COVID-19 cases growing at ‘alarming rate’ in Brooklyn, Queens

The New York City Health Department says COVID-19 cases in the city are continuing to grow at an “alarming rate” in eight neighborhoods.

Atlantic City firefighters' union sues NJ, city over virus handling

The Atlantic City firefighters' union filed a lawsuit against the city and state over their handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

NY logs more than 1,000 daily COVID-19 cases

More than 1,000 New Yorkers tested positive for COVID-19 in a single day Friday, the first time since June the state has seen a number that high.

Staten Island high school to switch to all-remote learning

One of New York City's largest high schools announced on Saturday it would begin the school year with to all-remote instruction.

Hospital staff cheers as 13-year-old COVID-19 survivor is discharged after 57 days in ICU

There were moments where her care team did not know if she was going to make it through the night. So, when the time came for Augustina to finally be discharged to a local rehabilitation facility as a step toward going home, the entire hospital staff wanted to give her the hero's send-off she deserved.  

Police clash with thousands as demonstrators protest against COVID-19 restrictions in UK

London police clashed with demonstrators as they broke up a protest in Trafalgar Square against COVID-19 restrictions amid rising tensions over increased limits on everyday life as the government tries to stem a sharp rise in infections.

Social media and COVID shaming: Fighting a toxic combination

Shaming people who get sick or don’t follow the rules in a public health crisis has been a thing since well before coronavirus, researchers say.

Could we face a flu shot shortage this year?

People are starting to get their flu shots this year, but with an expected increase in demand, there is a concern about a possible shortage.

Florida ends restaurant capacity cap, moves to partial Phase 3 reopening

Just in time for the weekend, restaurants can operate at full capacity -- regardless of local government rules -- as Florida moves into a partial Phase 3 reopening.

COVID-19 cases rising in parts of Midwest, West

The latest hot spot for the coronavirus in the United States is the heartland, where cases are rising in a worrying trend.

Federal government approves $300 jobless benefit for NJ

Phil Murphy says the federal government has approved New Jersey’s application for a $300 benefit for people who lost work because of COVID-19.