Coronavirus Pandemic

More than 41 million Americans have filed for unemployment since the start of the coronavirus pandemic two months ago, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

New estimates of the number of asymptomatic people with the coronavirus suggest that “silent” COVID-19 is much more prevalent than once thought, according to two studies published Wednesday.

More than 80% of the passengers and crew infected with coronavirus on an expedition cruise ship did not show any symptoms, raising questions about the true prevalence of “silent” infections, according to a peer-reviewed study published Wednesday in Thorax. The three researchers said their findings emphasize the need for accurate global da...

The coronavirus pandemic has spawned countless conspiracy theories and misinformation on everything from what caused the outbreak to false cures and phony treatments. Here are some of the most common myths debunked.

Flying this summer is predicted to be more tedious than in the past, but experts say the pandemic is pushing positive change at airports at breakneck speed.  What’s on the horizon? Imagine shorter lines, cruising through checkpoints and not touching anything — except for your mobile phone — from your car door to your airplane seat. In fact, th...

Tens of millions of Americans have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, of that there is no doubt. But when you try to pinpoint precisely how many tens of millions, that’s where things can get a little bit complicated. Here’s how to make sense of the latest eye-popping numbers. Q: I see headlines saying more than 40 million....

As if trips to the grocery store weren’t nerve-racking enough, U.S. shoppers lately have seen the costs of meat, eggs and even potatoes soar as the coronavirus has disrupted processing plants and distribution networks.

One reason why measles — a notoriously contagious disease — is so difficult to contain is because its infectious viral particles can linger in the air for up to two hours. Can the coronavirus do the same? It’s a question health officials appear to be grappling with: On Thursday, the San Francisco Department of Public Health said peo...

A divided Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal by a California church that challenged state limits on attendance at worship services that have been imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Over the dissent of the four more conservative justices, Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court’s four liberals in turning aw...

Middletown is taking steps to help its small businesses survive the economic fallout of the coronavirus. The small businesses along Main Street and across the city are a key piece of Middletown’s economy. The mayor said the city is trying to do what’s possible to make sure they’re around whenever the pandemic passes. As the hum of...

The NCAA has released a long and detailed plan to help schools bring athletes back to campus during the pandemic

U.S. health officials removed some coronavirus reopening tips for religious organizations only hours after posting them late last week

Faith leaders from around at the state joined Gov. Ned Lamont, Friday as he announced new guidelines for places of prayer. While houses of worship were not subject to being closed due to the pandemic, the governor issued an executive order in March to add religious gatherings to the list of places that were limited to having more than 50…...