Researchers: Global death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 200,000

The worldwide death toll topped 200,000, according to a tally compiled by John Hopkins University from government figures. The actual death toll is believed to be far higher.

South Florida shop makes face masks from alligator, python, iguana skins

A South Florida man is making stylish face masks that could help the environment. Brian Wood says pythons are invasive species that he hunts and turns into masks.

Arizona's stay-at-home order a target of planned protests

Protests have reportedly been scheduled in response to the stay-at-home order that was issued for Arizona in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Save Our Stages: Independent music venues pushing for stimulus funding

The entertainment industry has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, and now, music venues are rallying together to get help from Congress.

2 women charged by feds for Walgreens robbery, coughing on employees

"We have COVID," the women told a store manager and security guard after coughing without wearing masks. They allegedly fled the store without paying for merchandise.

Local medical expert says cleaning products should not be used to treat coronavirus

The Surgeon General, as well as cleaning product companies, have issued warnings against consumers putting cleaners in their body to treat or prevent COVID-19.

Tennessee men caught price-gouging nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer avoid fines with donation

Two Tennessee brothers accused of price gouging and hording a stockpile of nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer amid supply shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic avoided criminal punishment after reaching a settlement with the state attorney general’s office Tuesday. 

Heatwave draws 40,000 to Newport Beach

Newport Beach does not feel like it’s in the middle of a pandemic. Although some are following stay-at-home and social-distancing rules, thousands are at the beach without masks. 

Another Navy warship at sea reports a coronavirus outbreak

Another Navy ship at sea has reported a coronavirus outbreak and is returning to port, the Navy said Friday.

Trump approved of Georgia's plan to reopen before bashing it

President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence repeatedly told Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that they approved of his aggressive plan to allow businesses to reopen, just a day before Trump pulled an about-face and publicly bashed the plan, according to two administration officials.

Nurse asks: ‘Is the hair appointment so you can look good while you’re in the casket?’

A Texas nurse has a stark warning for people considering visiting reopened businesses as states like Georgia and Oklahoma begin to ease social distancing guidelines despite warnings from health experts.