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.
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.
Infectious disease experts say it may take 1 year for COVID-19 vaccine to be widely available after approval
According to a survey from InCrowd, a medical research company, a majority of infectious disease experts believed it would likely take as long as a year before a coronavirus vaccine is widely available to the public after the vaccine’s approval.
According to a survey from InCrowd, a medical research company, a majority of infectious disease experts believed it would likely take as long as a year before a coronavirus vaccine is widely available to the public after the vaccine’s approval.
Study suggests people think mask wearers are more trustworthy, but more likely to be ill
A recent study suggests that people find mask wearers to be more trustworthy and socially desirable, despite being seen as ill.
A recent study suggests that people find mask wearers to be more trustworthy and socially desirable, despite being seen as ill.
2 doctors, father and son, die weeks apart after treating COVID-19 patients in Florida
The two men were respected figures in the Miami medical community.
The two men were respected figures in the Miami medical community.
Russia approves coronavirus vaccine despite scientific skepticism
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.
Navy veteran saved by Chihuahua after having a stroke
Eighty-six-year-old Navy Veteran Rudy Armstrong survived a stroke after his little dog Bubu ran to get help.
Eighty-six-year-old Navy Veteran Rudy Armstrong survived a stroke after his little dog Bubu ran to get help.
Marijuana use during pregnancy linked to greater risk of autism in children, study says
The study found that women who used cannabis while pregnant were 1.5 times more likely to have a child with autism.
The study found that women who used cannabis while pregnant were 1.5 times more likely to have a child with autism.
‘The chances of it being 98% effective is not great’: Fauci says COVID-19 vaccine efficacy yet to be seen
“We don’t know yet what the efficacy might be. We don’t know if it will be 50% or 60%. I’d like it to be 75% or more,” Fauci said. “What I’m shooting for is somewhere between really good control and elimination.”
“We don’t know yet what the efficacy might be. We don’t know if it will be 50% or 60%. I’d like it to be 75% or more,” Fauci said. “What I’m shooting for is somewhere between really good control and elimination.”
Nearly 100,000 children tested positive for COVID-19 over last 2 weeks in July
The report said 97,078 new child cases of COVID-19 were reported between July 16-30.
The report said 97,078 new child cases of COVID-19 were reported between July 16-30.
Paulding County school reports multiple COVID-19 cases after photo of packed hallways goes viral
The positive tests come amid the fallout over photos taken by a sophomore showing packed hallways at the school during the first week of classes.
The positive tests come amid the fallout over photos taken by a sophomore showing packed hallways at the school during the first week of classes.
1,382 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois, 8 additional deaths
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced 1,382 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, along with eight deaths.
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced 1,382 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, along with eight deaths.
For pandemic jobless, the only real certainty is uncertainty
The COVID-19 outbreak and resulting economic upheaval have thrown millions of lives into disarray. Industries have collapsed, businesses closed, jobs disappeared. Compounding the misery is a question no one can answer: When will this all be over?
The COVID-19 outbreak and resulting economic upheaval have thrown millions of lives into disarray. Industries have collapsed, businesses closed, jobs disappeared. Compounding the misery is a question no one can answer: When will this all be over?
More than 5 million COVID-19 cases in the United States, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes just days after the number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths around the world surpassed 700,000.
The milestone comes just days after the number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths around the world surpassed 700,000.
'It's called a pandemic, people': Lightfoot warns of shutting down lakefront
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot took to social media to warn Chicagoans about potentially shutting down the lakefront if health and safety guidelines are not followed.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot took to social media to warn Chicagoans about potentially shutting down the lakefront if health and safety guidelines are not followed.
2,190 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, 18 additional deaths
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced 2,190 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 18 additional confirmed deaths.
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced 2,190 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 18 additional confirmed deaths.
Illinois law adds penalty for attacking workers who enforce health, safety guidelines
In addition to an emergency rule that allows public health officials to issue fines to businesses where employees or patrons aren’t wearing face coverings, Gov. Pritzker also signed Senate Bill 471 which, in part, is designed to protect retail workers/merchants who are attacked or assaulted for relaying health or safety guidelines.
In addition to an emergency rule that allows public health officials to issue fines to businesses where employees or patrons aren’t wearing face coverings, Gov. Pritzker also signed Senate Bill 471 which, in part, is designed to protect retail workers/merchants who are attacked or assaulted for relaying health or safety guidelines.
Trump says he may take executive action on evictions, student loans, payroll taxes if no aid agreement reached
Trump administration negotiators are heading back to the Capitol for last-ditch talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money.
Trump administration negotiators are heading back to the Capitol for last-ditch talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money.
Could your symptoms be COVID-19? The signs range from mild to severe
Here are some of the more common (and uncommon) symptoms of the novel coronavirus.
Here are some of the more common (and uncommon) symptoms of the novel coronavirus.