States retreat as new virus cases hit an all-time high in US

While the increase is believed to reflect, in part, greatly expanded testing, experts say there is ample evidence the virus is making a comeback, including rising deaths and hospitalizations in parts of the country, especially in the South and West.

16 NBA players test positive as restart nears

The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association say 16 players tested positive for coronavirus in the first wave of mandatory tests done in preparation for the restart of the season.

Nevada is requiring masks in public settings after rise in new virus cases

Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Wednesday that Nevada will mandate the use of face coverings in public places in an effort to stem an increase of coronavirus cases that has hit the state as casinos, restaurants and other businesses began reopening.

'Stay vigilant': Florida Agriculture Commissioner calls for statewide mask requirement

Many local governments have approved mask requirements as the number of cases has surged this month, but Gov. Ron DeSantis has declined to issue a statewide order.

Orlando-based Darden Restaurants brought 60,000 furloughed employees back as states reopened

Florida is currently in phase two of reopening, which allows restaurants and bars to open at 50 percent capacity indoors and full capacity outside as long as appropriate social distancing is followed.

Who hasn't heard of COVID-19 by now? More than you think

The findings are a reminder of the huge challenges in reaching everyone in the world with information about the pandemic, much less getting them to wear face masks.

Will Americans get a second coronavirus stimulus check? Your top questions answered

President Trump signaled this week that he supports sending a second round of direct cash payments to Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic lockdown.

Dueling Trump-Biden events offer contrasting coronavirus responses

“I’m supposedly an expert in foreign policy,” Biden said of his lengthy career in the Senate and as vice president. “Well, health care is more complicated than foreign policy. It really is.”

Coronavirus pandemic leading to PTSD among children
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The coronavirus pandemic is causing children anxiety that could lead to mental illness in the future.

Virus testing, tracking still plagued by reporting delays

As part of the plan to restart its season next month, the NBA is preparing to test hundreds of players, coaches and others for the coronavirus each night inside a “basketball bubble” — a space at the Disney complex near Orlando, Florida, with extra protection against the disease.

Another 1.48 million laid-off workers seek US jobless aid

The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.