Businesses across US request ‘exact change’ amid coin shortage caused by COVID-19
Following an announcement from The Federal Reserve last month that the coronavirus pandemic has created a shortage in coins in the U.S., businesses around the country have been urging their customers to use alternative forms of payment or bring exact change.
Following an announcement from The Federal Reserve last month that the coronavirus pandemic has created a shortage in coins in the U.S., businesses around the country have been urging their customers to use alternative forms of payment or bring exact change.
Big Ten to play conference-only fall sports schedule in 2020
The Big Ten Conference announced Thursday it's moving to a conference-only schedule for all fall sports for the 2020 season due to Covid-19 concerns.
The Big Ten Conference announced Thursday it's moving to a conference-only schedule for all fall sports for the 2020 season due to Covid-19 concerns.
Bolivian president has COVID-19 as virus hits region's elite
Bolivia’s interim president and Venezuela’s No. 2 leader announced Thursday that they have been infected with the new coronavirus, just days after Brazil’s leader tested positive as the pandemic hits hard at some of Latin America’s political elite.
Bolivia’s interim president and Venezuela’s No. 2 leader announced Thursday that they have been infected with the new coronavirus, just days after Brazil’s leader tested positive as the pandemic hits hard at some of Latin America’s political elite.
Disney World reopens to passholders as 2020 ticket sales resume
Walt Disney World has announced it will resume the selling of new theme-park tickets and allow hotel reservations for dates in the 2020 calendar year, beginning Thursday.
Walt Disney World has announced it will resume the selling of new theme-park tickets and allow hotel reservations for dates in the 2020 calendar year, beginning Thursday.
Household dog in Tarrant County tests positive for COVID-19 after owners contract virus
A household dog in Tarrant County has tested positive for COVID-19, state health officials confirmed.
A household dog in Tarrant County has tested positive for COVID-19, state health officials confirmed.
82 infected at Missouri summer camp as COVID-19 cases surge across US
An overnight summer camp in rural southwestern Missouri has seen scores of campers, counselors and staff infected with the novel coronavirus.
An overnight summer camp in rural southwestern Missouri has seen scores of campers, counselors and staff infected with the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 'superspreaders': Experts say 1 person can transmit virus at gatherings, with tragic consequences
A Harvard expert says there are two ways to think about “superspreaders” and their role in transmitting the virus.
A Harvard expert says there are two ways to think about “superspreaders” and their role in transmitting the virus.
Florida reports highest single-day jump in COVID-19 deaths
Florida marked another grim COVID-19 milestone Thursday when health officials reported 120 new deaths from the coronavirus -- the highest one-day jump yet amid a surge in new infections that continues to befuddle the state's attempts to contain the outbreak.
Florida marked another grim COVID-19 milestone Thursday when health officials reported 120 new deaths from the coronavirus -- the highest one-day jump yet amid a surge in new infections that continues to befuddle the state's attempts to contain the outbreak.
US economy may be stalling out as viral outbreak worsens
Another 1.3 million workers sought unemployment last week, according to the Department of Labor.
Another 1.3 million workers sought unemployment last week, according to the Department of Labor.
The cost of COVID-19: Amid illness, Americans face heavy financial burden in testing and treatment
Uncertain health care prices add to the growing anxiety Americans face seeking care in the coronavirus pandemic.
Uncertain health care prices add to the growing anxiety Americans face seeking care in the coronavirus pandemic.
North Texas father and son survive COVID-19 together
A North Texas father and son are back home recovering from a stay in the hospital after sharing a battle with COVID-19.
A North Texas father and son are back home recovering from a stay in the hospital after sharing a battle with COVID-19.
Study suggests fetal coronavirus infection is possible
Researchers from Italy said Thursday that they studied 31 women with COVID-19 who delivered babies in March and April. They found signs of the virus in several samples of umbilical cord blood, the placenta and, in one case, breast milk.
Researchers from Italy said Thursday that they studied 31 women with COVID-19 who delivered babies in March and April. They found signs of the virus in several samples of umbilical cord blood, the placenta and, in one case, breast milk.
‘Scream inside your heart’: Japanese theme parks implement screaming ban on roller coasters
Amid the rise in coronavirus cases, theme parks in Japan are urging guests who ride roller coasters to avoid screaming in hopes of fighting the spread of COVID-19.
Amid the rise in coronavirus cases, theme parks in Japan are urging guests who ride roller coasters to avoid screaming in hopes of fighting the spread of COVID-19.
NIAID launches clinical vaccine trials for COVID-19 — here’s how to volunteer
NIAID aims to enroll thousands of volunteers in large-scale clinical trials intended to protect people from COVID-19.
NIAID aims to enroll thousands of volunteers in large-scale clinical trials intended to protect people from COVID-19.
‘Today is day 93’: People report experiencing COVID-19 symptoms that last for months
Since the first reported cases of the novel coronavirus, several support groups have emerged on Facebook consisting of thousands of members calling themselves “long haul survivors,” reporting COVID-19 symptoms that they say have lasted for months.
Since the first reported cases of the novel coronavirus, several support groups have emerged on Facebook consisting of thousands of members calling themselves “long haul survivors,” reporting COVID-19 symptoms that they say have lasted for months.
Starbucks to require customers to wear face masks inside locations starting July 15
Starbucks has announced that customers and employees will be required to wear face masks when they enter stores beginning July 15.
Starbucks has announced that customers and employees will be required to wear face masks when they enter stores beginning July 15.
Coronavirus causes uncertainty for state lotteries
State lottery revenues do not make up a huge portion of a state budget. But because the monies are often directed to specific programs like education, environment or veterans programs, they can have an outsized impact when there are upticks or declines in sales.
State lottery revenues do not make up a huge portion of a state budget. But because the monies are often directed to specific programs like education, environment or veterans programs, they can have an outsized impact when there are upticks or declines in sales.
Downtown Disney reopens to guests with new safety measures in place
Downtown Disney businesses reopened Thursday, spurring some mixed emotions among employees.
Downtown Disney businesses reopened Thursday, spurring some mixed emotions among employees.
Arizona coronavirus death toll tops 2,000 as hospitals see surge
Figures released by the Arizona Department of Health Services showed a record 3,421 people being treated, filling up nearly half the available beds statewide. Intensive care units were caring for 879 patients, with 570 of them on ventilators to help them breathe. The numbers reflect hospital tallies on July 7.
Figures released by the Arizona Department of Health Services showed a record 3,421 people being treated, filling up nearly half the available beds statewide. Intensive care units were caring for 879 patients, with 570 of them on ventilators to help them breathe. The numbers reflect hospital tallies on July 7.
CDC: No rewriting of guidelines for reopening schools
Despite President Donald Trump's sharp criticism, federal guidelines for reopening schools are not being revised, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Despite President Donald Trump's sharp criticism, federal guidelines for reopening schools are not being revised, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.