6% of Florida unemployment claims have been paid out
A little more than 6% of the more than 650,000 confirmed claims for unemployment in Florida have been paid since coronavirus concerns started shutting down businesses across the state a month ago, state officials said Monday.
A little more than 6% of the more than 650,000 confirmed claims for unemployment in Florida have been paid since coronavirus concerns started shutting down businesses across the state a month ago, state officials said Monday.
American Airlines raises more than $2 million for Red Cross COVID-19 relief efforts
Donations will help the Red Cross maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients and equip volunteers and staff with food, shelter and relief supplies.
Donations will help the Red Cross maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients and equip volunteers and staff with food, shelter and relief supplies.
Facebook won't allow promotion of protests 'that defy government's guidance' on social distancing
Facebook has banned some pages promoting protests of stay-at-home mandates that challenge the government's advice about social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook has banned some pages promoting protests of stay-at-home mandates that challenge the government's advice about social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Ilhan Omar introduces bill to cancel rent, mortgage payments during coronavirus pandemic
Legislation has been introduced that would cancel rent and mortgage payments for Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. This would be available to all Americans regardless of income or employment.
Legislation has been introduced that would cancel rent and mortgage payments for Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. This would be available to all Americans regardless of income or employment.
How to spot a counterfeit stimulus check: Secret Service, Treasury warn against coronavirus relief fraud
The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans later this month.
The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans later this month.
Minnesota death toll from COVID-19 rises to 143, case total reaches 2,470
As of Monday, the deaths of 143 Minnesotans have been attributed to COVID-19. The total number of positive cases has now reached 2,470. However, health officials say the number of confirmed cases is still considered to be an undercount due to a lack of widespread testing.
As of Monday, the deaths of 143 Minnesotans have been attributed to COVID-19. The total number of positive cases has now reached 2,470. However, health officials say the number of confirmed cases is still considered to be an undercount due to a lack of widespread testing.
90 workers test positive for COVID-19 at Tyson Foods plant in Tennessee
Public health officials said a cluster of COVID-19 cases were reported at a Tyson Foods plant in Goodlettsville, located just outside of Nashville.
Public health officials said a cluster of COVID-19 cases were reported at a Tyson Foods plant in Goodlettsville, located just outside of Nashville.
Reports suggest many have had coronavirus with no symptoms
Based on known cases, health officials have said the virus usually causes mild or moderate flu-like illness. Now evidence is growing that a substantial number of people may have no symptoms at all.
Based on known cases, health officials have said the virus usually causes mild or moderate flu-like illness. Now evidence is growing that a substantial number of people may have no symptoms at all.
Disney suspends pay for 100,000 employees: report
Walt Disney Co. will stop paying more than 100,000 employees this week, nearly half of its workforce, as the world's biggest entertainment company tries to weather the coronavirus lockdown, it was reported Monday.
Walt Disney Co. will stop paying more than 100,000 employees this week, nearly half of its workforce, as the world's biggest entertainment company tries to weather the coronavirus lockdown, it was reported Monday.
Bolinas to offer free coronavirus tests to all residents
Bolinas in Marin County is pioneering an effort to test all residents and first responders in the secluded small town for the coronavirus.
Bolinas in Marin County is pioneering an effort to test all residents and first responders in the secluded small town for the coronavirus.
California reports first prison COVID-19 inmate death in San Bernardino County
California reported the first prison inmate death from COVID-19 on Sunday as the state steps up efforts to prevent outbreaks among vulnerable populations, including people living in nursing homes, on the streets or in homeless shelters.
California reported the first prison inmate death from COVID-19 on Sunday as the state steps up efforts to prevent outbreaks among vulnerable populations, including people living in nursing homes, on the streets or in homeless shelters.
Princess Sofia of Sweden volunteers at hospital amid coronavirus outbreak
The princess, 35, is among 80 people a week who have completed the three-day emergency online training course from Sophiahemmet University created to help the hospital, which has been overwhelmed during the outbreak, according to People magazine.
The princess, 35, is among 80 people a week who have completed the three-day emergency online training course from Sophiahemmet University created to help the hospital, which has been overwhelmed during the outbreak, according to People magazine.
5-year-old Michigan girl dies of COVID-19-related complications
A 5-year-old girl has died from COVID-19-related complications.
A 5-year-old girl has died from COVID-19-related complications.
Florida Governor DeSantis to meet with task force to discuss three-phase reopening plan
Governor DeSantis will meet with the Re-Open Florida Task Force today. They are in charge of coming up with a three-phase reopening of Florida's economy.
Governor DeSantis will meet with the Re-Open Florida Task Force today. They are in charge of coming up with a three-phase reopening of Florida's economy.
Stocks slide as oil crashes below zero
U.S. equity markets slid Monday as oil crashed below zero and headed toward its lowest close since recordkeeping began in March 1983.
U.S. equity markets slid Monday as oil crashed below zero and headed toward its lowest close since recordkeeping began in March 1983.
Six dead from coronavirus after attending same funeral in South Carolina, coroner says
More than a month after a packed funeral in South Carolina, officials said six elderly people who were in attendance in March have died from the coronavirus, according to a coroner's office in South Carolina.
More than a month after a packed funeral in South Carolina, officials said six elderly people who were in attendance in March have died from the coronavirus, according to a coroner's office in South Carolina.
New mobile coronavirus testing sites open in Orange County on Monday, will rotate through different hot spots
There are no symptom criteria for the mobile coronavirus testing in Orange County but you must have an appointment first and must be 18 years of age or older.
There are no symptom criteria for the mobile coronavirus testing in Orange County but you must have an appointment first and must be 18 years of age or older.
Shake Shack to return $10M government loan
Shake Shack Inc will return the small business loan it received from the U.S. government, the burger chain's chief executive said on Monday, making it the first major firm to hand back money aimed at helping small businesses ride out the coronavirus impact.
Shake Shack Inc will return the small business loan it received from the U.S. government, the burger chain's chief executive said on Monday, making it the first major firm to hand back money aimed at helping small businesses ride out the coronavirus impact.
Death of 16-year-old suburban boy may be linked to COVID-19
A 16-year-old Wheeling boy named Zach Leviton has died, and doctors suspect he may have had coroanvirus.
A 16-year-old Wheeling boy named Zach Leviton has died, and doctors suspect he may have had coroanvirus.
Caravan of furloughed tourism workers call for unemployment assistance
Father José Rodriguez blessed a caravan of workers from Florida’s tourism industry, many of them Disney workers like Connell Daniel, a pastry chef who worked in the park for 24 years.
Father José Rodriguez blessed a caravan of workers from Florida’s tourism industry, many of them Disney workers like Connell Daniel, a pastry chef who worked in the park for 24 years.