South Africa hits 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, still not at peak

South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.

Airbnb summer rental safety amid COVID-19 pandemic: What to know before you check in

With summer travel underway during the coronavirus pandemic, health experts have advice on how to stay safe when renting a summer home on travel websites like Airbnb.

Road trip? Quarantines mess with Americans' travel plans

Families trying to get in a last-minute vacation before school starts better do some homework on COVID-19 restrictions before loading up the minivan.

Georgia camp with COVID-19 outbreak didn’t require masks

A Georgia overnight camp hit by a coronavirus outbreak took many precautions, but didn’t make campers wear masks or have proper ventilation in buildings, according to a government report released Friday.

European Union extends ban on American travelers as coronavirus surges in US

On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.

CDC director says his agency was not involved in decision to divert COVID-19 hospital data to HHS

Speaking at a coronavirus subcommittee hearing, CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield explained his lack of involvement in the White House’s decision to redirect hospital data on coronavirus patients from the health agency to an HHS database.

Rent's due, again: Monthly anxieties deepen as aid falls off

The coronavirus pandemic is entering a new month, meaning Americans struggling amid the economic fallout once again have to worry about paying their rent.

Brad Pitt, Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers contribute to community food giveaway in Watts

Celebrities Brad Pitt and Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers used their platform for good and contributed to a community food giveaway Friday to help feed Watts residents in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

Fauci optimistic COVID-19 vaccine will be widely available

Dr. Anthony Fauci has told lawmakers that once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time.

Lowe's shelling out $100M in coronavirus bonuses to hourly workers

Lowe's said the total amount it is spending on this round of bonuses is about $100 million, pushing its total investment in coronavirus relief funding for associates to approximately $500 million.

Second stimulus check calculator: See how much money you could receive

Senate Republicans rolled out the HEALS Act — the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections and Schools Act — on Monday, estimated to cost around $1 trillion. 

Bryan Cranston recovers from COVID-19, donates plasma

Actor Bryan Cranston says he contracted and recovered from COVID-19 and has donated his plasma because it contains antibodies.