Closing time: UK pubs must shut early as COVID cases surge
The prime minister’s office said starting Thursday, pubs, bars and other hospitality venues will be restricted to table service only and will have to close at 10 p.m.
The prime minister’s office said starting Thursday, pubs, bars and other hospitality venues will be restricted to table service only and will have to close at 10 p.m.
Some NYC parents still waiting for promised childcare slots
The city promised 100,000 slots, part of the new program called Learning Bridges, providing free childcare options for children from pre-K through 8th grade on days when they are scheduled for remote learning.
The city promised 100,000 slots, part of the new program called Learning Bridges, providing free childcare options for children from pre-K through 8th grade on days when they are scheduled for remote learning.
Minnesota uses its coronavirus morgue - but not for bodies
Minnesota has never stored a body in a St. Paul building that state officials bought for $5.5 million this year as a temporary morgue for coronavirus victims.
Minnesota has never stored a body in a St. Paul building that state officials bought for $5.5 million this year as a temporary morgue for coronavirus victims.
NYC students return to school but most not to classrooms
For most schoolchildren in New York City, Monday meant back to school, but not back to the classroom. Only pre-kindergarteners and some special education students ended a six-month absence from school buildings because of the coronavirus pandemic.
For most schoolchildren in New York City, Monday meant back to school, but not back to the classroom. Only pre-kindergarteners and some special education students ended a six-month absence from school buildings because of the coronavirus pandemic.
28-year-old Houston doctor passes after losing battle with COVID-19
In July she tested positive for COVID-19 and Saturday she lost her battle to the illness.
In July she tested positive for COVID-19 and Saturday she lost her battle to the illness.
Walmart reopening second entrances at some stores, getting rid of one-way aisle markers
Walmart says it is reopening second entrances and discontinuing one-way aisles at some of its stores.
Walmart says it is reopening second entrances and discontinuing one-way aisles at some of its stores.
Pastor who prayed against mask mandate lands in ICU for COVID-19, still believes in personal choice
An Idaho pastor contracted severe COVID-19, after encouraging congregation to pray that city council would not pass a mask mandate.
An Idaho pastor contracted severe COVID-19, after encouraging congregation to pray that city council would not pass a mask mandate.
Cruise lines promise to testing and masks in plan to resume sailing
Major cruise lines say they will test all passengers and crew for COVID-19 prior to boarding as part of their plan for resuming sailing in the Americas.
Major cruise lines say they will test all passengers and crew for COVID-19 prior to boarding as part of their plan for resuming sailing in the Americas.
Father says he and 9-year-old son have been battling COVID-19 symptoms for over 6 months
One father shared an account of the experience he and his son had, enduring COVID-19 symptoms for several months.
One father shared an account of the experience he and his son had, enduring COVID-19 symptoms for several months.
CDC abruptly removes guidance on COVID-19 airborne transmission, says it was posted in error
The CDC said it mistakenly posted a draft version of the proposed changes on airborne transmission of the novel coronavirus.
The CDC said it mistakenly posted a draft version of the proposed changes on airborne transmission of the novel coronavirus.
UK health official warns deaths likely to rise from coronavirus
Britain’s top medical adviser says the country has, in a “very bad sense,” turned a corner on COVID-19 infection rates as deaths are likely to rise.
Britain’s top medical adviser says the country has, in a “very bad sense,” turned a corner on COVID-19 infection rates as deaths are likely to rise.
Elderly dog with the ‘cutest shuffle’ rescued from being euthanized after CA wildfires burned home
An elderly dog whose home was burned down in the California wildfires was set to be euthanized before being rescued by a pet sanctuary.
An elderly dog whose home was burned down in the California wildfires was set to be euthanized before being rescued by a pet sanctuary.
Oldest living Marine, Sgt. Dot Cole, celebrates her 107th birthday
A very happy birthday to the oldest living Marine, Sgt. Dot Cole, who turned 107.
A very happy birthday to the oldest living Marine, Sgt. Dot Cole, who turned 107.
Anti-Trump professor's coronavirus wish for president's supporters gets her suspended
A professor at Marshall University in West Virginia was suspended last week after allegedly saying she hoped President Trump’s supporters would all die from the coronavirus, according to reports.
A professor at Marshall University in West Virginia was suspended last week after allegedly saying she hoped President Trump’s supporters would all die from the coronavirus, according to reports.
Police, protesters clash as London eyes tighter virus rules
Police in London have clashed with protesters at a rally against coronavirus restrictions.
Police in London have clashed with protesters at a rally against coronavirus restrictions.
De Blasio 'very confident' in new NYC school reopening timeline
New York City's mayor says he is confident the city will meet a revised timeline to bring public school students back to classrooms within the next two weeks.
New York City's mayor says he is confident the city will meet a revised timeline to bring public school students back to classrooms within the next two weeks.
COVID-19 essentials store opens in Manhattan
A new brick-and-mortar store has opened in Midtown, dedicated solely to COVID-related products.
A new brick-and-mortar store has opened in Midtown, dedicated solely to COVID-related products.
UES Montessori School holding in-person classes full-time
While NYC public schools are still working out staffing and health protocols, an independent Montessori-inspired school on the UES has found a way to successfully conduct in-person classes.
While NYC public schools are still working out staffing and health protocols, an independent Montessori-inspired school on the UES has found a way to successfully conduct in-person classes.