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Southern California resident Richard Garay tested positive for coronavirus in early June, around the same time his father also got sick, he said.

As Pride month comes to a close, we reflect on 40 years ago when the world lived through another epidemic that suffered from misinformation and government inaction — the AIDS crisis. In this episode, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with CNN National Political Writer Brandon Tensley about lessons from the AIDS epidemic that could help the country better manage Covid-19 today.

At least 16 states have paused or rolled back their reopening plans as the United States sees a surge in coronavirus cases across the country.

Pilgrim's Pride is recalling about 59,800 pounds of chicken breast nuggets because they may be "contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically flexible rubber material," officials said. The Department of Agriculture announced the recall Sunday.

Going into a school building in New York these days is a time-consuming process. Visitors are required to have their temperature checked and are asked a series of questions about any possible symptoms related to Covid-19 before they are allowed to set foot inside. Once there, they are closely monitored by staff who swoop into recently vacated rooms to disinfect everything inside.

The United States now has a highly anticipated price tag for the antiviral drug remdesivir.

More than half a million people have died from the coronavirus worldwide, marking another bleak milestone in the pandemic.

First, health officials said we shouldn't wear face masks. Then, they said we should. Now, many are saying we must wear masks if we want to keep the economy open and save tens of thousands of lives.

Scammers continue to capitalize on coronavirus misinformation by offering fake antibody tests, the FBI warned, which could be used to steal personal information.

A new study finds low to moderate drinking may improve cognitive function for some middle aged or older Americans, but experts still recommend caution while drinking.

Chris Van Gorder says he's seeing a telling trend in the hospitals he runs.

Bloody hamburgers. Pink chicken. Moldy bread. We all know these foods are risky, but research has suggested that in certain high-stakes social situations — like when you meet your prospective in-laws for the first time — you may eat them anyway.

One of the hallmarks of obsessive-compulsive disorder is contamination fears and excessive hand-washing. Years ago, a patient with severe OCD came to my office wearing gloves and a mask and refused to sit on any of the "contaminated" chairs. Now, these same behaviors are accepted and even encouraged to keep everyone healthy.

India has opened one of the largest hospitals in the world to help fight coronavirus, as health authorities announced the country's biggest one-day increase in the number of new infections.

Beaches in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, popular with residents and tourists, will be closed Fourth of July weekend as officials keep a cautious eye on the rapidly rising number of new coronavirus cases in the area.

Dr. Anthony Fauci says he would "settle" for a Covid-19 vaccine that's 70% to 75% effective, but that this incomplete protection, coupled with the fact that many Americans say they won't get a coronavirus vaccine, makes it "unlikely" that the US will achieve sufficient levels of immunity to quell the outbreak.

Only two US states are reporting a decline in new coronavirus cases compared to last week: Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Every morning, Dr. David Fajgenbaum takes three life-saving pills. He wakes up his 21-month-old daughter Amelia to help feed her. He usually grabs some Greek yogurt to eat quickly before sitting down in his home office.

Washington is the latest state to pause its reopening plans after a spike in the number of new cases of coronavirus across the country.

In the picturesque market town of Llangefni on the Welsh island of Anglesey, almost all the shops are closed and the town is empty amid the ongoing lockdown.