Joe Biden arriving in Washington with big plans, big problems

Joe Biden is arriving in the nation's capital Tuesday -- ready to assume power as the nation reels from the coronavirus pandemic, soaring unemployment and grave concerns about more violence as he prepares to take the oath of office.

American teen jailed in Cayman Islands for violating COVID law released

A college student from Georgia jailed in the Cayman Islands for violating COVID-19 quarantine measures is back home, according to media reports. 

Cuomo warns of second COVID wave amid new virus strains

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said new strains of the virus could lead to a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

Murphy: People 65, older cleared to get vaccine in NJ

Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey residents 65 and older, as well as those from 16 to 64 with serious medical conditions can begin to be vaccinated with the COVID-19 shot on Thursday.

As COVID-19 deaths surge, Los Angeles County lifts limit on number of cremations

As the COVID-19 death rate in Los Angeles County continues to climb, county officials have issued an emergency order lifting environmental limits on the number of cremations that can be performed every month.

California official calls for pause on Moderna vaccine batch due to possible allergic reaction

California health officials are recommending providers pause the administration of a specific batch of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine due to possible allergic reactions that are under investigation.

Still no second stimulus check? Here's how to get your money

Some who are still waiting for the money to arrive will need to file a tax return in order to receive the money.

Hundreds of children being admitted to Arizona hospitals for COVID-19

Children are being hospitalized for COVID-19 at record numbers in Arizona, according to a Banner Health spokesperson on Jan. 17. She backs up her claim with data that looked at trending numbers for several months in 2020.

NYC COVID testing sites may soon expand into empty commercial real estate

The Real Estate Board of New York is planning to put some of that empty space to good use by placing rapid testing sites in vacant buildings.

COVID vaccine sites open at NYCHA complexes, but issues remain

Five state-run coronavirus vaccine sites have opened at NYCHA complexes across New York City as the city continues to attempt to ramp up its effort to vaccinate New Yorkers against the rampaging virus.

Ice cream from China contaminated with coronavirus: report

Officials believe the coronavirus was able to survive in the ice cream due to the cold temperature and was likely transferred from a person who had the disease. 

New York pharmacies begin vaccinations with limited supply

New York pharmacies just became eligible to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. It's a slow rollout though.

Dodger Stadium transforms into COVID-19 vaccination site

Dodger Stadium reopened Friday as a COVID-19 mass-vaccination center, with Mayor Eric Garcetti saying it will have the capacity to vaccinate 12,000 people a day when it is running fully.

NY nears nursing home vaccine goal, but pace frustrates some

New York says it is getting closer to reaching a vital early goal of its coronavirus vaccine campaign: getting a first dose to every nursing home resident.