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"Our best estimate right now is that for every case that was reported, there actually were 10 other infections," Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said during a conference call Thursday. Redfield is pictured

Health & Safety

CDC: At Least 20 Million Americans Have Had Coronavirus. Here's Who's At Highest Risk

7:07pm June 25, 2020

by Allison Aubrey

The U.S. has had about 10 times more coronavirus cases than were captured by testing, according to new estimates released by the federal government.

How Mutations In The Coronavirus May Affect Development Of A Vaccine

6:23pm June 25, 2020

by Jon Hamilton

Researchers around the world are tracking the mutations in the coronavirus as it reproduces and spreads to ensure changes in the virus do not affect the development of the vaccine.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will put a hold on further reopening as it contends with rising numbers of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.

Texas Governor Hits 'Pause' On Further Reopening Amid COVID-19 Surge

6:20pm June 25, 2020

by Laurel Wamsley

Gov. Greg Abbott said the temporary measure will help the state "corral the spread" of COVID-19 in Texas, which has seen a sharp rise in cases and hospitalizations in recent weeks.

CDC Says Real Coronavirus Cases Number Might Be Much Higher Than The Official One

5:52pm June 25, 2020

by Richard Harris

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledges that the real number of the coronavirus cases might be 10 times the official count and says pregnant women have added risks.

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What It Is Like To Be A Young Black Doctor

5:13pm June 25, 2020

by Yuki Noguchi

Young Black doctors say they hope to change the lack of medical access in their communities. But many also say the training system itself perpetuates a sense of alienation from the medical profession.

The Government Accountability Office says the IRS did not use death records for the first three batches of coronavirus relief payments — which account for 72% of the nearly $270 billion in payments dispensed so far.

Nearly $1.4 Billion In Coronavirus Relief Payments Sent To Dead People

4:53pm June 25, 2020

by Tim Mak

The improper payments happened due to confusion over whether dead people should receive the payments from the IRS, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office.

Texas Halts Reopening Plans As Coronavirus Cases Surge

4:42pm June 25, 2020

by Bonnie Petrie

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday the state is pausing any further plans to reopen. It comes after a spike in the coronavirus cases and with some hospital systems strained by the surge.

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Montana Tribal Communities Offer Free Mass Testing To Contain The Coronavirus

4:07pm June 25, 2020

by Kirk Siegler

The coronavirus has exposed disparities in healthcare among people of color, and tribal communities are among the hardest hit. Montana is trying to change that with free mass testing.

Riders cross the finish line at the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs last year.

Kentucky Derby Rescheduled For September, Will Take Place With Fans

4:03pm June 25, 2020

by Austin Horn

Churchill Downs, the racing venue, said it worked with health officials to develop a plan that would allow the race to take place amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.

The USS San Jacinto passes by the Statue of Liberty in May of 2017. On Thursday, guided-missile cruiser was one of two Navy vessels that broke a record for consecutive days at sea.

Virus-Skirting U.S. Warships Set Navy Record: 23 Port Call-Free Weeks At Sea

4:01pm June 25, 2020

by David Welna

The sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower and cruiser San Jacinto have not set foot on land since setting sail in mid-January. The goal: avoiding coronavirus exposure.