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Texas' coronavirus hospitalizations hit new daily high as total cases top 200,000

Coronavirus22 hours ago

Texas' coronavirus hospitalizations hit new daily high as total cases top 200,000

Texas reported 8,698 coronavirus hospitalizations on Monday, a record for the eighth consecutive day, according to government figures.

WHO: Coronavirus 'accelerating,' more testing not strictly to blame

World Health Organization

WHO: Coronavirus 'accelerating,' more testing not strictly to blame

A top World Health Organization (WHO) official said Tuesday that the coronavirus is continuing to increase around the globe, noting that the spike in cases over the last month and a half means there could be a spike in deaths.

As coronavirus cases rise in Florida, 43 ICUs reach capacity

As coronavirus cases rise in Florida, 43 ICUs reach capacity

Intensive care units in 43 Florida hospitals have reached capacity as the state grapples with a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, according to data released Tuesday by the state's Agency for Health Administration.

Man cleared of HIV infection in combo drug treatment, preliminary reports say

Man cleared of HIV infection in combo drug treatment, preliminary reports say

A Brazilian man may have cleared an HIV infection after initial findings showed a combination of drugs may have flushed the virus from his body, according to multiple reports.

Some children suffer rare, coronavirus-related brain damage, study says

Some children suffer rare, coronavirus-related brain damage, study says

Some children with a rare multisystem inflammatory response to COVID-19 may experience neurological symptoms, a recent UK study found.

California's top prison medical executive replaced amid coronavirus outbreak

California's top prison medical executive replaced amid coronavirus outbreak

Officials also announced three more COVID-19 related deaths among inmates at San Quentin prison, raising the total death count to six.

Herd immunity may not be achievable in fight against coronavirus

Herd immunity may not be achievable in fight against coronavirus

Health officials have been optimistic on herd immunity

Teen attended church party with 100 people weeks before dying from coronavirus: report

Coronavirus17 hours ago

Teen attended church party with 100 people weeks before dying from coronavirus: report

A Florida teenager who died of the coronavirus attended a party at a church with 100 others just two weeks before her death, a report said Monday.

EPA approves use of Lysol surface disinfectant products against COVID-19

Coronavirus18 hours ago

EPA approves use of Lysol surface disinfectant products against COVID-19

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Monday that it has approved the first two surface disinfectant products, both made by Lysol, against the novel coronavirus.

Texas' coronavirus hospitalizations hit new daily high as total cases top 200,000

Coronavirus22 hours ago

Texas' coronavirus hospitalizations hit new daily high as total cases top 200,000

Texas reported 8,698 coronavirus hospitalizations on Monday, a record for the eighth consecutive day, according to government figures.

Coronavirus immunity can be 'short-lived,' expert warns

Coronavirus23 hours ago

Coronavirus immunity can be 'short-lived,' expert warns

A British immunologist warned Monday that immunity to the coronavirus could be " rather short-lived" and individuals shouldn't rely on that alone to cope with the infectious disease.

Prevent dehydration this summer with this doctor's simple advice

HEALTHY LIVING1 day ago

Prevent dehydration this summer with this doctor's simple advice

Try consuming at least half a bottle of water before putting on a mask and heading out.

Pregnant woman shot in Minneapolis dies, doctors successfully deliver baby

Shooting1 day ago

Pregnant woman shot in Minneapolis dies, doctors successfully deliver baby

The site of the shooting was one block away from the George Floyd memorial.

America Together

11-year-old girl bringing joy to children of frontline workers amid COVID-19

VIDEO9 hours ago

11-year-old girl bringing joy to children of frontline workers amid COVID-19

Joey Jones helps create video compilation of veterans encouraging Americans through COVID-19 pandemic

VIDEO10 hours ago

Joey Jones helps create video compilation of veterans encouraging Americans through COVID-19 pandemic

'We will get through this': Veterans send powerful message amid COVID-19 pandemic

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'We will get through this': Veterans send powerful message amid COVID-19 pandemic

Jimmy Failla: July 4th reminder – this promise makes us greatest country in the world

OPINION2 days ago

Jimmy Failla: July 4th reminder – this promise makes us greatest country in the world