860,000 filed new unemployment claims last week as COVID-19 continues to drive joblessness in US
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.
Dad creates contactless candy chute for Halloween trick-or-treaters during COVID-19 pandemic
Beattie went into the basement, where he found an Amazon shipping tube which he used to create a candy chute on his outdoor banister for distributing treats safely on Halloween.
Beattie went into the basement, where he found an Amazon shipping tube which he used to create a candy chute on his outdoor banister for distributing treats safely on Halloween.
170 COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths linked to Maine wedding coronavirus 'super spreader event'
The “super spreader” event started with wedding attendees in the Katahdin region and spread to the community at large and to a nursing home in Madison.
The “super spreader” event started with wedding attendees in the Katahdin region and spread to the community at large and to a nursing home in Madison.
Disney World guest without mask is escorted from park while attempting to garner support, video shows
He attempted to incite some sort of uprising by paraphrasing a quote from 'A Bug’s Life.'
He attempted to incite some sort of uprising by paraphrasing a quote from 'A Bug’s Life.'
This household cleaner is effective against coronavirus, EPA says
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency added another common household cleaner to its growing list of products that are effective against SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency added another common household cleaner to its growing list of products that are effective against SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Trump says he can talk GOP into going for 'larger' virus aid, including stimulus checks
President Donald Trump says Republicans should increase their offer for a coronavirus relief bill. But his allies in Congress aren't so sure.
President Donald Trump says Republicans should increase their offer for a coronavirus relief bill. But his allies in Congress aren't so sure.
Dr. Jill Biden joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss election, return to schools
Dr. Jill Biden joined Good Day Philadelphia Thursday morning to discuss a number of issues in the upcoming election, including a safe return to in-person learning.
Dr. Jill Biden joined Good Day Philadelphia Thursday morning to discuss a number of issues in the upcoming election, including a safe return to in-person learning.
Big Ten football schedules 2020 season to start Oct. 24, reversing COVID-19 delay
The Big Ten plans to begin its season the weekend of Oct. 24 with an eight-game schedule for each team.
The Big Ten plans to begin its season the weekend of Oct. 24 with an eight-game schedule for each team.
Three positive COVID-19 cases reported at Red Mountain High School in Mesa
Mesa families were told on Sept. 16 that two students and an adult participating on an athletic team tested positive for COVID-19.
Mesa families were told on Sept. 16 that two students and an adult participating on an athletic team tested positive for COVID-19.
Remote learning begins as 56 coronavirus cases reported at NYC schools
New York City's already delayed school year is started remotely on Wednesday.
New York City's already delayed school year is started remotely on Wednesday.
Teachers making wellness a priority as COVID-19 causes uncertainty in education
Teachers are taking on a new challenge during the uncertain times of the pandemic -- their wellness. Though their health care benefits, teachers are using a wellness program to make sure they're taking care of themselves while navigating uncharted territory during the coronavirus pandemic.
Teachers are taking on a new challenge during the uncertain times of the pandemic -- their wellness. Though their health care benefits, teachers are using a wellness program to make sure they're taking care of themselves while navigating uncharted territory during the coronavirus pandemic.
Medical experts concerned US not ready for COVID-19 vaccine
Health departments that have been underfunded for decades say they currently lack the staff, money and tools to educate people about vaccines and then to distribute, administer and track doses to some 330 million people.
Health departments that have been underfunded for decades say they currently lack the staff, money and tools to educate people about vaccines and then to distribute, administer and track doses to some 330 million people.
Study: Antibody drug may reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations
A drug company says that partial results from a study testing an antibody drug give hints that it may help keep mild to moderately ill COVID-19 patients from needing to be hospitalized, a goal no current coronavirus medicine has been able to meet.
A drug company says that partial results from a study testing an antibody drug give hints that it may help keep mild to moderately ill COVID-19 patients from needing to be hospitalized, a goal no current coronavirus medicine has been able to meet.
UK scientists test nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine
British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.
British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.
26-year-old American woman linked to COVID-19 cluster in Germany could face 'high fines'
Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.
Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.
Trump disputes CDC director’s COVID-19 vaccine timeline
Trump raised new questions later Wednesday, however, when he publicly contradicted Redfield on the vaccine timeline. In a White House press conference, Trump said that the CDC director had misspoken and that the U.S. could start distributing a vaccine starting in mid-October.
Trump raised new questions later Wednesday, however, when he publicly contradicted Redfield on the vaccine timeline. In a White House press conference, Trump said that the CDC director had misspoken and that the U.S. could start distributing a vaccine starting in mid-October.
CDC director says face masks ‘more guaranteed’ to protect against COVID-19 than vaccine
“These actually, we have clear scientific evidence they work, and they are our best defense," CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said of face masks during congressional testimony on Wednesday.
“These actually, we have clear scientific evidence they work, and they are our best defense," CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said of face masks during congressional testimony on Wednesday.
CDC report finds some hospitalized pregnant women with COVID-19 can suffer severe illness, poor birth outcomes
For pregnant women with COVID-19 and showing symptoms, about 16% were admitted to the ICU, 8% required a ventilator, and two women died, the CDC said.
For pregnant women with COVID-19 and showing symptoms, about 16% were admitted to the ICU, 8% required a ventilator, and two women died, the CDC said.
Michael Caputo, HHS official accused of political meddling with CDC reports, takes leave of absence
The Department of Health and Human Services says in a statement that Michael Caputo is taking the time to focus on his health and family.
The Department of Health and Human Services says in a statement that Michael Caputo is taking the time to focus on his health and family.
Tommy Bartlett Show to close permanently due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Tommy Bartlett Show in Wisconsin Dells will close permanently due to the catastrophic loss of business income from the pandemic fallout.
The Tommy Bartlett Show in Wisconsin Dells will close permanently due to the catastrophic loss of business income from the pandemic fallout.