NJ leads nation in new COVID cases as hospitalizations rise above 2,000, again

The Garden State is now leading the U.S. in new cases per capita, and for the first time in a month, total hospitalizations are hovering above 2,000.

COVID-19 scams booming on the dark web

COVID-19 scams are a booming business on the dark web as cyber crooks are offering up phony vaccine cards and negative COVID test documents, all for a price.

Researchers in Mexico invent nose-only COVID-19 masks to be worn during eating, drinking

Researchers in Mexico invented nose-only masks that reportedly give the wearer additional protection when eating and drinking when wearing a face covering is impractical.

Pandemic prompts some couples to hold wedding do-overs

Venues on Long Island report a wedding trend: Couples that had mini-ceremonies during the pandemic are now booking larger celebrations, too.

Study finds pregnant, lactating women protected by COVID-19 vaccines, pass antibodies to newborns

A new study found that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines provide "robust" immunity for pregnant and lactating women, who can also pass protective antibodies to newborns.

Family says woman died from reaction to coronavirus vaccine

The family of a Kansas woman who died unexpectedly on Wednesday claims it happened from a reaction to the coronavirus vaccine.

Unemployment claims fall to 684,000, fewest since start of pandemic

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.

Brazil becomes 2nd country to surpass 300K COVID-19 deaths

Brazil topped 300,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, becoming the second country to do so amid a spike in infections that has seen the South American country report record death tolls in recent days.

US grows optimistic as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, deaths fall

More than three months into the U.S. vaccination drive, many of the numbers paint an increasingly encouraging picture.

Pandemic causing pet food shortages

Some pet shops and companies say they are dealing with a shortage in the supply of food for cats and dogs.

New 'double mutant' coronavirus variant detected in India

Health officials in India said a new “double mutant” coronavirus variant was detected in the country, as worrisome variants first detected in the U.K., South Africa and Brazil now circulate within the nation’s borders and around the world.