COVID projections in NJ show more cases, hospitalizations than spring peak

New Jersey's governor warns that a peak for the coronavirus might not happen until mid-January with up to 12,500 cases a day in the state.

New York legislation could make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory

The state's Health Department would have the power to mandate vaccination if New Yorkers aren't developing "sufficient immunity."

Pandemic stresses hospitals as New York awaits vaccine

The pandemic is putting more patients into hospitals across New York, including on Staten Island. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state is eagerly awaiting a vaccine.

What is Shop Harlem?

Shop Harlem runs all month.

3 things to know about allergic reactions to vaccines

Allergic reactions occur with numerous vaccines and experts say they are not unexpected.  A vaccines expert at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine says the general population shouldn't be concerned about allergic reactions when getting the shots.

Pentagon prepares small-scale first round of vaccinations

The Defense Department will distribute the vaccine at 16 defense sites in the United States and abroad in its initial round.

10,000 restaurants closed over last 3 months, report says

While the COVID-19 pandemic has already forced more than 110,000 restaurants out of business this year, a new report from the National Restaurant Association suggests time is running out for thousands more.

Nikki Haley says her sister-in-law died of coronavirus

Nikki Haley's sister-in-law, Rhonda Lee Nelson, is remembered as a singer and piano musician who “ministered to many inside and outside of the church.”

New White House offer adds $600 stimulus checks to COVID-19 relief

It proposes the $600 direct payment for individuals and $1,200 for couples, which is half the payment delivered by the March pandemic relief bill.

Mask policy dispute mires Arizona family's Milwaukee flight

The family says they were humiliated after Southwest Airlines employees wouldn't let them board their flight over a mask dispute.

Inslee extends latest Covid-19 restrictions in Washington state through Jan. 4

The latest statewide Covid-19 restrictions that were set to be lifted Dec. 14 - including a ban on indoor dining and wedding and funeral receptions - have been extended for an additional three weeks. 

Amid rising COVID-19 cases, millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks

The deadly pandemic that tore through the nation’s heartland struck just as Aaron Crawford was in a moment of crisis. He was looking for work, his wife needed surgery, then the virus began eating away at her work hours and her paycheck.

Doctor pleads for review of data on ivermectin as COVID-19 treatment during Senate hearing

Dr. Pierre Kory, a pulmonary and critical care specialist, discussed findings about the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin and its use as a treatment of COVID-19 with NewsNOW from FOX.