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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.