CDC changes COVID-19 guidance again, saying coronavirus is airborne

The CDC for a second time changed its guidance and now says that the coronavirus can spread through airborne transmission via tiny respiratory droplets that can linger in the air for up to several hours.

Georgia students quarantined after virus brought on board school bus

A majority of students on one Forsyth County school bus have been quarantined after one student infected with the virus was found on-board.

Claudia Conway, daughter of former Trump aide, tests positive for coronavirus

Fifteen-year-old Claudia Conway, the daughter of former White House aide Kellyanne Conway, announced on TikTok that she had contracted the virus.

Michigan attorney says 'burn your masks' and forget COVID emergency orders after state Supreme Court decision

A Michigan attorney said all executive orders regarding masks, social distancing, and more are now void after the Governor Gretchen Whitmer's orders were struck down by the state Supreme Court.

Gov. Whitmer says 800k Michiganders to lose unemployment benefits if court ruling goes into effect immediately

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is urging the Michigan Supreme Court to clarify their ruling on when her emergency powers take effect, saying up to 830,000 Michiganders could lose unemployment benefits if the ruling went into effect immediately.

Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing to be offered in Jefferson County

Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered at Fair Park in Jefferson County on Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10.

2 Americans, 1 British scientist win Nobel medicine prize

Announcing the prize in Stockholm, the Nobel Committee noted that the trio's work helped explain a major source of blood-borne hepatitis that couldn't be explained by the previously discovered hepatitis A and B viruses.

WHO:  1 in 10 worldwide may have been infected with coronavirus

The World Health Organization estimates that 10% of the world's population has been infected by the coronavirus.

Global shares rise on optimism about President Trump's health

Global shares rose Monday as investors were encouraged by positive reports about President Donald Trump’s health.

Future of outdoor dining in Milwaukee in question as winter nears

The future for bars and restaurants relying on outdoor dining amid the COVID-19 pandemic is as uncertain as the coming winter. 

NYC seeks to reinstate virus restrictions in some spots

New York City's mayor said Sunday that he has asked the state for permission to close schools and reinstate restrictions on nonessential businesses in several neighborhoods because of a resurgence of the coronavirus.

Wisconsin DHS: 1,865 new COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths confirmed

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Sunday, Oct. 4 reported 2,400 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state.

Italy considers mask mandate for outdoors amid COVID-19 increase

The Italian government is weighing whether to require masks outdoors nationwide amid a steady increase in coronavirus infections.

What we know, and what we don't, about Trump's diagnosis

A White House physician's comments on Sunday about the health of the President amid his coronavirus diagnosis added more confusion.

He's fought COVID-19 for months. Can he ever really beat it?

Larry Brown, 45, spiraled quickly after his March 2020 coronavirus diagnosis. His doctors were stumped as they scoured medical texts for treatments.

Wisconsin county health leader quitting over virus handling

Sauk County Health Officer Tim Lawther said in a resignation letter that the virus is being turned into “a political tool."