NY sees record for COVID cases, deaths highest since May
Another 197 New Yorkers died due to COVID-19 on Wednesday and the state reported another 17,636 positive cases, a one day record.
Another 197 New Yorkers died due to COVID-19 on Wednesday and the state reported another 17,636 positive cases, a one day record.
De Blasio weighing whether to defy Cuomo vaccination group order
Mayor Bill de Blasio reiterated his call to expand the pool of eligible New Yorkers for the coronavirus vaccine and is weighing whether to vaccinate them anyway.
Mayor Bill de Blasio reiterated his call to expand the pool of eligible New Yorkers for the coronavirus vaccine and is weighing whether to vaccinate them anyway.
Jobless claims slip to still-high 787,000 in the US
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell slightly to 787,000, evidence of a job market stumbling in the face of the viral pandemic and the damage it has inflicted on the economy for nearly 10 months.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell slightly to 787,000, evidence of a job market stumbling in the face of the viral pandemic and the damage it has inflicted on the economy for nearly 10 months.
First case of coronavirus variant detected in Pennsylvania
A new, more contagious variant of the coronavirus has been detected in Pennsylvania for the first time, state health officials announced Thursday.
A new, more contagious variant of the coronavirus has been detected in Pennsylvania for the first time, state health officials announced Thursday.
California suspends 1.4 million virus unemployment claims
The state Employment Development Department on Wednesday said it had examined existing claims from people who said they lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic and found about 3.5 million claims were “potentially fraudulent.”
The state Employment Development Department on Wednesday said it had examined existing claims from people who said they lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic and found about 3.5 million claims were “potentially fraudulent.”
UC San Diego places COVID-19 test kits in vending machines throughout campus
The students living on campus are required to be tested at least once a week, with no more than nine days between two tests, and testing is available free to students.
The students living on campus are required to be tested at least once a week, with no more than nine days between two tests, and testing is available free to students.
California hospitals prepping for grim COVID-19 choices
California hospitals struggling with a skyrocketing coronavirus surge are trying to prepare for the possibility that they may have to ration care for lack of staff and beds — and hoping they don’t have to make that choice.
California hospitals struggling with a skyrocketing coronavirus surge are trying to prepare for the possibility that they may have to ration care for lack of staff and beds — and hoping they don’t have to make that choice.
FDA-approved coronavirus test hits Amazon marketplace. Here's how much it costs
An FDA-approved COVID-19 test has hit Amazon's marketplace as cases of the virus continue to inundate the country.
An FDA-approved COVID-19 test has hit Amazon's marketplace as cases of the virus continue to inundate the country.
US companies slash jobs for the first time since April, ADP report shows
The report showed that private employers shed 123,000 jobs last month, large companies announcing for the bulk of layoffs.
The report showed that private employers shed 123,000 jobs last month, large companies announcing for the bulk of layoffs.
Urgent warning to New Yorkers aged 75 and over about spread of coronavirus
The New York City Health Commissioner has an urgent warning for all New Yorkers aged 75 and older to take precautions against the coronavirus.
The New York City Health Commissioner has an urgent warning for all New Yorkers aged 75 and older to take precautions against the coronavirus.
Former Dodgers pitcher Tommy John hospitalized with COVID-19: report
Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John is receiving oxygen at a hospital near his Indio home after being diagnosed with the coronavirus in December, it was reported Wednesday.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John is receiving oxygen at a hospital near his Indio home after being diagnosed with the coronavirus in December, it was reported Wednesday.
California may have paid out-of-state inmates job benefits
More than $40 million in California funding intended to help people left jobless by the coronavirus pandemic probably went to inmates in out-of-state jails and prisons, officials said.
More than $40 million in California funding intended to help people left jobless by the coronavirus pandemic probably went to inmates in out-of-state jails and prisons, officials said.
Sandy Hook massacre first responder dies due to COVID-19
A retired Connecticut state trooper, who was one of the first to respond to the Sandy Hook massacre back in 2012, has died due to COVID-19, authorities said.
A retired Connecticut state trooper, who was one of the first to respond to the Sandy Hook massacre back in 2012, has died due to COVID-19, authorities said.
Doctor sends holiday cards to his cancer patients erasing $650,000 in debt
Doctor Omar Atiq gave his indebted cancer patients a huge gift for the holidays.
Doctor Omar Atiq gave his indebted cancer patients a huge gift for the holidays.
TSA says airport passenger screenings dropped 61% in 2020
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says that passenger screenings fell 61% at security checkpoints in 2020.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says that passenger screenings fell 61% at security checkpoints in 2020.
Parents could get up to $1,100 in stimulus money per child born in 2020
Parents who had one or more children born in 2020 could receive up to $1,100 in extra stimulus money per child, according to IRS guidelines.
Parents who had one or more children born in 2020 could receive up to $1,100 in extra stimulus money per child, according to IRS guidelines.
NY nursing home aide battling coronavirus after giving birth
A 24-year-old nursing aide remained hospitalized Tuesday after falling gravely ill following the birth of her child the day after testing positive for COVID-19.
A 24-year-old nursing aide remained hospitalized Tuesday after falling gravely ill following the birth of her child the day after testing positive for COVID-19.
Long Island schools differ on reopening classrooms
With well over 100 school districts across Long Island, each one is following what it thinks works best for their staff and students.
With well over 100 school districts across Long Island, each one is following what it thinks works best for their staff and students.
Study finds new UK coronavirus variant is 'substantially' more transmissible
A new study has confirmed that the new variant B.1.1.7 first discovered in the U.K. and since reported in the U.S. is more transmissible than COVID-19.
A new study has confirmed that the new variant B.1.1.7 first discovered in the U.K. and since reported in the U.S. is more transmissible than COVID-19.
2021 Grammy Awards postponed amid surge of COVID-19 cases, deaths in LA County
The 2021 Grammy Awards will no longer take place this month in Los Angeles and will broadcast on March 14, 2021 due to a recent surge in coronavirus cases and deaths.
The 2021 Grammy Awards will no longer take place this month in Los Angeles and will broadcast on March 14, 2021 due to a recent surge in coronavirus cases and deaths.