American companies return to 'normal' operations as COVID-19 pandemic wanes

For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.

Disney World to make face masks optional for fully vaccinated guests

Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.

While NYC restaurants struggle, some good news from suburbs

Reservations at Manhattan restaurants were down more than 60% in January 2022 compared to January 2020 but some restaurants in New Jersey and Long Island are actually seeing an uptick in business, thanks to looser pandemic rules.

NYC Vaccine Mandate: More than 1,000 city workers fired

New York City has fired more than a thousand municipal workers who failed to comply with the city's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

NY COVID numbers continue to fall

New York state's single-day positivity rate and the number of new cases hit the lowest numbers since October.

Masks help prevent COVID-19, yet another study shows

The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.

Is the COVID pandemic aging us?

According to a new study, the pandemic has aged not only people who caught COVID, but also those affected by working remotely, having their businesses shut down and more.

What is bebtelovimab? US authorizes new antibody drug to fight omicron

U.S. health regulators on Friday authorized bebtelovimab, a new antibody drug that targets the omicron variant, a key step in restocking the nation's arsenal against the latest version of COVID-19.

AstraZeneca acquires 'modest' profit of $4B from COVID-19 vaccine sales

The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said in November it would begin to take a “modest” profit from the COVID-19 shot, which it had been providing “at cost.”

Mask mandate in New York lifted

A mask mandate requiring face coverings in most indoor public settings, like grocery stores, shops, and offices has been lifted as of Thursday.

What is inflation? Why consumer prices are rising

Chances are you already understand what inflation is even if you don't know the formal definition. Inflation has already affected your level of spending. You've noted that filling up your car costs a lot more. You've been shocked by spiking utility bills. And you've shaken your head at the grocery store checkout line.

Nevada, Vegas casinos rescind mask mandates effective immediately

Nevada and its casinos have rescinded requirements for people to wear masks in public, joining most other U.S. states lifting restrictions that were imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Why mask mandates are falling across the U.S.

As the omicron wave subsides, New York and several other states have lifted some or all mask mandates. But the CDC still suggests you keep wearing a mask indoors and actually recommends stronger masks such as the N95 or the KN95. Are you still wearing a mask? If so, what kind?

Angry over COVID rules, NY mothers get political

Danyela Souza Egorov, a Democrat and mother of two, is part of a growing movement of parents demanding to be heard when it comes to the pandemic and their children. She is running for office.

Prince Charles self-isolating after testing positive for COVID a second time

Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating, his office said Thursday. The heir to the throne previously contracted the virus in March 2020.