Best Buy to bring back in-home, in-store services

Electronic retailer Best Buy is bringing back some of its services that had to be suspended for the safety of its customers as well as employees during the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump says he won't extend social distancing guidelines

President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines once they expire Thursday, and his son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, predicted that by July the country will be “really rocking again.”

First phase of plan to reopen Florida will start Monday, governor says

Florida will gradually lift coronavirus lockdowns in several phases over the next few weeks, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday, though parts of the state will reopen more slowly than others.

Baseball Hall of Fame cancels induction ceremony due to coronavirus

Derek Jeter, Larry Walker and the rest of this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame class will have to wait another year for their big moment at Cooperstown.

Officials: 2 Georgia men drank cleaning products to fight COVID-19

Two Georgia men were hospitalized after drinking cleaning products hoping to prevent a coronavirus infection, officials said.

Growing number of studies say remdesivir shows promise in treating COVID-19

A California-based biotech company says its experimental drug remdesivir has proven effective against the new coronavirus in a major U.S. government study that put it to a strict test.

Costco stores will require customers to wear face masks while shopping starting May 4

Costco has updated its policy page regarding its response to the novel coronavirus, saying that all "Costco members and guests must wear a mask or face covering that covers the mouth and nose at all times while at Costco." The policy will go into effect May 4."This requirement does not apply to children under the age of 2 or to individuals who are unable to wear a mask or face covering due to a medical condition," according to Costco's updated page, noting that the use of a face mask or covering should not serve as substitute for social distancing.Costco had previously stated that the face mask policy would only apply to some of its stores before the April 29 update.

Prosecutors: Frontline worker stole engagement ring, credit card from patient who died of COVID-19

A temporary frontline worker stands accused of stealing an engagement ring from a patient at an assisted living facility in Denver, Colo., who died of COVID-19. Prosecutors said Elizabeth Daniels, 29, also used the woman’s credit card to purchase a vehicle the day the woman passed away.

Arizona GOP chair suggests anti-lockdown protesters dress like health care workers

The chairwoman of the Republican Party in Arizona has stirred controversy for a tweet she sent out late last week advising those planning to protest stay-at-home orders amid the coronavirus pandemic to wear scrubs and masks.

Gilead says remdesivir proved effective against coronavirus in US study

A biotech company says its experimental drug has proved effective against the new coronavirus in a major U.S. government study that put it to a strict test.

Scores of veterans killed in 'horrific' coronavirus outbreak at Massachusetts elder care facility

The coronavirus has killed at least 80 veterans at an elder care facility in Massachusetts, in what's being described as the deadliest known outbreak at a long-term care facility in the U.S.

Coronavirus keeps Florida's gasoline prices low

The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is below $2 throughout Florida, according to the AAA auto club. Amid a 70-percent decline in demand because of the coronavirus, prices are down $1 a gallon from a year ago and average $1.77 a gallon.

SNAP benefits expanded for online grocery store orders

Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, will be able to shop for groceries online during the coronavirus pandemic.

Forced to dump beer, Minnesota brewery calls on state to provide relief

A brewery in Minnesota dumped 30 barrels of craft beer on April 21 – a move the owners say was necessary and may become routine after sales plummeted due to the state-ordered closure of bars and restaurants in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.