Health

Massachusetts becomes coronavirus hot spot as cases surge

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Massachusetts has become a hot spot of coronavirus infections, drawing the concern of federal officials and promises of aid from hard-hit New York as the state's death toll prepares to double in less than a week.

What history revealed about cities that socially distanced during a pandemic

By Dr. Howard Markel

In 2005, in response to the threat of H5N1, a flurry of pandemic preparedness planning began in Washington and across the nation that would set the groundwork for what’s happening now.

WATCH: NYC cancels June events, including 3 major parades

By Jennifer Peltz, Karen Matthews, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

New York City is barring its famous summer street celebrations for the month of June, and the state is exploring new ways to expand coronavirus testing.

Some U.S. manufacturers reopening amid fierce political heat

By Colleen Long, Gene Johnson, Mike Corder, Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing and a small number of other manufacturers around the U.S. geared up Monday to resume production this week amid pressure from President Donald Trump to reopen the economy and resistance from governors who warn there is…

WATCH: California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives coronavirus update

By Candice Norwood

Newsom holds a news conference to give an update on the state’s efforts to combat novel coronavirus.

WATCH: Michigan governor condemns residents protesting COVID-19 restrictions

By Associated Press

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer provides an update on how the state is responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

WATCH: Trump suggests governors don’t ‘understand’ U.S. virus testing capacity

By Associated Press

Many of the nation’s governors have expressed concerns about returning to a more normal course of business without greatly expanding testing.

U.S. lockdowns coincide with rise in poisonings from cleaners

By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

Reports of accidental poisonings from cleaners and disinfectants are up sharply, and researchers believe it's related to the coronavirus epidemic.

WATCH: Maryland secures 500,000 tests from South Korea

By Associated Press

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is holding a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus.

Justices rule against Montana homeowners near Superfund site

By Associated Press

The Supreme Court delivered a setback Monday to Montana homeowners who are seeking additional cleanup of arsenic left over from years of copper smelting.