Faced with 19,000 dead, care homes seek shield from lawsuits
Faced with 19,000 coronavirus deaths and counting, the nation’s nursing homes are pushing back against a potential flood of lawsuits with a sweeping lobbying effort to get states to grant them emergency protection from claims of inadequate care.
Faced with 19,000 coronavirus deaths and counting, the nation’s nursing homes are pushing back against a potential flood of lawsuits with a sweeping lobbying effort to get states to grant them emergency protection from claims of inadequate care.
More than 150 cars turn out for parade to celebrate little girl’s last cancer treatment
Some milestones are meant to be celebrated no matter what it takes. Selah Grace Feely's final cancer treatment was one of those events.
Some milestones are meant to be celebrated no matter what it takes. Selah Grace Feely's final cancer treatment was one of those events.
Protecting privacy amid a pandemic
Companies large and small are collecting data, ranging from medical to financial information, about us amid this pandemic.
Companies large and small are collecting data, ranging from medical to financial information, about us amid this pandemic.
NYC nursing home reports 98 deaths linked to coronavirus
A New York City nursing home says nearly 100 of its residents have died from confirmed or suspected cases of the novel coronavirus. The Isabella Geriatric Center in Manhattan is among the hardest hit nursing homes in the state, with 46 confirmed fatalities and an additional 52 deaths of people suspected to have the virus.
A New York City nursing home says nearly 100 of its residents have died from confirmed or suspected cases of the novel coronavirus. The Isabella Geriatric Center in Manhattan is among the hardest hit nursing homes in the state, with 46 confirmed fatalities and an additional 52 deaths of people suspected to have the virus.
Westchester County leading the way on antibody testing for coronavirus
As thousands scramble to find out if they were exposed to COVID-19, many of them cannot even find the coveted antibody test. But in Westchester County, the tests are in supply and ready to be distributed.
As thousands scramble to find out if they were exposed to COVID-19, many of them cannot even find the coveted antibody test. But in Westchester County, the tests are in supply and ready to be distributed.
Trump declares May ‘Older Americans Month,’ announces new measures as COVID-19 ravages nursing homes
The president signed the order on Thursday, April 30.
The president signed the order on Thursday, April 30.
Drug proves effective against virus as economic damage rises
Scientists have announced the first effective treatment against the coronavirus — an experimental drug that can speed the recovery of COVID-19 patients — in a major medical advance that comes as the economic gloom caused by the scourge deepens in the U.S. and Europe.
Scientists have announced the first effective treatment against the coronavirus — an experimental drug that can speed the recovery of COVID-19 patients — in a major medical advance that comes as the economic gloom caused by the scourge deepens in the U.S. and Europe.
‘Reckless and untested musings’: Health experts criticize 2 doctors urging ease on social distancing
Two California doctors who made headlines for downplaying the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for an end to social distancing orders, have been called out by medical experts for spreading misinformation.
Two California doctors who made headlines for downplaying the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for an end to social distancing orders, have been called out by medical experts for spreading misinformation.
Paramedic beats COVID-19 (and guilt), gets back to his EMS station
Thousands of America's first responders are sick. Dozens are dead. But many have recovered. And they're going back to work. Paramedic Alex Tull is one of them.
Thousands of America's first responders are sick. Dozens are dead. But many have recovered. And they're going back to work. Paramedic Alex Tull is one of them.
These first responders beat COVID-19; now they're back at work
Thousands of America's first responders are sick. Dozens are dead. But many have recovered. And they're going back to work, some with a lingering cough and lost weight.
Thousands of America's first responders are sick. Dozens are dead. But many have recovered. And they're going back to work, some with a lingering cough and lost weight.
Vice President Pence doesn't wear mask for Mayo Clinic visit
Video feeds show Vice President Mike Pence didn't wear a mask when he met with a Mayo employee who has recovered from COVID-19.
Video feeds show Vice President Mike Pence didn't wear a mask when he met with a Mayo employee who has recovered from COVID-19.
Pfizer sales and profit down; COVID-19 is a factor
Pfizer, the world's biggest prescription drugmaker, already experienced lower drug revenue in the first quarter as sales of recently off-patent drugs like painkiller Lyrica dropped but the company on Tuesday said that it is maintaining its 2020 profit forecast.
Pfizer, the world's biggest prescription drugmaker, already experienced lower drug revenue in the first quarter as sales of recently off-patent drugs like painkiller Lyrica dropped but the company on Tuesday said that it is maintaining its 2020 profit forecast.
Bloomberg reverses course, gives ex-campaign staff health coverage
Mike Bloomberg will cover the cost of health care for his former presidential campaign staffers through November, reversing course on a decision that had prompted outrage and sparked lawsuits against the billionaire businessman.
Mike Bloomberg will cover the cost of health care for his former presidential campaign staffers through November, reversing course on a decision that had prompted outrage and sparked lawsuits against the billionaire businessman.
Gov. Cuomo outlines lifting restrictions in parts of NY
The governor says that regional officials aiming to re-open their economies in May should make sure testing is up to speed and that there are enough hospital beds available to handle a combined load of coronavirus and flu patients.
The governor says that regional officials aiming to re-open their economies in May should make sure testing is up to speed and that there are enough hospital beds available to handle a combined load of coronavirus and flu patients.
'You are a miracle': Home care is new front in virus fight
Home health care is becoming a new front in in the national fight against the COVID-19 virus as some patients come back from hospitals and others strive to keep from going there.
Home health care is becoming a new front in in the national fight against the COVID-19 virus as some patients come back from hospitals and others strive to keep from going there.
Hospital ship offloads few remaining patients before NY exit
The Navy hospital ship sent to relieve stress on New York City hospitals at the height the pandemic is discharging or transferring its last 12 patients this weekend as it nears the end of its mission, according to Northwell Health, which provides operational assistance to the vessel.
The Navy hospital ship sent to relieve stress on New York City hospitals at the height the pandemic is discharging or transferring its last 12 patients this weekend as it nears the end of its mission, according to Northwell Health, which provides operational assistance to the vessel.
Under-served NYC communities receive help during coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on minority communities in New York, and several non-profit groups are stepping up to provide assistance to those people in need.
The coronavirus pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on minority communities in New York, and several non-profit groups are stepping up to provide assistance to those people in need.
Many states fall short of mandate to track virus exposure
As more states push to reopen their economies, many are falling short on one of the federal government's essential criteria for doing so — having an efficient system to track people who have been physically near a person infected with the coronavius.
As more states push to reopen their economies, many are falling short on one of the federal government's essential criteria for doing so — having an efficient system to track people who have been physically near a person infected with the coronavius.
Experts fear that coronavirus could be causing strokes among young adults
Doctors at Mount Sinai Hospital are warning young people that the coronavirus may be causing strokes among young people who have been infected.
Doctors at Mount Sinai Hospital are warning young people that the coronavirus may be causing strokes among young people who have been infected.
New parents, hospitals attempting to navigate childbirth in the midst of a pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a new wrench into parenthood, with hospitals limiting visitations after delivery, among other changes.
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a new wrench into parenthood, with hospitals limiting visitations after delivery, among other changes.