CDC: Younger adults 18-49 account for one-third of COVID-19 hospitalizations in US
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
India surpasses US' global record for daily COVID-19 deaths
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
EU ambassadors agree on relaxed COVID-19 travel measures for fully vaccinated visitors
European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in, a big step toward relaxing tourism from outside the bloc. EU countries have yet to approve the measures.
European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in, a big step toward relaxing tourism from outside the bloc. EU countries have yet to approve the measures.
NY restaurants want pandemic liquor rules to be permanent
The devastated restaurant and bar industry is asking lawmakers in Albany to pass legislation that would permanently allow to-go liquor sales.
The devastated restaurant and bar industry is asking lawmakers in Albany to pass legislation that would permanently allow to-go liquor sales.
With confusing mask mandates, is New York ready for the next step?
New York City's top doctor, Health Commissioner Dave Chokshi, is concerned that the virus can spread among those who are not vaccinated if vaccinated and unvaccinated people gather together indoors.
New York City's top doctor, Health Commissioner Dave Chokshi, is concerned that the virus can spread among those who are not vaccinated if vaccinated and unvaccinated people gather together indoors.
Dr. Fauci named Webby Person of the Year
Dr. Anthony Fauci won the Webby Person of the Year award for using digital and social media to reach the masses with credible and factual COVID-19 information.
Dr. Anthony Fauci won the Webby Person of the Year award for using digital and social media to reach the masses with credible and factual COVID-19 information.
60% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
Connecticut offers $1K bonus to 10K unemployed people who get full-time job
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said the state will pay $1,000 to the first 10,000 people who complete eight straight weeks of a full-time job, aiming to get long-term unemployed Americans back to work.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said the state will pay $1,000 to the first 10,000 people who complete eight straight weeks of a full-time job, aiming to get long-term unemployed Americans back to work.
India reports highest single-day death toll to COVID-19 as cases begin to level off
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
NY to adopt CDC guidelines for masks, social distancing starting May 19
Vaccinated people will be allowed to ditch the face masks and social distancing requirement in many places across New York state beginning May 19, announced NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Vaccinated people will be allowed to ditch the face masks and social distancing requirement in many places across New York state beginning May 19, announced NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Gov. Murphy ends virtual learning in fall, defends mask mandate
NJ Gov. Phil Murphy lifted the state's travel advisory on Monday during a briefing on the pandemic that included an announcement about an end to virtual learning next school year.
NJ Gov. Phil Murphy lifted the state's travel advisory on Monday during a briefing on the pandemic that included an announcement about an end to virtual learning next school year.
Nassau County executive proposes cash relief for homeowners
Laura Curran, a Democrat running for reelection as Nassau County executive, is proposing to put about $375 in the pockets of about 300,000 households.
Laura Curran, a Democrat running for reelection as Nassau County executive, is proposing to put about $375 in the pockets of about 300,000 households.
NY outdoor dining curfew ends; restaurants seek permanent changes
The NYC Hospitality Alliance welcomes the easing of restrictions but said it isn't enough. The alliance is calling on state lawmakers to enact three priority pieces of legislation to help the restaurant industry make a comeback.
The NYC Hospitality Alliance welcomes the easing of restrictions but said it isn't enough. The alliance is calling on state lawmakers to enact three priority pieces of legislation to help the restaurant industry make a comeback.
2021 New York City Marathon is a go
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the New York City Marathon will be allowed to take place in 2021.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the New York City Marathon will be allowed to take place in 2021.
Gov. Cuomo set to earn $5 million from pandemic leadership book
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was paid a $3.1 million advance to write his COVID-19 leadership book, "American Crisis," last year as the pandemic gripped the world. He will earn another $2 million over the next two years.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was paid a $3.1 million advance to write his COVID-19 leadership book, "American Crisis," last year as the pandemic gripped the world. He will earn another $2 million over the next two years.
Utah considers ban on mask requirements in schools
Utah state lawmakers will consider a prohibition on mask requirements in schools.
Utah state lawmakers will consider a prohibition on mask requirements in schools.
Some Carnival brands to resume cruise operations this summer in Europe, Caribbean
Carnival said it also hopes to restart sailings in the United States in July on three ships from ports in Miami and Galveston, Texas.
Carnival said it also hopes to restart sailings in the United States in July on three ships from ports in Miami and Galveston, Texas.
Monthly child tax credit payments to start July 15
The Treasury Department said Monday that 39 million families are set to receive monthly child payments beginning on July 15.
The Treasury Department said Monday that 39 million families are set to receive monthly child payments beginning on July 15.
Real estate returning to normal: Open houses are actually open again
Realtor Colin Humber did something Sunday he hasn’t done in nearly a year-and-a-half; he hosted an open house.
Realtor Colin Humber did something Sunday he hasn’t done in nearly a year-and-a-half; he hosted an open house.
6 county executives ask Cuomo to follow CDC rules on masks
Six of New York’s county executives are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to update the state’s COVID-19 protocols in accord with new federal guidelines that ease rules for fully vaccinated people.
Six of New York’s county executives are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to update the state’s COVID-19 protocols in accord with new federal guidelines that ease rules for fully vaccinated people.