Virus concerns nudge some teachers toward classroom exits
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
FEMA official says US ready to tackle both COVID-19 pandemic and potential disaster
FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor testified about the country’s ability to obtain critical PPE and other supplies to help in the fight against COVID-19.
FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor testified about the country’s ability to obtain critical PPE and other supplies to help in the fight against COVID-19.
Major airlines call for COVID-19 testing to restore US-Europe travel
The CEOs of United, American Airlines, IAG and Lufthansa Group are calling for a joint COVID-19 testing program from the U.S. and the European Union.
The CEOs of United, American Airlines, IAG and Lufthansa Group are calling for a joint COVID-19 testing program from the U.S. and the European Union.
US secures 100 million doses of Pfizer, BioNTech experimental coronavirus vaccine
The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.
The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.
'They have an impact': Trump urges Americans to wear masks during coronavirus briefing
President Donald Trump sought to paint a rosier picture of the coronavirus on Tuesday but conceded the pandemic is likely to “get worse before it gets better.”
President Donald Trump sought to paint a rosier picture of the coronavirus on Tuesday but conceded the pandemic is likely to “get worse before it gets better.”
COVID-19 infection rates in many areas likely 10 times higher than official case counts, CDC study finds
In Connecticut, infection rates were found to be at least six times higher than reported cases. In Missouri, rates were likely 24 times higher.
In Connecticut, infection rates were found to be at least six times higher than reported cases. In Missouri, rates were likely 24 times higher.
Remote jobs during coronavirus hiring for six-figure salaries now
Remote job roles in engineering, communications and marketing are hiring at these companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remote job roles in engineering, communications and marketing are hiring at these companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus delays nation’s oldest fishing rodeo; no new date set
Organizers of what’s billed as the nation’s oldest fishing tournament say COVID-19 pandemic restrictions mean the contest won’t be held this month but they hope to reschedule.
Organizers of what’s billed as the nation’s oldest fishing tournament say COVID-19 pandemic restrictions mean the contest won’t be held this month but they hope to reschedule.
Coronavirus prompts Country Time to offer lemonade stand stimulus checks for kids
The powdered beverage company Country Time is issuing stimulus checks to children who have had to shutter their summertime lemonade stands due to the current coronavirus pandemic.
The powdered beverage company Country Time is issuing stimulus checks to children who have had to shutter their summertime lemonade stands due to the current coronavirus pandemic.
Bahamas closing its borders to US travelers
The Bahamas is closing its borders to travelers from the United States, beginning this Wednesday.
The Bahamas is closing its borders to travelers from the United States, beginning this Wednesday.
Wrangling over virus relief persists despite high stakes
The desperate race to corral the coronavirus pandemic is taking on even greater urgency as a burgeoning economic crisis collides with political turmoil.
The desperate race to corral the coronavirus pandemic is taking on even greater urgency as a burgeoning economic crisis collides with political turmoil.
United says it will maximize in-flight air ventilation system to help mitigate airborne COVID-19 spread
United Airlines announced on Monday that it will maximize the air flow volume of its aircraft particulate filtration systems during the boarding and deplaning processes in an attempt to minimize the spread of COVID-19 aboard its flights.
United Airlines announced on Monday that it will maximize the air flow volume of its aircraft particulate filtration systems during the boarding and deplaning processes in an attempt to minimize the spread of COVID-19 aboard its flights.
Guidance for masks in schools varies widely across US states
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
'I'm begging you': US surgeon general pleads with Americans to wear face masks amid virus surge
“I’m pleading with your viewers. I’m begging you,” U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams told "Fox & Friends" in an interview July 20.
“I’m pleading with your viewers. I’m begging you,” U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams told "Fox & Friends" in an interview July 20.
‘Many people say that it is Patriotic to wear a face mask’: Trump tweets photo of himself in mask
"There is nobody more Patriotic than me, your favorite President," President Donald Trump wrote July 20 on Twitter.
"There is nobody more Patriotic than me, your favorite President," President Donald Trump wrote July 20 on Twitter.
UK coronavirus vaccine prompts immune response in early test
Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot.
Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot.
Gap Inc. mask mandate to cover Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, Intermix and Janie & Jack stores
Starting Aug. 1, Gap, as well as Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, Intermix and Janie and Jack stores will require customers to wear masks while shopping in-store.
Starting Aug. 1, Gap, as well as Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, Intermix and Janie and Jack stores will require customers to wear masks while shopping in-store.
‘Wear a mask’: Doctor demonstrates how prolonged mask-wearing does not lead to carbon dioxide retention
Dr. Tanya Selak, an anesthetist based in Australia, posted a video after having worn a mask for six hours to debunk the idea that face masks can lead to breathing in more CO2.
Dr. Tanya Selak, an anesthetist based in Australia, posted a video after having worn a mask for six hours to debunk the idea that face masks can lead to breathing in more CO2.
Delta screening process for travelers who cannot wear a mask begins Monday
Delta Air Lines' new "Clearance-to-Fly" screening process for travelers who have medical conditions that prevent them from wearing masks kicks in on Monday.
Delta Air Lines' new "Clearance-to-Fly" screening process for travelers who have medical conditions that prevent them from wearing masks kicks in on Monday.
Walmart, Sam's Club, CVS and Lowe's among major retailers requiring masks beginning July 20
More major retailers are mandating masks, starting Monday, July 20, regardless of the rules in their particular city or county.
More major retailers are mandating masks, starting Monday, July 20, regardless of the rules in their particular city or county.