Coronavirus could cause multitrillion-dollar decline in US economic output, new report shows
CBO expects a 'significant markdown' in GDP over the coming decade.
CBO expects a 'significant markdown' in GDP over the coming decade.
Mass gatherings, erosion of trust upend coronavirus control
Protests erupting across the nation over the past week — and law enforcement's response to them — are threatening to upend efforts by health officials to track and contain the spread of coronavirus.
Protests erupting across the nation over the past week — and law enforcement's response to them — are threatening to upend efforts by health officials to track and contain the spread of coronavirus.
Nearly 26,000 nursing home COVID-19 deaths reported to feds
Federal health authorities have received reports of nearly 26,000 nursing home residents dying from COVID-19, according to materials prepared for the nation's governors.
Federal health authorities have received reports of nearly 26,000 nursing home residents dying from COVID-19, according to materials prepared for the nation's governors.
US sends Brazil malaria drug unproven for COVID-19 treatment
The U.S. has sent to Brazil more than 2 million doses of a malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as potentially protecting against and treating the coronavirus, even though scientific evidence has not backed up those uses.
The U.S. has sent to Brazil more than 2 million doses of a malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as potentially protecting against and treating the coronavirus, even though scientific evidence has not backed up those uses.
Massive protests over George Floyd death raise fears of new coronavirus outbreaks
The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”
The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”
Lake of the Ozarks pool party reveler tests positive for coronavirus
A Missouri man has tested positive for the coronavirus after hanging out over the Memorial Day weekend at Lake of the Ozarks pool bars where viral videos shot at the time showed large crowds and little social distancing.
A Missouri man has tested positive for the coronavirus after hanging out over the Memorial Day weekend at Lake of the Ozarks pool bars where viral videos shot at the time showed large crowds and little social distancing.
Small business owners can now apply for PPP loan forgiveness: Everything to know
Two months after the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, small business owners that tapped the coronavirus aid can officially have their loans forgiven.
Two months after the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, small business owners that tapped the coronavirus aid can officially have their loans forgiven.
Struggling to pay your mortgage? Credible CEO on 3 tips homeowners need to know
As the coronavirus pandemic cuts deep into Americans’ finances, millions of homeowners throughout the country are struggling to pay — or skipping entirely — their mortgage payments.
As the coronavirus pandemic cuts deep into Americans’ finances, millions of homeowners throughout the country are struggling to pay — or skipping entirely — their mortgage payments.
Bay Area economy showing signs of recovery, but long way to go
When asked how he would characterize Tampa’s economic status in this moment, Craig Richard was quick to respond.
When asked how he would characterize Tampa’s economic status in this moment, Craig Richard was quick to respond.
Nurses protest potential layoffs as hospitals cope with costs of pandemic
Dozens of nurses across Tampa Bay protested Friday what they fear are potential furloughs or layoffs, while shining a light on an issue healthcare workers are experiencing across the country.
Dozens of nurses across Tampa Bay protested Friday what they fear are potential furloughs or layoffs, while shining a light on an issue healthcare workers are experiencing across the country.
Costco plans to bring back free food samples
Costco’s smorgasbord of free food samples will return next month after being temporarily suspended due to health concerns over the novel coronavirus.
Costco’s smorgasbord of free food samples will return next month after being temporarily suspended due to health concerns over the novel coronavirus.
Why Americans are tiring of social distancing and hand-washing – 2 behavioral scientists explain
States are beginning to open up their economies after successfully slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Much of the credit for that goes to Americans dutifully following prescribed behavior.
States are beginning to open up their economies after successfully slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Much of the credit for that goes to Americans dutifully following prescribed behavior.
WHO guidance: Healthy people should wear masks only when 'taking care of' coronavirus patients
The World Health Organization is recommending healthy people, including those who don't exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, only wear masks when taking care of someone infected with the contagion.
The World Health Organization is recommending healthy people, including those who don't exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, only wear masks when taking care of someone infected with the contagion.
Most TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods stores could be reopened by end of June, company says
The company, which also owns Marshalls and HomeGoods, made the announcement in a recent press release.
The company, which also owns Marshalls and HomeGoods, made the announcement in a recent press release.
555 coronavirus cases at Iowa Tyson pork plant
The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed 555 employees had tested positive on Thursday.
The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed 555 employees had tested positive on Thursday.
US economy shrank at 5% annual rate in Q1
It was the biggest quarterly decline in more than a decade, since an 8.4% fall in 2008 during the depths of the financial crisis.
It was the biggest quarterly decline in more than a decade, since an 8.4% fall in 2008 during the depths of the financial crisis.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says 'we don’t have to accept' 2nd wave of coronavirus as inevitable
The nation’s top infectious disease expert said if Americans practice recommended health protocols, we’ll still see infections in the fall — but a so-called second wave may be preventable.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert said if Americans practice recommended health protocols, we’ll still see infections in the fall — but a so-called second wave may be preventable.
103-year-old cracks open Bud Light to celebrate coronavirus recovery
Jennie Stejna fought the virus for about three weeks.
Jennie Stejna fought the virus for about three weeks.
Gary Sinise Foundation donates 20,000 meals to VA hospital staff during coronavirus pandemic
The namesake foundation of actor Gary Sinise is donating 20,000 meals to Veterans Affairs' (VA) health care and frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic, the VA announced Wednesday.
The namesake foundation of actor Gary Sinise is donating 20,000 meals to Veterans Affairs' (VA) health care and frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic, the VA announced Wednesday.
PPE pollution: Video shows divers removing masks and gloves from ocean
The high demand for personal protective equipment amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have unintended consequences to the environment, as one European environmental group pointed out in a video that has surfaced on social media showing divers removing masks and gloves from the ocean.
The high demand for personal protective equipment amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have unintended consequences to the environment, as one European environmental group pointed out in a video that has surfaced on social media showing divers removing masks and gloves from the ocean.