COVID-19 now No. 3 cause of death in US, according to former CDC director
Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CNN that COVID-19 is now ahead of accidents, diabetes and other causes of death.
Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CNN that COVID-19 is now ahead of accidents, diabetes and other causes of death.
Teens struggle to balance school, family, work amid COVID-19 pandemic
Educational disruptions forced by the coronavirus pandemic are hurting teenagers who also may need to work and help their families care for young kids.
Educational disruptions forced by the coronavirus pandemic are hurting teenagers who also may need to work and help their families care for young kids.
Inspector general faults California prisons for poor coronavirus checks
The report criticizes the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for vague rules and inadequately trained staff that allowed some visitors and employees to enter prisons before they were properly screened.
The report criticizes the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for vague rules and inadequately trained staff that allowed some visitors and employees to enter prisons before they were properly screened.
Study hints, but can't prove, survivor plasma fights COVID-19
Mayo Clinic researchers are reporting a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover.
Mayo Clinic researchers are reporting a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover.
21 arrested in $250K coronavirus unemployment fraud scheme using California inmates' information
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office announced Saturday the discovery of a “large-scale Pandemic Unemployment Assistance fraud ring” run out of San Mateo County’s Maguire Correctional Facility and responsible for 16 claims that were filed between June 9 and July 30, the department said in a press release.
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office announced Saturday the discovery of a “large-scale Pandemic Unemployment Assistance fraud ring” run out of San Mateo County’s Maguire Correctional Facility and responsible for 16 claims that were filed between June 9 and July 30, the department said in a press release.
Judges denies Mountainside Fitness’ request for contempt order against Ducey
Judge Timothy Thomason of Maricopa County Superior Court ruled on August 17 that there was no indication that Ducey’s reopening plan for gyms violated due process standards. The judge wrote that Mountainside Fitness “has not even given the process a chance to work.”
Judge Timothy Thomason of Maricopa County Superior Court ruled on August 17 that there was no indication that Ducey’s reopening plan for gyms violated due process standards. The judge wrote that Mountainside Fitness “has not even given the process a chance to work.”
High-end dining domes ordered to be removed in San Francisco
A public health officer ordered Hashiri, a high-end Japanese restaurant, to remove the domes “due to the enclosed nature of the structure, which may not allow for adequate air flow,” the Chronicle reported.
A public health officer ordered Hashiri, a high-end Japanese restaurant, to remove the domes “due to the enclosed nature of the structure, which may not allow for adequate air flow,” the Chronicle reported.
FDA warns of false coronavirus test results from Thermo Fisher kit
News comes a month after Connecticut officials reported at least 90 false-positive test results.
News comes a month after Connecticut officials reported at least 90 false-positive test results.
Queen Creek students return to class in person despite COVID-19 pandemic
For students at Queen Creek Unified School District, it's back to school as usual for many students, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
For students at Queen Creek Unified School District, it's back to school as usual for many students, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Maricopa County Recorder talks the many ways Arizonans can vote
There are many ways Arizonans can make sure their voice is heard in the 2020 election, says the Maricopa County Recorder.
There are many ways Arizonans can make sure their voice is heard in the 2020 election, says the Maricopa County Recorder.
Phoenix Police explain citation process for businesses violating reopening guidelines
The Phoenix Police Department talks about how businesses are being cited for not following reopening guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Phoenix Police Department talks about how businesses are being cited for not following reopening guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Husband of woman who prayed every day outside hospital for his recovery has died
A woman kept her promise until the end of praying outside her husband's hospital window for more than a month as he lay in a coma fighting COVID-19.
A woman kept her promise until the end of praying outside her husband's hospital window for more than a month as he lay in a coma fighting COVID-19.
J.O. Combs Unified rolls back choice to begin in-person classes on time, protests held
Students, parents and teachers held a protest at the J.O. Combs Unified School District office, making their voices heard and wanting to head back to school. The district canceled in-person classes at least until Aug. 20.
Students, parents and teachers held a protest at the J.O. Combs Unified School District office, making their voices heard and wanting to head back to school. The district canceled in-person classes at least until Aug. 20.
Officials: Classes at J.O. Combs Unified School District cancelled for August 18, 19 amid staff callout
Due to insufficient staffing level, classes will not resume at one East Valley school district, amid controversy over whether it is safe to resume in-person learning.
Due to insufficient staffing level, classes will not resume at one East Valley school district, amid controversy over whether it is safe to resume in-person learning.
US nursing home cases up nearly 80% in COVID-19 rebound
A new report says COVID-19 cases in U.S. nursing homes jumped nearly 80% earlier this summer, driven by rampant spread across the South and much of the West.
A new report says COVID-19 cases in U.S. nursing homes jumped nearly 80% earlier this summer, driven by rampant spread across the South and much of the West.
Texas assisted living facility throws 'wild' party for residents with temporary tattoos and drinks
An assisted living facility threw a happy hour party with booze and (temporary) tattoos for their residents, and it was a big hit.
An assisted living facility threw a happy hour party with booze and (temporary) tattoos for their residents, and it was a big hit.
Texas becomes 4th state to surpass 10,000 virus deaths
Texas has surpassed 10,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths as the lingering toll of a massive summer outbreak continues.
Texas has surpassed 10,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths as the lingering toll of a massive summer outbreak continues.
Pizza Hut franchisee NPC International files bankruptcy: 300 restaurants, mostly dine-in locations, to close
The Leawood, Kansas, company filed for bankruptcy protection last month.
The Leawood, Kansas, company filed for bankruptcy protection last month.
In-person classes begin Aug. 17 in Queen Creek Unified School District
Students will be heading back to school in the Queen Creek Unified School District on Aug. 17, but some teachers have resigned from their jobs over COVID-19 concerns.
Students will be heading back to school in the Queen Creek Unified School District on Aug. 17, but some teachers have resigned from their jobs over COVID-19 concerns.
Returning vacationers face new constraints as coronavirus spikes
Countries in Europe and Asia that saw a summer respite from coronavirus outbreaks are tracking swiftly rising numbers of new confirmed cases.
Countries in Europe and Asia that saw a summer respite from coronavirus outbreaks are tracking swiftly rising numbers of new confirmed cases.