Delta bans nearly 250 people from flying on its planes for refusing to wear masks
In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.
In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.
Report finds more than 70,000 new US coronavirus cases in children since early August
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association reported a 21% increase of coronavirus cases in children since early August.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association reported a 21% increase of coronavirus cases in children since early August.
U.N. urges coronavirus testing for people without symptoms
New guidance from the U.S. CDC says testing is not necessary for people who have been in close contact with infected people but who don't feel sick. The World Health Organization disagrees.
New guidance from the U.S. CDC says testing is not necessary for people who have been in close contact with infected people but who don't feel sick. The World Health Organization disagrees.
Venezuelans fight coronavirus in secret to avoid isolation centers
The notorious conditions at the centers, which include hospitals, repurposed gyms and abandoned hotels, have prompted many people who experience symptoms to avoid testing
The notorious conditions at the centers, which include hospitals, repurposed gyms and abandoned hotels, have prompted many people who experience symptoms to avoid testing
Claims for unemployment benefits fall in New Jersey
The state's jobless claims have soared to more than 1.5 million, primarily because of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The state's jobless claims have soared to more than 1.5 million, primarily because of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Kamala Harris slams ‘profound failure of leadership’ in counter to Trump ahead of final night of RNC
Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris plans a Thursday speech condemning President Donald Trump for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and she'll give it just hours before Trump is set to accept renomination for a second term.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris plans a Thursday speech condemning President Donald Trump for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and she'll give it just hours before Trump is set to accept renomination for a second term.
Cuomo: Colleges in New York must go remote when cases surge
With coronavirus cases cropping up at colleges nationwide, New York will require schools to switch to remote learning for two weeks when cases surge, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday.
With coronavirus cases cropping up at colleges nationwide, New York will require schools to switch to remote learning for two weeks when cases surge, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday.
American man faces jail, $500K fine for repeated violation of Canadian border restriction
Canadian police arrested an American man for allegedly violating the Quarantine Act, which limits non-essential border crossings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canadian police arrested an American man for allegedly violating the Quarantine Act, which limits non-essential border crossings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
NY Jets, other NFL teams cancel practice in protest over Jacob Blake shooting
The New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Football Team and Green Bay Packers all canceled practices in an apparent response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Wisconsin.
The New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Football Team and Green Bay Packers all canceled practices in an apparent response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Wisconsin.
More than 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits
Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.
Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.
Will a face mask protect me, or just the people near me?
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely does both.
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely does both.
Dept. of Justice requests COVID-19 nursing home data from Gov. Cuomo
The Department of Justice is requesting data from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in regard to the COVID-19 order that may have resulted in the deaths of elderly nursing home residents.
The Department of Justice is requesting data from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in regard to the COVID-19 order that may have resulted in the deaths of elderly nursing home residents.
New COVID-19 test shows results like a pregnancy test
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.
What will be the fate of NYC’s free Grab & Go meals?
With school set to begin next month, the fate of free grab-and-go meal programs outside public schools remains uncertain, even though thousands of seniors rely on the service.
With school set to begin next month, the fate of free grab-and-go meal programs outside public schools remains uncertain, even though thousands of seniors rely on the service.
Nassau County postpones high school sports until 2021
All fall sports have been canceled in Nassau County this year, as officials are adjusting the spring sports season to give athletes a chance to compete.
All fall sports have been canceled in Nassau County this year, as officials are adjusting the spring sports season to give athletes a chance to compete.
Mass transit could suffer 'horrendous' cuts without federal bailout, MTA says
New York's bus and subway service could be cut by 40% if Congress doesn't step in to approve a federal bailout.
New York's bus and subway service could be cut by 40% if Congress doesn't step in to approve a federal bailout.
Coronavirus hits older men harder than women, study finds
Older men infected with the novel coronavirus are up to twice as likely to become severely sick and die as women of the same age, according to a study published Wednesday.
Older men infected with the novel coronavirus are up to twice as likely to become severely sick and die as women of the same age, according to a study published Wednesday.