Dr. Deborah Birx says current COVID spread is starting in households
The spread of COVID-19 in recent is coming from interactions within households, neighborhoods and community events, according to White House Coronavirus Task Force leader Dr. Deborah Birx.
The spread of COVID-19 in recent is coming from interactions within households, neighborhoods and community events, according to White House Coronavirus Task Force leader Dr. Deborah Birx.
COVID-19 outbreak kills 9 at Watsonville nursing facility
Skilled nursing facilities were hotspots of COVID-19 infection during the early months of the pandemic. Residents are usually elderly and have a variety of health problems that put them at greater risk of getting a serious case of the coronavirus.
Skilled nursing facilities were hotspots of COVID-19 infection during the early months of the pandemic. Residents are usually elderly and have a variety of health problems that put them at greater risk of getting a serious case of the coronavirus.
NYC’s iconic Central Park Boathouse restaurant is closed
The owner of the Boathouse, which opened in 1954 and has been featured in films such as "When Harry Met Sally," explained that they rely heavily on tourists and park-goers, as well as weddings and corporate events.
The owner of the Boathouse, which opened in 1954 and has been featured in films such as "When Harry Met Sally," explained that they rely heavily on tourists and park-goers, as well as weddings and corporate events.
Journalist says Brooklyn protesters assaulted him; no arrests
No arrests were made overnight, said police, despite refusals to disperse and reports of violence.
No arrests were made overnight, said police, despite refusals to disperse and reports of violence.
Hundreds protest in Brooklyn over new COVID restrictions
Hundreds of members of the Jewish Orthodox community took to the streets of Brooklyn late Tuesday in a protest against new COVID-19 restrictions announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo earlier in the day.
Hundreds of members of the Jewish Orthodox community took to the streets of Brooklyn late Tuesday in a protest against new COVID-19 restrictions announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo earlier in the day.
'Jurassic World' shoot halted after COVID cases on set
Director Colin Trevorrow tweeted Wednesday that there were "a few" positive tests for the virus.
Director Colin Trevorrow tweeted Wednesday that there were "a few" positive tests for the virus.
IRS reaching out to millions who have not claimed $1,200 stimulus check
The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.
The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.
Marine general tests positive for COVID-19 after Pentagon meeting
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Gary Thomas tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, the service announced.
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Gary Thomas tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, the service announced.
Trump says COVID-19 diagnosis was 'blessing in disguise,' touts experimental antibody drug
President Donald Trump said his COVID-19 diagnosis was “a blessing in disguise” and promised to make an experimental antibody drug “free” for all Americans that he credited for his improved condition.
President Donald Trump said his COVID-19 diagnosis was “a blessing in disguise” and promised to make an experimental antibody drug “free” for all Americans that he credited for his improved condition.
Gov. Evers activates field hospital as COVID-19 keeps surging
The pandemic is "out of control in Wisconsin." Those are the words used by Governor Tony Evers on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
The pandemic is "out of control in Wisconsin." Those are the words used by Governor Tony Evers on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
Coronavirus can live on skin for 9 hours, Japanese researchers say
A recent study by researchers in Japan found that COVID-19 can survive on human skin for nine hours.
A recent study by researchers in Japan found that COVID-19 can survive on human skin for nine hours.
Virus uptick prompts Binghamton U. to suspend on-campus classes
The SUNY college reported 89 positive tests in the current two-week reporting period.
The SUNY college reported 89 positive tests in the current two-week reporting period.
Study: Early coronavirus cases in SoCal linked to New York
Most COVID-19 patients in Southern California during the early months of the pandemic appear to have been infected by a variant from New York state via Europe, not directly from China.
Most COVID-19 patients in Southern California during the early months of the pandemic appear to have been infected by a variant from New York state via Europe, not directly from China.
AP source: 2 more Titans test positive, Pats cancel practice
Sports Illustrated reported that reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore tested positive for the virus on Wednesday and was added to the team’s reserve/COVID-19 list.
Sports Illustrated reported that reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore tested positive for the virus on Wednesday and was added to the team’s reserve/COVID-19 list.
NYC mayor warns of bleak days ahead with coronavirus outbreak
The New York City mayor warned that there are dark days ahead as a new outbreak of the coronavirus affects the city.
The New York City mayor warned that there are dark days ahead as a new outbreak of the coronavirus affects the city.
Trump administration to limit skilled-worker visas citing COVID-19 job losses
The Trump administration has announced plans to sharply limit visas issued to skilled workers from overseas.
The Trump administration has announced plans to sharply limit visas issued to skilled workers from overseas.
Trump calls Michigan Supreme Court ruling a 'BIG win', says churches and schools should open: "Have fun!"
President Donald Trump said the Michigan Supreme Court ruling on Governor Gretchen Whitmer's executive orders was a big win for the state and encouraged churches and schools to reopen.
President Donald Trump said the Michigan Supreme Court ruling on Governor Gretchen Whitmer's executive orders was a big win for the state and encouraged churches and schools to reopen.
Double down on safety protocols or death toll could hit 400K: Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the death toll from the coronavirus could rise to 400,000.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the death toll from the coronavirus could rise to 400,000.
Trump urges Congress to pass more coronavirus aid
There is new hope for some stimulus, at least for American taxpayers.
There is new hope for some stimulus, at least for American taxpayers.
Distance learning brings glitchy connections, cramped quarters, more time with family
Sure it's nice to sleep in and do math problems in comfy clothes. But there are a host of other problems, like a lack of technology and even textbooks making virtual learning more difficult, especially for those at the lower end of the socioeconomic rung.
Sure it's nice to sleep in and do math problems in comfy clothes. But there are a host of other problems, like a lack of technology and even textbooks making virtual learning more difficult, especially for those at the lower end of the socioeconomic rung.