‘Shut it down, start over, do it right’ - Health experts sign open letter calling for second COVID-19 lockdown
More than 150 health professionals from across the nation have signed an open letter to the nation’s decision-makers, asking that they “hit the reset button” on the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 150 health professionals from across the nation have signed an open letter to the nation’s decision-makers, asking that they “hit the reset button” on the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Cuomo: NY coronavirus hospitalizations continue to drop
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the tallies for people hospitalized in New York with the coronavirus are continuing to drop to the lowest levels since the pandemic began.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the tallies for people hospitalized in New York with the coronavirus are continuing to drop to the lowest levels since the pandemic began.
A troubling pandemic thought: Are THESE the good old days?
One day, will things get so bad that today will be seen as the good old days? In some corners, a bleak dystopian vision is taking hold.
One day, will things get so bad that today will be seen as the good old days? In some corners, a bleak dystopian vision is taking hold.
Soccer team with virus outbreak reports 12 more cases
The Spanish second-division club at the center of a coronavirus outbreak said Saturday it had 12 new cases, taking the total to 28 infections among players and staff.
The Spanish second-division club at the center of a coronavirus outbreak said Saturday it had 12 new cases, taking the total to 28 infections among players and staff.
Play Streets Program returns to NYC for children, families
Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the city is opening new streets to become Open Play Streets to allow families and children a place to play.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the city is opening new streets to become Open Play Streets to allow families and children a place to play.
Westchester school re-closes after positive COVID-19 test
As we gear up for the return of school, the experience of one school in Westchester County is adding to the back-to-school debate.
As we gear up for the return of school, the experience of one school in Westchester County is adding to the back-to-school debate.
LAPD officer, whose wife is pregnant with twins, dies after 'long, courageous battle' with COVID-19
A Los Angeles Police Department officer died Friday due to the coronavirus, becoming the agency's first sworn officer to fall victim to COVID-19.
A Los Angeles Police Department officer died Friday due to the coronavirus, becoming the agency's first sworn officer to fall victim to COVID-19.
CDC survey finds 35% report COVID-19 symptoms 2-3 weeks after positive test — including young adults
A recent report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledged that a large percentage of people who contract the novel coronavirus experience a prolonged symptom duration.
A recent report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledged that a large percentage of people who contract the novel coronavirus experience a prolonged symptom duration.
Medical worker greeted with cheers as he’s discharged from hospital after 3 months fighting COVID-19 in ICU
Front-line medical worker Neil McDonald, 52, received cheers and applause from his colleagues as he was finally discharged from the same hospital where he works in Hull, England.
Front-line medical worker Neil McDonald, 52, received cheers and applause from his colleagues as he was finally discharged from the same hospital where he works in Hull, England.
No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
8 NYC public pools open with COVID-19 safety measures
Eight public pools will open across New York City on Friday, with new cleaning and safety guidelines to help fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Eight public pools will open across New York City on Friday, with new cleaning and safety guidelines to help fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Minority-owned businesses on Long Island struggling to access PPP loans
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit minority-owned businesses across the nation hard, and many businesses on Long Island have been unable to access loans from the Paycheck Protection Program.
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit minority-owned businesses across the nation hard, and many businesses on Long Island have been unable to access loans from the Paycheck Protection Program.
The week in numbers: $600 in jobless benefits expires, a plan for 6M daily tests by December
This week saw details from a federal health organization’s efforts to ramp up coronavirus testing by December, the looming expiration of a key COVID-19 unemployment benefit made headlines, and health leaders discussed the need for states to incorporate different types of data into their coronavirus response.
This week saw details from a federal health organization’s efforts to ramp up coronavirus testing by December, the looming expiration of a key COVID-19 unemployment benefit made headlines, and health leaders discussed the need for states to incorporate different types of data into their coronavirus response.
Crackdown focuses on bars and restaurants in New York City, Long Island
Cuomo's newly-appointed task force has already conducted nearly 1,100 compliance checks and documented violations at 84 establishments over the past couple of days.
Cuomo's newly-appointed task force has already conducted nearly 1,100 compliance checks and documented violations at 84 establishments over the past couple of days.
COVID-19 recovery can take a few weeks even for young adults
Recovering from even mild coronavirus infections can take at least two to three weeks. That's according to new U.S. research published Friday.
Recovering from even mild coronavirus infections can take at least two to three weeks. That's according to new U.S. research published Friday.
Colorado researchers develop COVID-19 test that requires no swab and can produce results in 45 minutes
Researchers from the University of Colorado, Boulder, have developed a new rapid, portable, saliva-based COVID-19 test that they say is able to render results in 45 minutes, requiring no swabs.
Researchers from the University of Colorado, Boulder, have developed a new rapid, portable, saliva-based COVID-19 test that they say is able to render results in 45 minutes, requiring no swabs.
14 family members contract COVID-19 after backyard barbecue
A family is mourning and hoping for healing after 14 family members were infected by the virus.
A family is mourning and hoping for healing after 14 family members were infected by the virus.