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As normal activities such as dining out resume, there has been an increase in cases in people in their 20s and 30s in pockets around the country. Some experts say it's because of lack of social distancing and mask wearing.

Younger Adults Are Increasingly Testing Positive For The Coronavirus

In parts of the country, more people in their 20s and 30s are testing positive for the coronavirus. Experts say this is likely due to more testing and less adherence to distancing and mask guidelines.

Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a press conference in Tallahassee on March 21, 2020.

State Eyes Hotels To House People With Coronavirus

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday that state officials are looking at the possibility of putting people who test positive for the coronavirus in...

Broward Election Workers Test Positive For Coronavirus

Two people who worked at separate precincts in Broward County during last week’s primary election have tested positive for the coronavirus, local...

A visitor wearing a protective mask walking past a statue of Mickey Mouse at the Disneyland Resort in Hong Kong on the day it initially reopened, June 18. The amusement park will close again on Wednesday.

Hong Kong Disneyland Closes Due To Coronavirus

A city health official called the virus's spread in Hong Kong "a bit out of control," according to a report from Asia Times. Hong Kong has reported 1,469 cases of the coronavirus and seven deaths.

A passerby looks on while wearing a protective face covering inside an empty Olympic Stadium, host to the Athletics competition, at the Tokyo Olympic Games on Thursday.

Coronavirus Cases At The Tokyo Olympics Continue To Increase

Olympic organizers say another 24 Games-related personnel have tested positive for the coronavirus in the past day. Since July 1, 193 people linked to the Games have received positive test results.

Engineers work on a potential vaccine for the coronavirus at a Beijing lab.

When Can We Expect A Coronavirus Vaccine?

The race is on. What will it take to develop, test and distribute a safe and effective vaccine?

Virginia's Arlington County held its first drive-thru donation for people to drop off unopened and unused personal protective equipment (PPE) for use by first-responders.

The Smithsonian Is Collecting Coronavirus 'Artifacts' To Document The Pandemic

As part of the effort, curators at the National Museum of African American History and Culture plan to collect objects that tell the stories of black Americans during the pandemic.

Coronavirus Whistleblower Dies From The Disease In China

Li Wenliang, a 34-year-old ophthalmologist based in Wuhan, was reprimanded in early January by local authorities for "publishing falsehoods" after he mentioned cases of the virus in a WeChat group.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis updates media in the state's response to the coronavirus in Tuesday, March, 24, 2020 in Tallahassee, Fla. DeSantis has refused to follow the lead of other states that have issued broad shutdowns to control the spread of the coronavirus, instead shifting the onus to outside travelers whom he blames for bringing COVID-19 into Florida.

State Lawmakers Call For Action In Response To Coronavirus

In response to COVID-19 Governor Ron DeSantis has made all restaurants take-out or delivery only and closed all bars. He’s also limited gatherings on...

A man reads a sports newspaper on the street amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Tokyo on Tuesday. The move for dentists to administer tests is aimed at relieving the burden on doctors and boosting capacity.

Japan To Allow Dentists To Conduct Coronavirus Tests

Japan currently conducts about 9,000 tests per day, and the move for dentists to administer them is aimed at relieving the burden on doctors and boosting capacity.

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