Stimulus checks and your 2020 taxes: All of your questions, answered
The federal government has delivered two stimulus checks to tens of millions of Americans as part of an effort to blunt the economic pain triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, but many are wondering how the payments could affect your 2020 taxes as filing season approaches.
The federal government has delivered two stimulus checks to tens of millions of Americans as part of an effort to blunt the economic pain triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, but many are wondering how the payments could affect your 2020 taxes as filing season approaches.
CDC changes guidance for 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccines amid shortages
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidance regarding the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine amid nationwide shortages and widespread confusion plaguing vaccination efforts in many states.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidance regarding the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine amid nationwide shortages and widespread confusion plaguing vaccination efforts in many states.
Researchers studying if humans can transmit COVID to wild animals
Researchers are looking into the potential for COVID-19 transmission from humans to both domestic and wild animals.
Researchers are looking into the potential for COVID-19 transmission from humans to both domestic and wild animals.
Fauci says Trump administration’s approach to COVID-19 ‘very likely’ cost lives
On Friday, during an interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci was asked if the lack of “candor” and “facts in some cases over the last year cost lives.” Fauci responded, “You know, it very likely did.”
On Friday, during an interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci was asked if the lack of “candor” and “facts in some cases over the last year cost lives.” Fauci responded, “You know, it very likely did.”
More than 100 National Guard members in DC test positive for coronavirus
10,600 National Guard members are still in DC
10,600 National Guard members are still in DC
NYC Restaurant Week during a pandemic
2021 New York City Restaurant Week will go forward next week with some changes due to an indoor dining ban because of the coronavirus pandemic.
2021 New York City Restaurant Week will go forward next week with some changes due to an indoor dining ban because of the coronavirus pandemic.
CDC finds 10 cases of life-threatening reaction to COVID-19 vaccine out of more than 4M administered doses
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has detected only 10 cases of anaphylaxis — a rare, life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur after vaccination — out of 4 million of the first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has detected only 10 cases of anaphylaxis — a rare, life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur after vaccination — out of 4 million of the first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
NJ confirms first 2 case of UK variant of COVID-19
New Jersey's top health official says the state has identified its first two cases of the COVID-19 variant seen in the United Kingdom.
New Jersey's top health official says the state has identified its first two cases of the COVID-19 variant seen in the United Kingdom.
UK COVID-19 variant ‘may be’ more deadly, prime minister says
There is emerging evidence to suggest that the recently discovered, highly transmissible COVID-19 variant first reported in the United Kingdom is potentially more deadly, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
There is emerging evidence to suggest that the recently discovered, highly transmissible COVID-19 variant first reported in the United Kingdom is potentially more deadly, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
Ambulances queue at hospitals as coronavirus surge slams Portugal
Ambulances waiting to deliver COVID-19 patients queued outside hospital emergency departments Friday as Portugal’s COVID-19 surge continued unabated, adding a new record of daily deaths for the fifth day in a row.
Ambulances waiting to deliver COVID-19 patients queued outside hospital emergency departments Friday as Portugal’s COVID-19 surge continued unabated, adding a new record of daily deaths for the fifth day in a row.
Coronavirus has killed 371 law enforcement officers, union says
An astonishing 371 law enforcement officers have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S., with nearly 95 of those COVID-19 deaths reported in Texas alone, statistics released Friday show.
An astonishing 371 law enforcement officers have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S., with nearly 95 of those COVID-19 deaths reported in Texas alone, statistics released Friday show.
CDC: Allergic reactions after Moderna vaccine are extremely rare
A federal review of the administration of Moderna's emergency COVID-19 vaccine since its approval in December has revealed that bad reactions to the shot are rare and severe allergic reactions are extremely rare.
A federal review of the administration of Moderna's emergency COVID-19 vaccine since its approval in December has revealed that bad reactions to the shot are rare and severe allergic reactions are extremely rare.
Dave Chappelle tests positive for COVID-19; cancels shows
Dave Chappelle tested positive for the coronavirus just before his comedy show scheduled for Thursday, forcing his upcoming appearances to be canceled, a spokeswoman said.
Dave Chappelle tested positive for the coronavirus just before his comedy show scheduled for Thursday, forcing his upcoming appearances to be canceled, a spokeswoman said.
15 NYC vaccine sites postpone 1st-dose appointments
Vaccinations in the city haven't stopped but 15 city-run hubs are canceling first-dose appointments.
Vaccinations in the city haven't stopped but 15 city-run hubs are canceling first-dose appointments.
Study: Half of US adults not wearing masks when in close contact with others
According to findings released by researchers at USC, three out of 10 Los Angeles County residents and nearly half of adults in the U.S. are not wearing protective face masks when they are in close contact with people who live outside their households.
According to findings released by researchers at USC, three out of 10 Los Angeles County residents and nearly half of adults in the U.S. are not wearing protective face masks when they are in close contact with people who live outside their households.
Biden signs 10 executive orders on pandemic, warns things will ‘get worse before they get better’
On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”
On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”
Unemployment claims fall to a still-high 900,000
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further job cuts in a raging pandemic.
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further job cuts in a raging pandemic.
Woman shares story after entire family tests positive for COVID and the loss of her father
A COVID-19 survivor is sharing her story, hoping her family’s story can help save your life or the life of your loved one.
A COVID-19 survivor is sharing her story, hoping her family’s story can help save your life or the life of your loved one.
COVID patients with lingering symptoms finding relief at new clinics
Dozens of clinics cropping up across the country aim to bring relief to COVID patients with lingering symptoms.
Dozens of clinics cropping up across the country aim to bring relief to COVID patients with lingering symptoms.
'There's light at the end of the tunnel': New clinics aid COVID-19 'long-haulers'
Dozens of clinics have cropped up around the U.S. to address a puzzling and troubling aspect of COVID-19 — the after-effects that can stubbornly afflict some people weeks or months after the infection itself has subsided.
Dozens of clinics have cropped up around the U.S. to address a puzzling and troubling aspect of COVID-19 — the after-effects that can stubbornly afflict some people weeks or months after the infection itself has subsided.