Up to 50,000 COVID-19 cases can be traced back to Mardi Gras 2020, study finds
A new study shows the lack of COVID-19 safety regulations during last year’s Mardi Gras at the dawn of the pandemic likely caused it to be a superspreader event that spawned up to 50,000 cases.
A new study shows the lack of COVID-19 safety regulations during last year’s Mardi Gras at the dawn of the pandemic likely caused it to be a superspreader event that spawned up to 50,000 cases.
Love Chapel NYC hosts micro-weddings amid pandemic restrictions
Love Chapel NYC, tucked away on West 75th Street, is the answer to City Hall's 90-second nuptial.
Love Chapel NYC, tucked away on West 75th Street, is the answer to City Hall's 90-second nuptial.
New Jersey surpasses 20,000 COVID-19 deaths
So far, 20,0004 New Jersey residents have died due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
So far, 20,0004 New Jersey residents have died due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As statewide COVID numbers drop, positivity rates on LI remain high
New York State is reporting its lowest COVID positivity and hospitalization rates in months, but the numbers are still high on Long Island.
New York State is reporting its lowest COVID positivity and hospitalization rates in months, but the numbers are still high on Long Island.
Citi Field opens as mass COVID vaccination site
The New York Mets' home, Citi Field began offering COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible Queens residents Wednesday.
The New York Mets' home, Citi Field began offering COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible Queens residents Wednesday.
COVID: California's first cases of South African variant detected in Bay Area
"Two cases have been reported through Stanford. One in Santa Clara County and one in Alameda County," the governor said.
"Two cases have been reported through Stanford. One in Santa Clara County and one in Alameda County," the governor said.
Gov. Murphy in quarantine after family member tests positive
Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey canceled in-person public events because a member of his family recently tested positive for COVID-19, the governor's office said in a statement.
Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey canceled in-person public events because a member of his family recently tested positive for COVID-19, the governor's office said in a statement.
California congresswoman announces $7K a person for COVID funeral expenses
Lawmakers said that FEMA is creating a hotline to help provide information to people seeking reimbursement. In the meantime, they recommend families begin gathering any documentation of funeral costs, such as billing records from the mortuary, cemetery or other services.
Lawmakers said that FEMA is creating a hotline to help provide information to people seeking reimbursement. In the meantime, they recommend families begin gathering any documentation of funeral costs, such as billing records from the mortuary, cemetery or other services.
Poll: One in three Americans skeptical of COVID vaccine
While 67% of Americans plan to get vaccinated or have already done so, 15% are certain they won’t and 17% say probably not.
While 67% of Americans plan to get vaccinated or have already done so, 15% are certain they won’t and 17% say probably not.
Newsom: California making huge progress in fight against COVID-19; five million people vaccinated so far
California Governor Gavin Newsom says the state is making huge progress in its fight against COVID-19.
California Governor Gavin Newsom says the state is making huge progress in its fight against COVID-19.
Tiny silver charm sold in a vending machine benefits Chef José Andrés food charity
East Harlem resident Marla Aaron has designed a 2-inch-tall sterling silver charm in the form of a chair you might find at your favorite eatery.
East Harlem resident Marla Aaron has designed a 2-inch-tall sterling silver charm in the form of a chair you might find at your favorite eatery.
Researchers concerned ‘escape mutation’ found in COVID-19 variants may help virus evade antibodies
The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.
The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.
Two masks are better at stopping COVID-19 spread than one, CDC study finds
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
House requests briefing from postmaster general about ‘alarmingly high’ COVID-19 infections among USPS workers
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
Citi Field opens for vaccinations but supply remains scarce
The vaccine rollout at Citi Field will be slower than planned because of supply issues. The stadium will be open Wednesday and Thursday for now.
The vaccine rollout at Citi Field will be slower than planned because of supply issues. The stadium will be open Wednesday and Thursday for now.
World's second-oldest person survives coronavirus at age 116
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.
South Africa pivots to unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine after scrapping AstraZeneca
South Africa's health minister says the country will begin administering the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its front-line health workers next week.
South Africa's health minister says the country will begin administering the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its front-line health workers next week.
U.S. vaccine drive complicated by two-dose juggling act
The need to give each person two doses a few weeks apart vastly complicates the biggest vaccination campaign the United States has undertaken.
The need to give each person two doses a few weeks apart vastly complicates the biggest vaccination campaign the United States has undertaken.
CDC considers requiring negative COVID-19 test for domestic air travel
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.
San Antonio girl dies three days after testing positive for COVID-19
The family of nine-year-old Makenzie Gongora wants to shed light on how COVID-19 can impact children after she died just days after testing positive.
The family of nine-year-old Makenzie Gongora wants to shed light on how COVID-19 can impact children after she died just days after testing positive.