Coronavirus

CLOSE Many restaurants and bars around the country reopened this past weekend, and they turned out to be very busy. StoryfulAs the world reached 5 million confirmed coronavirus cases Thursday, the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said he can't guarantee whether a second round of lockdowns is coming as a…

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Global cases of the novel coronavirus surpassed 5 million early Thursday, nearly five months after the first infection was reported in the Chinese city of Wuhan.The virus has now spread to more people in under six months than the total number…

public health authorities have issued warnings about the plumbing in these buildings, where water may have gone stagnant in the pipes or even in individual taps and toilets. As lockdowns are lifted, bacteria that build up internally may cause health problems for returning workers if the problem is not properly addressed by facilities managers. Employees…

Coronavirus updates in Louisiana: 35,316 COVID-19 cases, 2,485 deaths reported Here's a look at some of the latest information and headlines on coronavirus in Louisiana.35,316 cases across the state.2,485 deaths reported.More than 26,249 recovered.Phase 1 now in effect.Restaurants can reopen at 25% capacity.Casinos not allowed to reopen in New Orleans.Large events, groups still restricted.Masks required…

By Michael Le Page , Clare Wilson and Jessica Hamzelou Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Why do people without underlying health conditions get seriously ill from covid-19? Some people get seriously ill from covid-19 without any known risk factors. Genetic make-up is likely to play a role – we have long known that…