Amazon selling coronavirus face shields it helped design at cost
The face shields, priced at $2.65 each, are available to purchase in packs of 25.
The face shields, priced at $2.65 each, are available to purchase in packs of 25.
Lord & Taylor seeks bankruptcy protection
Lord & Taylor, America's oldest retailer, is seeking bankruptcy protection, as is the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, lengthening the list of major retail chains that have faltered in the pandemic.
Lord & Taylor, America's oldest retailer, is seeking bankruptcy protection, as is the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, lengthening the list of major retail chains that have faltered in the pandemic.
Party boat busted on East River for violating coronavirus rules
The New York Sheriff’s Office says the owners and captain of a party boat, the Liberty Belle, were arrested over the weekend after what they said was an “illegal party” and “violation of social distancing provisions”.
The New York Sheriff’s Office says the owners and captain of a party boat, the Liberty Belle, were arrested over the weekend after what they said was an “illegal party” and “violation of social distancing provisions”.
Delta flight turns around after 2 passengers refuse to wear coronavirus masks
The flight was departing from Detroit to Atlanta.
The flight was departing from Detroit to Atlanta.
21st San Quentin inmate pronounced dead of COVID-19
Orlando G. Romero, 48, was pronounced dead on Sunday, the agency said.
Orlando G. Romero, 48, was pronounced dead on Sunday, the agency said.
Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
NYC Department of Education outlines protocol for handling positive coronavirus cases
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza have laid out new protocols for handling any possible confirmed coronavirus cases in schools this upcoming year.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza have laid out new protocols for handling any possible confirmed coronavirus cases in schools this upcoming year.
Brooklyn women use plants to reach out to seniors across NYC
After witnessing the toll that the COVID-19 pandemic was taking on New York's elderly citizens, two young women have started a new initiative to gift plants to seniors quarantined at home and at nursing facilities.
After witnessing the toll that the COVID-19 pandemic was taking on New York's elderly citizens, two young women have started a new initiative to gift plants to seniors quarantined at home and at nursing facilities.
Cuomo: COVID-19 hospitalizations in NY at lowest since mid-March
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday that the number of hospitalizations in the state due to COVID-19 are at their lowest number since the pandemic began.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday that the number of hospitalizations in the state due to COVID-19 are at their lowest number since the pandemic began.
Atlanta police not responding to some car crashes due to COVID-19
The Atlanta Police Department has announced officers will no longer respond to car crashes if no one is injured.
The Atlanta Police Department has announced officers will no longer respond to car crashes if no one is injured.
Annual Sturgis rally expecting 250K, stirring virus concerns
Though only about half the usual number of people are expected at this year's event, residents were split as the city weighed its options. Many worried that the rally would cause an unmanageable outbreak of COVID-19.
Though only about half the usual number of people are expected at this year's event, residents were split as the city weighed its options. Many worried that the rally would cause an unmanageable outbreak of COVID-19.
Debate begins for who's first in line for COVID-19 vaccine
Traditionally, first in line for a scarce vaccine are health workers and the people most vulnerable to the targeted infection. But one doctor tossed new ideas into the mix: Consider geography and give priority to people where an outbreak is hitting hardest.
Traditionally, first in line for a scarce vaccine are health workers and the people most vulnerable to the targeted infection. But one doctor tossed new ideas into the mix: Consider geography and give priority to people where an outbreak is hitting hardest.
As Trump insists schools reopen, son's school remains closed
President Donald Trump insists that schools reopen so students can go back to their classrooms, but the Maryland private school where his son Barron is enrolled is among those under county orders to stay closed.
President Donald Trump insists that schools reopen so students can go back to their classrooms, but the Maryland private school where his son Barron is enrolled is among those under county orders to stay closed.
Coronavirus outbreaks among minks in Europe studied
Coronavirus outbreaks at mink farms in Spain and the Netherlands have scientists digging into how the animals got infected and if they can spread it to people.
Coronavirus outbreaks at mink farms in Spain and the Netherlands have scientists digging into how the animals got infected and if they can spread it to people.
Defiant NJ gym again opens despite closure order amid virus
The owners of a New Jersey gym that has repeatedly defied Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order to remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic have once again reopened the facility less than a week after their arrests on contempt charges.
The owners of a New Jersey gym that has repeatedly defied Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order to remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic have once again reopened the facility less than a week after their arrests on contempt charges.
South Africa hits 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, still not at peak
South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.
South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.
Airbnb summer rental safety amid COVID-19 pandemic: What to know before you check in
With summer travel underway during the coronavirus pandemic, health experts have advice on how to stay safe when renting a summer home on travel websites like Airbnb.
With summer travel underway during the coronavirus pandemic, health experts have advice on how to stay safe when renting a summer home on travel websites like Airbnb.
New York marks 5 months since first COVID-19 case
Saturday marks five months since the first COVID-19 case in New York, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Saturday marks five months since the first COVID-19 case in New York, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Gov. Murphy: Rise in NJ COVID-19 cases ‘setting off alarms’
The number of COVID-19 cases in New Jersey are continuing to climb and are “setting off alarms,” according to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.
The number of COVID-19 cases in New Jersey are continuing to climb and are “setting off alarms,” according to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.