Health

Fever checks are flawed for flagging COVID-19. Are smell tests better?

By Sharon Begley, STAT

Using temperature checks to find contagious people is like trying to catch tennis balls in a soccer net: way too many can get through.

Herman Cain treated for COVID-19 after attending Trump rally

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

The 74-year-old was hospitalized less than two weeks after attending President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The statement says Cain was hospitalized Wednesday after he developed "serious" symptoms but he is "awake and alert."…

How should schools reopen? Pediatricians offer these guidelines

By Laura Santhanam

Pandemic or no, children learn best in an actual classroom, the American Academy of Pediatrics said recently. But what do schools need to do to reopen this fall?…

Arizona national guard troops set up virus testing amid surge

By Associated Press

Vice President Mike Pence, who visited Phoenix on Wednesday, promised the federal government would send 500 health workers to help.

Democrats say U.S. needs to address protective gear shortage

By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

Rep. James Clyburn says urgent action is needed "before this virus spins further out of control." Administration officials say that they have helped the nation boost supplies over the last several months and that most states have at least 30…

Coronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 U.S. states

By Jake Coyle, Terry Spencer, David Rising, Associated Press

Nebraska and South Dakota were the only states outside the Northeast with a decrease in cases. But those states are also recording higher positive test rates. …

WATCH: Pence and Florida Gov. DeSantis speak in Tampa, Florida

By Associated Press

Vice President Mike Pence and Gov. Ron DeSantis are scheduled to visit a medical training center in Tampa on Thursday.

WATCH: CDC chief, health officials testify on COVID-19 vaccine

By Associated Press

The Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee will hold a hearing July 2 on protocols related to a future COVID-19 vaccine.

WATCH: Federal officials testify on how the U.S. is dealing with coronavirus supply shortages

By Courtney Vinopal

The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis will hold a hearing July 2 on the Trump administration's response to a shortage of personal protective equipment and other medical supplies.