Florida And S.C. Report New Spikes In Coronavirus Cases
Florida reports nearly 1,700 new cases Thursday, its biggest jump since March. South Carolina announces nearly 700 new cases, far outpacing its previous record.
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Un Grupo De Apoyo Distribuirá Máscaras Y Pide Más Apoyo Para La Comunidad Latina
Un grupo de soporte de Latinos estará distribuyendo máscaras y registrando votantes este fin de semana.
New York City EMS Workers Allege Retaliation After Speaking About Pandemic
A group of first responders who spoke to the news media, including NPR, about their experiences during the COVID-19 outbreak are suing the city after they were suspended or restricted from work.
N.C. Health Secretary Warns Of Surge In Cases, Possible Return Of Stay-At-Home Orders
North Carolina recently saw its highest number of new daily coronavirus infections. "If we need to go back to stay-at-home, we will," says Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen.
Advocates To Distribute Masks And Urge More Support For Latino Communities
A Latino advocacy group will distribute masks and hold voter registration events this weekend. This comes as the Hispanic community makes up a disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases.
Nothing Like SARS: Researchers Warn The Coronavirus Will Not Fade Away Anytime Soon
There was early hope that the coronavirus could be contained and eliminated. But researchers now believe the virus is likely to be a continuing threat until a vaccine is developed.
Market Meltdown: Dow Dives 1,800 Points On Worries Of 2nd Coronavirus Wave
The Dow and other stock indexes plunged as cases surged in several states and the Federal Reserve warned that the pandemic "will weigh heavily on economic activity."
Thousands Of Workers Say Their Jobs Are Unsafe As Economy Reopens
In places ranging from chicken processing plants to hair salons, workers say employers aren't doing enough to protect them from getting sick. Advocates blame a lack of mandatory federal safety rules.
Another 1.5 Million File For Unemployment As States Continue To Reopen Economies
The pain in the job market continues as an additional 1.5 million sought unemployment benefits last week. In the past 12 weeks, more than 44 million new claims have been filed.
U.S. Nears 2 Million Coronavirus Cases As Many States See A Surge Of Patients
New cases are rising in at least 20 states, even as restrictions on daily life continue to ease. The U.S. total represents more than 25% of the confirmed cases worldwide.