Patient fear of COVID-19 is keeping them out of the ER

The number of patients seeking help in emergency rooms has dropped dramatically in recent months, and doctors are concerned. FOX 11's Araksya Karapetyan spoke with Dr. John Harold, a cardiac specialist at Cedar’s Sinai Medical Center and the board president of the American Heart Association chapter here in Los Angeles.  

Local pizza shop donates pies to frontline workers

A local pizza shop owner said he could never stop making pizzas whether he had the customers or not, so he’s tossing up pizzas to deliver to first responders.

Outbreak at Tyson plant infected 1,031 workers

The outbreak at Tyson has devastated the community. At least three Waterloo Tyson employees have died, and a fourth is in a medical coma.

Goodwill reopens several of its Central Florida locations

Goodwill Industries of Central Florida has reopened six of its retail stores and 12 Donation Xpress Centers, according to a news release from the organization.

Georgia receives 'F' on social distancing report card

Georgia has received an "F" grade in social distancing, according to extrapolated cell phone data recorded by Unacast.

Why farmers dump food and crops while grocery stores run dry and Americans struggle

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wage a silent war across the country, American farmers are being forced to pour out milk, crush eggs, toss fresh fruits and vegetables, euthanize livestock and plow under perfectly robust crops

3 California prison inmates die from COVID-19 complications

Three inmates from the California Institution for Men in San Bernardino died at outside hospitals on Wednesday and Thursday, the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced.

Vitamin D levels may impact COVID-19 mortality rates, study claims

Researchers have discovered a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates from the novel coronavirus, a new study reveals.

Dunkin’ is selling decorate-your-own doughnut kits

The kits include donut rings and a variety of frostings and sprinkles to decorate your own donut creations at home.

Woman angry over testing accused of pushing nurse, scuffling with deputies, Florida sheriff's office say

A woman was arrested after investigators said that she refused to wait outside of a Florida doctor’s office while her son was tested for COVID-19. Body camera video showed her trying to bit and kick deputies

BRACE program helping small businesses get help dealing with COVID-19 pandemic

There is some help available for small businesses struggling to survive the coronavirus pandemic. Business Recovery Assistance Collaborative Engagement program, or BRACE, helps owners navigate loan and funding options.

Future of retail holds many unknowns after 2 major chains file for bankruptcy

Neiman Marcus is the second major retailer to file for bankruptcy during the pandemic. So what does the future look like for big retailers post-coronavirus? Experts say it does not bode well.

Tourism 'rebound' likely to take time

The rebound plan, which still must go before the Visit Florida Board of Directors, is considered “flexible” as the agency continues to survey tourism businesses across the state to better understand the impact of the crisis on the industry.

Mysterious COVID-19 linked illness afflicting children in the US

Three pediatric patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles who tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies were showing symptoms of a rare autoimmune response doctors are calling Pediatric Inflammatory Multi-System Syndrome or PIMS which is similar to the autoimmune condition known as Kawasaki Disease.