World leaders wish President Trump, First Lady speedy recovery

Leaders from around the world are sending well wishes to President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump after the two tested positive for the coronavirus.

Timeline of President Trump's activities in week coronavirus hit home

With just a month to go until the election, President Donald Trump had a busy schedule during the days leading up to him and first lady Melania Trump testing positive for the coronavirus.

Limit on number of remote learning students frustrates parents on LI

Frustration is brewing on Long Island as a school district in Port Washington has put a cap on the number of students who can learn remotely.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.