Retailers brace as virus bears down on consumers and economy
The acceleration of coronavirus cases is causing a crisis for America’s retailers and spooking their customers just as the critically important holiday shopping season nears.
The acceleration of coronavirus cases is causing a crisis for America’s retailers and spooking their customers just as the critically important holiday shopping season nears.
Navy destroyer USS Michael Murphy sees positive COVID-19 results for nearly 1 in 4 sailors
Nearly 1 out of every 4 sailors from the Navy destroyer USS Michael Murphy has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a report.
Nearly 1 out of every 4 sailors from the Navy destroyer USS Michael Murphy has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a report.
Panic buying of toilet paper hits US stores again
Toilet paper is going scarce again as pandemic-weary shoppers scramble for essentials once again.
Toilet paper is going scarce again as pandemic-weary shoppers scramble for essentials once again.
Cuomo to receive International Emmy for virus briefings
Andrew Cuomo is set to soon receive an International Emmy award for his once-daily televised briefings on the coronavirus pandemic.
Andrew Cuomo is set to soon receive an International Emmy award for his once-daily televised briefings on the coronavirus pandemic.
Several Westchester communities face new restrictions as COVID cases rise
Coronavirus is once again on the rise in Westchester County, meaning new restrictions and a sense of unease for a community that has already battled the virus once.
Coronavirus is once again on the rise in Westchester County, meaning new restrictions and a sense of unease for a community that has already battled the virus once.
New restrictions in New York City expected after Thanksgiving holiday
New York City's mayor says he expects more closures to go into effect in the city the week after Thanksgiving.
New York City's mayor says he expects more closures to go into effect in the city the week after Thanksgiving.
Long Island charity aims to give away 14,000 turkeys for the holidays
The Island Harvest annual Bethpage Turkey Drive is aiming to distribute 14,000 turkeys to Long Islanders this year.
The Island Harvest annual Bethpage Turkey Drive is aiming to distribute 14,000 turkeys to Long Islanders this year.
Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for COVID-19, spokesman says
A spokesman says President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., has been infected with the coronavirus.
A spokesman says President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., has been infected with the coronavirus.
US sees record new COVID-19 cases, deaths, hospitalizations in 'critical moment' of pandemic
Over the past 24 hours, the country reported more than 187,000 new COVID-19 cases and 2,015 virus deaths. A record 80,000+ people are also currently hospitalized with the virus.
Over the past 24 hours, the country reported more than 187,000 new COVID-19 cases and 2,015 virus deaths. A record 80,000+ people are also currently hospitalized with the virus.
Newark Mayor issues stay-at-home advisory for next week
Newark is issuing a 10-day stay at home order beginning next week in order to try and stem a second wave of COVID infections.
Newark is issuing a 10-day stay at home order beginning next week in order to try and stem a second wave of COVID infections.
Texas high school opens grocery store for students, families — and it accepts good deeds as payment
The grocery store at Linda Tutt High School doesn’t accept cash. It operates on a point system, where students can earn points for good deeds.
The grocery store at Linda Tutt High School doesn’t accept cash. It operates on a point system, where students can earn points for good deeds.
Teen cancer survivor dies after coronavirus diagnosis as Kentucky sees surge in illnesses
Alexis Rose Veit began feeling ill on Oct. 26, according to a Facebook post written by Travis Holder, director of Ballard County Emergency Management.
Alexis Rose Veit began feeling ill on Oct. 26, according to a Facebook post written by Travis Holder, director of Ballard County Emergency Management.
Fauci says Santa Claus is immune to COVID-19
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is coming to town, and thankfully, has “innate immunity” to the novel coronavirus infection.
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is coming to town, and thankfully, has “innate immunity” to the novel coronavirus infection.
Daily COVID-19 deaths in US reach highest level since May
The coronavirus surge is taking an increasingly dire toll across the U.S. just as a vaccine appears close at hand.
The coronavirus surge is taking an increasingly dire toll across the U.S. just as a vaccine appears close at hand.
Midwest health system CEO says he had virus, won't wear mask
Sanford Health’s president and chief executive, Kelby Krabbenhoft says he has recovered from COVID and won't be wearing a bask in the office
Sanford Health’s president and chief executive, Kelby Krabbenhoft says he has recovered from COVID and won't be wearing a bask in the office
Rudy Giuliani’s son, a White House aide, tests positive for COVID-19
Andrew Giuliani, the son of Rudy Giuliani and a special assistant to President Donald Trump, said Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19.
Andrew Giuliani, the son of Rudy Giuliani and a special assistant to President Donald Trump, said Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19.
Lessons from 1918 influenza should remind us to alter our holiday behavior
Dr. Nancy Tomes, a Stony Brook University history professor, said that during the influenza pandemic, people were encouraged to shop early for the Christmas holidays, as part of the effort to reduce density in stores and prevent the return of the Great Flu.
Dr. Nancy Tomes, a Stony Brook University history professor, said that during the influenza pandemic, people were encouraged to shop early for the Christmas holidays, as part of the effort to reduce density in stores and prevent the return of the Great Flu.
U.S.-Canadian border closure extended through Dec. 21
The U.S.-Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month through Dec. 21 as Covid-19 cases surge across America.
The U.S.-Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month through Dec. 21 as Covid-19 cases surge across America.
Newsom imposes curfew on most of California as COVID-19 cases surge
California has issued a "limited" stay-at-home order for all counties in the Purple Tier in the state's COVID-19 reopening metrics, which is more than 90% of the state. The order will put a curfew in place for counties in the most restrictive tier from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily and will take effect Saturday.
California has issued a "limited" stay-at-home order for all counties in the Purple Tier in the state's COVID-19 reopening metrics, which is more than 90% of the state. The order will put a curfew in place for counties in the most restrictive tier from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily and will take effect Saturday.
NYC mayor warns more coronavirus closures are coming
A day after closing schools for in-person learning, the mayor of New York City says everyone should expect more widespread closures citywide as the coronavirus pandemic reaccelerates.
A day after closing schools for in-person learning, the mayor of New York City says everyone should expect more widespread closures citywide as the coronavirus pandemic reaccelerates.