2nd round of free at-home COVID tests available now, White House says
If you ordered your free at-home COVID tests from the government earlier this year, the White House says you can now place another order for a set of four tests per household.
If you ordered your free at-home COVID tests from the government earlier this year, the White House says you can now place another order for a set of four tests per household.
Never gotten COVID? Experts say whether you will as cases decline
With more than 40% or at least 140 million people in the United States infected with coronavirus during the pandemic, 60% were never sickened, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
With more than 40% or at least 140 million people in the United States infected with coronavirus during the pandemic, 60% were never sickened, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Many NJ schools drop mask mandate
For the first time in two years, New Jerseyans are not under a public health emergency and some kids don't need to wear masks to school. Some of the kids had never been in a classroom with a teacher who did not have their face covered.
For the first time in two years, New Jerseyans are not under a public health emergency and some kids don't need to wear masks to school. Some of the kids had never been in a classroom with a teacher who did not have their face covered.
NYC subways, other transit to get $769M more in pandemic aid
New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority will receive an additional $769 million. Gov. Kathy Hochul called it a victory for New Yorkers.
New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority will receive an additional $769 million. Gov. Kathy Hochul called it a victory for New Yorkers.
NYC mask mandate ends in schools
The mask mandate in New York City public schools has ended as coronavirus cases continue to fall.
The mask mandate in New York City public schools has ended as coronavirus cases continue to fall.
Global COVID death toll tops 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year
The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.
The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.
NYC vaccine and school mask mandates end March 7, Mayor Adams says
The indoor vaccine mandate for restaurants, bars, and theaters in New York City along with the mask mandate in public schools will end on Monday, March 7, announced Mayor Eric Adams.
The indoor vaccine mandate for restaurants, bars, and theaters in New York City along with the mask mandate in public schools will end on Monday, March 7, announced Mayor Eric Adams.
48,000 New Yorkers' lives saved by vaccination
According to a new report, the city's vaccination drive prevented deaths among 1 out of every 175 New Yorkers and another 303,000 hospitalizations.
According to a new report, the city's vaccination drive prevented deaths among 1 out of every 175 New Yorkers and another 303,000 hospitalizations.
NY mask mandates: When and where you still need to wear a mask across NYC region
Here is what you need to know about the new mask rules in different areas of the New York City region.
Here is what you need to know about the new mask rules in different areas of the New York City region.
February jobs report: US added 678,000 jobs in sign of economic health
U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February 2022 as omicron cases eased and unemployment fell to 3.8%.
U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February 2022 as omicron cases eased and unemployment fell to 3.8%.
Newark drops public mask and vaccination mandates
You will no longer need to wear a mask indoors in public places or show proof of vaccination in Newark, Mayor Ras Baraka announced on Wednesday.
You will no longer need to wear a mask indoors in public places or show proof of vaccination in Newark, Mayor Ras Baraka announced on Wednesday.
NYC vaccine mandate to end
Mayor Eric Adams is expected to announce the lifting of vaccine mandates on restaurants, bars, and theaters as soon as March 7.
Mayor Eric Adams is expected to announce the lifting of vaccine mandates on restaurants, bars, and theaters as soon as March 7.
NFL suspends all COVID-19 protocols
The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to suspend all aspects of the joint COVID-19 protocols.
The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to suspend all aspects of the joint COVID-19 protocols.
To-go alcohol from NY bars and restaurants would be permanent in Hochul plan
New Yorkers could again buy takeout cocktails at restaurants and bars under a proposal Gov. Kathy Hochul boosted Wednesday.
New Yorkers could again buy takeout cocktails at restaurants and bars under a proposal Gov. Kathy Hochul boosted Wednesday.
NY school mask mandate ends
New York lifted its school mask mandate Wednesday, although students in New York City will have to continue to mask up through at least Monday.
New York lifted its school mask mandate Wednesday, although students in New York City will have to continue to mask up through at least Monday.
COVID-19 deaths, cases continue to fall around the world, WHO says
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
Gov. DeSantis tells masked students at Tampa press conference, ‘Please take those off’
As the Florida governor approached the lectern for a press conference in Tampa, there were a few students waiting while wearing masks, but before he spoke he told them, 'Please take those off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything.'
As the Florida governor approached the lectern for a press conference in Tampa, there were a few students waiting while wearing masks, but before he spoke he told them, 'Please take those off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything.'
White House shares new pandemic plan as COVID should no longer 'dictate how we live'
The White House on Wednesday outlined a new COVID-19 strategy to allow people to return to normal activities safely after two years of pandemic disruptions.
The White House on Wednesday outlined a new COVID-19 strategy to allow people to return to normal activities safely after two years of pandemic disruptions.
Free at-home COVID-19 tests: U.S. households can order second round of kits next week
A second round of free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available for order at COVIDtests.gov starting next week.
A second round of free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available for order at COVIDtests.gov starting next week.
No more masks in NY schools; Mandate remains for NYC public schools
Schools across New York can no longer require students and staff to wear masks, but New York City schools must still comply with the mandate.
Schools across New York can no longer require students and staff to wear masks, but New York City schools must still comply with the mandate.