Murphy criticizes YouTube stars for 'Jersey Shore' gathering

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says YouTube stars who rented out the “Jersey Shore” house Monday should “be taken to task” after an estimated 1,000 people showed up, many flouting COVID-19 social distancing rules.

NY health insurance marketplace 2020 open enrollment extended

Uninsured New Yorkers now have a longer period to apply for health insurance coverage in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Officials detail plan to provide COVID-19 vaccines for free

The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans.

University of Pittsburgh scientists discover antibody that 'neutralizes' virus that causes COVID-19

Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have isolated “the smallest biological molecule” that “completely and specifically neutralizes” SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

7 coronavirus deaths linked to wedding reception

​​​​​​​At least seven people have died in connection to a coronavirus outbreak that continues to sicken people in Maine following a wedding reception.

Large percentage of young COVID-19 deaths are among minorities

Although COVID-19 deaths are much lower among younger people, government statistics released on Tuesday showed that a vast majority of them are among minorities.

Robots filling the void in post-coronavirus world

The coronavirus pandemic has forced society to reshape how people interact, and robots are fast filling the void

New York University dorm locked down due to coronavirus cases

A residence hall at New York University was locked down after four freshmen tested positive for the coronavirus.

Nurse questions medical care at immigration jail in Georgia

An immigration detention center in Georgia performed questionable hysterectomies, refused to test detainees for COVID-19 and shredded medical records, according to a nurse quoted in a complaint filed Monday. 

Boomerang Generation: Pandemic sends young Americans back home to parents

As of June, almost 3 million young adults moved in with a parent or grandparent, according to Zillow. It is believed that 80% were born after 1996. Statistics like these haven't been recorded since World War II.

South Carolina's lieutenant governor diagnosed with COVID-19

Evette’s positive test prompted McMaster and his wife to get COVID-19 tests, which both came back negative on Sunday.