American unemployment claims fall to 751,000; coronavirus resurges

American unemployment claims fall to 751,000; coronavirus resurges

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March but a figure that remains historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is still forcing many employers to cut jobs.

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March but a figure that remains historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is still forcing many employers to cut jobs.

Fun and COVID-safe ways to celebrate Halloween 2020

Fun and COVID-safe ways to celebrate Halloween 2020

This year, despite the fear of coronavirus transmission, you can still enjoy a fun and COVID-safe Halloween celebration.

This year, despite the fear of coronavirus transmission, you can still enjoy a fun and COVID-safe Halloween celebration.

New COVID requirements in place for NJ businesses

New COVID requirements in place for NJ businesses

Gov. Phil Murphy has announced new COVID requirements for New Jersey businesses in an effort to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

Gov. Phil Murphy has announced new COVID requirements for New Jersey businesses in an effort to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

MLB launches investigation after Justin Turner 'disregards' protocols following COVID-19 diagnosis

MLB launches investigation after Justin Turner 'disregards' protocols following COVID-19 diagnosis

Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.

COVID hospitalizations surpass 1,000 in New Jersey

COVID hospitalizations surpass 1,000 in New Jersey

The number of hospitalizations in New Jersey related to the coronavirus pandemic has surpassed 1,000, for the first time in nearly four months.

The number of hospitalizations in New Jersey related to the coronavirus pandemic has surpassed 1,000, for the first time in nearly four months.

France under national lockdown as COVID deaths spike

France under national lockdown as COVID deaths spike

President Emmanuel Macron has ordered France into a new month-long, nationwide lockdown. Schools and some workplaces will stay open. 

President Emmanuel Macron has ordered France into a new month-long, nationwide lockdown. Schools and some workplaces will stay open. 

Walt Disney World lays off 720 performers because of COVID-19

Walt Disney World lays off 720 performers because of COVID-19

The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.

The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.

Fauci estimates COVID-19 vaccine won’t be available until January 2021 or later

Fauci estimates COVID-19 vaccine won’t be available until January 2021 or later

The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t anticipate a COVID-19 vaccine to be available in the U.S. until at least January 2021, if not later, due to several regulatory hurdles still ahead.

The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t anticipate a COVID-19 vaccine to be available in the U.S. until at least January 2021, if not later, due to several regulatory hurdles still ahead.

Suffolk County cracks down on potential super-spreader events

Suffolk County cracks down on potential super-spreader events

Suffolk County police officers have made over 3,000 checks in response to COVID calls and as many as 12,000 proactive checks to make sure residents and businesses are complying.

Suffolk County police officers have made over 3,000 checks in response to COVID calls and as many as 12,000 proactive checks to make sure residents and businesses are complying.

Study suggests antibody immunity to COVID-19 could wane over time

Study suggests antibody immunity to COVID-19 could wane over time

A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.

A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.

Grim milestone as NY coronavirus cases climb past 500,000

Grim milestone as NY coronavirus cases climb past 500,000

The number of coronavirus cases throughout the State of New York climbed past the half-million mark, announced Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

The number of coronavirus cases throughout the State of New York climbed past the half-million mark, announced Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

All SUNY students must be tested for COVID-19 before Thanksgiving break

All SUNY students must be tested for COVID-19 before Thanksgiving break

New York's public university system is requiring students to test negative for the coronavirus before they can leave for Thanksgiving break in hopes of preventing community spread as students fan across the country.

New York's public university system is requiring students to test negative for the coronavirus before they can leave for Thanksgiving break in hopes of preventing community spread as students fan across the country.

Researchers note decline in brain function in some COVID-19 survivors

Researchers note decline in brain function in some COVID-19 survivors

For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.

For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.

De Blasio urges all New Yorkers to avoid travel for the holidays

De Blasio urges all New Yorkers to avoid travel for the holidays

With the holiday season quickly approaching, the mayor is urging New Yorkers to stay home for the holidays to avoid becoming infected with the coronavirus.

With the holiday season quickly approaching, the mayor is urging New Yorkers to stay home for the holidays to avoid becoming infected with the coronavirus.

Sisters allegedly hold down, stab security guard 27 times after being told to wear masks

Sisters allegedly hold down, stab security guard 27 times after being told to wear masks

A West Side security guard was allegedly attacked by two sisters he told to wear masks and use hand sanitizer — one of the women holding him by the hair while the other stabbed him more than two dozen times.

A West Side security guard was allegedly attacked by two sisters he told to wear masks and use hand sanitizer — one of the women holding him by the hair while the other stabbed him more than two dozen times.