De Blasio: NYC COVID rate is ‘worrisome’
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called the city’s latest COVID-19 numbers “worrisome” in a briefing on Thursday.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called the city’s latest COVID-19 numbers “worrisome” in a briefing on Thursday.
Outdoor dining bubbles aren't as safe as you'd think, doctors say
'The reality is that outdoor dining bubbles are not safer than indoor dining, and may actually increase your risk of contracting Covid-19'
'The reality is that outdoor dining bubbles are not safer than indoor dining, and may actually increase your risk of contracting Covid-19'
Harvard study: Flying poses lower COVID-19 risk than grocery shopping with proper safety measures
Harvard researchers found that proper safety precautions taken collectively can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on a plane to below that of other routine activities during the pandemic.
Harvard researchers found that proper safety precautions taken collectively can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on a plane to below that of other routine activities during the pandemic.
Study links mask use to fewer COVID-19 hospitalizations
Researchers from Vanderbilt University in Tennessee found evidence to reinforce what scientists have been saying for months: Masks help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Researchers from Vanderbilt University in Tennessee found evidence to reinforce what scientists have been saying for months: Masks help stop the spread of COVID-19.
'Second wave is coming now,' says Murphy during COVID briefing
Gov. Phil Murphy had a dire warning for New Jerseyans Thursday: the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic is coming in now.
Gov. Phil Murphy had a dire warning for New Jerseyans Thursday: the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic is coming in now.
NYC's last chess parlor holds out amid pandemic
The pandemic forced many businesses in New York to close. Chess Forum is the city's last chess parlor.
The pandemic forced many businesses in New York to close. Chess Forum is the city's last chess parlor.
New York Giants player tests positive for coronavirus
A player on the roster has tested positive and is isolating.
A player on the roster has tested positive and is isolating.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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.
Russia imposes mask mandate, Germany locks down amid rising COVID-19 infections
Russia currently has the world’s fourth-largest coronavirus caseload.
Russia currently has the world’s fourth-largest coronavirus caseload.
Survey finds most Americans plan job, lifestyle changes post- pandemic
Nearly two-thirds of American workers are planning a professional change as a result of COVID-19, a new study finds.
Nearly two-thirds of American workers are planning a professional change as a result of COVID-19, a new study finds.
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.