US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 70,000, according to Johns Hopkins data
The number of people who have died from the novel coronavirus surpassed 70,000 on May 5, according to data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
The number of people who have died from the novel coronavirus surpassed 70,000 on May 5, according to data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
Florida makes plans for dealing with COVID-19 in a hurricane
Florida is often a target for storms, forcing thousands of people to evacuate with many fleeing to shelters.
Florida is often a target for storms, forcing thousands of people to evacuate with many fleeing to shelters.
Shanghai Disneyland to reopen May 11 with controlled capacity
Officials for the park say that they took their first “measured steps towards reopening” in early March.
Officials for the park say that they took their first “measured steps towards reopening” in early March.
Dallas salon owner gets 7 days in jail for reopening in defiance of countywide restrictions
A Far North Dallas salon owner will spend 7 days in jail after she refused to apologize for opening her business in defiance of countywide restrictions.
A Far North Dallas salon owner will spend 7 days in jail after she refused to apologize for opening her business in defiance of countywide restrictions.
FDNY paramedic in month-long coronavirus coma has woken up, union says
New York Fire Department (FDNY) paramedic Christell Cadet awoke on Sunday from a monthlong coma thought to be caused by the novel coronavirus, according to representatives from her union.
New York Fire Department (FDNY) paramedic Christell Cadet awoke on Sunday from a monthlong coma thought to be caused by the novel coronavirus, according to representatives from her union.
US infection rate rising outside New York as states open up
Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.
Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.
Consumer debt surged to $14.3T before worst of coronavirus crisis, Fed says
Mortgage balances, the largest component of household debt in the U.S., jumped by $156 billion in the first quarter.
Mortgage balances, the largest component of household debt in the U.S., jumped by $156 billion in the first quarter.
Fired scientist claims Trump administration rejected his early warnings on COVID-19
A government scientist says he was ousted from his position after raising concerns that the Trump administration wanted to “flood” coronavirus hot spots like New York and New Jersey with a malaria drug that President Donald Trump was pushing despite scant scientific evidence it helped.
A government scientist says he was ousted from his position after raising concerns that the Trump administration wanted to “flood” coronavirus hot spots like New York and New Jersey with a malaria drug that President Donald Trump was pushing despite scant scientific evidence it helped.
In coronavirus economy, here's how to pay off credit card debt
Your first step right now should be to ask your credit card issuer for a break.
Your first step right now should be to ask your credit card issuer for a break.
Amazon VP resigns after accusing company of 'firing whistleblowers'
Tim Bray said he could no longer be an Amazon VP.
Tim Bray said he could no longer be an Amazon VP.
$11 flights, $59 cruises offered as the travel industry takes a hit from coronavirus pandemic
Both Frontier Airlines and Carnival Cruise Line is offering deals to lure customers back.
Both Frontier Airlines and Carnival Cruise Line is offering deals to lure customers back.
#GivingTuesdayNow rallies people to do good amid COVID-19 pandemic — here’s how you can help
#GivingTuesdayNow is a global effort to create unity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
#GivingTuesdayNow is a global effort to create unity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
OUC providing meals for grocery store employees working during pandemic
OUC will be visiting 6 grocery stores across Orange and Osceola counties to feed 300 workers.
OUC will be visiting 6 grocery stores across Orange and Osceola counties to feed 300 workers.
Nearly 400 workers at Missouri pork plant, all asymptomatic, test positive for coronavirus
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said in a press release on Monday that all of those employees are currently in quarantine.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said in a press release on Monday that all of those employees are currently in quarantine.
Frontier Airlines launches coronavirus ‘More Room’ seat option
Here is how you can reserve a socially distanced seat assignment on Frontier.
Here is how you can reserve a socially distanced seat assignment on Frontier.
Man charged with assault and battery for wiping nose on Michigan Dollar Tree employee's shirt
A 68-year-old man is facing assault and battery charges in Oakland County after police said he used a Dollar Tree employee's shirt to wipe his face when she told him he needed to wear a mask.
A 68-year-old man is facing assault and battery charges in Oakland County after police said he used a Dollar Tree employee's shirt to wipe his face when she told him he needed to wear a mask.
Retired police chief says he's blessed to be alive after recovering from COVID-19
"This is not the flu, this virus is no joke," said Carlos Basurto, 51, who admits he didn't take the threat seriously enough in the beginning.
"This is not the flu, this virus is no joke," said Carlos Basurto, 51, who admits he didn't take the threat seriously enough in the beginning.
Nike to donate more than 30,000 shoes to COVID-19 frontline workers
The sportswear giant is partnering with the nonprofit Good360 and local organizations to give staff at various hospitals around the U.S. and Europe a pair of shoes.
The sportswear giant is partnering with the nonprofit Good360 and local organizations to give staff at various hospitals around the U.S. and Europe a pair of shoes.
New Walmart COVID-19 testing site opens in Orlando
Anyone wanting to get tested will need to perform their own nasal swab under the supervision of a staff member.
Anyone wanting to get tested will need to perform their own nasal swab under the supervision of a staff member.
Gov. Ron DeSantis orders investigation of unemployment system
The system, called CONNECT, hasn’t been able to keep up with the spike in unemployment claims as businesses were shut down by the coronavirus outbreak, frustrating hundreds of thousands of people checking on the status of their claims. Since March 15, Florida has had more than a million people file claims.
The system, called CONNECT, hasn’t been able to keep up with the spike in unemployment claims as businesses were shut down by the coronavirus outbreak, frustrating hundreds of thousands of people checking on the status of their claims. Since March 15, Florida has had more than a million people file claims.