US retail sales rise for 3rd month amid COVID-19 pandemic but slowdown expected

US retail sales rise for 3rd month amid COVID-19 pandemic but slowdown expected

The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.

The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.

3 arrested in attack on teenage Chili's worker enforcing coronavirus rules, police say

3 arrested in attack on teenage Chili's worker enforcing coronavirus rules, police say

The 17-year-old hostess told news outlets she was working at a Baton Rouge Chili’s last weekend when a party of 11 people arrived and wanted to be seated together.

The 17-year-old hostess told news outlets she was working at a Baton Rouge Chili’s last weekend when a party of 11 people arrived and wanted to be seated together.

Inmate found strangled with mask issued to prevent coronavirus spread

Inmate found strangled with mask issued to prevent coronavirus spread

A 32-year-old prison inmate in Connecticut has been found strangled with a mask issued to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

A 32-year-old prison inmate in Connecticut has been found strangled with a mask issued to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

People in Florida being fined for not wearing masks

People in Florida being fined for not wearing masks

Police in Miami Beach are reportedly handing out fines for not wearing face masks to people even while they're outside restaurants looking over a menu.

Police in Miami Beach are reportedly handing out fines for not wearing face masks to people even while they're outside restaurants looking over a menu.

California school in violation of health order ordered to close

California school in violation of health order ordered to close

News reports showed students gathered in groups at the school for the first day of the new school year without practicing social distancing or wearing masks.

News reports showed students gathered in groups at the school for the first day of the new school year without practicing social distancing or wearing masks.

Arizona Gov. Ducey backs schools reopening without hitting virus metrics

Arizona Gov. Ducey backs schools reopening without hitting virus metrics

Gov. Doug Ducey spoke out about the issue of school reopening amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as controversy over in-person classes.

Gov. Doug Ducey spoke out about the issue of school reopening amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as controversy over in-person classes.

Coronavirus capable of traveling 16 feet, according to Univ. of Florida researchers

Coronavirus capable of traveling 16 feet, according to Univ. of Florida researchers

Researchers at the University of Florida have conducted a study that shows coronavirus can travel up to 16 feet, and that it is still capable of infection at that distance. The team said their findings "strengthen the notion that airborne transmission of viable SARS-CoV-2 is likely and plays a critical role in the spread of COVID-19.”

Researchers at the University of Florida have conducted a study that shows coronavirus can travel up to 16 feet, and that it is still capable of infection at that distance. The team said their findings "strengthen the notion that airborne transmission of viable SARS-CoV-2 is likely and plays a critical role in the spread of COVID-19.”

CDC says masks with exhalation valves do not prevent spread of COVID-19

CDC says masks with exhalation valves do not prevent spread of COVID-19

The CDC updated its guidance on facial coverings, warning people against wearing masks with exhalation valves or vents, saying they allow air to exhale from the masks, potentially transmitting infectious respiratory droplets to others.

The CDC updated its guidance on facial coverings, warning people against wearing masks with exhalation valves or vents, saying they allow air to exhale from the masks, potentially transmitting infectious respiratory droplets to others.

Study: Wearing neck gaiters as mask may increase risk of COVID-19 spread

Study: Wearing neck gaiters as mask may increase risk of COVID-19 spread

A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.

A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.

NCAA cancels fall championships as major football marches on amid COVID-19 pandemic

NCAA cancels fall championships as major football marches on amid COVID-19 pandemic

Last week the NCAA Board of Governors said championship events in a sport would canceled if fewer than 50% of the teams competing in that sports played a regular season.

Last week the NCAA Board of Governors said championship events in a sport would canceled if fewer than 50% of the teams competing in that sports played a regular season.