HEALTH
Coronavirus Superspreader May Have Infected 140 People on Spanish Island
The incident comes as Spain's COVID-19 pandemic worsens.
Georgia Tech Coronavirus Cases Double After Fraternity House Lockdown
The university has reported 716 total cases since March, including dozens of new cases reported since Saturday.
Russia Calls Out U.S. Hypocrisy Over Fast-Tracking Coronavirus Vaccine Plan
The head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund said the West was "shocked by Russia's success and had to go through four stages of accepting the inevitable."
White House Adviser Scott Atlas Denies Herd Immunity Strategy Claims
Herd immunity refers to letting the coronavirus spread "naturally" in a population.
Fast-tracking COVID-19 Vaccine Should Not Be Done 'Lightly,' WHO Says
The World Health Organization advised caution in fast-tracking a vaccine candidate but said that each country has the "sovereign right" to do so.
India Surpasses U.S. Record of New Coronavirus Infections for Second Day
The South Asian country has the third highest number of COVID-19 infections and deaths in the world after the U.S. and Brazil respectively.
Colorectal Cancer Group Calls for Awareness After Chadwick Boseman's Death
Awareness and education surrounding the disease is "hampered by an intense stigma," the Colorectal Cancer Alliance stated Saturday.
Teachers Resign Across U.S. Over Remote Learning Frustration, COVID Fears
Several K-12 teachers said much of the joy they received from personal interaction with students has been undermined or eliminated by teaching through a computer screen.
California Poultry Plant Shuts Down Due to 'Uncontrolled' COVID-19 Outbreak
Nearly 400 employees have tested positive at a Foster Farms facility in Livingston, California.
Cal Fire Couldn't Hire Inmates to Fight Fires As Applications Had Closed
Around 2,200 of the inmates currently working at fire camps are "fire line-qualified," according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Gas Made by Bacteria May One Day Replace Fossil Fuels in Plastic Production
Scientists made the discovery by mistake while working on an ongoing project.
Flu Shot Study Offers Window Into Coronavirus Vaccine Uptake in U.S.
Findings show which groups are more reluctant to get vaccinated, and the states with the highest and lowest adoption.
Huge Subway Brawl Breaks Out Over Man Not Wearing Mask
The incident took place in Seoul, South Korea, where masks have been required on public transport since May.
Letting Coronavirus Spread for Herd Immunity 'Very Dangerous': WHO Official
Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO's technical lead on the COVID-19 pandemic, also said "it's possible" to catch coronavirus twice.
What Is Ulcerative Colitis? Japan's Abe Shinzo Resigns over Health Concerns
Abe is Japan's longest serving leader.
Nevada Man Becomes First Person in U.S. To Catch Coronavirus Twice
The incident comes after a man in Hong Kong tested positive for a second time, marking the first documented case of COVID-19 reinfection.
FDA Issues Warning About Confusing Hand Sanitizer With Food and Drinks
The FDA warned that ingesting alcohol-based hand sanitizer products can be deadly, especially for young children.
COVID-19 Outbreak at Bachelorette Party Infects Everybody Except One Person
Nearly 20 people from Massachusetts tested positive for the virus after attending the Rhode Island event.
Louisiana COVID Cases Were Falling—Hurricane Laura Is Likely to Change That
State has suspended testing as thousands of people evacuate their homes.
U.S. States Where Coronavirus Cases Are Falling
Average new infections have been declining in nearly 40 states in recent weeks, including California, Florida, Texas and Arizona.
How a Rare Group of HIV Patients May Control Virus Without Drugs
The team hopes the work brings us a step closer to new treatments.
What is Citriodiol? Insect Repellent Appears to Kill Coronavirus
Researchers from Britain's defense laboratory showed the product can kill the strain that causes COVID-19.