Pilot spells out 'Stay Home' over Austrian airspace after coronavirus restrictions put in place

The pilot managed to spell out his distinct, two-word message, most likely in response to the government’s guidance for residents to stay home amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

Virus leads FAA to briefly suspend flights to Philadelphia, New York

The FAA has lifted a brief suspension of flights to New York and Philadelphia because of coronavirus-related staffing issues.

NY now has more than 10,000 coronavirus cases

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says there are now more than 10,000 positive cases of coronavirus in New York State.

SC man lied about positive coronavirus test to get paid vacation: sheriff

A South Carolina man was facing charges after being accused of forging a doctor's note saying he had tested positive for the coronavirus and presenting it to his employer which shut down for five days for disinfecting.

Minnesota receives record 95,300 unemployment applications following COVID-19 closures

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has received a record 95,352 unemployment applications this week following the cancelation of large public gatherings and the closure of entertainment, fitness and beauty businesses and dine-in service at restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

More men dying from coronavirus than women, data suggest

A study out of China involving 99 cases found that two-thirds of the patients who required hospitalization were male, while data out of Italy suggests 70 percent of the country’s COVID-19 fatalities involve men.

PG&E supports health care workers, donates nearly 1 million surgical, N95 masks

Pacific Gas and Electric announced on Friday they are donating nearly one million surgical and N95 masks to help support health care professionals in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. 

NY lays out strict new rules after cases top 7,000

In announcing the state now has 7,102 confirmed cases, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo laid out strict rules for people most likely to be susceptible to the coronavirus.

People take to sidewalks with colorful chalk to share messages of encouragement amid COVID-19 crisis

A post on social media encouraged residents who were under isolation orders in cities across the U.S. to reach out to others with bright messages of hope etched onto sidewalks and driveways.

Quarantinis anyone? Happy hours go virtual amid coronavirus crisis

With bars shuttered and stressed-out workers stuck at home, companies and friend groups across the U.S. are holding happy hours over video chat.

A blow dryer will not kill the coronavirus

Social media users are sharing clips from a 6-minute video that suggests that heat kills the coronavirus.