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.
Cuomo says all schools in New York can reopen
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
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.
Police: Rape suspect who was freed from jail due to pandemic kills accuser
Police in Virginia say that a rape suspect released from jail in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic went on to kill the woman who had accused him.
Police in Virginia say that a rape suspect released from jail in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic went on to kill the woman who had accused him.
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.
Money destroyed after South Koreans try to disinfect cash in microwave, washing machine
Money laundering is not a good idea, as a South Korean found out when he or she put banknotes in a washing machine to remove possible traces of the coronavirus.
Money laundering is not a good idea, as a South Korean found out when he or she put banknotes in a washing machine to remove possible traces of the coronavirus.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tests negative after positive COVID-19 test before Trump visit
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's office said he took the test as part of standard protocol before meeting Trump at an airport in Cleveland.
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's office said he took the test as part of standard protocol before meeting Trump at an airport in Cleveland.
Southwest Airlines no longer cleaning armrests, seat belts between flights
The airline said it will be prioritizing high-touch areas like tray tables and lavatories.
The airline said it will be prioritizing high-touch areas like tray tables and lavatories.
Russia's race for coronavirus vaccine raises concerns in the West
Russia is boasting that it’s about to be the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as early as October using shots that are yet to complete clinical trials.
Russia is boasting that it’s about to be the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as early as October using shots that are yet to complete clinical trials.
Safe 'hugging booths' allow the elderly to connect with family during coronavirus pandemic
Some Texans are trying to relieve the loneliness and isolation that many elderly Americans are feeling during the coronavirus pandemic by creating safe “hugging booths.”
Some Texans are trying to relieve the loneliness and isolation that many elderly Americans are feeling during the coronavirus pandemic by creating safe “hugging booths.”
Alaska Airlines no longer making face mask exemptions, banning passengers who refuse
Alaska Airlines has intensified its mask mandate as the coronavirus pandemic continues, requiring all passengers over the age of 2 to wear a facial covering — with no exceptions.
Alaska Airlines has intensified its mask mandate as the coronavirus pandemic continues, requiring all passengers over the age of 2 to wear a facial covering — with no exceptions.
100-year-old Marine Corps veteran survives COVID-19 in Central Florida
A 100-year-old Marine veteran has survived a bout with COVID-19
A 100-year-old Marine veteran has survived a bout with COVID-19
Stimulus check missing $500? IRS to start sending parents payments this week
The IRS will begin rectifying economic impact payment amounts for individuals who may not have received all that they were eligible for – and households can expect to receive the extra cash within the coming weeks.
The IRS will begin rectifying economic impact payment amounts for individuals who may not have received all that they were eligible for – and households can expect to receive the extra cash within the coming weeks.
President Trump, Mitch McConnell huddle with coronavirus talks at risk of collapse
After more than a week's worth of meetings, at least some clarity is coming to bipartisan Washington talks on a huge COVID-19 response bill.
After more than a week's worth of meetings, at least some clarity is coming to bipartisan Washington talks on a huge COVID-19 response bill.
Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 federal aid amid COVID-19 pandemic
Around the country, across industries and occupations, millions of Americans thrown out of work because of the coronavirus are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits has expired.
Around the country, across industries and occupations, millions of Americans thrown out of work because of the coronavirus are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits has expired.
Cities go to extremes with coronavirus quarantine crackdowns: Checkpoints, power shutoffs, steep fines
With the daily number of coronavirus cases in the United States still hovering at about 50,000 and American deaths from the disease approaching 160,000, cities across the country are taking increasingly severe measures to force the curve of the outbreak downward -- including power shutoffs, fines and more.
With the daily number of coronavirus cases in the United States still hovering at about 50,000 and American deaths from the disease approaching 160,000, cities across the country are taking increasingly severe measures to force the curve of the outbreak downward -- including power shutoffs, fines and more.
1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal check ends
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.
Is it safe to reopen schools during the pandemic?
It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.
It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.
CDC: 15 people hospitalized after ingesting hand sanitizer that contained methanol
The CDC said 15 people were hospitalized after ingesting hand sanitizer that contained methanol, a chemical the FDA says is poisonous if ingested or absorbed through the skin.
The CDC said 15 people were hospitalized after ingesting hand sanitizer that contained methanol, a chemical the FDA says is poisonous if ingested or absorbed through the skin.