CDC changes testing guidance to exclude asymptomatic people exposed to COVID-19, bewildering experts
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
Report highlights COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on sleep and mental health around the world
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
California COVID-19 case numbers are improving but don't expect rush to reopen
"We've been watching for two to three weeks, steady declines in our hospital numbers as well as our ICU numbers," said Dr. Mark Ghaly, noting a 19% decline in hospitalizations, and an 18% drop in ICU COVID-19 patients compared to two weeks ago.
"We've been watching for two to three weeks, steady declines in our hospital numbers as well as our ICU numbers," said Dr. Mark Ghaly, noting a 19% decline in hospitalizations, and an 18% drop in ICU COVID-19 patients compared to two weeks ago.
Los Angeles Rams, Chargers to play NFL season without fans in attendance 'until further notice'
The Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers will play home games at the brand new SoFi Stadium in Inglewood for the 2020 NFL season, but without fans in attendance until further notice.
The Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers will play home games at the brand new SoFi Stadium in Inglewood for the 2020 NFL season, but without fans in attendance until further notice.
Weights and dumbbells are latest coronavirus-fueled shortage: Here's what to use instead
Weights are becoming increasingly harder to find — with some back-ordered until the fall — as more people bulk up on home gym equipment as the world spends more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Weights are becoming increasingly harder to find — with some back-ordered until the fall — as more people bulk up on home gym equipment as the world spends more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Heal the country? Disease specialists running for Congress amid coronavirus pandemic
“If we had more people in Congress with a science background, we might have made better decisions.”
“If we had more people in Congress with a science background, we might have made better decisions.”
American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs when federal aid expires in October
The airline began 2020 with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October.
The airline began 2020 with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October.
Phoenix gym goes above and beyond to follow COVID-19 safety, allowed to reopen
A gym in Phoenix went above and beyond to follow COVID-19 health guidance and were approved by the state to reopen. Some gyms weren't so lucky.
A gym in Phoenix went above and beyond to follow COVID-19 health guidance and were approved by the state to reopen. Some gyms weren't so lucky.
J.O. Combs School District in need of substitute teachers for in-person instruction
The J.O. Combs Unified School District in Pinal County is in need to substitute teachers as several called out sick over COVID-19 concerns.
The J.O. Combs Unified School District in Pinal County is in need to substitute teachers as several called out sick over COVID-19 concerns.
'She's a beautiful soul who left way too soon': Mother of 6 dies from COVID-19
" She's a beautiful soul who left way too soon."
" She's a beautiful soul who left way too soon."
Costa Rica will begin allowing American tourists from 6 states to visit
Starting Sept. 1, Costa Rica said it will allow residents from six U.S. states to visit.
Starting Sept. 1, Costa Rica said it will allow residents from six U.S. states to visit.
Minnesota to get new COVID-19 saliva testing lab that will double state's testing capacity
The nation’s leading distributor of COVID-19 saliva testing is planning to establish a new saliva testing lab in Minnesota that will more than double the state’s current test processing capacity, Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday.
The nation’s leading distributor of COVID-19 saliva testing is planning to establish a new saliva testing lab in Minnesota that will more than double the state’s current test processing capacity, Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday.
Plasma centers in Phoenix looking for more donors who have recovered from COVID-19
Plasma from those who recovered from COVID-19 are believed to carry antibodies who can help those battling the disease recover.
Plasma from those who recovered from COVID-19 are believed to carry antibodies who can help those battling the disease recover.
Arizona schools, childcare centers required to report COVID-19 outbreaks
Schools and childcare centers in Arizona are required to report a COVID-19 outbreak to the corresponding county. The state defines an outbreak as "two or more lab-confirmed cases on-site within a two-week period."
Schools and childcare centers in Arizona are required to report a COVID-19 outbreak to the corresponding county. The state defines an outbreak as "two or more lab-confirmed cases on-site within a two-week period."
All Harkins Theatres in Arizona to reopen Aug. 28 with COVID-19 safety guidelines
All Harkins Theatres locations across Arizona will reopen Aug. 28, according to company officials.
All Harkins Theatres locations across Arizona will reopen Aug. 28, according to company officials.
FDA chief apologizes for overstating convalescent plasma benefits to treat COVID-19
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn is apologizing for overstating the life-saving benefits of using convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients.
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn is apologizing for overstating the life-saving benefits of using convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients.
LIST: Arizona businesses that have been approved to reopen
As of Wednesday, August 19, several businesses have been approved, including movie theaters, bars, and gyms. AZDHS says duplicate business names reflect different locations. They did not give exact locations.
As of Wednesday, August 19, several businesses have been approved, including movie theaters, bars, and gyms. AZDHS says duplicate business names reflect different locations. They did not give exact locations.
Bar owners express frustration as bars in restaurants are allowed to operate amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
As restaurant bars are open and social distancing rules appear to not be followed, owners of bars that are not inside restaurants are getting frustrated.
As restaurant bars are open and social distancing rules appear to not be followed, owners of bars that are not inside restaurants are getting frustrated.
Experts say decline in new US COVID-19 cases is result of masks, insufficient testing
The number of Americans newly diagnosed with the coronavirus is falling — a development experts credit at least partly to increased wearing of masks — even as the outbreak continues to claim nearly 1,000 lives in the U.S. each day.
The number of Americans newly diagnosed with the coronavirus is falling — a development experts credit at least partly to increased wearing of masks — even as the outbreak continues to claim nearly 1,000 lives in the U.S. each day.
Report: Titans rookie Isaiah Wilson nearly jumped from balcony after getting spotted at college party
Tennessee Titans rookie Isaiah Wilson was spotted at a party near Tennessee State University while in the midst of training camp and nearly jumped off a second-story balcony to evade police earlier this month, according to a new report.
Tennessee Titans rookie Isaiah Wilson was spotted at a party near Tennessee State University while in the midst of training camp and nearly jumped off a second-story balcony to evade police earlier this month, according to a new report.