Understanding the CDC's new mask guidelines
The CDC's new indoor mask guidelines may sound good in theory, but what about in practice? A lot of questions remain about exactly how this will impact whether we keep wearing masks indoors.
The CDC's new indoor mask guidelines may sound good in theory, but what about in practice? A lot of questions remain about exactly how this will impact whether we keep wearing masks indoors.
NIH report details how severe forms of COVID-19 cause lung failure and death
A recent report from the National Institutes of Health details how more severe forms of COVID-19 have caused some to have lung failure and even die from the disease.
A recent report from the National Institutes of Health details how more severe forms of COVID-19 have caused some to have lung failure and even die from the disease.
Yankees' Torres positive for COVID despite being vaccinated
New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres has tested positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated and having previously contracted the coronavirus during the offseason.
New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres has tested positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated and having previously contracted the coronavirus during the offseason.
Children get vaccinated on Long Island
Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park and Nassau Community College in Garden City are vaccinating children against COVID-19.
Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park and Nassau Community College in Garden City are vaccinating children against COVID-19.
India's coronavirus doctors report 'black fungus' infections among some patients
India's health officials warned the country’s doctors to be on the lookout for mucormycosis, or so-called "black fungus" infections. Many of the patients have had diabetes and a history of COVID-19 infection.
India's health officials warned the country’s doctors to be on the lookout for mucormycosis, or so-called "black fungus" infections. Many of the patients have had diabetes and a history of COVID-19 infection.
Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
Children to start getting COVID vaccine
Children as young as 12 now have the opportunity to get the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine shot.
Children as young as 12 now have the opportunity to get the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine shot.
Biden says Pfizer's vaccine approval for kids 12-15 is ‘one more giant step’ in ending pandemic
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
Some people, especially women, want to stay masked even when they don't have to
According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.
According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.
Cost to rent a car has skyrocketed
A global microchip shortage has affected car production, leaving car rental parking lots pretty empty. Rising demand means supply is low.
A global microchip shortage has affected car production, leaving car rental parking lots pretty empty. Rising demand means supply is low.
Free Metro-Cards, passes on Metro-North, LIRR in bid to get more people vaccinated
In an effort to increase vaccinations across New York State, free tickets are being offered in exchange for getting vaccinated.
In an effort to increase vaccinations across New York State, free tickets are being offered in exchange for getting vaccinated.
$50 off your internet bill as part of emergency government program
Americans can begin applying for $50 off their monthly internet bill on Wednesday as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic.
Americans can begin applying for $50 off their monthly internet bill on Wednesday as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic.
Pending CDC approval, New York ready to vaccinate kids 12 and older
The FDA has said the Pfizer vaccine is safe for kids 12 to 15. If the CDC signs off on the vaccine, New York is ready to start giving shots to children in that age group.
The FDA has said the Pfizer vaccine is safe for kids 12 to 15. If the CDC signs off on the vaccine, New York is ready to start giving shots to children in that age group.
Are we really ready to return to 'normal'?
As our various cities, states, regions, and nations start to reopen at full capacity, we don't even know what this new moment means or what it might look like in a post-pandemic era.
As our various cities, states, regions, and nations start to reopen at full capacity, we don't even know what this new moment means or what it might look like in a post-pandemic era.
New York City sees rise in tourism, bit by bit
In recent weeks, tourism indicators for New York City like hotel occupancy and museum attendance that had fallen off a pandemic cliff have ticked up slightly. It's a welcome sight for a city where the industry has been decimated by the impact of the coronavirus.
In recent weeks, tourism indicators for New York City like hotel occupancy and museum attendance that had fallen off a pandemic cliff have ticked up slightly. It's a welcome sight for a city where the industry has been decimated by the impact of the coronavirus.
Biden says Americans must accept a job or lose unemployment benefits after disappointing jobs report
Biden said his administration is taking steps that will make it easier for employers to hire more workers.
Biden said his administration is taking steps that will make it easier for employers to hire more workers.
McDonald's coffee cups to promote COVID-19 vaccine in partnership with White House
McDonald’s will debut its new McCafe cups in July, which feature the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 vaccine slogan "We Can Do This."
McDonald’s will debut its new McCafe cups in July, which feature the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 vaccine slogan "We Can Do This."
Scores of dead bodies found floating in India's Ganges River
Scores of dead bodies have been found floating down the Ganges River in eastern India as the country battles a ferocious surge in coronavirus infections. Authorities said Tuesday they haven't yet determined the cause of death.
Scores of dead bodies have been found floating down the Ganges River in eastern India as the country battles a ferocious surge in coronavirus infections. Authorities said Tuesday they haven't yet determined the cause of death.
Crocs once again offering thousands of free shoes to healthcare workers
After giving away more than 860,000 free pairs of shoes last year, Crocs is once again offering healthcare workers a free pair of shoes through May 14.
After giving away more than 860,000 free pairs of shoes last year, Crocs is once again offering healthcare workers a free pair of shoes through May 14.
Fauci says it’s ‘quite possible’ that people would wear masks during high seasons of respiratory illness
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said “it’s quite possible” that people would wear face masks seasonally since the data has proven their effectiveness on face masks.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said “it’s quite possible” that people would wear face masks seasonally since the data has proven their effectiveness on face masks.