Baseball's back: MLB sets 60-game season, opens July 23 or 24

Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus following months of acrimony.

Northern Virginia couple charged in $1.5 million coronavirus fraud scheme

A northern Virginia couple has been charged with fraud after prosecutors say they received nearly $1.5 million in federal funds meant for businesses struggling under the coronavirus pandemic.

Heading to these 3 states? Quarantine might be in the cards

What was presented as a “travel advisory” that starts Thursday affects three adjacent Northeastern states that managed to check the spread of the virus this spring as New York City became a hot spot for the pandemic, the Associated Press reports.

NY, NJ, and CT order quarantine for visitors from states with high infection numbers

The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases.  They made the announcement on Wednesday morning in a joint news conference.

US inmates got coronavirus relief checks, and IRS wants them back

The legislation authorizing the payments during the pandemic doesn’t specifically exclude jail or prison inmates, and the IRS has refused to say exactly what legal authority it has to retrieve the money.

Bill would provide free cloth masks to any American who requests one

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Burbank, Wednesday introduced legislation to provide free cloth face coverings via United States mail to any American who requests one, as well as authorize a public service announcement campaign and further research into mask efficacy to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Coronavirus cases surging among the young, endangering the elderly

In Mississippi, Florida, Texas and Arizona, young people have started going out again, many without masks, in what health experts see as irresponsible behavior.

Orange County reports highest number of single-day coronavirus deaths

Orange County health officials reported their highest one-day total of deaths from the coronavirus Wednesday, announcing 26 fatalities, along with 354 newly confirmed cases.

Outside Lands festival canceled for 2020, lineup for 2021 announced

Organizers of what would have been the 13th Outside Lands Festival said they made the decision to cancel the 2020 event after discussions with local and state public health officials.

LA County health officials worry of new surge as coronavirus case numbers spike

Health officials are concerned there is a new surge in Los Angeles County after 2,364 new COVID-19 cases and 34 virus-related deaths were reported Tuesday.

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With Los Angeles County now reporting over 88,000 cases, it has become the epicenter of the virus in California.

EU considers barring US travelers as it reopens, citing coronavirus response, sources say

The European Union may initially exclude Americans from visiting the EU as it reopens to international travelers following months of restrictions to combat the coronavirus pandemic, Fox News has learned. 

LA County daily coronavirus cases again surpass 2,000 as spread continues

The coronavirus continued its rapid advance through Los Angeles County on Tuesday, with health officials again announcing more than 2,000 new confirmed cases of the virus, along with 34 new deaths.   

Summer rays can inactivate coronavirus in 34 minutes, study says

Midday sunlight is capable of inactivating 90 percent or more of the SARS-CoV-2 virus after 34 minutes of exposure, a recent study found.

Dr. Anthony Fauci hopeful for a vaccine by late 2020, early 2021

The government’s top infectious disease expert said Tuesday he is cautiously optimistic that there will be a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year or early 2021, and warned that the next few weeks will be critical to tamping down coronavirus hot spots around the country.