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It's the first confirmed case of coronavirus reinfection in the U.S. The case underscores that everyone should be social distancing and wearing masks, including COVID-19 survivors.
Wisconsin Judge Upholds Governor's Statewide Mask Mandate
A conservative group challenged Democratic Gov. Tony Evers authority to declare successive states of emergency. St. Croix County Judge Michael Waterman refused the their request for an injunction.
Police Arrest Anti-Lockdown Protest Leader In New York's Orthodox Jewish Community
Harold "Heshy" Tischler, a talk show host and candidate for City Council, is charged with inciting a riot and unlawful imprisonment after he allegedly egged on violence against a journalist.
A Coronavirus Vaccine Could Kill Half A Million Sharks, Conservationists Warn
The use of an immune-system stimulant harvested from shark liver oil in the development of some coronavirus vaccines has animal conservationists pressing for alternatives.
Spanish Government Orders State of Emergency In Madrid Region As COVID-19 Cases Rise
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez made the declaration to overcome objections by local officials to new lockdown rules. The restrictions "create chaos," said Isabel Díaz Ayuso, Madrid's president.
China Joins WHO-Led Global Coronavirus Vaccine Effort, As U.S. Sits It Out
The Chinese foreign ministry said it took this step "to uphold the concept of a shared community of health for all and to honor its commitment to turn COVID-19 vaccines into a global public good."
Broadway's Reopening Is Pushed Back Again
The Broadway League has announced an extension of their COVID-19 related closures to May 2021.
Past CDC Director Urges Current One To Stand Up To Trump
In a private, leaked letter, a former CDC director urges Dr. Robert Redfield to stand up for public health and stop the "slaughter" caused by COVID-19 in the U.S.
Singapore Will Launch Cruises Again, But With No Destinations
In order to keep crew and passengers safe amid the coronavirus pandemic, the ships will make no stops and simply return to the port they came from.
In Rare Step, Esteemed Medical Journal Urges Americans To Vote Trump Out Of Office
'Our current political leaders have demonstrated that they are dangerously incompetent," the medical journal's editors say in a scathing editorial.