Tick-borne disease with symptoms similar to COVID-19 on the rise in New York state

Some of the symptoms can include fever, headache, chills and muscle aches — which are also similar signs of the novel coronavirus as listed by the CDC.

CDC posts long-awaited guidance for minimizing everyday COVID-19 risk

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the guidelines Friday, along with a second set for organizing and attending big gatherings such as concerts, sporting events, protests and political rallies.

Alarming rise in coronavirus cases as states roll back lockdowns

Cases are rising in nearly half the states, according to an Associated Press analysis, a worrying trend that could intensify as people return to work and venture out during the summer.

Dallas County sets record for COVID-19 hospitalizations, new cases

County officials reported 312 cases, the second day in a row of a record number of positives. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins says testing has increased, so that is also a factor in the high number.

Dow sinks 1,800 as virus cases rise, deflating optimism

Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street Thursday as coronavirus cases increase again, deflating recent optimism that the economy could recover quickly as lockdowns ease.

Trump administration opposes $600 unemployment benefits extension

The Trump administration opposes a Democratic proposal to extend a $600 per week federal unemployment benefit approved in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Tuesday.

"Don't be a knucklehead": Nolan Ryan, Gov. Abbott release COVID-19 PSA

In the PSA, entitled "Don't be a Knucklehead," Ryan encourages all Texans to follow effective health and safety protocols like washing their hands, social distancing, and wearing a mask.

Texas has surpassed 2,000 hospitalized coronavirus patients for the first time

Abbott said the state is still trying to determine why the numbers are rising, mentioning the Memorial Day weekend as one potential culprit. Since the May holiday, hospitalizations in Texas have jumped 36%.

US employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April

U.S. employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April _ a sign of just how deep the economic hole is after the closure of thousands of offices, restaurants, stores and schools during the pandemic.

NASCAR to allow limited number of fans at upcoming races in Florida and Alabama

Fans will soon be in the stands once more for NASCAR races. NASCAR announced Tuesday it plans to reintroduce guests at upcoming races in both Florida and Alabama.

Masks reveal partisan split among lawmakers on coronavirus

As legislatures around the country resume work following coronavirus suspensions, Democrats and Republicans also have split over social distancing, remote voting and the extension of emergency powers for governors who had ordered businesses to close and residents to remain home.

WHO says comments on asymptomatic individuals a ‘misunderstanding’

The World Health Organization walked back on comments it had previously made regarding asymptomatic individuals and whether they greatly contribute to the spread of the novel coronavirus.