Scientists testing if existing drugs can fight novel coronavirus right now
appledesign/iStock(NEW YORK) — A handful of scientists across the globe are working around the clock to determine whether there is an existing drug that could temporarily fight the novel coronavirus. One of those scientists says they could
Some US troops complain social distancing, quarantines not being applied correctly
MivPiv/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The Pentagon was one of the first government agencies to put in place “social distancing” and quarantine requirements to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, but local commanders may not be getting the message
Chris Christie applauds Trump's 'wartime president' attitude amid coronavirus crisis
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Former New Jersey Gov. and ABC News contributor Chris Christie told the hosts of ABC News’ “Powerhouse Politics” podcast on Wednesday that it’s a “good thing” if President Donald Trump believes himself to
Mom urges parents to stay in and work out with kids during coronavirus pandemic
ArtistGNDphotography/iStock(NEW YORK) — A personal trainer with over 15 years of experience, Karen Gilbert’s Instagram content used to be geared towards moms with postpartum depression. But with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, she’s also started demonstrating
Three couples donate kidneys to each other in miracle match
Courtesy Sandra Ponce(LA JOLLA, Calif.) — Three people in California received lifesaving kidney transplants thanks to a unique three-way kidney donation in which three couples, all strangers, donated kidneys to each other. The six surgeries took place
'It's madness': Coronavirus-clobbered workers grapple for lifeline
Gwengoat/iStock(NEW YORK) — On March 8, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the nation’s jobless rate had fallen to 3.5%, the lowest since 1969, and bartenders like 29-year-old Desirée Duff of New York had no
State governors taking lead on coronavirus precautions
RiverNorthPhotography/iStock(NEW YORK) — As the coronavirus outbreak continues and the federal government scrambles to come up with a national plan to keep people safe, governors are stepping up. And health experts have said that their actions, such
Coronavirus live updates: China reports no new domestic cases for first time since outbreak started
narvikk/iStock(NEW YORK) — A pandemic of a new respiratory virus that began in China just three months ago has tightened its grip around Europe and North America. The novel coronavirus, known officially as COVID-19, has spread to
Police departments stress need for officers to get tested for COVID-19
dlewis33/iStock(NEW YORK) — As police departments pare down resources in response to the novel coronavirus, officers are not getting adequate testing, several departments stressed to ABC News, and the effects could be drastic. In one example, 31
'The Rosie O'Donnell Show' to return for special one night only event
Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic(NEW YORK) — Rosie O’Donnell will bring her Emmy-winning talk back for one night only on Sunday. The special event, streaming live on Broadway.com, will be a fundraiser for The Actors Fund, to offer help during the COVID-19