Stock futures plunge after Trump confirms he has coronavirus
U.S. equity futures plunged by more than 1.6%, or 500 Dow points after President Trump confirmed through a tweet that he and the first lady tested positive for coronavirus.
U.S. equity futures plunged by more than 1.6%, or 500 Dow points after President Trump confirmed through a tweet that he and the first lady tested positive for coronavirus.
NY, NJ roll out COVID Alert app to notify users of proximity to cases
A new mobile contact tracing app allows users to receive alerts if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVD-19.
A new mobile contact tracing app allows users to receive alerts if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVD-19.
Trump in 'quarantine process' after top aide gets COVID-19
President Donald Trump says he and first lady Melania Trump are beginning a “quarantine process” as they await coronavirus test results.
President Donald Trump says he and first lady Melania Trump are beginning a “quarantine process” as they await coronavirus test results.
House Democrats pass COVID-19 relief bill as talks drag on
Democrats controlling the House narrowly passed a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Thursday night, a move that came as top-level talks on a smaller, potentially bipartisan measure dragged on toward an uncertain finish. An air of pessimism has largely taken over the Capitol.
Democrats controlling the House narrowly passed a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Thursday night, a move that came as top-level talks on a smaller, potentially bipartisan measure dragged on toward an uncertain finish. An air of pessimism has largely taken over the Capitol.
College student dies of COVID-19 complications affecting his brain
While COVID-19 most notably affects the lungs, scientists are now finding that neurological disorders are being more frequently reported.
While COVID-19 most notably affects the lungs, scientists are now finding that neurological disorders are being more frequently reported.
Airline industry job losses will affect NYC economy, too
The airline industry is clearly trying to put pressure on Congress to pass a new federal aid package because the industry is dying.
The airline industry is clearly trying to put pressure on Congress to pass a new federal aid package because the industry is dying.
Experts: Don't delay your mammogram amid the pandemic
Women who delay mammograms are far more likely to have larger tumors and need more aggressive treatment, according to Mount Sinai's chief of breast surgery.
Women who delay mammograms are far more likely to have larger tumors and need more aggressive treatment, according to Mount Sinai's chief of breast surgery.
Doctor invites ‘mask and COVID-19 deniers’ to hospital without PPE
Dr. Nikos Razis posted an open invitation on social media to those denying the existence of the pandemic to come join him in the emergency room without personal protective equipment.
Dr. Nikos Razis posted an open invitation on social media to those denying the existence of the pandemic to come join him in the emergency room without personal protective equipment.
NYC middle, high school students begin in-person instruction
New York City is set to begin testing 10% to 20% of students and staff for coronavirus in every building monthly beginning Thursday.
New York City is set to begin testing 10% to 20% of students and staff for coronavirus in every building monthly beginning Thursday.
Study: Trump is ‘single largest driver’ of COVID misinformation
President Donald Trump is the 'single largest driver' of misinformation over the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study.
President Donald Trump is the 'single largest driver' of misinformation over the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study.
Health officials urge flu vaccines amid 'twindemic' fears
A record number of flu vaccine doses are on the way, between 194 million and 198 million for the U.S. alone.
A record number of flu vaccine doses are on the way, between 194 million and 198 million for the U.S. alone.
Layoffs remain high as 837,000 seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000, evidence that the economy is struggling to sustain a tentative recovery that began this summer.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000, evidence that the economy is struggling to sustain a tentative recovery that began this summer.
Can the novel coronavirus travel more than 6 feet in the air?
Research indicates it can, but it’s not clear how much spread is caused by such cases.
Research indicates it can, but it’s not clear how much spread is caused by such cases.
NY schools report 1,200 COVID infections among students, staff
Schools across New York have reported that at least 1,200 students and staff have tested positive for the coronavirus since the start of the academic year.
Schools across New York have reported that at least 1,200 students and staff have tested positive for the coronavirus since the start of the academic year.
2nd round of stimulus checks would be in relief bill: Mnuchin
The Treasury Secretary says a potential coronavirus relief package will include another round of checks for Americans.
The Treasury Secretary says a potential coronavirus relief package will include another round of checks for Americans.
Thousands of New York children have lost a parent to COVID-19
The pandemic has disproportionately hit people of color so the burden of this life-changing event will affect Black and Hispanic children the most, according to a study.
The pandemic has disproportionately hit people of color so the burden of this life-changing event will affect Black and Hispanic children the most, according to a study.
NFL threatening suspensions for coaches and sideline personnel who don't wear face masks
In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, Troy Vincent, who oversees NFL football operations, told the 32 teams Wednesday that “accountability” is required on the sidelines.
In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, Troy Vincent, who oversees NFL football operations, told the 32 teams Wednesday that “accountability” is required on the sidelines.