New CDC model predicts up to 150,000 American COVID-19 deaths by mid-July
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its latest forecast of expected U.S. coronavirus deaths, predicting that between 130,000 and 150,000 Americans would die of the novel virus by July 18.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its latest forecast of expected U.S. coronavirus deaths, predicting that between 130,000 and 150,000 Americans would die of the novel virus by July 18.
Oregon county to revise mask exemption for people of color due to ‘horrifically racist’ backlash
One Oregon county’s new face covering policy that was meant to protect minorities has backfired and was met with “horrifically racist commentary,” according to a county statement.
One Oregon county’s new face covering policy that was meant to protect minorities has backfired and was met with “horrifically racist commentary,” according to a county statement.
NY, NJ, and CT order quarantine for visitors from states with high infection numbers
The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases. They made the announcement on Wednesday morning in a joint news conference.
The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases. They made the announcement on Wednesday morning in a joint news conference.
'Coming back and biting us': US sees coronavirus resurgence
A coronavirus resurgence is wiping out two months of progress in the U.S. and sending infections to dire new levels across the South and West, with administrators and health experts warning on Wednesday that politicians and a tired-of-being-cooped-up public are letting a disaster unfold.
A coronavirus resurgence is wiping out two months of progress in the U.S. and sending infections to dire new levels across the South and West, with administrators and health experts warning on Wednesday that politicians and a tired-of-being-cooped-up public are letting a disaster unfold.
US inmates got coronavirus relief checks, and IRS wants them back
The legislation authorizing the payments during the pandemic doesn’t specifically exclude jail or prison inmates, and the IRS has refused to say exactly what legal authority it has to retrieve the money.
The legislation authorizing the payments during the pandemic doesn’t specifically exclude jail or prison inmates, and the IRS has refused to say exactly what legal authority it has to retrieve the money.
Cheese prices soar to record highs due to shifts in demand during coronavirus pandemic
The pandemic has caused sharp swings in cheese prices, jumping 160% since April.
The pandemic has caused sharp swings in cheese prices, jumping 160% since April.
64 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Illinois
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced another 64 deaths from COVID-19, raising the statewide death count to 6,770.
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced another 64 deaths from COVID-19, raising the statewide death count to 6,770.
Restaurant server tosses open beer to customer in effort to maintain social distancing
Video of the beer toss was shared by Villa Portstewart on social media on June 18.
Video of the beer toss was shared by Villa Portstewart on social media on June 18.
Las Vegas casino company giving guests $20 to gamble if they wear a mask
You don't have to be a high roller to earn the latest perk in Las Vegas — all you have to do is wear a mask.
You don't have to be a high roller to earn the latest perk in Las Vegas — all you have to do is wear a mask.
State-distributed masks among precautions for Illinois schools opening
Illinois public schools and colleges will open this fall despite the COVID-19 pandemic, with help from the the state to provide 2.5 million face coverings to K-12 students to help prevent transmission of the virus, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday.
Illinois public schools and colleges will open this fall despite the COVID-19 pandemic, with help from the the state to provide 2.5 million face coverings to K-12 students to help prevent transmission of the virus, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday.
Hotel industry looks for ways to entice tourists to Chicago
Chicago's hotel industry is looking for rejuvenation as COVID-19 restrictions loosen.
Chicago's hotel industry is looking for rejuvenation as COVID-19 restrictions loosen.
US COVID-19 cases surge to highest level in 2 months
The U.S. on Tuesday reported 34,700 new cases of the virus, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University that was published Wednesday. There have been only two previous days that the U.S. has reported more cases.
The U.S. on Tuesday reported 34,700 new cases of the virus, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University that was published Wednesday. There have been only two previous days that the U.S. has reported more cases.
Only 47% of Americans are losing sleep over money despite pandemic: Study
For the 47 percent who are worried about money issues currently, 23 percent said their cause of stress revolved around everyday expenses, which Bankrate noted was down from the 32 percent who said the same last year.
For the 47 percent who are worried about money issues currently, 23 percent said their cause of stress revolved around everyday expenses, which Bankrate noted was down from the 32 percent who said the same last year.
EU considers barring US travelers as it reopens, citing coronavirus response, sources say
The European Union may initially exclude Americans from visiting the EU as it reopens to international travelers following months of restrictions to combat the coronavirus pandemic, Fox News has learned.
The European Union may initially exclude Americans from visiting the EU as it reopens to international travelers following months of restrictions to combat the coronavirus pandemic, Fox News has learned.
IRS grants additional relief to retirement savers required to take plan distributions
Individuals can roll distributed funds back into a plan through August, according to IRS.
Individuals can roll distributed funds back into a plan through August, according to IRS.
With senses failing, Florida woman turns to tequila to confirm COVID suspicions
For some, losing taste and smell may be one of the only symptoms you experience after getting COVID-19. One local woman discovered that in an unusual way.
For some, losing taste and smell may be one of the only symptoms you experience after getting COVID-19. One local woman discovered that in an unusual way.
Fauci: Next few weeks critical to tamping down virus spikes
Fauci was testifying along with the heads of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and a top official at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Fauci was testifying along with the heads of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and a top official at the Department of Health and Human Services.
All Illinois students can return to in-person learning this fall, Pritzker says
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that all students across the state can return to class this fall and receive in-person instruction.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that all students across the state can return to class this fall and receive in-person instruction.
‘Extremely alarming’ swarms of locusts plague eastern Africa, western Asia amid COVID-19 pandemic
Swarms of locusts are wreaking havoc on crops throughout eastern Africa and western Asia amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Swarms of locusts are wreaking havoc on crops throughout eastern Africa and western Asia amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Summer rays can inactivate coronavirus in 34 minutes, study says
Midday sunlight is capable of inactivating 90 percent or more of the SARS-CoV-2 virus after 34 minutes of exposure, a recent study found.
Midday sunlight is capable of inactivating 90 percent or more of the SARS-CoV-2 virus after 34 minutes of exposure, a recent study found.