20% of US nursing homes faced severe PPE and staff shortages amid COVID-19 surges

20% of US nursing homes faced severe PPE and staff shortages amid COVID-19 surges

Significantly, there was no improvement from May to July in the shortages of personal protective equipment, known as PPE, or in the staffing shortfalls, according to the analysis of federal data by academic researchers. The summer has seen the coronavirus surge across the South, and much of the West and Midwest.

Significantly, there was no improvement from May to July in the shortages of personal protective equipment, known as PPE, or in the staffing shortfalls, according to the analysis of federal data by academic researchers. The summer has seen the coronavirus surge across the South, and much of the West and Midwest.

West Allis bakery has recipe for success during virtual DNC

West Allis bakery has recipe for success during virtual DNC

The owner of Aggie's Bakery in West Allis, says they are fortunate enough to be turning a profit from the event.

The owner of Aggie's Bakery in West Allis, says they are fortunate enough to be turning a profit from the event.

With a staggered approach, UWM students move into dorms

With a staggered approach, UWM students move into dorms

Due to COVID-19, the process has been expanded from a few days to almost two weeks, with specific move-in times. 

Due to COVID-19, the process has been expanded from a few days to almost two weeks, with specific move-in times. 

YouTuber invents gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces

YouTuber invents gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces

Popular YouTuber Allen Pan uploaded a video to social media showing his latest invention: a gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces.

Popular YouTuber Allen Pan uploaded a video to social media showing his latest invention: a gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces.

US unemployment claims jump back above 1 million in face of coronavirus

US unemployment claims jump back above 1 million in face of coronavirus

The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.

The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.

China says Wuhan water park pool party was 'payback' after coronavirus, calls critics 'sour grapes'

China says Wuhan water park pool party was 'payback' after coronavirus, calls critics 'sour grapes'

Seen by some as a slap in the face to the rest of the world, photos from the first epicenter of the coronavirus showed crowds packed into the Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park to attend an electronic music festival Saturday.

Seen by some as a slap in the face to the rest of the world, photos from the first epicenter of the coronavirus showed crowds packed into the Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park to attend an electronic music festival Saturday.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, working families are enlisting grandparents to help with the kids

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, working families are enlisting grandparents to help with the kids

Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.

Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.

Dr. Anthony Fauci undergoes surgery for vocal cord polyp, according to reports

Dr. Anthony Fauci undergoes surgery for vocal cord polyp, according to reports

Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a White House coronavirus adviser, confirmed the news to CNN.

Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a White House coronavirus adviser, confirmed the news to CNN.

Weed vending machines pop up in Colorado

Weed vending machines pop up in Colorado

Coloradans who are concerned about the coronavirus pandemic can now purchase marijuana through a contactless weed vending machine at certain dispensaries.

Coloradans who are concerned about the coronavirus pandemic can now purchase marijuana through a contactless weed vending machine at certain dispensaries.

Versiti begins COVID-19 antibody testing to ID convalescent plasma donors

Versiti begins COVID-19 antibody testing to ID convalescent plasma donors

Versiti, Inc., a national leader in blood health innovation, is now performing a screening test for COVID-19 antibodies on all successful donations.

Versiti, Inc., a national leader in blood health innovation, is now performing a screening test for COVID-19 antibodies on all successful donations.

'Hospital-at-home': COVID-19 pandemic pushes expansion of at-home treatment

'Hospital-at-home': COVID-19 pandemic pushes expansion of at-home treatment

The programs represent a small slice of the roughly 35 million U.S. hospitalizations each year, but they are growing fast with boosts from Medicare and private health insurers.

The programs represent a small slice of the roughly 35 million U.S. hospitalizations each year, but they are growing fast with boosts from Medicare and private health insurers.