Graduation ceremonies draw thousands despite COVID-19 pandemic fears

Schools are taking precautions to avoid further spread of the COVID-19 virus but the numbers who plan to attend graduations is still daunting.

Google, Apple release coronavirus contact-tracing technology for apps

Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.

Inmate released early due to COVID-19 arrested for attacking woman on hiking trail

A convicted felon released early from prison because of COVID-19 concerns is back behind bars, accused in a terrifying attack on a woman in Everett, Washington.

Doctor shares tips to communicate with those with hearing loss during pandemic

The “new normal” of wearing masks and creating 6 feet of social distancing has created some challenges, especially for those with hearing loss.

Poll: Americans fear a second wave of COVID-19

Strong concern about a second wave of coronavirus infections is reinforcing widespread opposition among Americans to reopening public places, a new poll finds, even as many state leaders step up efforts to return to life before the pandemic.

US says California's reopening plan discriminates against churches

The head of the federal Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division told Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday that his plan to reopen California discriminates against churches.

US health officials quietly release more reopening guidance

U.S. health officials have quietly released more reopening guidance that was created more than a month ago but initially shelved.

Yosemite, Joshua Tree announce reopening plans and rules

Yosemite National Park may finally reopen as early as June, but visitors would need a reservation and crowds would be limited to roughly half of normal.

Pa. man returns home after 29 days on ventilator, surviving COVID-19

Emmanuel Gilbert spent 29 days on a ventilator after he became ill with the novel coronavirus strain that has claimed the life of more than 90,000 Americans. 

Wearing a face mask can reduce coronavirus transmission by up to 75 percent, study says

A study conducted by a team of scientists in Hong Kong, found the rate of non-contact transmission through respiratory droplets or airborne particles dropped by as much as 75 percent when masks were used.