HEALTH
Coronavirus Outbreak at Family BBQ Hospitalizes 2, Infects 8 Others
The gathering in southern California saw one family member hospitalized for more than two months following COVID-19 infection.
Coronavirus Has Killed 7 Teachers Since School Year Began
A high school teacher in Wisconsin was the latest to die following COVID-19 infection.
North Dakota, With No Mask Mandate, Now Has Highest Infection Rate in U.S.
North Dakota health officials confirmed a new record for active coronavirus cases in the state on Monday, making it the highest rate of infections of any state in the country over this period.
Europe COVID-19 Cases Surge, Countries Prepare Measures Against Second Wave
Weekly new cases in Europe were reported to have surpassed levels seen during the first peak of the outbreak in March.
Exclusive Poll: One in Six U.S. Voters Never Wear Mask on Public Transport
The survey for Newsweek also looked at people's mask-wearing habits in other locations, including at the grocery store.
Sweden Claims Its High Coronavirus Death Toll Is Down to Mild Flu Seasons
Norway's state epidemiologist questioned the idea put forward by his Swedish counterpart Anders Tegnell.
Travelers to Hawaii Can Bypass 2-Week Quarantine With Negative Test Result
Hawaii implements a pre-travel testing program that will allow tourists to present a negative COVID-19 test and avoid the 14-day quarantine.
U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Are Lowest in These Five States
As total U.S. deaths approach 200,000, these states have avoided the worst of the pandemic.
Nashville Officials Withheld COVID Counts for Restaurants, Bars Over HIPAA
"The Mayor's office and the Metro Public Health Department remain committed as always to providing timely and transparent information that helps inform our local media and all Nashvillians in the fight against COVID-19," the statement said.
U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Are Highest in These Five States
New York currently has the largest COVID-19 death toll in the country.
What Are Monoclonal Antibodies? Drug Claimed to Help COVID-19 Patients
People taking the drug were found to have a reduced risk of hospitalization, the company said.
You Are One Million Times More Likely to Catch Coronavirus Than Win Lottery
World Health Organization expert Dr. Mike Ryan said the chances of catching the coronavirus are high.
Smoking Linked to Tripled Risk of Fatal Brain Bleeding, Study Finds
Over 16,000 pairs of twins took part in the study.
This Type of Lettuce Linked to Most Outbreaks of a Deadly Bacteria
Scientists studied outbreaks of forms of E-coli which have caused eight deaths in the U.S. and Canada between 2009 to 2018.
Every State Where Coronavirus Cases Are Falling
New infections were reported to be declining in 28 states across the U.S., including California, Florida and Arizona.
What Did Vermont Get Right in Coronavirus Fight? Fauci Hails State
"I wonder if I could bottle that and take it with me when I go around talking to other parts of the country," Fauci said. "This should be the model for the country."
Fact-check: Does a New Study Give Evidence that COVID-19 Was Made In a Lab?
Leading experts in evolutionary biology and infectious disease told Newsweek that the research paper is weak; it offers no new information and makes numerous unsubstantiated claims.
Coronavirus Kills 'One of Biggest Criminals in History of Europe'
Momcilo Krajisnik, a Bosnian Serb former wartime official, was taken to a hospital last month after developing pneumonia.
Europe Set for COVID-19 Death Surge, Spain, U.K., Italy Deadlier Than U.S.
Six of the 12 deadliest countries, according to COVID-19 fatalities per one million people, were reported to be in Europe.
Asian Longhorned Ticks Found in Connecticut As Species Continues Spread
The ticks were spotted for the first time in the United States in 2017.
Bill Gates: White House Hired Scott Atlas to Agree With 'Crackpot Theories'
Atlas' appointment is viewed by some as an attempt to counter the opinions of Coronavirus Task Force members such as Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Certain Brain Cells Change Our Experience of Time, Scientists Believe
Scientists showed over a dozen people grey blobs while they were in a scanner.