New Jersey to mail all voters ballots for Nov. election, still offer in-person option
The governor was discussing the changes made by the state during their postponed and nearly all-mail primary on July 7 and announced they would be expanding on that model for the general election.
The governor was discussing the changes made by the state during their postponed and nearly all-mail primary on July 7 and announced they would be expanding on that model for the general election.
Study hints, can't prove, survivor plasma fights COVID-19
Mayo Clinic researchers reported a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover, but it’s not proof and some experts worry if, amid clamor for the treatment, they'll ever get a clear answer.
Mayo Clinic researchers reported a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover, but it’s not proof and some experts worry if, amid clamor for the treatment, they'll ever get a clear answer.
‘The worst fall from a public health perspective’: CDC director warns of dual threat of COVID-19 and flu
CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield warned that if Americans don’t practice basic measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus now, the U.S. could face “the worst fall from a public health perspective.”
CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield warned that if Americans don’t practice basic measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus now, the U.S. could face “the worst fall from a public health perspective.”
New Rochelle school district announces that classes will be fully remote for at least September
Parents and students in New Rochelle have discovered that schools will not be reopening to begin the new school year.
Parents and students in New Rochelle have discovered that schools will not be reopening to begin the new school year.
Dr. Fauci: Schools should be outdoors as much as possible
Schools should find ways to offer as many outdoor activities as possible, from classes to recess and lunchtime.
Schools should find ways to offer as many outdoor activities as possible, from classes to recess and lunchtime.
How to make your own disinfectant wipes at home — safely and easily
You can make your own disinfectant wipes but you must be careful.
You can make your own disinfectant wipes but you must be careful.
Attendees sit on own platforms at socially distanced outdoor concert held in UK amid pandemic
Virgin Money Unity Arena is a new pop-up venue dedicated to providing a safe concert-going experience amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virgin Money Unity Arena is a new pop-up venue dedicated to providing a safe concert-going experience amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
500-plus warned after Toronto strip club employee gets coronavirus
Public health officials on Friday said as many as 550 people may have been exposed to COVID-19 at a Toronto strip club last week and urged them to self-isolate for 14 days.
Public health officials on Friday said as many as 550 people may have been exposed to COVID-19 at a Toronto strip club last week and urged them to self-isolate for 14 days.
US retail sales rise for 3rd month amid COVID-19 pandemic but slowdown expected
The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.
The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.
Federal judge tosses lawsuit against NY visitor quarantine
A federal judge threw out a lawsuit by an Arizona woman who claimed New York’s 14-day quarantine requirement for travelers from hotspot coronavirus states infringed on her “fundamental right to travel.”
A federal judge threw out a lawsuit by an Arizona woman who claimed New York’s 14-day quarantine requirement for travelers from hotspot coronavirus states infringed on her “fundamental right to travel.”
US, Mexico and Canada agree to extend non-essential travel ban through Sept. 21 amid COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf confirmed the extension on Friday.
U.S. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf confirmed the extension on Friday.
3 arrested in attack on teenage Chili's worker enforcing coronavirus rules, police say
The 17-year-old hostess told news outlets she was working at a Baton Rouge Chili’s last weekend when a party of 11 people arrived and wanted to be seated together.
The 17-year-old hostess told news outlets she was working at a Baton Rouge Chili’s last weekend when a party of 11 people arrived and wanted to be seated together.
Inmate found strangled with mask issued to prevent coronavirus spread
A 32-year-old prison inmate in Connecticut has been found strangled with a mask issued to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
A 32-year-old prison inmate in Connecticut has been found strangled with a mask issued to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
Coronavirus checkpoints are targeting Staten Island
New York City officials have been focusing nearly exclusively on Staten Island for the city's COVID-19 checkpoints, with authorities stopping more than 1,350 vehicles to register travelers returning from more than 30 states who are required to quarantine for 14 days.
New York City officials have been focusing nearly exclusively on Staten Island for the city's COVID-19 checkpoints, with authorities stopping more than 1,350 vehicles to register travelers returning from more than 30 states who are required to quarantine for 14 days.
People in Florida being fined for not wearing masks
Police in Miami Beach are reportedly handing out fines for not wearing face masks to people even while they're outside restaurants looking over a menu.
Police in Miami Beach are reportedly handing out fines for not wearing face masks to people even while they're outside restaurants looking over a menu.
More than a quarter of young adults contemplated suicide during coronavirus pandemic, CDC says
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
De Blasio: NYC may lay off 22,000 public workers on October 1
New York City is facing an overwhelming budget deficit due to the coronavirus pandemic, and in order to provide essential services, Mayor Bill de Blasio is instructing the city’s agencies to lay off 22,000 public workers on October 1.
New York City is facing an overwhelming budget deficit due to the coronavirus pandemic, and in order to provide essential services, Mayor Bill de Blasio is instructing the city’s agencies to lay off 22,000 public workers on October 1.
Mayor de Blasio defends NYC school timetable despite pushback
The city is aiming for a hybrid reopening Sept. 10, with most of the 1.1 million students spending two or three days a week in physical classrooms and learning remotely the rest of the time.
The city is aiming for a hybrid reopening Sept. 10, with most of the 1.1 million students spending two or three days a week in physical classrooms and learning remotely the rest of the time.