De Blasio: NYC's goal is 5 million vaccinated by June

De Blasio said that when the Co-Op City site reaches full strength, 1,000 people will be getting vaccinated each day.

Biden: Americans to begin receiving $1,400 stimulus checks this month

"When we took office 45 days ago, I promised the American people that help was on the way," Biden said. "Today, I can say we have taken one more giant step forward in delivering on that promise."

FDA warns against using ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some are still looking to find unconventional ways to treat or prevent the virus. The latest - taking the drug ivermectin, which the FDA is now warning against.

Europe staggers as infectious variants power virus surge

Fast-spreading mutant versions of the coronavirus are powering another uptick in infections in Europe.

Lawmakers curb Cuomo's emergency powers; slam him over nursing home data

The New York Senate has passed a bill to limit the governor’s emergency powers at a time when he’s facing sexual harassment allegations and scrutiny over his administration’s reporting of COVID-19 deaths at nursing homes.

COVID-19 relief bill: Democrats strike deal on jobless benefits after logjam

Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.

States that eased mask mandates, restaurant restrictions saw increase in COVID-19 cases, CDC study says

The CDC released a study that found states that issued mask mandates saw a decrease in COVID-19 cases, but when those same states allowed relaxed restrictions last year, they saw a subsequent increase in new infections.

Movie theaters reopen in New York City with limited capacity

Theaters in New York City reopened Friday for the first time in nearly a year. Capacity is limited to 25 percent with no more than 50 people allowed in a theater for each showing.

‘False sense of security’: Study finds some thermal imaging temperature checks show inaccurate readings

The FDA issued a public alert this week warning that improper use of thermal imaging devices could lead to inaccurate temperature readings and “present potentially serious public health risks.”

NJ GOP questions Murphy's COVID-19 handling in hearing

New Jersey Republican lawmakers conducted a hearing on Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, questioning an administration policy related to nursing homes.

Poll: Americans largely back Biden's virus response

Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

In hopeful sign for economy, US adds 379,000 jobs in February

U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.

Connecticut to ease some COVID-19 restrictions

On March 19, Connecticut will eliminate capacity limits for restaurants, retail, libraries, personal services, indoor recreation, gyms/fitness centers, museums, aquariums, zoos, offices, and houses of worship.

Single test to distinguish COVID-19, flu viruses gets FDA approval

The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for an Abbott Laboratories test that can detect the novel coronavirus, two different flu viruses and a respiratory virus using a single nasal swab.

Cuomo aides altered Health Dept. nursing home death count: Reports

Top aides to Gov. Andrew Cuomo reportedly altered a state Health Department report to obscure the nursing home death count.

Johnson & Johnson one-dose COVID vaccine arrives in the Bronx

Vaccination appointments for the newly-approved Johnson & Johnson one-dose coronavirus vaccine have opened up in the Bronx.

Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine doses lost to spoilage or discarded across US

As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as it can, state health officials continue to report COVID-19 vaccines being spoiled and wasted.

Cuomo accuser reveals why she decided to come forward now

One of the women who accused New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexually harassing her at the workplace says she was motivated to come forward after another woman contacted her to share similar allegations.