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The U.S. heads into the Fourth of July weekend with many parades and fireworks displays canceled, beaches and bars closed, and health authorities warning that this will be a crucial test of Americans’ self-control. They say this could determine the trajectory of the surging coronavirus outbreak. With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks...

A man who has been on death row at San Quentin State Prison since 2004 after a jury convicted him of the murders of two South Bay boys has died due to complications related to COVID-19, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said Friday. Scott Thomas Erskine, 57, was sentenced to death in San Diego County on Sept. 1,…

The Alabama Department of Public Health said it could not verify reports of so-called COVID-19 parties where students deliberately tried to become infected, but also warned people not to try it. Tuscaloosa City Councilor Sonya McKinstry told news outlets this week that she heard of students holding parties and wagering over who would become infected.

If you’re throwing a Fourth of July party and plan on inviting anyone outside of those living under your roof, you do so at your own risk. And perhaps the risk of those you invited.  Law enforcement is focused on enforcing the county health order in the public settings, especially this holiday weekend, but private in-home gatherings are still...

Californians should wear masks and skip Fourth of July family gatherings, Gov. Gavin Newsom pleaded as the state’s coronavirus tally surged. But the governor stopped short of threatening a crackdown on those who violate state public health orders. Newsom on Thursday urged people to turn to their “better angels” and use common sense but said, “It’s more education. I’m...

Some cities will hit you with a hefty fine if you don’t cover your face, and the penalty could be even higher for businesses that don’t comply. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Thursday July 2, 2020.

More than 50,000 new cases were confirmed in the United States on Thursday.

Food safety is more important than ever this year

The number of known active coronavirus cases throughout Riverside County has climbed by 527, and the number of deaths connected to the virus increased by two, officials with the Riverside University Health System said. According to health officials, the confirmed active case count widened to 10,059 Thursday, compared to 9,532 on Wednesday. The number of deaths attributed to COVID-19 complications…

State regulators say they’ve received a flood of safety complaints from workers claiming their employers are not doing enough to protect against COVID-19.

Scientists are starting to learn more about the long-term effects COVID-19 may have on patients as research shows the disease attacks more than just the respiratory system. NBC 7 spoke with the founder of Scripps Research Translational Institute in La Jolla, Dr. Eric Topol, about new COVID-19 developments he uncovered. Turns out after a COVID infection many people have lingering…

The I-Team is learning more about coronavirus infections at several SoCal gyms, where some members say they’re not being told about the infections. Joel Grover reports for NBCLA at 5 p.m. Thursday July 2, 2020.

A program that provides food to people with disabilities in Los Angeles ansd LA County is in danger of running out of funds just as coronavirus cases surge. The Los Angeles Department on Disability launched its first ever meal delivery program for the disabled in April, and it now serves 3,000 people a day. “We recognized through COVID-19 that people…

US service members are seeing a spike in coronavirus cases, according to the latest numbers from the Department of Defense. The Assistant Defense Secretary for Health Affairs, Dr. Jonathan Woodson, said COVID-19 spikes in the military are mirroring the spikes seen among civilians in Florida, Texas, and parts of California. Military COVID-19 cases rose in June, with troops seeing a…

Restaurants are now required to use outdoor dining to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Kim Baldonado reports July 2, 2020

Does it make a difference if your temperature is taken out in the sun? Nurse Alice answers your questions on NBC4 July 2, 2020.

Community rights organizations are seeking to join a federal lawsuit to defend the city of Los Angeles’ COVID-19 emergency eviction protections and rent freeze, it was announced Thursday. Attorneys for the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action and Strategic Actions for a Just Economy filed a motion to intervene Wednesday in the legal action lodged last month by the…

The National Safety Council warned that the widespread use of hand sanitizer in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic could be dangerous over the holiday weekend for those setting off 4th of July fireworks.

During this COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine, human activities have slowed down significantly around the world, presenting a unique opportunity for wildlife scientists. As a result, researchers have started a project to track wildlife before, during, and after the Coronavirus lockdown. Participating scientists are calling this period the “anthropause,” a world-wide slowdown of human activity. It’s a never-before opportunity to...

Vanilla Ice has indefinitely postponed a Texas concert that was drawing fierce criticism because of the coronavirus pandemic