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Disney World Bans Use of Valved Masks: What is Wrong with Wearing One?

Jul 28, 2020 12:34 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

Disney World changed its park rules Monday with a ban on valved masks. A ban was also put in place for masks made of mesh material and those will holes in them.

17 Florida Medical Residents Tested Positive for COVID-19 After Throwing House Party

17 Florida Medical Residents Test Positive for COVID-19 After Throwing A House Party

Jul 28, 2020 12:02 AM EDT By Madelaine D.

Seventeen medical residents and a friend at the University of Florida Health reportedly acquired coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) after throwing a house party.

California Governor Gavin Newsom And Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Speak On State's Actions On Homelessness Crisis

California Gov. Newsom Eyes $52 Million Funding for Central Valley Coronavirus Response

Jul 27, 2020 11:08 PM EDT By Dana Cruz

California Governor Gavin Newsom said a $52 million funding is eyed for Latinos in the Central Valley area as they have been disproportionately harmed by the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Save or Spend: How Americans Used the First Round of Stimulus Checks

Jul 27, 2020 09:34 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

Some Americans were fortunate enough to save the first round of checks, while some struggle to make ends meet, so they spent theirs to the last penny.

California Gov. Newsom Wants to Expand Protections for Essential Workers, Especially Latinos

Jul 25, 2020 05:59 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

California Governor Gavin Newsom wants additional protective measures for essential workers, especially Latinos who have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

First LAPD Officer Who Died From Coronavirus Soon-To-Be Father

Jul 25, 2020 03:34 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

A Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer, who was an expectant father, died on Friday after a months-long battle with coronavirus, officials said. He was the first sworn LAPD officer to have died from the deadly coronavirus.

Texas County's Hospital Forced to Choose 'Who is Sent Home to Die' as COVID-19 Cases Spike

Jul 24, 2020 01:15 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

Starr County's only hospital, Starr County Memorial Hospital, is now overflowing with COVID-19 patients because of the growing number of confirmed cases in the state.

President Trump Holds Briefing At White House

Trump Wants Kids Back in School so Parents Can Work

Jul 23, 2020 10:31 PM EDT By Millicent Young

President Donald Trump said schools can safely reopen as long as they follow coronavirus protective measures such as social distancing and handwashing.

Parenting Done Right: Ways To Get Your Kids to Wear a Face Mask

Jul 23, 2020 07:30 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

Confirmed cases of coronavirus disease are still increasing across the United States. You can only do so much in your own part to avoid getting the disease.

If You are More Vulnerable to COVID-19, Try This Food Spice

Jul 23, 2020 01:42 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

Spices have been around for a long time to give flavor in our dishes. But did you know this can help you improve your health and wellness?

Trump White House briefing on coronavirus pandemic

Trump Asks Americans to Wear a Mask, Warns Coronavirus Outbreak May Get Worse

Jul 22, 2020 05:37 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Americans to wear a mask as he claimed that the coronavirus pandemic in the country may "get worse before it gets better."

Coronavirus Will Be Added to List of Social Issues in ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

Jul 22, 2020 02:35 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

Medical drama "Grey's Anatomy" will include coronavirus, the biggest medical crisis in recent decades, for its 17th season. It will be added to the many timely social issues the show has faced in previous seasons.

U.S. Conference of Mayors Holds Annual Winter Meeting In Washington DC

As Texas Faces Budget Shortfalls, Mayors Plead for Coronavirus Relief Funding

Jul 21, 2020 11:53 PM EDT By Dana Cruz

As the new coronavirus relief package is in the works in Congress, almost 100 Texas mayors are pressing for more funding to address their budget losses due to the economic impact of COVID-19.

Coronavirus Pandemic Causes Climate Of Anxiety And Changing Routines In America

Coronavirus Cases Surge in L.A. May Cause Alarmingly Grim Distinction

Jul 21, 2020 10:19 PM EDT By Dana Cruz

Los Angeles was one of the first U.S. cities to implement a stay-at-home order when the coronavirus pandemic hit the country. Now, L.A. is coming close to a grim distinction as it experiences a virus surge.

Texas Hospitals Cope With State's Surge In Coronavirus Cases

Texas County’s Stay at Home Order May Be Unenforceable

Jul 21, 2020 03:26 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

Texas County, Hidalgo, issued a stay at home order Monday and also placed a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew but officials may not be able to enforce it.