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Chicago Governor Divides State into 11 Regions as Part of Reopening Plans

Chicago Governor J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday said he would divide the state into 11 regions as part of his reopening plans for the state.

Oklahoma Governor Tests Positive for COVID-19

Jul 16, 2020 12:08 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt announced on Wednesday he has tested positive for the coronavirus disease and is currently staying at home.

US Hospitals Face Supply Shortage for COVID-19 Patients

Jul 15, 2020 01:02 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

Several hospitals in the United States are trying to accommodate all coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients as much as they can. Some health workers are already being infected with the virus just to treat patients.

Mexican Immigrant in ICE Custody Dies of COVID-19

Jul 14, 2020 08:10 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

A 51-year-old Mexican immigrant died of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on Sunday, the agency announced.

Arizona Teacher Dies of COVID-19, 2 Co-Teachers Infected

Jul 14, 2020 12:51 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

The 61-year old Arizona elementary school teacher Kimberley Chavez Lopez Byrd returned to teaching after retiring and she was respected by everyone she worked with.

Coronavirus Positivity Rates Are Rising Across Florida

Jul 13, 2020 08:50 AM EDT By Neil P.

Florida's overall coronavirus positivity rate has reached at 19.6 percent on Sunday, according to a data obtained from the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center.

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Atlanta Mayor Rolls Back Reopening After COVID-19 Deaths Surpass 3,000

Jul 12, 2020 10:29 PM EDT By Dani O.

The city previously announced the second phase of its reopening in early May, allowing most businesses to restart its operations.

Florida Hits 15,000 of COVID-19 New Cases

Jul 12, 2020 09:26 PM EDT By Mary Anne R.

Florida has reached the highest single-day recording of new coronavirus cases in any state with 15,299 new cases on Sunday.

One-Third Of Prisoners At San Quentin Prison Have Coronavirus

California to Give 8,000 Inmates Early Release Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Jul 11, 2020 05:50 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

California officials on Friday said 8,000 more inmates would be released early from the state prison to avoid the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among both inmates and prison staff.

L.A. Coronavirus Cases Continue to Rise

Jul 11, 2020 04:57 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

The number of cases, hospitalizations, and death rates continue to worsen since the start of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a health official of the Los Angeles County said.

More Than 40 Latin Officials Infected with COVID-19

Jul 10, 2020 10:45 PM EDT By Mary Anne R.

Powerful Latin officials, including two presidents, have already tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) this week.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Has a Trip to Grocery Store Become a Thing of the Past?

Jul 10, 2020 08:58 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

Nearly seven in 10 Americans think the normal grocery story run will be a thing of the past because of the coronavirus pandemic, a new research said.

President Jair Bolsonaro and Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta Hold a Press Conference about the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Brazil's Bolsonaro Faces Charges For Removing Mask In Interview After Testing Positive for COVID-19

Jul 09, 2020 10:31 AM EDT By Dani O.

Brazilian journalists are suing the president after he violated a law, stating that infected persons are prohibited from transmitting the virus to healthy individuals.

Jair Bolsonaro, far-right lawmaker and presidential candidate of the Social Liberal Party (PSL), gestures after casting his vote during general elections on October 28, 2018 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Brazil President Continues to Flout Protective Protocols Even After Testing Positive for COVID-19

Jul 08, 2020 04:51 AM EDT By Dani O.

The far-right leader has repeatedly flouted social distancing guidelines and dismissed the importance of using face masks in slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

Florida Bar, Restaurant Owners Face Foreclosures

Jul 08, 2020 12:20 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

Florida bars and restaurant owners are not sure if it would live after the state banned the sale of alcoholic drinks inside the establishments.

California Lawmakers Head to Hawaii Despite COVID-19 Travel Warnings

California Assembly Delays Return as Staff Tests Positive for COVID-19

Jul 07, 2020 02:00 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

The California Assembly had to delay its return from a scheduled summer break as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak started infecting the people in the state capitol.