US COVID-19 cases surge to highest level in 2 months

The U.S. on Tuesday reported 34,700 new cases of the virus, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University that was published Wednesday. There have been only two previous days that the U.S. has reported more cases.

EU considers barring US travelers as it reopens, citing coronavirus response, sources say

The European Union may initially exclude Americans from visiting the EU as it reopens to international travelers following months of restrictions to combat the coronavirus pandemic, Fox News has learned. 

Major League Baseball players agree to report to training July 1

Major League Baseball had previously held off formally imposing a 60-game schedule Tuesday on its feuding players while negotiating an operations manual, but was on track to start the season from July 23-26 in empty ballparks.

WHO chief warns world leaders not to 'politicize' coronavirus pandemic

“The greatest threat we face now is not the virus itself, it’s the lack of global solidarity and global leadership,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. “We cannot defeat this pandemic with a divided world.”

White House 4th of July celebration still on despite COVID-19 pandemic

President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key “Salute to America” celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could generate during the coronavirus pandemic.

Surging US virus cases raise fear that progress is slipping

Coronavirus cases in Florida surpassed 100,000 on Monday, part of an alarming surge across the South and West as states reopen for business and many Americans resist wearing masks or keeping their distance from others.

High schools push ahead for fall football amid pandemic

High schools across the country are trying to figure out how and when students will return to classrooms this fall.

Carnival Cruise Line cancels all sailings until October amid coronavirus pandemic

"Please continue to take care of yourself and your loved ones," Carnival wrote. "Your health and safety are important to us whether you're are on land or on one of our ships."

DeSantis hits back at Cuomo's plan to quarantine Floridians, asking they avoid nursing homes

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hit back Saturday at New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo over a possible coronavirus quarantine for visitors, asking that he “not quarantine any Floridians in nursing homes.”

Navy upholds firing of carrier captain in coronavirus outbreak

The official said the Navy also extended the blame for the ship's pandemic crisis, delaying the promotion of the one-star admiral who was also onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt — concluding that both men made serious errors in judgment.

AMC Theaters reverses course on masks after backlash

AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening.

Florida unemployment rate jumps to 14.5 percent

Florida’s tourism-reliant economy saw its unemployment rate go up to 14.5 percent in May, even while businesses started reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic.