Coronavirus August 18, 2020 Coronavirus outbreak linked to Maine wedding reception A Maine wedding is linked to over two dozen coronavirus cases with more expected to surface, according to multiple reports.
China August 18, 2020 Wuhan water park hosts massive pool party in China's coronavirus ground zero Thousands over the weekend packed into a water park in the Chinese city of Wuhan, once the epicenter of the novel coronavirus that quickly swept the globe earlier this year.
New Zealand August 16, 2020 New Zealand to delay election until October, citing coronavirus resurgence New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced early Monday that the country’s general election will be delayed until October, citing concerns over the lingering coronavirus pandemic.
School Reopening Plans August 16, 2020 Arizona teachers 'sick out' forces school district to delay planned in-person reopening A school district outside of Phoenix was forced to cancel its classroom re-openings Monday after teachers planned a “sick out” and vowed not to show up to lead in-person instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus August 14, 2020 Coronavirus quarantine centers seem effective -- but remain a tough sell Health officials in some countries claim they know the best method to prevent the disease's spread -- but its implementation is the problem.
Texas August 13, 2020 Texas mom who gave coronavirus to unborn baby waited 20 days to hold her for first time: report A Texas mom who tested positive for COVID-19, gave the virus to her unborn daughter, and had to wait nearly three weeks before she could hold her, a Thursday report said.
Washington August 9, 2020 Coronavirus mask dispute leads to Washington man's arrest in assault on veteran, 72 A man in Washington State was arrested Saturday and charged with assault after allegedly breaking a 72-year-old partially disabled veteran’s jaw in a hotel lobby in a dispute over coronavirus masks.
Outbreaks August 7, 2020 Parasitic infection outbreak in Texas sickens 82 people An outbreak in Austin, Texas, of the parasitic infection cyclosporiasis has sickened 82 people, according to the city's health department.
Anthony Fauci August 6, 2020 Fauci says coronavirus vaccine doses could arrive in early 2021; claims no WH speed-up pressure Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said Wednesday drugmakers will likely have tens of millions of coronavirus vaccine doses ready by early next year and at least 1 billion by the end of 2021.
Coronavirus August 4, 2020 Oregon sees more than 200 additional coronavirus cases, 2 deaths Monday The Oregon Health Authority reported two additional deaths and 272 new COVID-19 cases statewide on Monday.
Georgia August 2, 2020 Georgia prison riot leaves two guards, three inmates injured; facility remains on lockdown Two guards were stabbed – and three inmates injured – after a riot broke out in a state prison in southern Georgia late Saturday night, according to reports.