Coronavirus Less Deadly Than First Thought, Tests Show 1% Fatality Rate
A measure called the infection fatality rate (IFR) yields a more accurate depiction of the true extent and lethality of COVID-19 in the U.S., argues some clinical studies.
Coronavirus Treatment: Tocilizumab 'Improves Survival' Of Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients, Study Reveals
Tocilizumab is currently used as an immunosuppressant for rheumatoid arthritis and systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Following Feud With Twitter, Trump To Sign Executive Order On Social Media
Trump on Thursday will sign an executive order after Twitter fact checked his false posts about mail-in voting.
US Coronavirus Deaths To Hit 132,000 By August, COVID-19 Data Reveals
IHME projects 132,000 total deaths due to COVID-19 in the U.S. by August 4.
Coronavirus Second Wave: New Jersey More At Risk Than Other States, Gov. Murphy Says
New Jersey has succeeded in flattening the curve but is wary of being hit by a second wave of COVID-19 infections because of its high population density.
Donald Trump's Net Worth Drops By $1 Billion During US Coronavirus Pandemic
Forbes said Trump's wealth plunge took place in less than a month, from February to March.
Chinese Group Claims US Eats Corpses Of Coronavirus Patients, Turns Them Into Hamburgers
A jingoistic Chinese social media account on China's version of Facebook claims Americans are cannibals eating the dead bodies of other Americans that died from COVID-19.
Coronavirus Update: Google Gives Employees $1,000 Each To Buy Work-From-Home Equipment
Google now accepts work-from-home as inevitable for the rest of the year and is giving each employee $1,000 dollars to buy the equipment and furniture to make this experience a more pleasant one.
Election 2020: Twitter Slaps Fact-Check Warning On Trump's Mail-In Voting Tweets
Twitter has acted to correct Trump for the first time, adding warning labels to two of his tweets promoting false claims about mail-in voting.
US Coronavirus Deaths Surpass 100,000; 5th COVID-19 Stimulus Package In The Works
The GOP seems to be moderating its opposition to the Democrats' $3 trillion HEROES coronavirus relief package.
Coronavirus Outbreak Predicted In 2008 Book, Psychic Says COVID-19 Will 'Vanish' By Itself
Browne's prediction of a forthcoming epidemic was written down in her book, "End of Days: Predictions and Prophecies About the End of the World."
US Stock Market Futures: Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq Surge, Point To Tuesday Opening Gains
Wall Street is expected start the week with a bang as futures point to a modest rally but a new fight with China, this time over Hong Kong, threatens a rude end to the party.
US Coronavirus Deaths 200 Shy Of 100,000; WHO Warns 'Immediate Second Peak' For Many Countries
Countries easing-up on COVID-19 restrictions will sooner or later contend with the second peak in the first wave of infections, says the World Health Organization.
WHO Suspends Trial Of Trump's Hydroxychloroquine As Coronavirus Treatment Over 'Safety' Concerns
The World Health Organization has stopped giving hydroxychloroquine to patients involved in its ongoing clinical trial after results from the world's largest trial on this drug affirmed previous findings hydroxychloroquine can kill its patients.
China Coronavirus Expert Warns COVID-19 Is 'Just The Tip Of The Iceberg'
Dr. Shi Zhengli, whose work and that of her team allowed the world to quickly understand the virus that causes COVID-19, warns of more animal-borne diseases in the future.
Tesla Roadster SpaceX Package Is 'Like Full-On James Bond', Elon Musk Reveals
Tesla has been taking reservations for the $200,000 base version since late 2017.
Coronavirus Injures Pregnant Women's Placenta; Causes Abnormal Blood Flow, New Study Reveals
The placentas in these mothers have two common abnormalities: insufficient blood flow to the fetus from the mother, and blood clots.
Hong Kong Protests Are Back Amid Coronavirus, Want New China Security Law Trashed
More street protests will erupt in the coming weeks as China won't back down from imposing a harsh, new security law to stamp-out Hong Kong's pro-Democracy protest movement
US Coronavirus Deaths Near 100,000 As Trump Enjoys Memorial Day Weekend Golfing
The U.S. will mourn 100,000 Americans that died from COVID-19 on Tuesday, but president Donald Trump decided to golf for two straight days during the Memorial Day weekend.
US Coronavirus Cases Surge During Memorial Day Weekend, Americans Defy Social Distancing
Memorial Day weekend saw spikes in COVID-19 cases in a number of states, the most serious of which was reported in Arkansas.
Memorial Day 2020 Weekend: Which Beaches, Parks Are Open Amid Coronavirus Pandemic?
Going to the beach to swim is less harmful than hanging out with family or friends on the sand, talking, eating and soaking in the sun for hours on end.
Trump Approval Rating: Biden More Trusted On Coronavirus Response, Healthcare, China
The latest Fox News Poll revealed Biden widening his national lead as the voters' choice over Trump to 48% as against the president's 40%.
Still No Coronavirus Cases In North Korea, Russian Ambassador Says There's No Reason To Doubt
North Korea was among the first countries to seal its border with China after COVID-19 first emerged, said Alexander Matsegora, Russia's ambassador to the country.
Coronavirus Vaccine: US To Pay $1.2B For 300 Million Doses Of Experimental COVID-19 Vaccines
The United States has invested $1.2 billion to fast track the development of a COVID-19 vaccine being developed by a British pharmaceutical firm.
US Coronavirus Deaths Hit 96,228; COVID-19 Now A 'Permanent Risk', Ex-DHS Chief Warns
Tom Ridge, the first DHS secretry, believes COVID-19 is never going away, and the U.S. should do all it can to prepare for this outcome.
Listen: Joe Biden, Ukraine's Poroshenko Leaked Calls Don't Mention Hunter Or Burisma
A heavily edited version of the tapes meant to make Biden look guilty was released by Andriy Derkach, a Member of Parliament in Ukraine.
Coronavirus Update: Trump Blames 'Incompetence Of China' For 'Mass Worldwide Killing'
The United Nations has voted for an independent investigation into the origin and international health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida Coronavirus Scientist Fired For 'Insubordination' And 'Blatant Disrespect', Gov. DeSantis' Spokesperson Reveals
Rebekah Jones, the data scientist fired for allegedly refusing to make Florida's COVID-19 data look less worse than it is, was formally fired from her job.
US Coronavirus Deaths Near 95,000; Trump Uses COVID-19 Call To Get Support For Elections
President Donald Trump transforms a conference call with Hispanics into an election rally.
Coronavirus Update: New York To Use UV Light On Subways To Kill Virus
The pilot program employs portable UV-C lamps to "burn-off" SARS-CoV-2 from the surfaces of empty subway cars at their depots.