Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID
The 95-year-old monarch is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
The 95-year-old monarch is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
Fake vaccine card scam: Marine reservist, LI nurse charged
A U.S. Marine reservist and a Long Island nurse have been charged with selling fake COVID vaccination cards.
A U.S. Marine reservist and a Long Island nurse have been charged with selling fake COVID vaccination cards.
73% of Americans are immune to omicron, enough to protect against future spikes, model shows
The omicron wave that assaulted the United States this winter also bolstered its defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less — if any — dramatic disruption to society.
The omicron wave that assaulted the United States this winter also bolstered its defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less — if any — dramatic disruption to society.
Newark extends mask mandate but eases proof-of-vax rule
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has extended the mandatory mask-wearing requirement for all indoor public facilities through at least Feb. 28. But if COVID numbers continue to decline, he will end the mandate after that.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has extended the mandatory mask-wearing requirement for all indoor public facilities through at least Feb. 28. But if COVID numbers continue to decline, he will end the mandate after that.
Poll: Most remote workers say they'd like to continue working from home
Researchers found that 60% of workers with jobs that can be done from home said that when the pandemic ends, if they have the choice, they'd like to work from home all or most of the time.
Researchers found that 60% of workers with jobs that can be done from home said that when the pandemic ends, if they have the choice, they'd like to work from home all or most of the time.
Mask Mandates: States ease rules but CDC holds firm on guidance
The CDC continues to recommend that you wear a mask indoors in areas with high transmission rates — that's nearly every county in the U.S. But more and more states are dropping mask mandates.
The CDC continues to recommend that you wear a mask indoors in areas with high transmission rates — that's nearly every county in the U.S. But more and more states are dropping mask mandates.
NJ 4th grade student takes her plea against mask mandates to Gov. Phil Murphy: 'I am only a kid once'
Elementary school student Maci Young declined to wear a mask and was sent home — now, she tells the governor: 'I don't want to wear the mask anymore.'
Elementary school student Maci Young declined to wear a mask and was sent home — now, she tells the governor: 'I don't want to wear the mask anymore.'
Restaurants selling alcohol to go will 'destroy' us, NY liquor stores say
New York allowed bars and restaurants to take alcohol-to-go orders during the start of the pandemic. That program ended in 2021 but could be coming back. Wine and liquor shops call it an attack on their industry.
New York allowed bars and restaurants to take alcohol-to-go orders during the start of the pandemic. That program ended in 2021 but could be coming back. Wine and liquor shops call it an attack on their industry.
US health officials hint COVID-19 moving closer to no longer being a 'constant crisis'
The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.
The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.
COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant women may protect newborns, study shows
The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.
The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.
Delta passenger tried to open plane door to share COVID vaccine views
A passenger is accused of trying to open an emergency exit door mid-flight so passengers could hear his views on coronavirus vaccines.
A passenger is accused of trying to open an emergency exit door mid-flight so passengers could hear his views on coronavirus vaccines.
Marine veteran, blinded by his mask during gym workout, suffers bruising fall
Eugene "Ed" Norton, a Korean War veteran from Reading, Massachusetts, suffered several bruising injuries to his face and head inside his local gym after the mask he had to wear due to COVID mitigation measures rode up on his face and obscured his vision.
Eugene "Ed" Norton, a Korean War veteran from Reading, Massachusetts, suffered several bruising injuries to his face and head inside his local gym after the mask he had to wear due to COVID mitigation measures rode up on his face and obscured his vision.
California ends mask mandate, but not all counties are ditching masks
Most, but not all, California counties will soon move on from the indoor mask mandate.
Most, but not all, California counties will soon move on from the indoor mask mandate.
American companies return to 'normal' operations as COVID-19 pandemic wanes
For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.
For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.
Disney World to make face masks optional for fully vaccinated guests
Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.
Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.
While NYC restaurants struggle, some good news from suburbs
Reservations at Manhattan restaurants were down more than 60% in January 2022 compared to January 2020 but some restaurants in New Jersey and Long Island are actually seeing an uptick in business, thanks to looser pandemic rules.
Reservations at Manhattan restaurants were down more than 60% in January 2022 compared to January 2020 but some restaurants in New Jersey and Long Island are actually seeing an uptick in business, thanks to looser pandemic rules.
NYC Vaccine Mandate: More than 1,000 city workers fired
New York City has fired more than a thousand municipal workers who failed to comply with the city's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
New York City has fired more than a thousand municipal workers who failed to comply with the city's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
NY COVID numbers continue to fall
New York state's single-day positivity rate and the number of new cases hit the lowest numbers since October.
New York state's single-day positivity rate and the number of new cases hit the lowest numbers since October.
Masks help prevent COVID-19, yet another study shows
The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.
The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.
Is the COVID pandemic aging us?
According to a new study, the pandemic has aged not only people who caught COVID, but also those affected by working remotely, having their businesses shut down and more.
According to a new study, the pandemic has aged not only people who caught COVID, but also those affected by working remotely, having their businesses shut down and more.