CDC: Mass coronavirus testing in US prisons finds 12 times more cases than with symptom-based testing
As of mid-August, more than 95,000 people in prisons had tested positive for the illness, a 10% increase from the week before.
As of mid-August, more than 95,000 people in prisons had tested positive for the illness, a 10% increase from the week before.
Mets games postponed after two positive coronavirus tests
The New York Mets’ game this evening against the Florida Marlins, as well as Friday’s Subway Series opener against the New York Mets have been postponed after two members of the Mets organization tested positive for COVID-19.
The New York Mets’ game this evening against the Florida Marlins, as well as Friday’s Subway Series opener against the New York Mets have been postponed after two members of the Mets organization tested positive for COVID-19.
AMC Theaters cautiously reopens its doors after 5 months of being closed due to COVID-19 pandemic
AMC opened some 113 locations across the U.S., advertising retro pricing and retro screenings to entice audiences back to the movies. Regal, the second largest exhibitor, is following suit Friday. It's been a long-time coming for the beleaguered businesses, which had several false starts due to coronavirus spikes.
AMC opened some 113 locations across the U.S., advertising retro pricing and retro screenings to entice audiences back to the movies. Regal, the second largest exhibitor, is following suit Friday. It's been a long-time coming for the beleaguered businesses, which had several false starts due to coronavirus spikes.
2020 Arizona State Fair postponed amid COVID-19
2020's Arizona State Fair will be postponed, according to officials.
2020's Arizona State Fair will be postponed, according to officials.
20% of US nursing homes faced severe PPE and staff shortages amid COVID-19 surges
Significantly, there was no improvement from May to July in the shortages of personal protective equipment, known as PPE, or in the staffing shortfalls, according to the analysis of federal data by academic researchers. The summer has seen the coronavirus surge across the South, and much of the West and Midwest.
Significantly, there was no improvement from May to July in the shortages of personal protective equipment, known as PPE, or in the staffing shortfalls, according to the analysis of federal data by academic researchers. The summer has seen the coronavirus surge across the South, and much of the West and Midwest.
Tim Hortons offering free coffee, doughnuts to Americans whose trips to Canada were canceled due to COVID-19
Through Aug. 31, the chain will offer a free medium, hot or iced beverage and a doughnuts to guests who “missed out on their Canadian vacation.”
Through Aug. 31, the chain will offer a free medium, hot or iced beverage and a doughnuts to guests who “missed out on their Canadian vacation.”
YouTuber invents gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces
Popular YouTuber Allen Pan uploaded a video to social media showing his latest invention: a gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces.
Popular YouTuber Allen Pan uploaded a video to social media showing his latest invention: a gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces.
Report: Department of Health and Human Services to return COVID-19 data collection process to CDC
In July, President Donald Trump’s administration told hospitals to bypass the CDC with their COVID-19 data reporting.
In July, President Donald Trump’s administration told hospitals to bypass the CDC with their COVID-19 data reporting.
Buckeye farmers turn farmhouse into schoolhouse for kids during COVID-19 pandemic
A farmhouse was turned into a schoolhouse for students who would otherwise be missing out on in-person education in Arizona because of the pandemic.
A farmhouse was turned into a schoolhouse for students who would otherwise be missing out on in-person education in Arizona because of the pandemic.
US unemployment claims jump back above 1 million in face of coronavirus
The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.
The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.
Coronavirus concerns lead NFL prohibition of cheerleaders and mascots on field
Others on the list include sideline reporters and pregame TV reporters.
Others on the list include sideline reporters and pregame TV reporters.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, working families are enlisting grandparents to help with the kids
Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.
Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.
Nearly 40% of Americans who lost their jobs during pandemic can't last a month on savings
One in five respondents said their savings would last just two weeks.
One in five respondents said their savings would last just two weeks.
COVID-19 pandemic prompts Phoenix Symphony to cancel upcoming season
The Phoenix Symphony will not be performing during its upcoming season due to COVID-19.
The Phoenix Symphony will not be performing during its upcoming season due to COVID-19.
'Hospital-at-home': COVID-19 pandemic pushes expansion of at-home treatment
The programs represent a small slice of the roughly 35 million U.S. hospitalizations each year, but they are growing fast with boosts from Medicare and private health insurers.
The programs represent a small slice of the roughly 35 million U.S. hospitalizations each year, but they are growing fast with boosts from Medicare and private health insurers.
Airbnb issues worldwide party ban at its rental property listings amid coronavirus pandemic
The new policy also includes an occupancy cap of 16 guests.
The new policy also includes an occupancy cap of 16 guests.
ASU details how school community plans to stay healthy from COVID-19 as classes resume
Arizona State University has several health guidelines in place to keep its community safe as students head back to classes on Aug. 20.
Arizona State University has several health guidelines in place to keep its community safe as students head back to classes on Aug. 20.
UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
J.O. Combs Unified School District delays in-person learning as mass call-out delays start of school year
People are speaking out as officials with J.O. Combs Unified School District prepares to hold a meeting over a staff call-out that resulted in officials delaying the start of the new school year.
People are speaking out as officials with J.O. Combs Unified School District prepares to hold a meeting over a staff call-out that resulted in officials delaying the start of the new school year.
Zoom-bombing: A prank that could lead to serious criminal charges
An activity called "Zoom-bombing" has become more prevalent as many schools and workplaces rely on the platform for virtual learning and meetings.
An activity called "Zoom-bombing" has become more prevalent as many schools and workplaces rely on the platform for virtual learning and meetings.