‘I strongly disagree’ - Nassau County Exec. slams NYC school closures

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran has said that she 'strongly disagrees' with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's decision to close schools in New York City.

In one California city, some resist state's new coronavirus restrictions

But in Yuba City, there was little evidence things had changed, a sign of the challenge facing state officials as they try to bring back restrictions from the spring on a population less willing to accept them.

With coffee sales up, cafes pivot to new sales approaches

COVID-19 may be keeping more people indoors, but it’s still hard to beat that morning caffeine craving.

Idaho doctors warn that rationed care looms as virus spreads

Doctors serving Idaho and eastern Oregon spent hours Tuesday trying to sway health districts, city leaders and the public to do more to stop the spread of coronavirus, warning that rationed care is looming in Idaho's future.

Teachers unions across country demand end to in-person learning

Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again. 

Ohio wedding linked to at least 32 coronavirus cases: 'Nobody's wearing a mask'

At least 32 people who attended a wedding in Ohio last month have reportedly contracted the coronavirus, including the bride and groom and two of the couple’s grandparents.

New York City's tourism-based economy will take years to recover

New York City's multi-billion dollar tourism industry took a major hit from the coronavirus pandemic. With full recovery at least four years away, the Convention and Visitors Bureau is outlining plans to bring tourists back slowly and safely.

New York City remains below threshold, keeping schools open

New York City school buildings remain open through Wednesday as the city's coronavirus test results stay under the limit that would force a shutdown.

Stock market comeback on pause amid coronavirus surge

The numbers underscore how the coronavirus pandemic is worsening and threatening to drag the economy lower, at least in the near term.

British Airways, American Airlines unveil voluntary COVID-19 testing plan

British Airways says it will start testing passengers flying from the U.S. to London's Heathrow Airport for COVID-19 in an effort to persuade the British government it should scrap rules requiring most international travelers to quarantine for 14 days. 

NY Giants player tests positive for COVID-19

The New York Giants say one of their players tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday night.

'Science on both sides' of wearing masks, Iowa governor claims

After months of opposition, the governor of Iowa signed an order that requires people to wear masks in indoor public places under some circumstances.

Officials: 300 attend Washington wedding that leads to virus outbreak

Health officials are asking more than 300 attendees of a wedding near Ritzville on Nov. 7 to get tested for COVID-19 after several people tested positive.

States plead for more federal help as coronavirus outbreak worsens

With more shutdowns looming and a vaccine months away from wide distribution, governors across the U.S. are pleading for more help from Washington ahead of what is shaping up to be a bleak winter.

Universal, Cinemark reach deal to allow films to premiere on-demand early

Universal Pictures and Cinemark have agreed in principle to a deal that allows theatrical releases to transition into viewer homes more quickly, Variety reported on Monday.