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CDC Outlines Alternative Face Masks In Response To Medical Mask Shortages During COVID-19 Pandemic
The alternatives included masks made of t-shirts or bandanas for homemade protection against coronavirus while out in public.
Coronavirus Update: US Death Toll May Be Lower Than Predicted With Social Distancing
Health officials in the United States said that deaths due to coronavirus could be lower than the original projections if the public practiced social distancing.
Florida Stops Tracking 'Flu-Like' Data Against the Advice of Coronavirus Experts
In the absence of widespread testing, epidemiologists have been using "flu-like" data to track the early spread of the coronavirus in the United States, and Florida has stopped reporting that data in a move that experts say will make tracking COVID-19's spread more difficult.
Georgia Governor Criticized By Local Officails For Reopening Beaches During Coronavirus
Gov. Brian Kemp's shelter-in-place order reopened Georgia's beaches, which many local officials had closed in the weeks before the order was made official.
CDC's Recommendation To Separate COVID-19 Positive Mothers From Their Infants Is Baseless, Health Experts Say
Although the CDC recommends separation of mothers who test COVID-19 positive from their newborns, it is for the mothers to decide if they want to be separated.
Coronavirus US Response: Mike Pence Deflects Criticism Of Trump Administration, Blames CDC And China
Vice-President Mike Pence claimed that President Trump has never downplayed the virus.
3 Most Popular COVID-19 Myths Debunked
A viral text message is making the public believe that taking Ibuprofen could make COVID-19 symptoms worse.
Apple Launches COVID-19 App To Keep Users Informed About Pandemic
The app was developed by Apple in partnership with the CDC, FEMA, and the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
Coronavirus New York Update: CDC Official Says Spike In Cases Just A Preview, Warning For Other Areas
Dr. Anne Schuchat, the principal deputy director of the CDC, said the number of cases in New York City are already beginning to increase and this is a warning for other places in the country.
Coronavirus USA Response: CDC Slams Trump, Politicians; 'Politicization Is Not Helpful'
American medical experts want politics to stay out of the life-and-death fight against COVID-19.
Federal Government Supports CDC In Launching New COVID-19 Surveillance, Tracking System
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention planned to launch a smartphone application that would help them monitor the spread of the COVID-19 and the federal government had expressed an interest on it.
Louisiana Church Says Coronavirus Order 'Politically Motivated,' Pastor Hosts Over 1,000 Churchgoers At Service
Pastor Tony Spell said he didn't believe his congregation was at any risk of being exposed to COVID-19.
Coronavirus Survives On Surface For 17 Days, CDC Study On COVID-19 Cruise Ship Reveals
The lethality of the COVID-19 virus is linked to its life span, and this figure now seems to last 17 days or more.
Coronavirus News: Michigan, Massachusetts Governors Issue Shelter-In-Place Ordinances
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a shelter-in-place order while Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker issued an advisory.
Coronavirus Response: Trump Administration Removed CDC Disease Expert Position In China Prior To Pandemic, Report Says
Trump has often been criticized for his slow response to the pandemic.
Do You Have Coronavirus Questions? Ask Apple’s Siri For Answers
iPhone users who have questions about the coronavirus, including questions about themselves being infected by it, can now ask Siri for help.
Millions May Die From Coronavirus In US: CDC Adviser
A leading doctor warned that the virus could kill millions in the U.S.
Coronavirus USA Update: US Death Toll Hits 118; 7,769 Confirmed Cases
Double digit jumps in the number of confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections and deaths in the U.S. were recorded Wednesday.
How McDonald's, Taco Bell, Starbucks, Sonic, Others Chains Are Responding To Coronavirus
Many restaurant chains are taking measures to serve patrons while curbing the spread of COVID-19.
Major League Baseball Could Cancel 2020 Season
No Opening Day For MLB Planned
President's Reality Could Ban Season
Can The Cruise Ship Industry Survive The Coronavirus Epidemic?
The cruise line industry is facing unprecedented obstacles
YouTube Warns Of Higher Video Removal Than Normal During Coronavirus Crisis
YouTube said its automated review system will be operating with less human oversight with part of its workforce at home.
'It's A Great Time To Just Go Out:' Republican Congressman Contradicts 'Social Distancing' Advisory For Coronavirus
Devin Nunes encouraged anyone "healthy" to keep going out and support local businesses.
Coronavirus USA Update: CDC Recommends Canceling All Events Of 50 People Or More
The CDC said travelers who attend these events could carry the virus out to new communities, thereby widening COVID-19's spread in the U.S.
American Airlines Pilot From Texas Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The airline didn’t reveal when or on which route the pilot had flown.
Best iPhone Apps To Use For Accurate COVID-19 Information, Updates
At a time when false news continue to spread like coronavirus, consumers have to be very careful where they get information from – all the more if the information pertains to COVID-19. Thankfully, there are some reliable and trustworthy apps that can be used for this purpose.
Coronavirus USA Update: President Trump Only Wants 'Good News' About Virus Outbreak, Says Report
Officials in the White House have also questioned how Trump has responded to the outbreak.
Coronavirus vs Flu: 20,000 People Died From Influenza This Season In US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended for early flu vaccination to reduce the risk of contraction.
Coronavirus USA Update: Trump Plays Golf While More Americans Die Of COVID-19
It turns out President Donald Trump's visit to the CDC on Friday was only a stopover for his ultimate destination: his resort at Mar-a-Lago where he played golf two days straight.
Trump Cancels CDC Visit Over Coronavirus Scare
Trump said the trip was called off over concerns about Coronavirus at the CDC


