Health

Massachusetts health officials on Friday reported 18 other deaths from coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 8,488. Officials also confirmed another 320 cases of the virus, for a total of at least 111,853 in the state. That is based on 14,740 new molecular tests reported on Friday, according to the …

Colorado State suspended all football activities after an investigation launched by the president of the university into the completion of the program of Covid-19 case exposed allegations of racism and verbal abuse against athletes. Athletic Director Joe Parker said he asked President Joyce McConnell to expand the investigation she announced …

Source: Department of Public Health The province and city of Santa Barbara remind community members and visitors that Local Health Manager Order 2020-12.5 prohibits meetings of any size due to increased disease transmission of COVID-19. A meeting is defined as any event or gathering that brings people together in one …

Anna Jackman was six months pregnant then COVID-19 beat. The 36-year-old Long Island resident had made plans to welcome her first child. Plans for her sister and husband to attend the delivery, plans for a doula to be with her, plans for how she wanted the birth to go. “I …

Children are at risk of developing severe cases of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control warned in a report on Friday. © (Seth Wenig / AP file) FILE – In this June 10, 2020, stock photo, Olivia Chan’s father helps her with a new mask she received during …