Researchers: Global death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 200,000
The worldwide death toll topped 200,000, according to a tally compiled by John Hopkins University from government figures. The actual death toll is believed to be far higher.
The worldwide death toll topped 200,000, according to a tally compiled by John Hopkins University from government figures. The actual death toll is believed to be far higher.
South Florida shop makes face masks from alligator, python, iguana skins
A South Florida man is making stylish face masks that could help the environment. Brian Wood says pythons are invasive species that he hunts and turns into masks.
A South Florida man is making stylish face masks that could help the environment. Brian Wood says pythons are invasive species that he hunts and turns into masks.
Coronavirus: Miami goes 7 weeks without a murder for the first time since 1957
According to the paper, in 1957, the city went 7 weeks, 3 days without a reported murder.
According to the paper, in 1957, the city went 7 weeks, 3 days without a reported murder.
Police: 'Excessive' wearing of medical mask possibly caused NJ driver to pass out, crash
Officials said masks should be used in public but aren't necessary “when driving a vehicle with no additional occupants.”
Officials said masks should be used in public but aren't necessary “when driving a vehicle with no additional occupants.”
Illinois Supreme Court to hear arguments via video due to COVID-19
The Illinois Supreme Court will for the first time in its history hear oral arguments through videoconference because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Illinois Supreme Court will for the first time in its history hear oral arguments through videoconference because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 women charged by feds for Walgreens robbery, coughing on employees
"We have COVID," the women told a store manager and security guard after coughing without wearing masks. They allegedly fled the store without paying for merchandise.
"We have COVID," the women told a store manager and security guard after coughing without wearing masks. They allegedly fled the store without paying for merchandise.
Chicago's craft breweries drying up due to COVID-19 pandemic
It has been one of the fastest growing business success stories in recent years, but now many small craft breweries are in danger of going down the drain.
It has been one of the fastest growing business success stories in recent years, but now many small craft breweries are in danger of going down the drain.
COVID-19 tests hit milestone as Pritzker warns of long way to go
Illinois public health officials completed more than 16,000 tests for COVID-19 in 24 hours, surpassing for the first time the 10,000-per-day mark that Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday called a milestone on the way to tracking the deadly virus and ending tight restrictions on social interaction.
Illinois public health officials completed more than 16,000 tests for COVID-19 in 24 hours, surpassing for the first time the 10,000-per-day mark that Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday called a milestone on the way to tracking the deadly virus and ending tight restrictions on social interaction.
Chicago Police Department reports 13 more COVID-19 cases
Chicago police announced Friday 13 more cases of COVID-19, bringing the number of cases in the department to 393.
Chicago police announced Friday 13 more cases of COVID-19, bringing the number of cases in the department to 393.
Tennessee men caught price-gouging nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer avoid fines with donation
Two Tennessee brothers accused of price gouging and hording a stockpile of nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer amid supply shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic avoided criminal punishment after reaching a settlement with the state attorney general’s office Tuesday.
Two Tennessee brothers accused of price gouging and hording a stockpile of nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer amid supply shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic avoided criminal punishment after reaching a settlement with the state attorney general’s office Tuesday.
Heatwave draws 40,000 to Newport Beach
Newport Beach does not feel like it’s in the middle of a pandemic. Although some are following stay-at-home and social-distancing rules, thousands are at the beach without masks.
Newport Beach does not feel like it’s in the middle of a pandemic. Although some are following stay-at-home and social-distancing rules, thousands are at the beach without masks.
Another Navy warship at sea reports a coronavirus outbreak
Another Navy ship at sea has reported a coronavirus outbreak and is returning to port, the Navy said Friday.
Another Navy ship at sea has reported a coronavirus outbreak and is returning to port, the Navy said Friday.
Trump approved of Georgia's plan to reopen before bashing it
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence repeatedly told Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that they approved of his aggressive plan to allow businesses to reopen, just a day before Trump pulled an about-face and publicly bashed the plan, according to two administration officials.
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence repeatedly told Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that they approved of his aggressive plan to allow businesses to reopen, just a day before Trump pulled an about-face and publicly bashed the plan, according to two administration officials.
Nurse asks: ‘Is the hair appointment so you can look good while you’re in the casket?’
A Texas nurse has a stark warning for people considering visiting reopened businesses as states like Georgia and Oklahoma begin to ease social distancing guidelines despite warnings from health experts.
A Texas nurse has a stark warning for people considering visiting reopened businesses as states like Georgia and Oklahoma begin to ease social distancing guidelines despite warnings from health experts.
98-year-old WWII veteran beats COVID-19, receives ovation from hospital staff
A 98-year-old World War II veteran left a hospital in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, on April 22, to applause from staff after beating COVID-19.
A 98-year-old World War II veteran left a hospital in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, on April 22, to applause from staff after beating COVID-19.
Pritzker: In last 24 hours, record number of virus tests were administered and fewer people tested positive
Governor JB Pritzker on Friday offered some positive news to Illinois residents amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Governor JB Pritzker on Friday offered some positive news to Illinois residents amid the coronavirus pandemic.
No, don't inject disinfectant: Outcry over Trump's musing
The maker of Lysol and another disinfectant says its products should not be used as an internal treatment for the coronavirus.
The maker of Lysol and another disinfectant says its products should not be used as an internal treatment for the coronavirus.
Melrose Park police officer dies of COVID-19
A Melrose Park police officer died Friday from the coronavirus, officials said.
A Melrose Park police officer died Friday from the coronavirus, officials said.
Trump claims comment about injecting disinfectants was ‘sarcastic’ after backlash
Trump’s comment about the possibility that disinfectants could be injected or ingested to fight COVID-19 received backlash from health officials and the maker of Lysol.
Trump’s comment about the possibility that disinfectants could be injected or ingested to fight COVID-19 received backlash from health officials and the maker of Lysol.
Walt Disney World to stream 'Happily Ever After' fireworks show for those at home during coronavirus pandemic
Walt Disney World said that they will stream Magic Kingdom's 'Happily Ever After' firework show on Instagram on Friday night.
Walt Disney World said that they will stream Magic Kingdom's 'Happily Ever After' firework show on Instagram on Friday night.