Kanye West’s Yeezy apparel company received between $2 million and $5 million in COVID-19 PPP funds
Data for Paycheck Protection Program beneficiaries was released to the public by the Small Business Administration on July 6.
Data for Paycheck Protection Program beneficiaries was released to the public by the Small Business Administration on July 6.
Atlanta mayor says she's tested positive for COVID-19, shows no symptoms
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Gillespie County Sheriff's Office to not enforce Abbott's order requiring masks
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, Gillespie County has 45 positive cases with 26 recoveries and 19 active cases as of Monday afternoon.
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, Gillespie County has 45 positive cases with 26 recoveries and 19 active cases as of Monday afternoon.
'COVID-19 is not behind us': Doctors, nurses groups urge Americans to wear masks in open letter
The groups called on Americans to "resist confusing re-opening with returning to normalcy."
The groups called on Americans to "resist confusing re-opening with returning to normalcy."
US has 4% of the world’s population, but more than 25% of global coronavirus cases
The United States, which is home to approximately 4% of the world’s population, currently contains more than 25% of all the world’s coronavirus cases — a staggering disparity that health experts are warning could soon overwhelm the capacity of the U.S. health care system.
The United States, which is home to approximately 4% of the world’s population, currently contains more than 25% of all the world’s coronavirus cases — a staggering disparity that health experts are warning could soon overwhelm the capacity of the U.S. health care system.
Some US pools remained open and packed for July Fourth while others closed due to high COVID-19 cases
People still jumped into pools this weekend even as confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus continued to climb in nearly 40 states.
People still jumped into pools this weekend even as confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus continued to climb in nearly 40 states.
Nearly 240 scientists urge WHO to acknowledge coronavirus can spread in air
The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.
The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.
Outrage after California bans singing in churches amid coronavirus pandemic
Faith leaders are speaking out after California Gov. Gavin Newsom banned singing and chanting in houses of worship last week due to a surge in coronavirus cases following weeks of protests.
Faith leaders are speaking out after California Gov. Gavin Newsom banned singing and chanting in houses of worship last week due to a surge in coronavirus cases following weeks of protests.
'People are willing to play Russian roulette with their family’s lives': Doctor slams behavior in US
The rising cases in states like Arizona, Florida, Texas and California has been blamed in part on many not wearing masks or obeying other social-distancing rules.
The rising cases in states like Arizona, Florida, Texas and California has been blamed in part on many not wearing masks or obeying other social-distancing rules.
Asian and Black Americans report increased discrimination amid coronavirus pandemic, survey finds
A report published by Pew Research on July 1 surveying the effects of the racial and ethnic discrimination during the coronavirus pandemic found that Asian and Black Americans are more likely than other groups to report negative experiences based on the color of their skin since the pandemic began.
A report published by Pew Research on July 1 surveying the effects of the racial and ethnic discrimination during the coronavirus pandemic found that Asian and Black Americans are more likely than other groups to report negative experiences based on the color of their skin since the pandemic began.
Miami-Dade closes restaurants, gyms for a second time due to surge in coronavirus cases
Restaurants, gyms and other businesses in Miami-Dade County must once again close their doors due to a spike in coronavirus cases in South Florida.
Restaurants, gyms and other businesses in Miami-Dade County must once again close their doors due to a spike in coronavirus cases in South Florida.
Italy denies entry to American vacationers after landing on private plane
Italy’s customs agency denied five rich Americans entry to the country after they landed on a private jet for a vacation on the island of Sardinia, according to reports.
Italy’s customs agency denied five rich Americans entry to the country after they landed on a private jet for a vacation on the island of Sardinia, according to reports.
Spikes seen in Austin COVID-19 complaint dashboard
The dashboard is broken down into the type of complaints, where it took place and the outcome.
The dashboard is broken down into the type of complaints, where it took place and the outcome.
Nick Cordero dead at 41 after coronavirus battle, wife Amanda Kloots announces
Nick Cordero's fight had consisted of a leg amputation and multiple mini-strokes while battling several other maladies.
Nick Cordero's fight had consisted of a leg amputation and multiple mini-strokes while battling several other maladies.
Spirit Airlines passenger removed from flight for not wearing mask
A Spirit Airlines passenger was removed from a flight from LaGuardia airport to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday for refusing to wear a mask.
A Spirit Airlines passenger was removed from a flight from LaGuardia airport to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday for refusing to wear a mask.
Harris Co. Judge Hidalgo among Texas leaders asking for COVID-19 lockdown
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, the top county official in the Houston area, said she's grateful for the mask mandate but that a stay-at-home order is needed.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, the top county official in the Houston area, said she's grateful for the mask mandate but that a stay-at-home order is needed.
Google Maps features allow commuters to travel safely amid COVID-19 pandemic
Google's map features allow commuters to travel safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Google's map features allow commuters to travel safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kansas newspaper's post equates mask mandate with Holocaust
A weekly Kansas newspaper has posted a cartoon on its Facebook page likening the governor’s order requiring people to wear masks in public to the murder of millions of Jews during the Holocaust.
A weekly Kansas newspaper has posted a cartoon on its Facebook page likening the governor’s order requiring people to wear masks in public to the murder of millions of Jews during the Holocaust.
Additional anti-viral drug to be distributed across Austin area
Officials say DSHS will be distributing 28 cases of the drug to ten hospitals across the Austin area.
Officials say DSHS will be distributing 28 cases of the drug to ten hospitals across the Austin area.
Protesters gather at Texas Capitol for "Shed the Mask" rally
Protestors in the crowd said wearing masks is more dangerous than not wearing one.
Protestors in the crowd said wearing masks is more dangerous than not wearing one.