'A lot of wishful thinking': Experts say usefulness of COVID-19 antibody tests still unclear
Coronavirus tests touted by President Donald Trump and his top officials to help reopen the economy are widely available, but predictions for their usefulness haven't panned out.
Coronavirus tests touted by President Donald Trump and his top officials to help reopen the economy are widely available, but predictions for their usefulness haven't panned out.
Health officials worry about Labor Day setbacks in social distancing amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Lost Summer of 2020 is drawing to a close with many big Labor Day gatherings canceled across the U.S. and health authorities pleading with people to keep their distance from others so as not to cause another surge in coronavirus cases.
The Lost Summer of 2020 is drawing to a close with many big Labor Day gatherings canceled across the U.S. and health authorities pleading with people to keep their distance from others so as not to cause another surge in coronavirus cases.
College campuses face challenges stopping COVID-19 outbreaks
In New York, SUNY Oneonta is switching to online classes for the rest of the semester after nearly 600 people tested positive for coronavirus. NYU has suspended more than 20 students for not following social distancing rules.
In New York, SUNY Oneonta is switching to online classes for the rest of the semester after nearly 600 people tested positive for coronavirus. NYU has suspended more than 20 students for not following social distancing rules.
Manhattan business owner and resident vows to stay
A small-business owner in Manhattan says he has no plans to leave the city.
A small-business owner in Manhattan says he has no plans to leave the city.
The New York Public Library wants to record your COVID-19 pandemic stories
NYPL is giving people the chance to submit audio records of themselves or family telling stories about life amid a global COVID-19 pandemic.
NYPL is giving people the chance to submit audio records of themselves or family telling stories about life amid a global COVID-19 pandemic.
India moves into 2nd place behind US in COVID-19 cases amid economic pain
India’s increasing coronavirus caseload has made the Asian giant the world's second-worst-hit country behind the United States. The rise comes as India's efforts to head off economic disaster gain urgency.
India’s increasing coronavirus caseload has made the Asian giant the world's second-worst-hit country behind the United States. The rise comes as India's efforts to head off economic disaster gain urgency.
Another COVID-19 relief bill looks increasingly unlikely as Congress returns
Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. Recent conversations among the key players have led to nothing.
Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. Recent conversations among the key players have led to nothing.
Study: 52% of young adults forced to move back in with parents amid COVID-19
According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, 52% of young adults have been forced to move back in with their parents or with another person due to the economic and financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, 52% of young adults have been forced to move back in with their parents or with another person due to the economic and financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump floats using $300B in coronavirus relief for new stimulus checks
President Trump called on Congress to approve a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus checks for American families by reallocating $300 billion in unused coronavirus relief funds.
President Trump called on Congress to approve a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus checks for American families by reallocating $300 billion in unused coronavirus relief funds.
Woman refuses to wear mask in Phoenix nail salon, says she's fighting for her 'civil rights'
A woman was caught on video in a Phoenix nail salon on Sept. 6 saying she's fighting for her last "shred of civil rights" while refusing to wear a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A woman was caught on video in a Phoenix nail salon on Sept. 6 saying she's fighting for her last "shred of civil rights" while refusing to wear a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Child care crisis during pandemic pushes US mothers out of the labor force
Research is increasingly pointing to a retreat of working mothers from the U.S. labor force as the pandemic leaves parents with few child care options and the added burden of navigating distance learning
Research is increasingly pointing to a retreat of working mothers from the U.S. labor force as the pandemic leaves parents with few child care options and the added burden of navigating distance learning
Hilton Times Square to close as coronavirus devastates tourism
It may be located in the crossroads of the world, but the Hilton Times Square hotel in New York City will shutter in October, another sign of how the coronavirus pandemic has left lasting impacts on the travel industry.
It may be located in the crossroads of the world, but the Hilton Times Square hotel in New York City will shutter in October, another sign of how the coronavirus pandemic has left lasting impacts on the travel industry.
Governors in states hit hard by pandemic rethinking lockdown orders on bars
As the number of coronavirus cases fall in the U.S., governors in hard-hit states are rethinking lockdown orders on bars.
As the number of coronavirus cases fall in the U.S., governors in hard-hit states are rethinking lockdown orders on bars.
'Tenet' brings in $20.2M Labor Day weekend as Americans return to theaters
About 70% of U.S. movie theaters are currently open.
About 70% of U.S. movie theaters are currently open.
Universities find sewage water holds real promise as early detection system for COVID-19
Colleges across the nation — from New Mexico to Tennessee, Michigan to New York — are turning tests of waste into a public health tool.
Colleges across the nation — from New Mexico to Tennessee, Michigan to New York — are turning tests of waste into a public health tool.
States consider big cuts as Congress deadlocks on more coronavirus aid
With the U.S. Senate returning to session next week, some states are renewing their push for aid. Without it, additional cuts are likely. Some governors also have begun proposing tax and fee increases.
With the U.S. Senate returning to session next week, some states are renewing their push for aid. Without it, additional cuts are likely. Some governors also have begun proposing tax and fee increases.
Cuomo: Coronavirus infection rate in NY under 1 percent for 30 straight days
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday that the state’s COVID-19 infection rate has stayed below 1 percent for 30 days in a row.
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday that the state’s COVID-19 infection rate has stayed below 1 percent for 30 days in a row.
So many coronavirus deaths in Mexico, they are running out of death certificates
The coronavirus pandemic is hitting Mexico so hard, they are running out of death certificates. So far, more than 66,000 people there have died of COVID-19 related causes.
The coronavirus pandemic is hitting Mexico so hard, they are running out of death certificates. So far, more than 66,000 people there have died of COVID-19 related causes.
3 coronavirus deaths linked to Maine indoor wedding reception, officials confirm
The Aug. 7 wedding reception, which involved approximately 110 people, exceeded the 80-person seating limit on the business' license.
The Aug. 7 wedding reception, which involved approximately 110 people, exceeded the 80-person seating limit on the business' license.
Zoo beleaguered by COVID-19 says it might feed some animals to others in ‘worst, worst case’
A zoo in Germany struggling keep its animals fed because of the financial burdens caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic has been faced with the horrifying possibility that it may need to feed some of the animals to each other.
A zoo in Germany struggling keep its animals fed because of the financial burdens caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic has been faced with the horrifying possibility that it may need to feed some of the animals to each other.