Leader of North Carolina group protesting lockdowns reportedly tests positive for COVID-19

An administrator for the ReOpen NC Facebook page, which has helped organize recent protests in the state, posted a message saying she tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to reports.

Student creates hand washing invention
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A Florida middle school student has come up with an invention to determine if people are washing their hands, using radio frequency identification.

Police cite owner of home that was site of packed Chicago house party

The owner of a home that was the site of a large house party which violated social distancing guideline over the weekend on the Northwest Side has been cited by police.

Freezers sold out amid COVID-19 pandemic

The essentials that stores just can’t keep on the shelves: Toilet paper, hand sanitizer… and freezers?

America's wealthiest zip code rejects $2M coronavirus relief aid from government, resident says

Florida’s exclusive Fisher Island, home to the wealthiest zip code the country, ultimately voted to reject $2 million in federally-approved coronavirus relief allocated to the community’s homeowners’ association as part of the government's Paycheck Protection Program meant for small businesses, a resident said.

Reopen Florida Task Force meets on Monday
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says reopening the state will be slow, methodical and data-driven.

Hotels beef up cleaning standards to calm travelers

Hotels and home-sharing companies are beefing up their cleaning efforts in order to soothe jittery travelers.

Social distancing will continue ‘through the summer,’ Dr. Deborah Birx says

The White House Coronavirus Task Force response coordinator also addressed Trump's musings about sunlight and disinfectant as a possible COVID-19 treatment.

Health officials ready new guidelines as restrictions ease

The Trump administration is reviewing proposed new guidelines for how restaurants, schools, churches and businesses can safely reopen as states look to gradually lift their coronavirus restrictions.

Governor DeSantis says reopening of Florida will be 'slow,' 'methodical,' and 'data-driven'

When speaking about the reopening of Florida, Governor DeSantis said that "this is something that's going to be like slow and steady wins the race. It's going to be very methodical, very data-driven. There are going to probably be some people who think it is too slow and I get that

Heartburn medication being tested as coronavirus treatment in NYC hospitals

Northwell Health is trialing the compound famotidine, which is found in the heartburn drug Pepcid, in more than 150 patients to see if it inhibits the coronavirus, in a similar fashion that certain drugs block HIV/AIDS replication.