NIH researchers find genetic link in patients with severe COVID-19
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health say they have found a genetic link in patients who have severe COVID-19 and are closer to finding why more men die from the disease.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health say they have found a genetic link in patients who have severe COVID-19 and are closer to finding why more men die from the disease.
Minnesota halts COVID-19 study after reports of intimidation
Incidents occurred mostly in central and southern Minnesota — rural areas where there has been more resentment over COVID-19 restrictions.
Incidents occurred mostly in central and southern Minnesota — rural areas where there has been more resentment over COVID-19 restrictions.
Desk shortage forces people to get creative about workspaces
To find desks, people are scouring stores near and far and even making their own.
To find desks, people are scouring stores near and far and even making their own.
Argument over mask leads to woman’s arrest, use of stun gun at Ohio football game
Police used a stun gun and arrested an Ohio woman after she resisted arrest, officials said. The woman had refused to put on a mask at a middle school football game.
Police used a stun gun and arrested an Ohio woman after she resisted arrest, officials said. The woman had refused to put on a mask at a middle school football game.
Closures possible in NYC if COVID clusters not contained: Health Dept.
New York City officials are warning that shutdowns of schools and non-essential businesses are possible in COVID hotspots.
New York City officials are warning that shutdowns of schools and non-essential businesses are possible in COVID hotspots.
What is the future of face masks?
Over the past six months, we’ve seen face masks go from a basic necessity to a fashion statement, but do they have a future after a COVID-19 vaccine?
Over the past six months, we’ve seen face masks go from a basic necessity to a fashion statement, but do they have a future after a COVID-19 vaccine?
Coronavirus relief bill: Democrats back to drawing board to redraft proposal
House Democrats say they are paring back their proposal in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
House Democrats say they are paring back their proposal in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
Connecticut targets October 8 for Phase 3 reopening
Governor Ned Lamont announced Thursday that the state was targeting October 8 to begin Phase 3 of its reopening efforts.
Governor Ned Lamont announced Thursday that the state was targeting October 8 to begin Phase 3 of its reopening efforts.
Unemployment claims at 870,000 as fraud and backlogs cloud data
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
CDC identifies nearly 11,000 potential COVID-19 exposures on 1,600 flights
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 1,600 flights from January to August 2020 that potentially led to nearly 11,000 coronavirus exposures of travelers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 1,600 flights from January to August 2020 that potentially led to nearly 11,000 coronavirus exposures of travelers
Mayor: 'Urgent Action' needed to contain COVID clusters in NYC
Coronavirus infections are rising in Williamsburg, Midwood, Borough Park, and Bensonhurst in Brooklyn and in Kew Gardens and Far Rockaway in Queens.
Coronavirus infections are rising in Williamsburg, Midwood, Borough Park, and Bensonhurst in Brooklyn and in Kew Gardens and Far Rockaway in Queens.
Stranded dog rescued from bridge 120 feet above Mississippi River
A bridge inspector was working 120 feet above the Mississippi River when he spotted a distressed dog beneath the deck.
A bridge inspector was working 120 feet above the Mississippi River when he spotted a distressed dog beneath the deck.
FDA chief says 'science will guide' decision on coronavirus vaccine approval
President Donald Trump is pushing for a fast decision. But Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration's chief pledged to a Senate committee that the decision will be based on science, not politics.
President Donald Trump is pushing for a fast decision. But Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration's chief pledged to a Senate committee that the decision will be based on science, not politics.
NYC film, TV productions resume under pandemic rules
Everyone must follow new guidelines, which includes mandatory and comprehensive use of PPE, frequent testing of cast and crew members, and even a COVID-19 compliance officer, who will oversee it all.
Everyone must follow new guidelines, which includes mandatory and comprehensive use of PPE, frequent testing of cast and crew members, and even a COVID-19 compliance officer, who will oversee it all.
NFL fines five head coaches, teams over $1.7M for failing to wear masks in Week 2
The NFL has fined five head coaches and teams this week, totaling more than $1.7 million in fines, after they violated the league’s guidance on wearing face coverings during games.
The NFL has fined five head coaches and teams this week, totaling more than $1.7 million in fines, after they violated the league’s guidance on wearing face coverings during games.
Over 15,000 flags in Austin yard for every Texan life lost to COVID-19
An artist has planted over 15,000 flags in his yard as a tribute for every Texan life lost to COVID-19.
An artist has planted over 15,000 flags in his yard as a tribute for every Texan life lost to COVID-19.
Intrepid museum reopening with virus restrictions
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will reopen on Sept. 25.
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will reopen on Sept. 25.