Tinder giving free COVID-19 tests to users so they can meet up safely
The dating app is giving 1,000 free mail-in tests to 500 Tinder matches.
The dating app is giving 1,000 free mail-in tests to 500 Tinder matches.
6 feet or 3 feet? Schools, CDC considering guidance on seating students closer together
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
U.S. air travel rises to highest levels yet since pandemic hit
Travel is still down sharply from 2019, before the pandemic, but more than 1 million people have gone through U.S. airport checkpoints each of the last four days. Airline stocks rose across the board.
Travel is still down sharply from 2019, before the pandemic, but more than 1 million people have gone through U.S. airport checkpoints each of the last four days. Airline stocks rose across the board.
WHO to release report next week on origins of COVID-19
The World Health Organization said it will release a report on the origins of the novel coronavirus next week.
The World Health Organization said it will release a report on the origins of the novel coronavirus next week.
Detroit officials: Nurse caught stealing COVID-19 vaccines from TCF Center
Detroit officials said a nurse was caught stealing COVID-19 vaccines from the TCF Center after another employee reported her.
Detroit officials said a nurse was caught stealing COVID-19 vaccines from the TCF Center after another employee reported her.
IRS agrees to protect some stimulus checks from debt reductions
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
Connecticut accelerates COVID vaccine distribution
Connecticut plans to speed up the next age-based phase of its COVID-19 vaccination rollout by a few days. Also, everyone else, age 16 and older, will be able to begin making appointments for a shot tentatively on April 5.
Connecticut plans to speed up the next age-based phase of its COVID-19 vaccination rollout by a few days. Also, everyone else, age 16 and older, will be able to begin making appointments for a shot tentatively on April 5.
Coping with decision fatigue in a pandemic
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, we have had more time to sit and ruminate. That can lead to a lot of stress.
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, we have had more time to sit and ruminate. That can lead to a lot of stress.
AP poll: Vaccination efforts could face hurdles as Republicans less willing to get COVID-19 shot
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 42% of Republicans say they probably or definitely will not get the shot, compared with 17% of Democrats.
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 42% of Republicans say they probably or definitely will not get the shot, compared with 17% of Democrats.
Italy back to lockdown over Easter weekend amid surging COVID-19 cases
Much of Italy will be locked down on Easter weekend for the second year in a row amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Much of Italy will be locked down on Easter weekend for the second year in a row amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Wedding venue capacity increases in NY
Starting Monday, wedding venues and catering halls in New York State can expand to 50% of their capacity, with a maximum of 150 people.
Starting Monday, wedding venues and catering halls in New York State can expand to 50% of their capacity, with a maximum of 150 people.
Some New York City residents can get vaccinated at home
The mayor hopes to get all homebound residents the Johnson & Johnson vaccine within the next seven weeks.
The mayor hopes to get all homebound residents the Johnson & Johnson vaccine within the next seven weeks.
Wife takes nursing home job to still see husband and comply with COVID-19 restrictions
The COVID-19 restrictions left Cynthia Romano with no choice but to take a job at a nursing home in order to see her ailing husband.
The COVID-19 restrictions left Cynthia Romano with no choice but to take a job at a nursing home in order to see her ailing husband.
Biden, Harris and others begin promoting COVID-19 relief plan's benefits during 'Help is Here' tour
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses are opening a cross-country tour this week to highlight the benefits of his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 plan.
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses are opening a cross-country tour this week to highlight the benefits of his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 plan.
CDC study finds 9 out of 10 people in US got 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A new CDC study found the vast majority of people are completing their coronavirus vaccination in the recommended timeframe. Public health officials called the "encouraging."
A new CDC study found the vast majority of people are completing their coronavirus vaccination in the recommended timeframe. Public health officials called the "encouraging."
Wells Fargo, Chase criticized over timing of stimulus check delivery
Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase told customers they may not receive the third round of stimulus checks for days, drawing ire from customers
Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase told customers they may not receive the third round of stimulus checks for days, drawing ire from customers
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day a year into pandemic
Restaurants like The Shannon Rose in Clifton, New Jersey are preparing to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in a new way this year due to the pandemic.
Restaurants like The Shannon Rose in Clifton, New Jersey are preparing to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in a new way this year due to the pandemic.
Wells Fargo, Chase criticized over timing of third stimulus check delivery
Millions of Americans are poised to receive direct cash payments worth up to $1,400.
Millions of Americans are poised to receive direct cash payments worth up to $1,400.
Study: Mosquitoes could aid in treatments of life-threatening viruses, possibly COVID-19
A new study revealed that a protein found in mosquitoes could help in treatments in some life-threatening viruses like West Nile and Zika and possibly COVID-19.
A new study revealed that a protein found in mosquitoes could help in treatments in some life-threatening viruses like West Nile and Zika and possibly COVID-19.
New York marks a year of pandemic sorrow, honors victims
New Yorkers are marking a year since they learned of the state’s first fatalities from COVID-19.
New Yorkers are marking a year since they learned of the state’s first fatalities from COVID-19.