coronavirus outbreak

Even as the spread of the coronavirus appears to be under control on Cape Cod, officials worried about overcrowding on some of the area’s popular beaches are reminding residents and tourists how to “beach well” for the rest of the summer, including avoiding shorelines at high tide. “We’re now back to the single digits in new cases. Long may...

The Vermont Health Department says an outbreak of COVID-19 that began in the city of Winooski is over. Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine said Wednesday the outbreak is considered over because 28 days have passed since any new infections connected to it have been reported. “Now keep in mind this isn’t really a celebration,” Levine said during an online briefing…

The World Health Organization released updated coronavirus guidelines which recommend that all non-urgent dental visits be postponed until after the pandemic to reduce the spread.

The city of Revere, Massachusetts, which has had 6% of coronavirus tests return positive over the last two weeks, suspended the local high school’s graduation along with all city-sponsored events until its virus metrics improve.

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has placed the city of Kaesong near the border with South Korea under lockdown over coronavirus concerns

Ten people have reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus after attending a house party on Cape Cod with between 30 and 50 people earlier this month, according to the Boston Globe. Chatham’s health director told the Globe that the cluster of cases all appear to be related to a July 12 party involving a group of people who work together…

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he is canceling part of the Republican National Convention which was set to be held in Jacksonville, Florida, as coronavirus cases continue to climb in the state. The president confirmed he still intends to hold part of the convention in North Carolina at the end of August.

A Massachusetts home where nearly 80 aging veterans sicked with the coronavirus have died was denied emergency aid as leadership and staff frantically worked to protect the residents, an attorney for the ousted superintendent said Thursday. The attorney said state officials initially refused in March to send National Guard aid even as the home was dealing with dire staffing shortages….

A new study from the CDC says that the true number of coronavirus cases in the United States may be 6 to 24 times higher than previously reported.

Vermont will implement a hybrid model of remote and in-person learning when students pre-K-12 go back to school this fall, Gov. Phil Scott announced Friday. “Classrooms will not look the same,” Scott said Friday. “There are going to be many public health measures we must implement to reopen safely, and just like other areas, it will require problem solvers by…

The Vermont Health Department is awaiting the results of hundreds of virus tests to determine the size of a potential outbreak in Manchester and Londonderry. As of Wednesday afternoon, 58 positive cases had been found at a Manchester health clinic using a less reliable, but faster testing method. Testing clinics were run Wednesday in Manchester and Londonderry. The health department…

A Montana memory care facility that didn’t carry out free coronavirus testing on its residents is reeling from an outbreak that has infected nearly everyone who lives there.

Is it still safe to go to pools or beaches this summer? Consumer Reports has some tips on how to have fun in the sun safely.

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany denied that the White House pressured the CDC into relaxing their guidelines after President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday that he disagrees with the CDC’s “very tough & expensive guidelines for opening schools.”

Dr. Anthony Fauci delivers a sobering assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic; President Donald Trump pushes to reopen schools.

Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro announced on Tuesday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus after months of downplaying the pandemic.

More than 230 scientists from around the globe signed a public letter to the World Health Organization, demanding the organization acknowledge and publicize findings that the coronavirus can spread through the air.

We know you’ve been hearing a lot about the coronavirus lately so we wanted to give you a much needed break while you’re social distancing. Today’s special report features some of the fluffiest, cutest and least coordinated babies of the animal kingdom.

Here are some dos and don’ts when it comes to wearing a mask, explained by some of history’s most famous paintings.

This year’s Big E Fair is canceled amid coronavirus concerns, according to the Eastern States Exposition. They say the decision was made “for the safety of fair goers, staff, vendors, entertainers, exhibitors, sponsors, suppliers and the broader community.” “Please know that this decision was not made lightly. In fact, it was one of the hardest decisions we, as an...