Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen

“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”

United sending layoff notices to nearly half of US employees

United Airlines is warning 36,000 employees - nearly half its U.S. staff - they could be furloughed in October, the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus pandemic is hurting the airline industry.

FDA warns labs about high risk of false positives from medical company’s COVID-19 test

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter for clinical labs and health care providers over COVID-19 tests manufactured by global medical technology company Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) which has produced coronavirus tests the department says are at high risk for false positive results. 

`A hot mess': Americans face testing delays as coronavirus surges

Four months, 3 million confirmed infections and over 130,000 deaths into the U.S. coronavirus outbreak, Americans confronted with an alarming resurgence of the scourge are facing long lines at testing sites and going a week or more without receiving a diagnosis. Some sites are running out of kits as testing is ramped up.

Scientists warn of potential brain damage linked to COVID-19

COVID-19 may contribute to serious neurological complications such as delirium, brain inflammation, stroke, and nerve damage, a new study found.

Coronavirus outbreak reported at LAFD Station 80 that serves LAX

Fourteen firefighters at the Los Angeles Fire Department's Station 80, near LAX, were home after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this week.

Goodyear legislator tests positive for COVID-19

In a Facebook post, Arizona Rep. Joanne Osborne says she closed her jewelry store after some of her employees tested positive for COVID-19. The Goodyear Republican now says she has tested positive for the virus.

Hillary Clinton thinks she would handle coronavirus pandemic better than Trump, would beat him in November

Former 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton believes she would have handled the coronavirus pandemic better than President Trump, and that she would win if she was on the ballot this November.

Bullhead City to close beaches, boat launches on weekends

Bullhead City Mayor Tom Brady said out-of-towners crowded Bullhead City’s beaches last weekend at “unacceptable levels,” causing the closure of beaches, boat launches and associated parks to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Lysol Disinfectant Spray effective against COVID-19: EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved the use of Lysol's disinfectant spray to protect against COVID-19.

Family prepares to say goodbye to young woman dying from COVID-19

A 24-year-old woman who came to Atlanta to celebrate a friend's birthday is now in hospice care after a battle with COVID-19. 

Biden wants US to produce more of its own pandemic supplies

Joe Biden is promising to shift production of medical equipment and other key pandemic-fighting products “back to U.S. soil,” creating jobs and bolstering a domestic supply chain he says has been exposed as inadequate and vulnerable by the coronavirus outbreak.

Arizona doctor fears closing and reopening trend if COVID-19 spread isn't slowed

An Arizona doctor says the state will be in a limbo of closing and reopening if health officials don't gain a handle on the COVID-19 spread. "I am just not seeing enough contact tracing," she said. "I don't even know what the data is so we are not clear on the hotspots."

Calls for July bar exam to be postponed due to surge in COVID-19 cases in Arizona

As the surge in COVID-19 cases in Arizona continues, some who are about to take an exam that will allow them to become lawyers are asking the state to postpone the exam.

Maryland-based company gets $1.6B from government to develop coronavirus vaccine

Maryland-based Novavax will receive $1.6 billion through the government's Operation Warp Speed to develop a coronavirus vaccine as early as this year, the publicly-traded company announced on Tuesday.

Report: Florida teen attended large event, treated with hydroxychloroquine before COVID-19 death

The parents of a 17-year-old Fort Myers girl gave their daughter hydroxychloroquine before taking her to the hospital to get treatment for COVID-19, according to a report by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and WINK News.