DOJ warns about fake COVID-19 vaccine survey scams
The Department of Justice is warning the public of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine surveys used to steal money and personal information from consumers.
The Department of Justice is warning the public of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine surveys used to steal money and personal information from consumers.
WHO: Europe's COVID-19 vaccination program is 'unacceptably slow'
European nations' immunization campaigns against COVID-19 are “unacceptably slow” and risk prolonging the pandemic, a senior World Health Organization official said.
European nations' immunization campaigns against COVID-19 are “unacceptably slow” and risk prolonging the pandemic, a senior World Health Organization official said.
Pfizer: Vaccine effective against COVID-19 up to 6 months later
Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, announced updated results Thursday from their ongoing late-stage study of more than 44,000 volunteers.
Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, announced updated results Thursday from their ongoing late-stage study of more than 44,000 volunteers.
Unemployment claims climb to 719,000; COVID-19 pandemic still forces layoffs
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
Opening Day at Yankee Stadium with limited capacity due to COVID restrictions
Thursday is Opening Day at Yankee Stadium and 10,850 fans will be allowed in to watch New York take on the Toronto Blue Jays.
Thursday is Opening Day at Yankee Stadium and 10,850 fans will be allowed in to watch New York take on the Toronto Blue Jays.
Vermont high school moves into old Macy's building
Months after toxins forced a Vermont high school to close its doors, students began attending classes in an old Macy’s department store.
Months after toxins forced a Vermont high school to close its doors, students began attending classes in an old Macy’s department store.
France closes schools, bans domestic travel amid new COVID-19 surge
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.
Sarah Palin urges people to wear masks after she, several family members test positive for COVID-19
People magazine reports that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging people to take steps to guard against the coronavirus, such as wearing masks in public.
People magazine reports that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging people to take steps to guard against the coronavirus, such as wearing masks in public.
Poll: Most Americans approve of Biden's early handling of COVID-19 pandemic
Americans are broadly supportive of President Joe Biden’s early handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and approval of his stewardship of the economy has ticked up following passage of a sprawling $1.9 trillion relief bill.
Americans are broadly supportive of President Joe Biden’s early handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and approval of his stewardship of the economy has ticked up following passage of a sprawling $1.9 trillion relief bill.
Murphy warns COVID variants may cause record high infections in NJ
New Jersey is leading the nation in new COVID infections for close to a week now, with Governor Phil Murphy warning that variants could send case levels to record highs.
New Jersey is leading the nation in new COVID infections for close to a week now, with Governor Phil Murphy warning that variants could send case levels to record highs.
15 million J&J COVID vaccines thrown away after ingredient mix-up
A dosage mix-up at a Baltimore production facility, which ruined about 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine, has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to delay certification of the facility.
A dosage mix-up at a Baltimore production facility, which ruined about 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine, has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to delay certification of the facility.
COVID-19 3rd leading cause of death in 2020, pushed total US deaths beyond 3.3 million
A new report says U.S. deaths last year topped 3.3 million, the nation’s highest annual death toll.
A new report says U.S. deaths last year topped 3.3 million, the nation’s highest annual death toll.
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down statewide mask mandate
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, ruling that the Democrat exceeded his authority by issuing the order.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, ruling that the Democrat exceeded his authority by issuing the order.
EU says 'no evidence' to restrict use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
The European Medicines Agency says there is “no evidence” that would support restricting the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine in any population despite reports of rare blood clots.
The European Medicines Agency says there is “no evidence” that would support restricting the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine in any population despite reports of rare blood clots.
COVID-19 was third leading cause of death in U.S.: CDC
COVID-19 infections and related illnesses were responsible for roughly 345,000 deaths in 2020.
COVID-19 infections and related illnesses were responsible for roughly 345,000 deaths in 2020.
Delta to stop blocking middle seats on May 1, joining other US carriers
Delta is the last U.S. airline to end the policy of blocking middle seats, which it first began in April 2020.
Delta is the last U.S. airline to end the policy of blocking middle seats, which it first began in April 2020.
Pfizer says its vaccine is safe and effective in kids age 12-15
The pharmaceutical company said its vaccine was strongly protective in kids as young as 12. The news could have big implications for reopening schools.
The pharmaceutical company said its vaccine was strongly protective in kids as young as 12. The news could have big implications for reopening schools.
Free meal boxes for struggling musicians on Long Island
Live performance venues were among the first to shut down and will likely be the last to reopen. That is why Long Island Cares is teaming up with local theaters and concert venues to get performers up on their feet and back at the microphone.
Live performance venues were among the first to shut down and will likely be the last to reopen. That is why Long Island Cares is teaming up with local theaters and concert venues to get performers up on their feet and back at the microphone.
Podcasts exploded during the pandemic; now is the time to start one
The pandemic afforded a lot of people the time to pursue passion projects which for many included started their own podcasts.
The pandemic afforded a lot of people the time to pursue passion projects which for many included started their own podcasts.
Biden signs extension of Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses by 2 months
President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.
President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.