Layoffs continue as 840,000 seek unemployment aid

The government will provide its latest picture Thursday of the pace of layoffs in the United States, which have remained high since the viral pandemic erupted in March while federal aid for the jobless has lapsed.

California governor's office says to put on mask between bites

A confusing message released by Governor Gavin Newsom's office encourages people to wear a mask "between bites" when dining out in public, while also saying you should "minimize the number of times you take your mask off."

Regeneron asks FDA for emergency use authorization for antibody drug that treated Trump

Regeneron is seeking emergency use authorization from the FDA for its drug that was used to treat President Donald Trump while he was hospitalized with COVID-19.

Illinois reports 3,059 new COVID-19 cases; most in months

Illinois health officials on Thursday said another 3,059 people have tested positive for the coronavirus, the highest daily caseload since mid-May.

Senate candidate Willie Wilson tests positive for COVID-19

U.S. Senate candidate Willie Wilson will self-quarantine for more than a week after testing positive for the coronavirus, his campaign said Thursday.

UCSF study: COVID symptoms in pregnant women can last longer

New UCSF study finds COVID symptoms in pregnant women can last much longer than those who aren’t pregnant.

Man stiffs waitress, writes word "MASK" on receipt after being asked to wear face covering

A server in Ardmore asked a customer to mask up while he was walking through the restaurant Sunday as is the restaurant’s policy. Then, instead of a tip in his credit card receipt, he wrote "MASK."

IRS reaching out to millions who have not claimed $1,200 stimulus check

The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.

Marine general tests positive for COVID-19 after Pentagon meeting

Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Gary Thomas tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, the service announced.

Trump says COVID-19 diagnosis was 'blessing in disguise,' touts experimental antibody drug

President Donald Trump said his COVID-19 diagnosis was “a blessing in disguise” and promised to make an experimental antibody drug “free” for all Americans that he credited for his improved condition.

Illinois surpasses 6 million coronavirus tests administered

Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced a milestone in COVID-19 testing with more than 6 million tests administered since the beginning of the pandemic.

Distance learning brings glitchy connections, cramped quarters, more time with family

Sure it's nice to sleep in and do math problems in comfy clothes. But there are a host of other problems, like a lack of technology and even textbooks making virtual learning more difficult, especially for those at the lower end of the socioeconomic rung. 

Trump's tweet angers COVID-19 survivors

Some survivors of COVID-19 and people who have lost loved ones to the pandemic are angry over President Donald Trump's advice not to fear the disease.