Inmate found strangled with mask issued to prevent coronavirus spread
A 32-year-old prison inmate in Connecticut has been found strangled with a mask issued to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
A 32-year-old prison inmate in Connecticut has been found strangled with a mask issued to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
More than a quarter of young adults contemplated suicide during coronavirus pandemic, CDC says
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
Some Queen Creek teachers resigning after district votes to head back to school Aug. 17
The district board for Queen Creek voted 4-1 to allow in-person classes to begin Aug. 17 despite concerns over the COVID-19 spread.
The district board for Queen Creek voted 4-1 to allow in-person classes to begin Aug. 17 despite concerns over the COVID-19 spread.
Reports of more serious cases of domestic violence during pandemic
There has been an increase in extreme domestic violence during the pandemic within the Houston area.
There has been an increase in extreme domestic violence during the pandemic within the Houston area.
Coronavirus capable of traveling 16 feet, according to Univ. of Florida researchers
Researchers at the University of Florida have conducted a study that shows coronavirus can travel up to 16 feet, and that it is still capable of infection at that distance. The team said their findings "strengthen the notion that airborne transmission of viable SARS-CoV-2 is likely and plays a critical role in the spread of COVID-19.”
Researchers at the University of Florida have conducted a study that shows coronavirus can travel up to 16 feet, and that it is still capable of infection at that distance. The team said their findings "strengthen the notion that airborne transmission of viable SARS-CoV-2 is likely and plays a critical role in the spread of COVID-19.”
CDC says masks with exhalation valves do not prevent spread of COVID-19
The CDC updated its guidance on facial coverings, warning people against wearing masks with exhalation valves or vents, saying they allow air to exhale from the masks, potentially transmitting infectious respiratory droplets to others.
The CDC updated its guidance on facial coverings, warning people against wearing masks with exhalation valves or vents, saying they allow air to exhale from the masks, potentially transmitting infectious respiratory droplets to others.
Study: Wearing neck gaiters as mask may increase risk of COVID-19 spread
A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.
A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.
95-year-old World War II veteran leaves Dallas hospital after beating COVID-19
A 95-year old World War II veteran beat COVID-19 and left a Dallas hospital Thursday after a two-week battle with the virus.
A 95-year old World War II veteran beat COVID-19 and left a Dallas hospital Thursday after a two-week battle with the virus.
Hundreds of students across US in quarantine after COVID-19 outbreaks at reopened schools
Coronavirus outbreaks are hindering many school districts’ reopening plans.
Coronavirus outbreaks are hindering many school districts’ reopening plans.
Biden calls for nationwide COVID-19 mask mandate
Joe Biden is calling for a nationwide protective mask mandate, citing health experts' predictions that it could save 40,000 lives from coronavirus over the next three months.
Joe Biden is calling for a nationwide protective mask mandate, citing health experts' predictions that it could save 40,000 lives from coronavirus over the next three months.
Johns Hopkins: More than 750,000 people have died from COVID-19 across the world
There are more than 20 million confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide and over 5 million in the United States alone, according to Johns Hopkins.
There are more than 20 million confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide and over 5 million in the United States alone, according to Johns Hopkins.
New toxin found in certain hand sanitizers; FDA adds products to its 'do not use' list
Heads up, consumers: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that another toxic ingredient has been found in some hand sanitizers sold in the U.S.
Heads up, consumers: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that another toxic ingredient has been found in some hand sanitizers sold in the U.S.
Chicken wings imported to China from Brazil tested positive for COVID-19, Chinese authorities say
Shenzhen authorities reminded people to remain cautious when buying imported frozen meat and seafood products.
Shenzhen authorities reminded people to remain cautious when buying imported frozen meat and seafood products.
Illinois surpasses 200K coronavirus cases, adds 24 deaths Thursday
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois has surpassed 200,000 with the Department of Public Health’s announcement Thursday of 1,834 new cases.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois has surpassed 200,000 with the Department of Public Health’s announcement Thursday of 1,834 new cases.
Trump opposes funding to USPS, acknowledging impact on mail-in voting
The Republican president said on Fox Business Network that among the sticking points over a new virus relief package were Democrats’ demand for billions of dollars to assist states in protecting the election and to help postal workers process mail-in ballots.
The Republican president said on Fox Business Network that among the sticking points over a new virus relief package were Democrats’ demand for billions of dollars to assist states in protecting the election and to help postal workers process mail-in ballots.
University of Minnesota 1st in U.S. to open clinical trial to treat inflammation related to COVID-19
The University of Minnesota announced Thursday the first patient with severe COVID-19 and lung failure has been treated on a new clinical trial that will test the effect of three doses of mesenchymal stem cells on the body's inflammatory response to COVID-19.
The University of Minnesota announced Thursday the first patient with severe COVID-19 and lung failure has been treated on a new clinical trial that will test the effect of three doses of mesenchymal stem cells on the body's inflammatory response to COVID-19.
Mother of cancer survivor pleads for people to wear masks with new PSA
Nicole Voelz talks about creating a PSA urging people to wear masks by showcasing the plight of young children battling cancer.
Nicole Voelz talks about creating a PSA urging people to wear masks by showcasing the plight of young children battling cancer.
Chicago listed as a potential coronavirus hotspot in the coming weeks
Dr. Shikha Jain talks about new models that predict Chicago could become a COVID-19 hotspot in the coming weeks.
Dr. Shikha Jain talks about new models that predict Chicago could become a COVID-19 hotspot in the coming weeks.
Wisconsin state agency tells employees to wear masks during Zoom calls, even if home alone
A Wisconsin state agency is reportedly mandating that its employees wear face masks during video conferences, even if they are home alone.
A Wisconsin state agency is reportedly mandating that its employees wear face masks during video conferences, even if they are home alone.
Police: Woman hits airline employee for not allowing her on a flight for violating mask requirement
47-year-old Yolanda Yarbrough was arrested after she reportedly struck an American Airlines employee for not allowing her on her connecting flight from Phoenix to Las Vegas for not wearing a mask.
47-year-old Yolanda Yarbrough was arrested after she reportedly struck an American Airlines employee for not allowing her on her connecting flight from Phoenix to Las Vegas for not wearing a mask.