Novel coronavirus

Nearly 1M who died of COVID-19 also illuminated treatment

By Marilynn Marchione, AP Chief Medical Writer

The nearly 1 million people around the world who have lost their lives to COVID-19 have left us a gift: Through desperate efforts to save their lives, scientists now better understand how to treat and prevent the disease — and…

Florida governor lifts all restaurant restrictions, bans mask fines as COVID-19 spreads

By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press

The Republican governor's order unleashed fresh debate in the politically divided state, where pandemic responses have become intertwined with the upcoming presidential election.

COVID-19 tightens grip on U.S. Midwest and West

By Heather Hollingsworth, Nicky Forster, Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press

The U.S. is averaging more than 40,000 new confirmed cases a day. While that number is dramatically lower than the peak of nearly 70,000 over the summer, the numbers are worrisome nonetheless.

Health officials seek to block Trump rally in Virginia

By Alan Suderman, Associated Press

But it's unlikely to make a difference, as the Trump campaign has routinely flouted public health guidelines intended to halt the spread of COVID-19.

Iowa fines beef plant $957 after huge coronavirus outbreak

By Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press

Inspection records show the outbreak at the Iowa Premium Beef Plant in Tama in April resulted in 338 of the plant's 850 workers testing positive for the virus.

Jobless claims at 870,000 as fraud and backlogs cloud data

By Christopher Rugaber, Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press

The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000, a historically high figure that shows that the viral pandemic is still squeezing restaurants, airlines, hotels and many other businesses six months after it first erupted.

Virus shutdown took a toll on routine health care for kids

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Federal officials say a sharp decline in routine medical care for low-income children during the coronavirus shutdown will cause long-term harm if not reversed.

WATCH: Trump says he has final vaccine approval, not FDA

By Associated Press

Several vaccines are in the final stage of testing in the U.S.and government scientists should know by the end of this year -- November or December -- whether they are safe and effective.

Missouri governor, opponent of mandatory masks, has COVID-19

By David Lieb, Jim Salter, Associated Press

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson was tested after his wife, Teresa, tested positive earlier Wednesday. Teresa Parson had experienced mild symptoms, including a cough and nasal congestion.