CDC expands list of people at severe risk from COVID-19
"The more underlying medical conditions people have, the higher their risk," the CDC now warns.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Trump administration urges SCOTUS to end the Affordable Care Act
The administration's late-night court filing makes no mention of the coronavirus.
Maker of toys for Mulan movie got $6 million PPP loan
Toy company Jakks Pacific is one of 57 public companies awarded a total $102 million in aid from U.S. in recent weeks.
Biden would use executive powers to make people wear masks in public
In an interview with CBS station KDKA, Biden said that masks "make a gigantic difference" in slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Confirmed new coronavirus cases hit all-time high in U.S.
Experts say there is ample evidence the virus is making a comeback, including rising deaths and hospitalizations in parts of the country.
Workers claim grim conditions at meat plant with huge virus outbreak
One migrant worker at the German plant said he was told to work despite having COVID-19 symptoms, another said bosses told them not to bother calling in sick.
Newsom threatens funds from counties that defy face mask order
Newsom threatened to withhold $2.5 billion in the upcoming budget from local governments if they don't comply with state's orders on wearing masks, testing and other measures in place to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Experts say Indian capital's plan to stop COVID is "a waste of time"
Delhi is preparing thousands of makeshift hospital beds ahead of an expected surge in COVID-19 cases, which disease experts say could have been avoided.
ICE reports first coronavirus cases among detained migrant families
An independent monitor told a federal court that some staff at ICE's family detention centers are not wearing face masks or completely enforcing social distancing.
Florida reports over 5,000 new virus cases for second straight day
Thursday's rise in reported cases was lower than Wednesday's record-setting mark, but it's only the second time the state has crossed the 5,000-case mark in a day.
Vaccine whistleblower accuses HHS secretary of ongoing retaliation
Vaccine expert Dr. Rick Bright claimed HHS Secretary Alex Azar is warning staff not to help him in his work at the National Institutes of Health, or "there would be hell to pay."
Texas halts reopening amid surge in coronavirus cases
"The State of Texas will pause any further phases to open Texas," reads a press release from the governor's office.
People of color exempt from Oregon county's mask order
"People of color who have heightened concerns about racial profiling and harassment due to wearing face coverings in public" are exempt from the rule, according to the county website.
Black North Carolina business owners adapt to uncertainty amid COVID
"I worked seven days a week for as many hours as I could, doing what I needed to do because I knew that no Superman was coming in to save me and everyone felt like I did," said Shalisha Morgan, owner of Geek in Heels.
Trump exempt from N.J. quarantine because he's "not a civilian"
The president recently traveled to a state whose visitors are supposed to self-quarantine if they enter New Jersey.
FDA allowed distribution of flawed COVID-19 antibody tests
Congress is investigating why the FDA didn't regulate the antibody tests flooding the market during the pandemic. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.
Thousands ignore health warnings to flock to U.K. beaches
Officials were forced to issue a "major incident" after half a million people ignored social distancing warnings.
Trump administration to stop funding 13 COVID community test sites
Texas GOP Senator John Cornyn called on the White House to extend support for testing sites in Texas.
Macy's cutting nearly 4,000 corporate jobs
The layoffs hit 3% of the retailer's total workforce as it gradually reopens about 550 stores shuttered during pandemic.
Disneyland to delay reopening theme parks and resort hotels
"Once we have a clearer understanding of when guidelines will be released, we expect to be able to communicate a reopening date," the company said.
Feds sent nearly $1.4B in stimulus funds to dead people
Government watchdog report makes it clear, "a person is not entitled to receive a payment if he or she is deceased."
South Africa's ready-made army of coronavirus hunters hard at work
The country's tried and tested human weapons in the war on infectious disease have given it a leg-up in the battle against COVID-19.
Cuomo: Virus hospitalizations in New York have dropped below 1,000
Parts of New York began slowly reopening last month after successfully "flattening the curve" during lockdown.
Eiffel Tower reopens today after its longest closure since WWII
After three months, visitors may now go inside the Eiffel Tower – but there still some limitations.
Promising vaccine trial pushes into COVID-swamped South Africa, Brazil
Oxford University team's drug is a leading contender, but there isn't enough virus still circulating in England for a trial there to work alone.
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U.S. measles cases top 4,000, far surpassing 2025 total, CDC says
AI leaders lobby Trump health officials in government-run chat room
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Can GLP-1 drugs help people stop throwing away their money?
Fears about kids' online safety unite Democrats and Republicans
WHO demands answers from Russia on plague
Russia open to a Trump-Putin call as questions mount over plague lab death
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