Health

News coverage and resources related to COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.

Florida and Texas reported their biggest daily increases in new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past few days as deaths in the U.S. continue to rise.

Exercise is good for physical and mental health, but with coronavirus cases surging across the country, exercising indoors with other people could increase your chance of infection. So, as some gyms reopen, here are some things to consider before heading for your workout.

During the second annual "Salute To America" event held on the South Lawn, the president drew a comparison between historic American wartime victories and stopping what he called the "radical left."

President Trump on Saturday signed into law a temporary extension of a subsidy program for small businesses battered by the coronavirus,

Florida reported a record number of coronavirus cases on Saturday in the latest sign that the virus is surging in many parts of the United States, casting a pall over Fourth of July celebrations.

It's not that young adults aren't worried about the pandemic, psychologists say, but the social isolation can come at a high cost to mental health. Nearly half of people ages 18 to 29 report feeling symptoms of anxiety or depression. That's twice the rate for their parents.

Minnesota health officials reported 519 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, along with five more deaths. The count of people currently hospitalized dropped from 270 to 253 in Sunday's report — the lowest number since April 22.

State parks across Minnesota are seeing an increase in visitors this season, as people seek outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the number of cases increase, especially among young adults, we discuss the latest information on how the infection is spreading, on the risk of death and on social distancing practices.