New York COVID-19 variant spreading in city
The so-called New York City variant doesn't appear to be deadlier than other forms of the virus, according to preliminary data. That could change.
The so-called New York City variant doesn't appear to be deadlier than other forms of the virus, according to preliminary data. That could change.
Will COVID-19 ever go away?
No one knows for sure. Scientists think the virus that causes COVID-19 may be with us for decades or longer, but that doesn’t mean it will keep posing the same threat.
No one knows for sure. Scientists think the virus that causes COVID-19 may be with us for decades or longer, but that doesn’t mean it will keep posing the same threat.
NYC indoor dining to increase to 50% on March 19
Limited indoor dining in New York City returned in February. Restaurants will be able to increase capacity on March 19.
Limited indoor dining in New York City returned in February. Restaurants will be able to increase capacity on March 19.
COVID relief plan will help millions of NY children, lawmaker says
The legislation will assist most Americans, providing up to $1,400 stimulus checks to those making $80,000 a year or less. But the centerpiece of the legislation is the child tax credit.
The legislation will assist most Americans, providing up to $1,400 stimulus checks to those making $80,000 a year or less. But the centerpiece of the legislation is the child tax credit.
Nearly two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations attributed to 4 common underlying conditions, NIH says
A recent study from researchers at Tufts University found that nearly two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. could be attributed to four underlying conditions that are common among Americans.
A recent study from researchers at Tufts University found that nearly two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. could be attributed to four underlying conditions that are common among Americans.
'Isolation Kills': Families push for more visitation at nursing homes
Many families are calling on officials to loosen visitation restrictions at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
Many families are calling on officials to loosen visitation restrictions at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
Beating COVID-19: Senior citizens take swing at virus-shaped piñata after getting vaccinated
Residents at a senior living community took a literal swing at COVID-19 when they beat a pinata, in the shape of the coronavirus, after getting vaccinated.
Residents at a senior living community took a literal swing at COVID-19 when they beat a pinata, in the shape of the coronavirus, after getting vaccinated.
Third stimulus check calculator: See how much money you could receive from Biden's relief bill
The cash payments included in the nearly $2T stimulus bill are the largest yet.
The cash payments included in the nearly $2T stimulus bill are the largest yet.
New Yorkers reflect on 1 year since pandemic shutdown
In New York City, places like Times Square looked like a ghost town. Popular restaurants closed their doors indefinitely. Some never reopened.
In New York City, places like Times Square looked like a ghost town. Popular restaurants closed their doors indefinitely. Some never reopened.
WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020 — marking the start of a long, devastating journey
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Over the next 12 months, the number of global cases grew from 118,000 to 118 million.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Over the next 12 months, the number of global cases grew from 118,000 to 118 million.
'Stars in the House' connects artists and fans for good causes
Stars in the House, a live web series, has raised $700,000 for the Actors Fund.
Stars in the House, a live web series, has raised $700,000 for the Actors Fund.
NJ increases indoor capacity limit for some venues to 50% beginning Mar. 19
The indoor capacity limit for restaurants and other venues in New Jersey can increase to 50% beginning March 19.
The indoor capacity limit for restaurants and other venues in New Jersey can increase to 50% beginning March 19.
'COVID arm': Dermatologists observe delayed skin reactions after vaccination
A delayed red, sometimes bumpy rash has been observed in vaccinated people. Dermatologists have named the condition “COVID arm” and say it’s no reason to avoid vaccination.
A delayed red, sometimes bumpy rash has been observed in vaccinated people. Dermatologists have named the condition “COVID arm” and say it’s no reason to avoid vaccination.
Texas Rangers say Opening Day will be at 100 percent capacity of Globe Life Field
The Texas Rangers will allow for 100% capacity of fans for their Opening Day game at Globe Life Field.
The Texas Rangers will allow for 100% capacity of fans for their Opening Day game at Globe Life Field.
Dermatologists see increased hair loss in recovered COVID-19 patients
UW Health dermatologists revealed on Wednesday, March 10 they are seeing increased cases of hair loss in patients who have recovered from COVID-19.
UW Health dermatologists revealed on Wednesday, March 10 they are seeing increased cases of hair loss in patients who have recovered from COVID-19.
Target partners with CVS to offer COVID-19 vaccines at more than 600 US stores
More than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations inside Target stores nationwide will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, the company said.
More than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations inside Target stores nationwide will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, the company said.
New Orleans hospital marks 10,000th COVID-19 recovery with jazz band sendoff
Miriam Bertrand, 72, was the Ochsner Medical Center’s 10,000th successful recovery from COVID-19 and received a jubilant sendoff — which included a jazz band performance.
Miriam Bertrand, 72, was the Ochsner Medical Center’s 10,000th successful recovery from COVID-19 and received a jubilant sendoff — which included a jazz band performance.
As states ease mask rules, workers concerned over personal safety amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
As more states lift mask mandates and ease restrictions on businesses, many essential workers are concerned they could be less safe amid a pandemic that health experts warn is far from over.
As more states lift mask mandates and ease restrictions on businesses, many essential workers are concerned they could be less safe amid a pandemic that health experts warn is far from over.
VIDEO: Maskless Uber passenger coughs on driver then attacks him
A dispute inside an Uber over a passenger refusing to put on a face mask turned physical.
A dispute inside an Uber over a passenger refusing to put on a face mask turned physical.
$3,000 child tax credit: Here’s what parents need to know
The massive coronavirus relief bill slowly working its way to President Joe Biden’s desk includes a plan to temporarily raise a child tax credit that could end up permanently changing the way the country deals with child poverty.
The massive coronavirus relief bill slowly working its way to President Joe Biden’s desk includes a plan to temporarily raise a child tax credit that could end up permanently changing the way the country deals with child poverty.