COVID-19 likely to be around for ‘decades,’ UK scientist says
Jeremy Farrar, a world-renowned clinical scientist and a leading figure in the field of infectious disease, told members of parliament in the United Kingdom that COVID-19 will likely be around for “decades.”
Jeremy Farrar, a world-renowned clinical scientist and a leading figure in the field of infectious disease, told members of parliament in the United Kingdom that COVID-19 will likely be around for “decades.”
US accuses Chinese hackers in targeting of COVID-19 research
The Justice Department has accused two Chinese hackers of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars of trade secrets from companies across the world and more recently targeting firms developing a vaccine for the coronavirus.
The Justice Department has accused two Chinese hackers of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars of trade secrets from companies across the world and more recently targeting firms developing a vaccine for the coronavirus.
COVID-19 infection rates in many areas likely 10 times higher than official case counts, CDC study finds
In Connecticut, infection rates were found to be at least six times higher than reported cases. In Missouri, rates were likely 24 times higher.
In Connecticut, infection rates were found to be at least six times higher than reported cases. In Missouri, rates were likely 24 times higher.
Maryland, Virginia added to New York, Connecticut, New Jersey quarantine list
Maryland and Virginia are among the dozens of states whose residents must quarantine for 14 days when arriving in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.
Maryland and Virginia are among the dozens of states whose residents must quarantine for 14 days when arriving in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.
Woman in California Walmart angrily refuses to wear mask
Things get pretty tense when a woman inside a Martinez Walmart refuses to wear a mask. She tells customers that she doesn't have to, it's not the law. And they try to set her straight.
Things get pretty tense when a woman inside a Martinez Walmart refuses to wear a mask. She tells customers that she doesn't have to, it's not the law. And they try to set her straight.
Brooklyn Center woman dies after giving birth on ventilator, battling COVID-19
Update (Monday, July 20): Aurora died in the hospital on Sunday, July 19, according to the family's GoFundMe page.
Update (Monday, July 20): Aurora died in the hospital on Sunday, July 19, according to the family's GoFundMe page.
Is it safe to go to the gym during the coronavirus pandemic?
Is it safe to go to the gym during the pandemic? It depends on where you live and the precautions you and the gym take.
Is it safe to go to the gym during the pandemic? It depends on where you live and the precautions you and the gym take.
Local businesses taking a chance opening during a pandemic
Lenell Watson has been knocked down before, having at one time been in prison, but he overcame that, and now his latest challenge is opening a restaurant during a pandemic.
Lenell Watson has been knocked down before, having at one time been in prison, but he overcame that, and now his latest challenge is opening a restaurant during a pandemic.
Top Republicans meet with Trump to negotiate next coronavirus stimulus package
Top Republicans in Congress met Monday with President Donald Trump at the White House on the next COVID-19 aid package as the crisis many hoped would have improved has dramatically worsened, just as emergency relief is expiring.
Top Republicans in Congress met Monday with President Donald Trump at the White House on the next COVID-19 aid package as the crisis many hoped would have improved has dramatically worsened, just as emergency relief is expiring.
Marine Corps Marathon canceled for first time in 45 years because of pandemic
The Marine Corps Marathon wasn’t canceled because of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the D.C. Snipers, or Hurricane Sandy, but COVID-19 proved to be too much.
The Marine Corps Marathon wasn’t canceled because of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the D.C. Snipers, or Hurricane Sandy, but COVID-19 proved to be too much.
Montgomery, Prince George’s among 5 Maryland counties asking Hogan to tighten COVID-19 restrictions
FOX 5's Lindsay Watts has confirmed that multiple health officers in Maryland are asking Governor Larry Hogan to tighten restrictions statewide after an increase in COVID-19 cases. This was first reported by The Baltimore Sun.
FOX 5's Lindsay Watts has confirmed that multiple health officers in Maryland are asking Governor Larry Hogan to tighten restrictions statewide after an increase in COVID-19 cases. This was first reported by The Baltimore Sun.
NFL players to be tested daily for COVID-19 first 2 weeks
NFL players will be tested daily for the coronavirus for at least the first two weeks of training camp, per the league’s new testing protocols.
NFL players will be tested daily for the coronavirus for at least the first two weeks of training camp, per the league’s new testing protocols.
First lady Melania Trump delivers lunch to firefighters and families in DC
Lunch was on the first lady during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lunch was on the first lady during the coronavirus pandemic.
Parents turning to tutors, co-op learning for their children amid pandemic
As school districts continue to roll out their reopening plans, more and more families are turning to alternatives including tutoring, homeschooling, and home-based co-op learning environments, where they’re allowed. Meanwhile, many parents remain on the fence about what to do.Facebook groups have formed with parents trying to do what’s best for their children in the fall. Most of the reopening plans for schools include all distance learning or a hybrid with in-person instruction. Tutors are currently seeing high demand and school hasn’t even started yet.
As school districts continue to roll out their reopening plans, more and more families are turning to alternatives including tutoring, homeschooling, and home-based co-op learning environments, where they’re allowed. Meanwhile, many parents remain on the fence about what to do.Facebook groups have formed with parents trying to do what’s best for their children in the fall. Most of the reopening plans for schools include all distance learning or a hybrid with in-person instruction. Tutors are currently seeing high demand and school hasn’t even started yet.
'I'm begging you': US surgeon general pleads with Americans to wear face masks amid virus surge
“I’m pleading with your viewers. I’m begging you,” U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams told "Fox & Friends" in an interview July 20.
“I’m pleading with your viewers. I’m begging you,” U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams told "Fox & Friends" in an interview July 20.
DC’s battle to wrangle COVID-19 community spread will soon include home visits
On Monday, D.C. Chief Health Officer Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt announced a Contact Trace Force will launch next week with goal of targeting those who have not answered contact tracing interviews and those who are in the highest risk categories.
On Monday, D.C. Chief Health Officer Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt announced a Contact Trace Force will launch next week with goal of targeting those who have not answered contact tracing interviews and those who are in the highest risk categories.
‘Many people say that it is Patriotic to wear a face mask’: Trump tweets photo of himself in mask
"There is nobody more Patriotic than me, your favorite President," President Donald Trump wrote July 20 on Twitter.
"There is nobody more Patriotic than me, your favorite President," President Donald Trump wrote July 20 on Twitter.
Trump coronavirus briefings are coming back after new surge in cases
President Trump said Monday that he will reinstate his coronavirus briefings amid a new surge in COVID-19 cases throughout the country.
President Trump said Monday that he will reinstate his coronavirus briefings amid a new surge in COVID-19 cases throughout the country.
Mouth lesions may be a new coronavirus symptom, study suggests
A new study suggests that skin rashes, which are not listed by the CDC, are also a sign of the deadly virus.
A new study suggests that skin rashes, which are not listed by the CDC, are also a sign of the deadly virus.
UK coronavirus vaccine prompts immune response in early test
Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot.
Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot.