Study finds alarming rate of coronavirus among grocery store workers
While health care workers’ heightened risk of coronavirus infection has dominated the conversation, a new study found grocery store workers also have alarming rates of infection.
While health care workers’ heightened risk of coronavirus infection has dominated the conversation, a new study found grocery store workers also have alarming rates of infection.
Staten Island sees uptick in positive coronavirus cases
New York City officials are expanding testing and services as a spike in coronavirus cases are being reported on Staten Island.
New York City officials are expanding testing and services as a spike in coronavirus cases are being reported on Staten Island.
New Jersey 'close' to new pandemic restrictions
Murphy didn't elaborate on the exact steps the state would take amid new restrictions but said something needs to be done.
Murphy didn't elaborate on the exact steps the state would take amid new restrictions but said something needs to be done.
NY reports nearly 3K new COVID-cases, most since May
State data shows that nearly 3,000 people tested positive for COVID-19 in New York in one day.
State data shows that nearly 3,000 people tested positive for COVID-19 in New York in one day.
Counties with overwhelming Trump votes had worst COVID-19 surges in US
Health officials across the nation are facing record numbers of new coronavirus cases.
Health officials across the nation are facing record numbers of new coronavirus cases.
US reports over 100K new COVID-19 cases for second day in a row, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases for a second day in a row, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. (https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/cumulative-cases)
The United States recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases for a second day in a row, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. (https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/cumulative-cases)
New antibody treatment treats the sickest of COVID-19 patients
The antibody treatment has already completed a phase two trial with mild to moderate covid-19 patients – now researchers are looking to see how well it does with severe and critically ill patients.
The antibody treatment has already completed a phase two trial with mild to moderate covid-19 patients – now researchers are looking to see how well it does with severe and critically ill patients.
Fed signals readiness to do more for economy in grip of pandemic
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero Thursday and signaled its readiness to do more if needed to support an economy under threat from a worsening coronavirus pandemic.
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero Thursday and signaled its readiness to do more if needed to support an economy under threat from a worsening coronavirus pandemic.
Alabama governor lifts occupancy limits, extends mask order
Alabama is extending a public health order requiring face masks in public but lifting occupancy limits on many places as deaths and hospitalizations from the coronavirus pandemic worsen in the state, officials said Thursday.
Alabama is extending a public health order requiring face masks in public but lifting occupancy limits on many places as deaths and hospitalizations from the coronavirus pandemic worsen in the state, officials said Thursday.
Is it safe to stay in hotels during the COVID-19 pandemic?
If you plan to travel during the pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says getting a rental home is safer than staying with friends or family or at a hotel.
If you plan to travel during the pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says getting a rental home is safer than staying with friends or family or at a hotel.
751,000 seek unemployment benefits as pandemic hobbles US economy
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 751,000, a still-historically high level that shows that many employers keep cutting jobs in the face of the accelerating pandemic.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 751,000, a still-historically high level that shows that many employers keep cutting jobs in the face of the accelerating pandemic.
Nintendo profits soar as people play more games during pandemic
Nintendo, the Japanese company behind Super Mario and Pokemon video games, reported Thursday that its fiscal first half profit more than tripled as passed time while stuck at home during the pandemic playing games.
Nintendo, the Japanese company behind Super Mario and Pokemon video games, reported Thursday that its fiscal first half profit more than tripled as passed time while stuck at home during the pandemic playing games.
McConnell promises COVID-19 stimulus as he maintains seat
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., promised that approval of a new coronavirus relief package by the end of the year can be reached as lawmakers are set to return to work following Tuesday’s elections.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., promised that approval of a new coronavirus relief package by the end of the year can be reached as lawmakers are set to return to work following Tuesday’s elections.
Tristate area officials remain concerned over rise in COVID cases
Officials say the COVID caseload in the tri-state area is still worrisome.
Officials say the COVID caseload in the tri-state area is still worrisome.
US surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 cases in single day for 1st time
The U.S. reported more than topped 100,000 new daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, setting a new record for cases in a single day as the country awaits the outcome of the presidential race.
The U.S. reported more than topped 100,000 new daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, setting a new record for cases in a single day as the country awaits the outcome of the presidential race.
New York's new pandemic travel rules take effect
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said travelers from all non-neighboring states who don't want to quarantine for two weeks must test negative no more than three days before they enter New York.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said travelers from all non-neighboring states who don't want to quarantine for two weeks must test negative no more than three days before they enter New York.
Thousands of NJ prisoners released due to COVID-19 concerns
New Jersey released thousands of inmates who are nearing the end of their sentences due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Jersey released thousands of inmates who are nearing the end of their sentences due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Denmark to kill 15 million minks to stop coronavirus spread
Denmark's prime minister said Wednesday that the government wants to cull all 15 million minks in Danish farms.
Denmark's prime minister said Wednesday that the government wants to cull all 15 million minks in Danish farms.
IRS offers new relief options during coronavirus pandemic
Taxpayers who still owe money to the government will receive expanded choices for making payments and alternatives to resolve the balances owed.
Taxpayers who still owe money to the government will receive expanded choices for making payments and alternatives to resolve the balances owed.
Coronavirus hospitalizations surge as COVID-19 pandemic shadows 2020 election
Metrics continue to grow in the wrong direction in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metrics continue to grow in the wrong direction in the COVID-19 pandemic.