John Feal has spent years working on the behalf of the 9-11 community. After he contracted the coronavirus, he has now pushed for health precautions against the pandemic.
Category: Coronavirus
Alleged ‘boogaloo’ member arrested for mailing threats to California public health official
The authorities say a California man had a cache of weapons and threatened a health official.
Ammon Bundy arrested 2nd straight day for violating Idaho statehouse ban
The state’s right activist continued to defy the police.
Ammon Bundy arrested after refusing to obey Idaho Statehouse meeting rules
The states rights advocate was wheeled out of state Capitol in handcuffs after he refused officers’ orders.
Kristin Urquiza, daughter who lost father to COVID-19, blames Trump in emotional DNC speech
The daughter of a COVID-19 victim made her case to voters.
COVID-19 continues resurgence across US through July as mask mandates begin in hardest-hit states
July turned into another deadly month for the U.S. as the pandemic spread.
Former mask skeptic joins public service campaign after getting coronavirus
A single mom from suburban Ohio has gone from COVID-19 skeptic to a harbinger of the pandemic’s dangers.
New York City shuts down party boat with over 170 guests as COVID-19 cases continue to drop
The sheriff and other officials are urging New Yorkers to avoid these gatherings.
How California lost control over COVID-19 despite early successes
California was one of the first places to keep the virus at bay, but experts say it may have made some errors during the latter part of the pandemic.
Crowds are gathering in many states despite coronavirus, and mixed messaging may be to blame: Experts
Experts say messaging from elected officials, whether intentional or not, may contribute to people violating social distancing precautions.
Charges filed against men filmed allegedly assaulting Black man at Indiana lake
Prosecutors charged two men who were filmed allegedly beating a Black man on the Fourth of July.
Utah public hearing on schools dismissed after angry parents pack room without masks
A group of angry parents defied orders to socially distance and wear masks during a hearing over the new school year.
States that reopened too quickly amid coronavirus are facing a problem: Getting the genie back in the bottle
States that are seeing COVID-19 cases rises after they reopened their economy are facing a dire dilemma.
Mississippi statehouse shuttered for 2 weeks as dozens of lawmakers contract coronavirus
At least 26 state leaders have contracted the virus as the pandemic sees a jump in the state.
Coronavirus cases rose through June as health officials scramble to control pandemic
June saw COVID-19 surge throughout the nation, particularly in states that first re-opened their economies.
Houston hospitals transferring patients amid COVID rise: ‘We’re running out of ICU beds’
The COVID-19 crisis has gotten so bad in Houston that one of its largest hospitals is transferring patients to other facilities.
Scientists test which face covering style best protects against the coronavirus
Scientists say not all COVID-19 face coverings are created equal.
Texas Children’s Hospital now taking adult patients as coronavirus cases rise
The rise in Texas cases has prompted the nation’s largest children’s hospital to open its doors to more patients.
New York City reopens restaurants, salons, more in Phase 2
The once epicenter of the pandemic is now slowly re-opening its businesses.
Oklahoma sees rise in COVID cases following reopening as Trump plans major rally in Tulsa
As Tulsa prepares for a large visit from the president, its state is dealing with a jump in coronavirus cases.