Massachusetts August 31, 2020 Massachusetts student flu shot mandate draws hundreds of protesters to Boston Hundreds gathered in Boston Sunday to protest a new flu shot mandate for all Massachusetts students.
Outbreaks August 28, 2020 Salmonella outbreak linked to peaches expands to 12 states A salmonella outbreak linked to peaches has expanded to 12 states with 78 illnesses, officials said.
Coronavirus August 28, 2020 Coronavirus projection for US forecasts 317,697 deaths by December A revised coronavirus death forecast for the United States, released Thursday, projects the nation will see a total of 317,697 virus-linked deaths by Dec. 1.
Coronavirus August 25, 2020 Mask-wearing employees at Starbucks in South Korea avoid coronavirus infection following outbreak: officials An outbreak of the novel coronavirus at a Starbucks cafe in Paju, South Korea infected dozens of customers — but at least four of the location’s employees were spared, with health officials crediting face masks as the reason.
Donald Trump August 23, 2020 Trump to reveal coronavirus 'breakthrough' therapeutic, WH press secretary says President Trump plans to hold a news conference Sunday evening regarding a potential major therapeutic “breakthrough” for treating the coronavirus.
China August 20, 2020 China says Wuhan water park pool party was 'payback' after coronavirus, calls critics 'sour grapes' A Chinese state-backed newspaper did some damage control Tuesday after photos emerged from the weekend showing thousands of partygoers crowded into a water park in Wuhan, where the novel coronavirus was first reported late last year before breaking out across the globe.
Coronavirus August 20, 2020 UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Australia August 19, 2020 Australian state of Victoria eases on coronavirus restrictions after outcry Melbourne residents can now drive up to 3 miles from their homes to exercise.
Coronavirus August 19, 2020 Man charged with falsely saying he had coronavirus, coughing on cops A Cleveland man was charged Wednesday with falsely claiming that he had the coronavirus before he allegedly coughed in police officers’ faces during his arrest in March.
Outbreaks August 19, 2020 Salmonella outbreak linked to onions expands to 47 states, more than 100 hospitalized: CDC A salmonella outbreak linked to onions has expanded to 47 states, with more than 100 people hospitalized after eating the contaminated vegetable.
New York August 18, 2020 De Blasio orders NYC travelers to sign quarantine forms to get hotel access or risk fines, civil commitment Some travelers visiting New York City are now required by law to sign a quarantine form to gain access to their hotel rooms – and those who fail to comply may be committed to hospitals.