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Orlando International Airport Clarifies Its Total Number of Coronavirus Cases Over the Past Week

Governor Ron DeSantis claimed hundreds of airport employees had tested positive when that number is actually only in the single digits.

Thursday's daily increase in Florida deaths due to COVID-19 repeated Wednesday's at 60. It was the second highest daily increase since April 14th. Also Thursday, the number of people testing positive passed 1,000.

Florida Daily Coronavirus Death Toll Again At 60; Hillsborough Cases Pass 1,000

The daily death toll from COVID-19 in Florida again increased by 60 on Thursday. It was a repeat of Wednesday’s daily increase; the second-largest since...

Tim Killian, a spokesman for Life Care Center in Kirkland, Wash., prepares to give a daily briefing to reporters on Wednesday.

Coronavirus Hit This Long-Term Care Facility Hard, But Moving Residents Isn't Easy

Family members of residents at Life Care Center outside Seattle where as many as 25 people have died, are anxiously watching their loved ones, infected with coronavirus, linger at the facility.

Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris, seen here during the Oct. 7 vice presidential debate, is postponing in-person campaign events after two people traveling with her tested positive for the coronavirus.

Kamala Harris' Travel Suspended After 2 People Near Her Test Positive For Coronavirus

The Biden campaign has canceled Harris' travel through Sunday. Harris has tested negative a few times this week.

"Our best estimate right now is that for every case that was reported, there actually were 10 other infections," Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said during a conference call Thursday. Redfield is pictured during a hearing of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on Tuesday.

CDC: At Least 20 Million Americans Have Had Coronavirus. Here's Who's At Highest Risk

The U.S. has had about 10 times more coronavirus cases than were captured by testing, according to new estimates released by the federal government.

The U.S. surpassed 5 million coronavirus cases on Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The U.S. still leads the world in coronavirus cases. Brazil, the country with the second-most infections, has just over 3 million.

U.S. Hits 5 Million Coronavirus Cases As Debate Lingers Over The Path Forward

The U.S. continues to lead the world in both cases and deaths, as states across the Midwest and South battle a surge in new cases.

Aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) arrives in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, April 27, 2018. The Roosevelt, currently docked in Guam, has reported dozens of cases of novel coronavirus infection aboard.

Guam Locals Unhappy With Housing U.S. Sailors From Coronavirus-Hit Aircraft Carrier

Hundreds of crew members from the USS Theodore Roosevelt are being quarantined at hotels in the U.S. territory. Some residents say that's putting them at risk.

Coronavirus FAQ: Should I Wash My Kid's Clothes Every Day After School?

Plus: Can the virus make me sick many years later, like the chickenpox virus does?

Chinese police officers wear protective masks at Beijing Station on Jan. 22. The first death outside of China from the fast-spreading coronavirus was reported Sunday in the Philippines.

11 Confirmed Cases Of Coronavirus In U.S.; 1st Death Outside China In Philippines

The Philippines on Sunday announced a 44-year-old man died of the virus after developing severe pneumonia. Later on Sunday, two new cases of the virus were confirmed in the U.S. for a total of 11.

Taylor Crabb, shown here in a 2019 tournament, is widely reported to have tested positive for the coronavirus in Japan.

1st U.S. Athlete Set To Compete In Olympics Tests Positive For Coronavirus In Japan

USA Volleyball says Taylor Crabb — part of a duo that is ranked No. 1 in the U.S. and No. 4 in the world — will be replaced by another player due to his positive test.

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