Areas in US with no social distancing policy at risk of ‘exponential spread’ of COVID-19, study says
According to a recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Health Affairs, areas in the U.S. which follow no social distancing policy are at risk of a rate of COVID-19 spread 35 times greater than areas that did implement social distancing.
According to a recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Health Affairs, areas in the U.S. which follow no social distancing policy are at risk of a rate of COVID-19 spread 35 times greater than areas that did implement social distancing.
JCPenney files for bankruptcy as coronavirus pushes retailer over edge
Retailer JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the coronavirus pandemic forced stores to shut, the company announced Friday evening, joining J. Crew and Neiman Marcus.
Retailer JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the coronavirus pandemic forced stores to shut, the company announced Friday evening, joining J. Crew and Neiman Marcus.
JCPenny will furlough a majority of its hourly and corporate employees amid COVID-19 pandemic
J.C. Penny Company, Inc. announced it will temporarily furlough the majority of its hourly and corporate employees as the company extends closures of its stores and business offices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
J.C. Penny Company, Inc. announced it will temporarily furlough the majority of its hourly and corporate employees as the company extends closures of its stores and business offices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Work from home Congress? House OKs proxy votes
Neither Civil War nor Great Depression nor any other national crisis has pushed the House to allow lawmakers to vote by proxy — without being “present,” as the Constitution requires. That's about to change during the coronavirus pandemic.
Neither Civil War nor Great Depression nor any other national crisis has pushed the House to allow lawmakers to vote by proxy — without being “present,” as the Constitution requires. That's about to change during the coronavirus pandemic.
Arizona cities, counties demand Gov. Ducey release coronavirus funds
Pinal County is pressuring Gov. Doug Ducey to send them a portion of the coronavirus relief funding and on May 15, the board voted to sue to gain access to it.
Pinal County is pressuring Gov. Doug Ducey to send them a portion of the coronavirus relief funding and on May 15, the board voted to sue to gain access to it.
As summer nears, kid's camps making adjustments amid coronavirus pandemic
Summers is coming, and with that, many summer camps are starting to prepare on how they can open safely.
Summers is coming, and with that, many summer camps are starting to prepare on how they can open safely.
Auto workers' tenuous return a ray of hope in jobs crisis
About 133,000 U.S. workers — just over half of the industry’s workforce before the pandemic — are expected to pour back into auto plants that will open in the coming week, according to estimates by The Associated Press.
About 133,000 U.S. workers — just over half of the industry’s workforce before the pandemic — are expected to pour back into auto plants that will open in the coming week, according to estimates by The Associated Press.
Vietnam plans lung transplant for British COVID-19 patient
Hospital director Nguyen Van Vinh Chau said the pilot's lungs have been seriously damaged and he is depending on invasive mechanical ventilation.
Hospital director Nguyen Van Vinh Chau said the pilot's lungs have been seriously damaged and he is depending on invasive mechanical ventilation.
Brazil's health minister resigns after one month on the job
Teich's number two, Gen. Eduardo Pazuello, who had no health experience until joining the ministry in April, will be the interim minister until Bolsonaro chooses a permanent replacement
Teich's number two, Gen. Eduardo Pazuello, who had no health experience until joining the ministry in April, will be the interim minister until Bolsonaro chooses a permanent replacement
‘Operation Warp Speed’: Trump announces new initiative for COVID-19 vaccine
The president said the initiative will bring together the efforts of federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The president said the initiative will bring together the efforts of federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Industrial production plunges unprecedented 11.2% in April
Industry was running at 64.9% of capacity last month, shattering the previous record low set in the Great Recession year 2009. Factory capacity utilization also hit a record low 61.1%.
Industry was running at 64.9% of capacity last month, shattering the previous record low set in the Great Recession year 2009. Factory capacity utilization also hit a record low 61.1%.
How you can help a veteran during the COVID-19 pandemic
They’ve dedicated themselves to serving America. Here’s how you can help out former U.S. military members.
They’ve dedicated themselves to serving America. Here’s how you can help out former U.S. military members.
Goodyear to reopen community pool on May 23
Officials with the City of Goodyear say they are preparing to reopen more recreational facilities, as restrictions prompted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continue to be relaxed.
Officials with the City of Goodyear say they are preparing to reopen more recreational facilities, as restrictions prompted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continue to be relaxed.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 808 new confirmed cases, 20 more deaths reported Friday
Minnesota has recorded 20 more confirmed COVID-19 deaths and 808 newly confirmed cases, the Minnesota Department of Health reported Friday.
Minnesota has recorded 20 more confirmed COVID-19 deaths and 808 newly confirmed cases, the Minnesota Department of Health reported Friday.
Most states still fall short of recommended testing levels
As businesses reopened Friday in more of the U.S., an overwhelming majority of states still fall short of the COVID-19 testing levels that public health experts say are necessary to safely ease lockdowns and avoid another deadly wave of outbreaks.
As businesses reopened Friday in more of the U.S., an overwhelming majority of states still fall short of the COVID-19 testing levels that public health experts say are necessary to safely ease lockdowns and avoid another deadly wave of outbreaks.
Medical journal slams Trump for ‘incoherent’ COVID-19 response, calls on Americans to vote him out
The Lancet, one of the world’s oldest medical journals, criticized the Trump administration for marginalizing the CDC during the race to contain COVID-19.
The Lancet, one of the world’s oldest medical journals, criticized the Trump administration for marginalizing the CDC during the race to contain COVID-19.
Study: Men less likely to wear masks in public because it is ‘not cool’ and ‘a sign of weakness’
In a study done to analyze gender differences with regard to response to the novel coronavirus, researchers found that male participants reported that they intended to wear a face covering less than women because they felt wearing a mask to protect themselves is “shameful, not cool,” or “a sign of weakness.”
In a study done to analyze gender differences with regard to response to the novel coronavirus, researchers found that male participants reported that they intended to wear a face covering less than women because they felt wearing a mask to protect themselves is “shameful, not cool,” or “a sign of weakness.”
Amazon confirms death of New York worker believed to have COVID-19
The employee had worked out of an Amazon distribution center and died on April 9.
The employee had worked out of an Amazon distribution center and died on April 9.
Stocks rally but not enough to erase weekly losses
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 60 points, or 0.25 percent, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.39 percent 0.79 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 60 points, or 0.25 percent, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.39 percent 0.79 percent, respectively.
FDA says trucks used to preserve human remains amid COVID-19 pandemic can also transport food
The Food and Drug Administration provided new guidance on cleaning and disinfecting vehicles before they are able to transport and store food again.
The Food and Drug Administration provided new guidance on cleaning and disinfecting vehicles before they are able to transport and store food again.