Health

The United States yesterday reported 36,975 new cases of COVID-19, its highest daily total since the new coronavirus pandemic began this winter. Cases accumulated in states like California, Texas, and Florida, with each state reporting between 5,000 and 7,000 new cases. In Texas, Governor Greg Abbott today suspended the reopening …

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect college athletics. On Thursday night, the NCAA announced that the deadline for recruiting lasted until August 31. “The Division I Council extended the deadline for recruitment in all sports until August 31,” the organization said in a statement. “The Council met practically on Thursday …

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Ministry of Health and Welfare reports that the Southern Regional Health Authority (SERHA) launched community surveillance activities in West Kingston this morning, following the recent confirmation of five cases of COVID-19. The individuals are contacts from a confirmed case that recently returned to the island from …

A few hours before Sonoma County approved 1,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus, the county health official on Thursday showed cautious optimism about the ability to mitigate the spread of the disease and save lives, even after a 40% increase in local cases for the past two weeks Mase said the …

The Bonnaroo 2020 festival has been canceled due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The organizers decided not to proceed with the event “out of precaution and for the health and safety of all Bonnaroovians, artists, staff, partners and our community.” Bonnaroo 2020 was originally slated to take place at The …