‘We still have a long way to go’: WHO sees largest single-day increase in reported COVID-19 cases
The World Health Organization saw its largest single-day increase in reported COVID-29 cases globally on May 20, according to WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
The World Health Organization saw its largest single-day increase in reported COVID-29 cases globally on May 20, according to WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
NFL studying helmet face guard that works like surgical mask
With an eye toward getting back on the field during a pandemic, the NFL is working on a helmet face guard that might provide the same sort of protection as a surgical mask.
With an eye toward getting back on the field during a pandemic, the NFL is working on a helmet face guard that might provide the same sort of protection as a surgical mask.
‘I love you’: Married couple of 65 years reunite after 44 days apart amid COVID-19 pandemic
A couple finally got a chance to see each other after being separated for 44 days during COVID-19.
A couple finally got a chance to see each other after being separated for 44 days during COVID-19.
Left out of reopening plan, bar owners hit streets in protest
Bar owners and employees protested throughout the Tampa Bay area Wednesday, demanding Governor Ron DeSantis allow them to reopen.
Bar owners and employees protested throughout the Tampa Bay area Wednesday, demanding Governor Ron DeSantis allow them to reopen.
Trump threatens to cut funding for Nevada, Michigan over mail-in voting
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to hold up federal funds for two election battleground states that are trying to make it easier and safer to vote during the coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to hold up federal funds for two election battleground states that are trying to make it easier and safer to vote during the coronavirus pandemic.
Stadiums consider spaced seating, face masks, social distancing signage to help fans return
While fans anxiously await the comeback of professional sports, one Tampa-based company is preparing to make it happen.
While fans anxiously await the comeback of professional sports, one Tampa-based company is preparing to make it happen.
Google, Apple release coronavirus contact-tracing technology for apps
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Inmate released early due to COVID-19 arrested for attacking woman on hiking trail
A convicted felon released early from prison because of COVID-19 concerns is back behind bars, accused in a terrifying attack on a woman in Everett, Washington.
A convicted felon released early from prison because of COVID-19 concerns is back behind bars, accused in a terrifying attack on a woman in Everett, Washington.
Llama delivers groceries to elderly during COVID-19 pandemic
There's a llama delivering groceries to the elderly in the Welsh countryside and it's amazing.
There's a llama delivering groceries to the elderly in the Welsh countryside and it's amazing.
Texas dad drives more than 1,000 miles to surprise daughter with Chick-fil-A for 19th birthday
A Texas dad recently drove 1,152 miles roundtrip to give his daughter a socially-distanced birthday surprise.
A Texas dad recently drove 1,152 miles roundtrip to give his daughter a socially-distanced birthday surprise.
Where’s my stimulus check? IRS adds phone operators to answer relief payment questions
The IRS is adding 3,500 phone representatives to handle a flood of calls from taxpayers waiting for their stimulus checks.
The IRS is adding 3,500 phone representatives to handle a flood of calls from taxpayers waiting for their stimulus checks.
Tennessee hospital closed since last June received $121K in federal coronavirus relief: reports
A debt-ridden, rural Tennessee hospital that’s been shuttered since June 2019 received more than $121,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds, according to reports.
A debt-ridden, rural Tennessee hospital that’s been shuttered since June 2019 received more than $121,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds, according to reports.
Wearing a face mask can reduce coronavirus transmission by up to 75 percent, study says
A study conducted by a team of scientists in Hong Kong, found the rate of non-contact transmission through respiratory droplets or airborne particles dropped by as much as 75 percent when masks were used.
A study conducted by a team of scientists in Hong Kong, found the rate of non-contact transmission through respiratory droplets or airborne particles dropped by as much as 75 percent when masks were used.
Bay Area rental owners await word from state as Panhandle counties get green light
Eight Panhandle counties have been cleared by Tallahassee to resume vacation rentals with some coronavirus restrictions. With the holiday weekend looming, Bay Area owners are hoping for the same good news soon -- but not every local county has submitted a plan.
Eight Panhandle counties have been cleared by Tallahassee to resume vacation rentals with some coronavirus restrictions. With the holiday weekend looming, Bay Area owners are hoping for the same good news soon -- but not every local county has submitted a plan.
More than 100 million people in China face new lockdown as second wave of COVID-19 cases emerge
Nearly 108 million people in China's Jilin province could be forced back into lockdown after a growing group of new coronavirus infections triggered a backslide in the nation's push to return to normal.
Nearly 108 million people in China's Jilin province could be forced back into lockdown after a growing group of new coronavirus infections triggered a backslide in the nation's push to return to normal.
DeSantis defends DEO, says nearly 400,000 jobless claims had errors, were duplicates
Armed with charts he hoped would quiet the debate, the governor insisted those not paid had claims legitimately thrown out.
Armed with charts he hoped would quiet the debate, the governor insisted those not paid had claims legitimately thrown out.
Financial planners hopeful market rebound will bring retirement accounts with it
Stocks and retirement accounts tanked when the pandemic forced shutdowns worldwide, but the U.S. economy reopening has markets trending up.
Stocks and retirement accounts tanked when the pandemic forced shutdowns worldwide, but the U.S. economy reopening has markets trending up.
Bar owners, employees say state unfairly left them out of plans to reopen
A battle is brewing between the state and Florida's bar industry as bar owners and employees demand to be allowed back to work.
A battle is brewing between the state and Florida's bar industry as bar owners and employees demand to be allowed back to work.
20 COVID-19 cases linked to outbreak at Dole plant in Ohio, according to health officials
20 cases of COVID-19 have been linked to a Dole Fresh Vegetables packing plant in Ohio.
20 cases of COVID-19 have been linked to a Dole Fresh Vegetables packing plant in Ohio.
Survey: 55 percent of employees say they work 1-10 extra hours remotely amid COVID-19
A recent survey done by Fishbowl, a employee social networking platform, found that the majority of its respondents said they were are working up to 10 more hours at home than they normally would if they were still working from their offices.
A recent survey done by Fishbowl, a employee social networking platform, found that the majority of its respondents said they were are working up to 10 more hours at home than they normally would if they were still working from their offices.