LAUSD superintendent says remote learning will continue through school year, summer school session

Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner said schools will remain closed and remote learning would resume through the rest of the school year and summer break amid the coronavirus pandemic in an update Monday.

Amazon plans to hire 75,000 more employees, raise hourly wages amid COVID-19 demand

Amazon has announced that it plans to hire an additional 75,000 workers as well as raise the hourly wage due to the surging demand created by the COVID-19 crisis.   

President Trump says he’ll decide on easing guidelines, not governors

President Donald Trump asserted Monday that he is the ultimate decision-maker for determining how and when to relax the nation’s social distancing guidelines as he grows anxious to reopen the coronavirus-stricken country as soon as possible.

St. Vincent Hospital reopens to treat COVID-19 transfer patients

After shutting down just months ago, St. Vincent Hospital in the Westlake area is set to reopen Monday to care for coronavirus patients, officials said.

Navy reports first coronavirus death from Roosevelt crew

The Navy says a sailor who was hospitalized in intensive care on Guam last week has died of coronavirus-related complications.

Fauci says 'rolling reentry' of US economy possible in May

The country’s top infectious disease expert says the economy in parts of the country could have a “rolling reentry” as early as next month.

FBI discovers promised stockpile of 39 million masks was a scam

A major California labor union that claimed to have discovered a stockpile of 39 million masks for health care workers fighting the coronavirus was duped in an elaborate scam uncovered by FBI investigators, according to a newspaper report Sunday.

Excessive drinking during coronavirus lockdowns could weaken immune system, experts say

The doctor said that heavier drinking "dampen" all of your body's systems, including the immune system, making it harder for your body to fight off viruses like COVID-19.

Grocery store workers are key during the virus. And they’re afraid

From South Africa to Italy to the U.S., grocery workers — many in low-wage jobs — are manning the frontlines amid worldwide lockdowns, their work deemed essential to keep food and critical goods flowing.

Trump retweets #firefauci tweet, raises speculation of a frayed relationship

Trump retweeted DeAnna Lorraine, a former Republican congressional candidate, who called out Fauci and said he told people in late February that "there was nothing to worry about and it posed no threat to the US public at large. Time to #FireFauci."

Coronavirus-hit Mississippi, Louisiana, pounded by tornadoes, at least 17 dead in region

Mississippi and Louisiana—two states dealing with an increase of coronavirus cases—were hit Sunday with a deadly storm system that produced tornadoes that ripped through hundreds of homes and buildings, resulting in at least 17 deaths in the region.

How to ensure you get your IRS coronavirus stimulus check

The IRS has set up an online application to make sure people who do not need to file taxes get their stimulus checks.