Vacationers, migrants drive Italy's surge in COVID-19 cases
Sicily's governor has ordered all migrants to be transferred from the island by Monday, part of a push-back by Italian regions alarmed by last week's surge in COVID-19 cases.
Sicily's governor has ordered all migrants to be transferred from the island by Monday, part of a push-back by Italian regions alarmed by last week's surge in COVID-19 cases.
NFL positive COVID-19 tests from New Jersey lab could be false
The NFL revealed Sunday that several positive COVID-19 tests were found a day earlier by one of its testing partners. The New York Jets said they had 10 false positives and the Chicago Bears said they had nine.
The NFL revealed Sunday that several positive COVID-19 tests were found a day earlier by one of its testing partners. The New York Jets said they had 10 false positives and the Chicago Bears said they had nine.
OC reports 493 new COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths; Decline in numbers for the county may come off watch list Sunday
Orange County reported 493 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 more deaths on Saturday, bringing the county's totals to 45,801 cases and 896 fatalities.
Orange County reported 493 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 more deaths on Saturday, bringing the county's totals to 45,801 cases and 896 fatalities.
India's coronavirus caseload tops 3 million as disease moves south
India's coronavirus caseload topped 3 million on Sunday, with the country leading the world in new infections as the disease marched through impoverished rural areas in the north and the wealthier but older populations of the south.
India's coronavirus caseload topped 3 million on Sunday, with the country leading the world in new infections as the disease marched through impoverished rural areas in the north and the wealthier but older populations of the south.
LA County reports 1,644 new COVID-19 cases, 48 more deaths
Los Angeles County reported another 1,644 cases of COVID-19 and 48 more deaths on Saturday, bringing the county's totals to 230,662 cases and 5,537 fatalities.
Los Angeles County reported another 1,644 cases of COVID-19 and 48 more deaths on Saturday, bringing the county's totals to 230,662 cases and 5,537 fatalities.
Some Riverside County schools can soon apply for waivers to hold in-person classes
Starting Monday, some Riverside County schools in the midst of offering students virtual instruction can apply to again hold in-person classes, which remains prohibited for schools in counties on the state's coronavirus monitoring list.
Starting Monday, some Riverside County schools in the midst of offering students virtual instruction can apply to again hold in-person classes, which remains prohibited for schools in counties on the state's coronavirus monitoring list.
Teachers turn COVID-19 desk shields into Jeeps: 'Playful, not imprisoned'
"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car, keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."
"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car, keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting will be held in 2020
They say “The Show Must Go On,” and while the lights of Broadway are still dim, two of New York City’s most cherished holiday traditions will still be held in 2020, although they will look a little different than in years past.
They say “The Show Must Go On,” and while the lights of Broadway are still dim, two of New York City’s most cherished holiday traditions will still be held in 2020, although they will look a little different than in years past.
Former Governor Jerry Brown says California may have reopened too quickly, blames lack of federal testing
“We should have closed down completely for four months and had the federal government pay the difference, then we could have gotten over it. But we didn’t have the quarantine, we didn’t pay the low-paid workers, and we didn’t have the testing.”
“We should have closed down completely for four months and had the federal government pay the difference, then we could have gotten over it. But we didn’t have the quarantine, we didn’t pay the low-paid workers, and we didn’t have the testing.”
Mounting US deaths reveal an outsize toll on people of color
As many as 215,000 more people than usual died in the U.S. during the first seven months of 2020, suggesting that the number of lives lost to the coronavirus is significantly higher than the official toll.
As many as 215,000 more people than usual died in the U.S. during the first seven months of 2020, suggesting that the number of lives lost to the coronavirus is significantly higher than the official toll.
Global COVID-19 deaths surpass 800K, Johns Hopkins reports
The global death toll for the coronavirus has exceeded 800,000, according to Johns Hopkins.
The global death toll for the coronavirus has exceeded 800,000, according to Johns Hopkins.
As more colleges stay online, students demand tuition cuts
In petitions started at dozens of universities, students arguing for reduced tuition say online classes fail to deliver the same experience they get on campus. Video lectures are stilted and awkward, they say, and there's little personal connection with professors or classmates.
In petitions started at dozens of universities, students arguing for reduced tuition say online classes fail to deliver the same experience they get on campus. Video lectures are stilted and awkward, they say, and there's little personal connection with professors or classmates.
ABC conducts COVID-19 compliance checks at restaurants and bars
A team from Alcoholic Beverage Control, ABC, visited restaurants and bars in Los Angeles County to make sure the businesses are in compliance with COVID-19 state guidelines.
A team from Alcoholic Beverage Control, ABC, visited restaurants and bars in Los Angeles County to make sure the businesses are in compliance with COVID-19 state guidelines.
Garcetti extends outdoor dining program for LA restaurants to end of year
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced on Friday that the city's Al Fresco program, which allows restaurants to apply for permits to provide unconventional outdoor dining, will be extended through the end of the year.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced on Friday that the city's Al Fresco program, which allows restaurants to apply for permits to provide unconventional outdoor dining, will be extended through the end of the year.
Heavy buyer demand and low rates send US home sales surging amid COVID-19 pandemic
Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%.
Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%.
Santa Clarita opens recreational pool with COVID-19 restrictions
Just in time for the dreaded SoCal heatwave, the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center has opened its recreational pool, water slide and all.
Just in time for the dreaded SoCal heatwave, the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center has opened its recreational pool, water slide and all.
COVID-19 patient returns home after 4 months in hospitals
His voice is still raspy. He can't drive because of temporary paralysis on one leg. He's still tired and has shortness of breath, but Justin Reynolds is home! The 45-year-old plumber returned to his family in Bakersfield after battling the coronavirus in hospitals for four months.
His voice is still raspy. He can't drive because of temporary paralysis on one leg. He's still tired and has shortness of breath, but Justin Reynolds is home! The 45-year-old plumber returned to his family in Bakersfield after battling the coronavirus in hospitals for four months.
Renters hold rights protest in DTLA to halt evictions during ongoing pandemic
Dozens of renters and activists amassed outside a Los Angeles Superior Court building in downtown Los Angeles Friday, setting up tents and forming a barricade outside some entrances to call for renewed legislation to prevent evictions during the continuing coronavirus pandemic.
Dozens of renters and activists amassed outside a Los Angeles Superior Court building in downtown Los Angeles Friday, setting up tents and forming a barricade outside some entrances to call for renewed legislation to prevent evictions during the continuing coronavirus pandemic.
Kroger adding over 220 coronavirus testing clinics to its stores across the country
The grocery chain cited a need for more coronavirus testing as the country prepares for the upcoming flu season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The grocery chain cited a need for more coronavirus testing as the country prepares for the upcoming flu season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Dozens of California elementary schools permitted to reopen for in-person classes
Dozens of California elementary schools have been approved to reopen with in-person instruction under special waivers approved by health officials in counties that were placed on a state monitoring list because of high numbers of coronavirus infections.
Dozens of California elementary schools have been approved to reopen with in-person instruction under special waivers approved by health officials in counties that were placed on a state monitoring list because of high numbers of coronavirus infections.