economic upheaval have thrown millions of lives into disarray. Industries have collapsed, businesses closed, jobs disappeared. Compounding the misery is a question no one can answer: When will this all be over?
No parties, no trips: Colleges set COVID-19 rules for fall
Outbreaks involving fraternities have already been reported at some schools, including the University of Southern California, the University of Washington and the University of Mississippi. The University of California at Berkeley recently decided to begin the fall semester with fully remote instruction after a local flare-up of cases linked to fraternity parties.
Outbreaks involving fraternities have already been reported at some schools, including the University of Southern California, the University of Washington and the University of Mississippi. The University of California at Berkeley recently decided to begin the fall semester with fully remote instruction after a local flare-up of cases linked to fraternity parties.
Overdoses up as people in recovery struggle during pandemic
So far in 2020, the Northeast Georgia Health System has seen 324 overdoses overall at its four hospitals. In that same time frame in 2019, the system had seen 301 overdoses, while that number for the same time frame in 2018 was 310.
So far in 2020, the Northeast Georgia Health System has seen 324 overdoses overall at its four hospitals. In that same time frame in 2019, the system had seen 301 overdoses, while that number for the same time frame in 2018 was 310.
'Quarantine 15:' New study involves couples' experience with pandemic weight gain
A new study at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health seeks to learn more about how people in relationships affect one another's health goals.
A new study at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health seeks to learn more about how people in relationships affect one another's health goals.
Trump orders $400-per-week unemployment payments amid COVID-19 crisis, hits Dems for stonewalling
President Trump signed four executive orders Saturday aimed at delivering relief to Americans struggling with the economic fallout of the coronavirus.
President Trump signed four executive orders Saturday aimed at delivering relief to Americans struggling with the economic fallout of the coronavirus.
Brazil reaches grim milestone - 100,000 deaths from COVID-19
Brazil has surpassed a grim milestone — 100,000 deaths from COVID-19.
Brazil has surpassed a grim milestone — 100,000 deaths from COVID-19.
US schools face big virus test as students return to classroom
As educators prepare to welcome back students in time for classes, the ability of schools to quickly contain potential coronavirus outbreaks will put districts to the test.
As educators prepare to welcome back students in time for classes, the ability of schools to quickly contain potential coronavirus outbreaks will put districts to the test.
DHS: 1,165 new COVID-19 cases, 59K+ positive; 996 deaths, 49K+ recovered
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported the largest single-day increase of COVID-19 cases in the state on Saturday.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported the largest single-day increase of COVID-19 cases in the state on Saturday.
Gone for good? Evidence signals many jobs aren't coming back after COVID-19 pandemic
As the coronavirus continues to transform a vast swath of the economy, it's becoming evident that millions of Americans face the prospect of a permanent job loss that will force some to seek work with new industries or in new occupations.
As the coronavirus continues to transform a vast swath of the economy, it's becoming evident that millions of Americans face the prospect of a permanent job loss that will force some to seek work with new industries or in new occupations.
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.