VP Pence ordered borders closed after CDC experts refused: report
The vice president, who had taken over the Trump administration’s response to the growing pandemic, called Dr. Robert Redfield, the CDC’s director, and told him to use the agency’s special legal authority in a pandemic anyway.
The vice president, who had taken over the Trump administration’s response to the growing pandemic, called Dr. Robert Redfield, the CDC’s director, and told him to use the agency’s special legal authority in a pandemic anyway.
18 players, staff on Tennessee Titans team have tested positive for coronavirus
At least 18 players and staff on the Tennessee Titans have tested positive for COVID-19 since September 24th. The outbreaks there and on other teams led the NFL to push Sunday's Colts-Bears game to 3:25pm CT.
At least 18 players and staff on the Tennessee Titans have tested positive for COVID-19 since September 24th. The outbreaks there and on other teams led the NFL to push Sunday's Colts-Bears game to 3:25pm CT.
NFL fines Las Vegas Raiders another $50,000 for violating COVID protocols again
The Las Vegas Raiders have been fined $50,000 for allowing an unauthorized team employee into the locker room following a game this season. That follows a $100,000 fine for Coach Jon Gruden and a $250,000 to the team because he didn't wear his mask properly. There is even more emphasis on rules after two of Sunday's game had to be postponed because of positive COVID tests.
The Las Vegas Raiders have been fined $50,000 for allowing an unauthorized team employee into the locker room following a game this season. That follows a $100,000 fine for Coach Jon Gruden and a $250,000 to the team because he didn't wear his mask properly. There is even more emphasis on rules after two of Sunday's game had to be postponed because of positive COVID tests.
Nearly 2,500 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, 31 additional deaths
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,442 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 31 additional confirmed deaths.
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,442 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 31 additional confirmed deaths.
Senate cancels work until Oct. 19 as lawmakers contract virus
Senate Republicans have canceled legislative work until Oct. 19 as the coronavirus sweeps through their ranks and lawmakers increasingly call for comprehensive testing on Capitol Hill.
Senate Republicans have canceled legislative work until Oct. 19 as the coronavirus sweeps through their ranks and lawmakers increasingly call for comprehensive testing on Capitol Hill.
Cam Newton test positive for coronavirus; Patriots game vs. Chiefs postponed
Jarrett Stidham or Brian Hoyer will have to start against the defending Super Bowl champions.
Jarrett Stidham or Brian Hoyer will have to start against the defending Super Bowl champions.
Sen. Johnson tests positive for COVID-19: 'I feel fine'
Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has tested positive for coronavirus after being exposed to someone with COVID-19 last week.
Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has tested positive for coronavirus after being exposed to someone with COVID-19 last week.
Trump tweets from hospital as doc confirms Remdesivir treatment: ‘Going well, I think!’
President Trump posted a Twitter message from Walter Reed Medical Center on Friday night, suggesting he’s feeling OK after being admitted earlier after his coronavirus diagnosis.
President Trump posted a Twitter message from Walter Reed Medical Center on Friday night, suggesting he’s feeling OK after being admitted earlier after his coronavirus diagnosis.
Bill Stepien, President Trump's campaign manager, tests positive for coronavirus
President Trump’s campaign manager, Bill Stepien, tested positive for the coronavirus Friday evening, a campaign official told Fox News, hours after the president and first lady confirmed they too had contracted the virus.
President Trump’s campaign manager, Bill Stepien, tested positive for the coronavirus Friday evening, a campaign official told Fox News, hours after the president and first lady confirmed they too had contracted the virus.
President Trump, stricken by COVID-19, flown to military hospital
Stricken by COVID-19, a feverish and fatigued President Donald Trump was flown to a military hospital Friday night after being injected with an experimental drug combination in treatment at the White House.
Stricken by COVID-19, a feverish and fatigued President Donald Trump was flown to a military hospital Friday night after being injected with an experimental drug combination in treatment at the White House.
Trump says 'I think I'm doing very well' after COVID-19 diagnosis, ahead of Walter Reed visit
President Donald Trump says he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus.
President Donald Trump says he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Chicago voters react to Trump having COVID: 'We will continue to uplift him in prayer'
With just 32 days until the election, voters are reacting to President Donald Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis.
With just 32 days until the election, voters are reacting to President Donald Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis.
Notre Dame president, 2 senators test positive for COVID-19 after White House visit
Utah Sen. Mike Lee says he has tested positive for the coronavirus after experiencing “symptoms consistent with longtime allergies.”
Utah Sen. Mike Lee says he has tested positive for the coronavirus after experiencing “symptoms consistent with longtime allergies.”
Scientists begin to unravel why some react severely, mildly to coronavirus
One of COVID-19's scariest mysteries is why some people are mildly ill or have no symptoms and others rapidly die — and scientists are starting to unravel why.
One of COVID-19's scariest mysteries is why some people are mildly ill or have no symptoms and others rapidly die — and scientists are starting to unravel why.
Murphys urge Trump's NJ fundraiser attendees to quarantine, get tested
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy have a message for those who attended a political fund-raiser that the president attended Thursday night in the Garden State.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy have a message for those who attended a political fund-raiser that the president attended Thursday night in the Garden State.
One Chicago community endures coronavirus, violence and turmoil
“Forty-five years I’ve been here and never has it been as bad as it is right now in terms of hopelessness, anger and despair. Never,” says the Rev. Michael Pfleger.
“Forty-five years I’ve been here and never has it been as bad as it is right now in terms of hopelessness, anger and despair. Never,” says the Rev. Michael Pfleger.
Hiring slows for 3rd month; US unemployment rate falls to 7.9%
America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.
America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.
President Trump's coronavirus infection thrusts world in uncharted territory
News that U.S. President Donald Trump was infected with the world's most notorious disease is drawing shock, sympathy and some barbs for the American leader.
News that U.S. President Donald Trump was infected with the world's most notorious disease is drawing shock, sympathy and some barbs for the American leader.
Trump rallygoers in 2 states urged to get COVID-19 tests as events postponed
As state health departments urged attendees of President Donald Trump’s recent campaign events and rallies to get tested for the coronavirus, Trump’s campaign manager said all campaign events involving the president and his family will either be virtual or postponed until further notice.
As state health departments urged attendees of President Donald Trump’s recent campaign events and rallies to get tested for the coronavirus, Trump’s campaign manager said all campaign events involving the president and his family will either be virtual or postponed until further notice.
Dr. Jay Bhatt weighs in on President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis
Dr. Jay Bhatt, internal medicine physician and faculty at the UIC School of Public Health, talks about what the COVID-19 diagnosis could mean for President Donald Trump medically.
Dr. Jay Bhatt, internal medicine physician and faculty at the UIC School of Public Health, talks about what the COVID-19 diagnosis could mean for President Donald Trump medically.