Computer simulation from Japanese university shows how easily COVID-19 can spread in an office

Japan’s public broadcasting organization NHK released a video from RIKEN, Japan’s largest scientific research institute, which utilized a supercomputer’s predictive algorithm to demonstrate particulate patterns associated with airborne illnesses like the coronavirus. 

Fauci cautions MLB against extending season into October amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

MLB players hoped to play through until at least November, but owners believe the already-shortened season should only go on until October. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the major leagues would be wise to wrap up the postseason in September.

Cinemark movie theaters to be open by July 17

The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.

Riverside County sees biggest one-day spike in COVID-19 cases

Riverside County health officials have reported 409 newly confirmed coronavirus cases -- the largest one day increase since the start of the pandemic -- 11 additional fatalities and "a rapid rise in hospitalizations."

China's new coronavirus outbreak raises fears for rest of the world

China raised its emergency warning to its second-highest level and canceled more than 60% of the flights to Beijing on Wednesday amid a new coronavirus outbreak in the capital. It was a sharp pullback for the nation that declared victory over COVID-19 in March and a message to the rest of the world about how tenacious the virus really is.

Bringing Back Business: Robots cleaning out viruses at two iconic Beverly Hills hotels

Two iconic Beverly Hills hotels are among the properties across the nation that are going high-tech and using virus-removing robots to clean and disinfect guest rooms.

'Nothing short of a miracle': Hero cop released from hospital after nearly dying in car crash

Fewer than two weeks after he was nearly killed in a terrible automobile accident while on duty, a Los Angeles Police officer was released from County-USC Medical Center on Tuesday. His fellow officers cheered him on as he was brought out in a wheelchair.

Poll: Americans are the unhappiest they've been in 50 years

The survey finds that just 14% of American adults say they’re very happy, down from 31% who said the same in 2018.

Number of coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County surpasses 75,000 mark

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County surpassed the 75,000 mark Tuesday, as county officials reported 1,337 new cases and 33 additional deaths.

Orange County reports 248 new cases of COVID-19, 12 more deaths

The Orange County Health Care Agency on Tuesday reported a dozen more people have succumbed to COVID-19, bringing the cumulative death toll to 233 with 59 coming over the past week and a half.  

Canada, US and Mexico extend border restrictions to July 21

The U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to extend their agreements to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.

Two medical students write children's book to explain why we've been staying home

How do you explain to your child why we are staying home during the pandemic and what coronavirus is? A new book written by two medical students could help with that.