Video shows LA County inmates attempting to infect themselves with COVID-19, sheriff says

Cases of COVID-19 in the Los Angeles County jail system have spiked by nearly 60% in the span of a week, according to numbers reported Monday by Sheriff Alex Villanueva.

Bradley University to resume on-campus instruction in August

Bradley University in central Illinois will resume on-campus instruction in the fall semester despite the continued presence of the coronavirus in the state, university officials announced Monday.

Northwestern furloughs 250 workers amid budget shortfall due to COVID-19

Northwestern University has furloughed 250 workers and suspended contributions to employee retirement funds as it reports a $90 million budget shortfall due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Monday.

U.N.: Work on COVID-19 vaccine candidates accelerated

Work on around seven or eight "top" candidates for a vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus is being accelerated, according to WHO.

Chicago church service on Mother's Day attracts 200 people

More than 200 people left their homes on Mother's Day and went to church, and leaders at the Albany Park church who hosted the service say they will do it again.

Alsip company selling 'Corona Care Package' made up of high-quality, vacuum-sealed meats

The Corona Care Packages -- between $80 and $160 each -- feature a variety of high quality vacuum sealed meats and can be ordered online or at the company's retail store.

Restaurants, other businesses reopen in parts of Indiana

As many restaurants resumed in-person dining and some hair salons began reopening around Indiana on Monday, state officials said most businesses have been following restrictions imposed to slow the coronavirus spread.

Experts worry CDC is sidelined in coronavirus response

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has repeatedly found its suggestions for fighting the coronavirus outbreak taking a backseat to other concerns within the Trump administration.

Demonstrators do push-ups, squats outside Pinellas courthouse to protest gym closures

Demonstrators gathered outside of the Pinellas County Courthouse on Monday by doing squats and push-ups to protest the continued closures of gyms and recreation centers in Florida.

Urine and feces being left behind in NJ parks

The head of the state police reported an "inordinate amount" of urine and feces was being left behind in bottles in state parks.

Colorado restaurant shut down for opening in-person dining

Gov. Jared Polis said Monday that C&C Breakfast and Korean Kitchen “is causing an immediate health hazard,” and its business license will remain suspended until the restaurant is no longer a threat, according to the Associated Press.

Caught on camera: Fight breaks out at Target after customers refuse to wear facial covering

Two men, who refused to wear a facial covering, have been arrested after getting in a fight with security guards at a Target in Van Nuys earlier this month, the Los Angeles Police Department said Monday. 

Illinois receives first shipment of COVID-19 treatment drug remdesivir

Illinois health officials on Monday announced the state has received its first shipment of remdesivir to treat coronavirus patients.

Lightfoot announces 6 new COVID-19 testing sites

Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the additional sites will enable the city to perform up to 10,000 COVID-19 tests per day by the end of the month.

FedEx driver surprises 6-year-old girl with cupcakes on quarantine birthday

A kindhearted FedEx driver in Indiana left a little something special when he spontaneously dropped off cupcakes for a little girl’s sixth birthday, after bringing a package to the family’s home and realizing that the coronavirus crisis likely dampened the youngster’s celebrations.