More California counties on lockdown as COVID-19 skyrockets
California’s coronavirus surge has caused so many hospitalizations and deaths that the numbers brought usually stoic public health officers in major metropolitan areas to pleas — and even near to tears — as they urged people to heed safety rules.
California’s coronavirus surge has caused so many hospitalizations and deaths that the numbers brought usually stoic public health officers in major metropolitan areas to pleas — and even near to tears — as they urged people to heed safety rules.
Yellow cab caravan heads to Washington to plead for pandemic aid
Yellow cab drivers began a caravan from Lower Manhattan to Washington, D.C. Thursday to demand legislators provide another stimulus for drivers.
Yellow cab drivers began a caravan from Lower Manhattan to Washington, D.C. Thursday to demand legislators provide another stimulus for drivers.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf tests positive for COVID-19, says he has no symptoms
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says he is isolating at home after testing positive for COVID-19.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says he is isolating at home after testing positive for COVID-19.
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 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."
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.
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.
US breaks record for single-day COVID-19 deaths with more than 3,000
The record-breaking death toll came one day after the U.S. surpassed 15 million coronavirus cases.
The record-breaking death toll came one day after the U.S. surpassed 15 million coronavirus cases.
It wasn’t all bad: Here are 20 good things that happened in 2020
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, some good things happened in 2020.
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, some good things happened in 2020.
What is Shop Harlem?
Shop Harlem runs all month.
Shop Harlem runs all month.
Chef recognized for cooking meals for hospital workers
For chef Belkis Crowe, the pandemic hit close to home. She lost her mother-in-law in April.
For chef Belkis Crowe, the pandemic hit close to home. She lost her mother-in-law in April.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Biden's COVID-19 plan includes mask mandate for interstate travel on planes, trains and buses
President-elect Joe Biden is calling for urgent action on the coronavirus pandemic as he introduces his health care team.
President-elect Joe Biden is calling for urgent action on the coronavirus pandemic as he introduces his health care team.
New airflow study shows how to prevent COVID spread inside a vehicle
A new study looking at how airflow inside a vehicle impacts the risk of getting COVID-19 may help keep people healthier.
A new study looking at how airflow inside a vehicle impacts the risk of getting COVID-19 may help keep people healthier.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
WWII veteran discharged after beating COVID-19, just in time for 104th birthday
A World War II veteran who beat COVID-19 got a heartwarming sendoff and just in time to celebrate his 104th birthday.
A World War II veteran who beat COVID-19 got a heartwarming sendoff and just in time to celebrate his 104th birthday.