Recent coronavirus cases doubled among young adults, CDC says
The health agency said it was likely that the increase was tied to resumption of "in-person attendance" at some colleges and universities.
The health agency said it was likely that the increase was tied to resumption of "in-person attendance" at some colleges and universities.
Over half of states in US report increase in COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins
This rise in cases comes after a forecast by the University of Washington’s Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), which predicted an estimated 30,000 deaths from COVID-19 each day in the Northern Hemisphere as winter falls.
This rise in cases comes after a forecast by the University of Washington’s Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), which predicted an estimated 30,000 deaths from COVID-19 each day in the Northern Hemisphere as winter falls.
NFL postpones Titans, Steelers game after coronavirus outbreak
The news comes after it was announced on Tuesday the three players and five personnel tested positive for the virus.
The news comes after it was announced on Tuesday the three players and five personnel tested positive for the virus.
Some Palo Alto students will be back in classroom in 2 weeks
Kids in kindergarten and 1st-grade can go now back to schools on Oct. 12; 2nd and 3rd graders can return on Oct. 26, and 4th and 5th graders can be back in the classroom on Nov. 9.
Kids in kindergarten and 1st-grade can go now back to schools on Oct. 12; 2nd and 3rd graders can return on Oct. 26, and 4th and 5th graders can be back in the classroom on Nov. 9.
San Francisco's orange-tier status allows indoor dining with limits
Mayor London Breed announced the city has kept coronavirus transmission rates low at 2%, so the city is allowing the indoor dining rooms to reopen at 25% capacity up to 100 people. Masks and health checks at the door will be required.
Mayor London Breed announced the city has kept coronavirus transmission rates low at 2%, so the city is allowing the indoor dining rooms to reopen at 25% capacity up to 100 people. Masks and health checks at the door will be required.
Diners can now start eating inside San Francisco restaurants
San Francisco restaurants can start allowing customers to dine inside on Wednesday.
San Francisco restaurants can start allowing customers to dine inside on Wednesday.
Desk shortage forces people to get creative at home amid COVID-19 pandemic
The slew of kids attending virtual school has parents scrambling to find furniture for them even as workers realize they're home for the long haul and need to update their home offices.
The slew of kids attending virtual school has parents scrambling to find furniture for them even as workers realize they're home for the long haul and need to update their home offices.
Researchers look to horseshoe crabs for help with a COVID vaccine
For decades, horseshoe crabs have played a role in vaccine development. Researchers are now looking at how they could help with a COVID vaccine.
For decades, horseshoe crabs have played a role in vaccine development. Researchers are now looking at how they could help with a COVID vaccine.
San Francisco now in best shape for COVID in the Bay Area
California Health Secretary Dr. Ghaly announced on Tuesday that San Francisco County now meets the criteria to advance to the second-best tier, which boosts the capacity limits for restaurants, churches, zoos, and museums from 25% to 50%.
California Health Secretary Dr. Ghaly announced on Tuesday that San Francisco County now meets the criteria to advance to the second-best tier, which boosts the capacity limits for restaurants, churches, zoos, and museums from 25% to 50%.
Gyms, indoor restaurants, movie theaters can open in Contra Costa County
Elementary and secondary schools can reopen for in-person instruction on Oct. 13 if the county remains the red tier for two more weeks. Currently, elementary schools can apply for a waiver from the health officer to reopen.
Elementary and secondary schools can reopen for in-person instruction on Oct. 13 if the county remains the red tier for two more weeks. Currently, elementary schools can apply for a waiver from the health officer to reopen.
Family tailgates outside hospital awaiting new baby amid COVID-19 restrictions
A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.
A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.
Playgrounds to reopen under health guidelines
Outdoor playgrounds are allowed to reopen to the public following certain guidelines for local officials and visitors, Gov.
Outdoor playgrounds are allowed to reopen to the public following certain guidelines for local officials and visitors, Gov.
House Democrats unveil new $2.2T proposal for coronavirus aid
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
65 people incarcerated in California prisons have now died of coronavirus
Even with a reduction in population, the entire prison system is 105 percent occupied.
Even with a reduction in population, the entire prison system is 105 percent occupied.
Worldwide grief: Death toll from coronavirus tops 1 million
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 1 million on Tuesday, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders' resolve, pitted science against politics and forced multitudes to change the way they live, learn and work.
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 1 million on Tuesday, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders' resolve, pitted science against politics and forced multitudes to change the way they live, learn and work.
Worldwide death toll from COVID-19 eclipses 1 million
The bleak milestone, recorded by Johns Hopkins University, is greater than the population of Jerusalem or Austin, Texas.
The bleak milestone, recorded by Johns Hopkins University, is greater than the population of Jerusalem or Austin, Texas.
US will ship millions of coronavirus tests in push to reopen nation's schools
The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.
The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.
Study: Fewer than 10% of Americans have developed COVID-19 antibodies
A study published in the journal “The Lancet” found a strikingly low prevalence of coronavirus antibodies in the U.S., leaving many Americans still at risk as the virus continues to spread.
A study published in the journal “The Lancet” found a strikingly low prevalence of coronavirus antibodies in the U.S., leaving many Americans still at risk as the virus continues to spread.
Election 2020: How to protect yourself at the polls amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many public health experts agree that voting by mail is the safest method to avoid the risk of transmission of COVID-19, but how can people who want to vote in person stay safe?
Many public health experts agree that voting by mail is the safest method to avoid the risk of transmission of COVID-19, but how can people who want to vote in person stay safe?
US to ship millions of tests in push to reopen K-12 schools
President Donald Trump planned to announce Monday that the federal government will begin distributing millions of rapid coronavirus tests to states this week and urging governors to use them to reopen schools for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
President Donald Trump planned to announce Monday that the federal government will begin distributing millions of rapid coronavirus tests to states this week and urging governors to use them to reopen schools for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.