Kroger adding over 220 coronavirus testing clinics to its stores across the country
The grocery chain cited a need for more coronavirus testing as the country prepares for the upcoming flu season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The grocery chain cited a need for more coronavirus testing as the country prepares for the upcoming flu season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Movie theater trade group establishes safety protocols to address COVID-19
The trade organization is announcing a set of health and safety protocols Friday based on research and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and the Occupational Safety and Heath Administration.
The trade organization is announcing a set of health and safety protocols Friday based on research and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and the Occupational Safety and Heath Administration.
California Gov. Newsom failed to take promised pay cut, newspaper finds
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been drawing his full monthly salary despite asking state workers in May to take a pay cut to alleviate the state’s burden in fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been drawing his full monthly salary despite asking state workers in May to take a pay cut to alleviate the state’s burden in fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
Arizona reports 619 additional coronavirus cases, 4 more deaths
Arizona health officials on August 21 reported 619 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases and four additional deaths, increasing the state’s totals to 196,899 cases and 4,688 deaths.
Arizona health officials on August 21 reported 619 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases and four additional deaths, increasing the state’s totals to 196,899 cases and 4,688 deaths.
As US deaths mount, virus takes outsize toll on minorities
The new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight a stark disparity: Deaths among minorities during the crisis have risen far more than they have among whites.
The new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight a stark disparity: Deaths among minorities during the crisis have risen far more than they have among whites.
Dozens of California elementary schools permitted to reopen for in-person classes
Dozens of California elementary schools have been approved to reopen with in-person instruction under special waivers approved by health officials in counties that were placed on a state monitoring list because of high numbers of coronavirus infections.
Dozens of California elementary schools have been approved to reopen with in-person instruction under special waivers approved by health officials in counties that were placed on a state monitoring list because of high numbers of coronavirus infections.
Could Americans still receive a second stimulus check? Everything we know
With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.
With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.
Mother of 6 claims they were kicked off JetBlue flight in Orlando when her 2-year-old wouldn’t wear mask
"Shame on you JetBlue for harassing me and kicking me off with my 6 children because my 2 year old wouldn’t cooperate and wear a mask," she wrote, calling the crew members 'bullies' that "treated me and my family inhumanly."
"Shame on you JetBlue for harassing me and kicking me off with my 6 children because my 2 year old wouldn’t cooperate and wear a mask," she wrote, calling the crew members 'bullies' that "treated me and my family inhumanly."
Minnesota couple in their 90s celebrates after beating COVID-19
A Minnesota couple is celebrating after catching and recovering from COVID-19. Both are in their 90s but beat the odds against a disease that is especially devastating for elderly patients.
A Minnesota couple is celebrating after catching and recovering from COVID-19. Both are in their 90s but beat the odds against a disease that is especially devastating for elderly patients.
2 counties in Arizona cleared to partially reopen schools
Conditions related to COVID-19 in Arizona have improved to the point where four counties can partially reopen their schools for in-person learning, according to officials.
Conditions related to COVID-19 in Arizona have improved to the point where four counties can partially reopen their schools for in-person learning, according to officials.
Arizona Gov. Ducey held COVID-19 briefing as businesses reopen, students return to school
Gov. Ducey will provide updates on COVID-19 in the Arizona National Guard Headquarters at 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 20.
Gov. Ducey will provide updates on COVID-19 in the Arizona National Guard Headquarters at 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 20.
Bar owners send message to Governor about reopening during protest at State Capitol
Bar owners and workers who attended the rally say they are ready to reopen, and to do so safely.
Bar owners and workers who attended the rally say they are ready to reopen, and to do so safely.
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.