The U.S. headed into the Fourth of July weekend with many parades and fireworks displays cancelled, beaches and bars closed and health authorities warning that this will be a crucial test that could determine the trajectory of the surging coronavirus outbreak.People wearing protective masks are seen in San Diego, Calif, on Friday. (Bing Guan/Reuters)The U.S.…
Alberta public health officials are closely watching an outbreak of COVID-19 at the Kearl Lake oilsands facility north of Fort McMurray after three workers tested positive for the illness.Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, provides the latest update as the province combats the COVID-19 pandemic. 0:00Alberta public health officials are closely watching an outbreak…
Northern California officials on Monday announced a “shelter in place” order that will affect nearly 7 million residents in the Bay Area as the region tries to contain a coronavirus outbreak.San Francisco “will require people to stay home except for essential needs,” Mayor London Breed said over Twitter, adding that essential stores and necessary government…
New York|Coronavirus: New York City Eyes First Suspected Case, Officials SayA sample was being sent to the federal authorities for confirmation, the city Health Department said.The sight of people wearing masks has become more common in New York City as officials prepared for the arrival of the virus.Credit…An Rong Xu for The New York TimesFeb.…
