Mayor: NYC boosts daily testing, hopes to reduce delays
The mayor says that four new clinics operated by the urgent care company MedRite will bring the total citywide daily testing capacity to 50,000.
The mayor says that four new clinics operated by the urgent care company MedRite will bring the total citywide daily testing capacity to 50,000.
‘Carelessness’: Families of COVID-19 victims write obituaries blaming lawmakers’ handling of the pandemic
Amid the devastating loss of life caused by the novel coronavirus, several obituaries written by family members of those claimed by COVID-19 have expressed frustration on how certain lawmakers are handling the ongoing pandemic.
Amid the devastating loss of life caused by the novel coronavirus, several obituaries written by family members of those claimed by COVID-19 have expressed frustration on how certain lawmakers are handling the ongoing pandemic.
In struggle against pandemic, populist leaders fare poorly
The countries that top the rankings of COVID-19 deaths globally are not necessarily the poorest, the richest or even the most densely populated. But they do have one thing in common: They are led by populist, mold-breaking leaders.
The countries that top the rankings of COVID-19 deaths globally are not necessarily the poorest, the richest or even the most densely populated. But they do have one thing in common: They are led by populist, mold-breaking leaders.
20 teens in NJ test positive for coronavirus after house party
Health officials in New Jersey are investigating after roughly 20 teenagers tested positive for COVID-19 after a house party in Middletown on July 11.
Health officials in New Jersey are investigating after roughly 20 teenagers tested positive for COVID-19 after a house party in Middletown on July 11.
Woman without mask commands ‘demon’ customers to leave grocery store aisle until she’s done shopping
The bizarre incident was captured on video July 21 at a Fred Meyer grocery store in Washington state.
The bizarre incident was captured on video July 21 at a Fred Meyer grocery store in Washington state.
Pepcid as a virus remedy? Trump admin's $21M gamble fizzled
The Trump Administration pushed through a $21 million contract to study whether the active ingredient in Pepcid is an effective treatment for Covid-19.
The Trump Administration pushed through a $21 million contract to study whether the active ingredient in Pepcid is an effective treatment for Covid-19.
US COVID-19 cases surpass 4 million, according to Johns Hopkins
The troubling milestone comes a day after it was reported that more than 15 million people have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus across the world.
The troubling milestone comes a day after it was reported that more than 15 million people have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus across the world.
Rand Paul says Gov. Cuomo should be impeached for botched COVID response: He made it 'hugely worse'
Sen. Rand Paul said on Thursday that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo should be impeached for what he sees as a mishandling of the state's coronavirus response.
Sen. Rand Paul said on Thursday that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo should be impeached for what he sees as a mishandling of the state's coronavirus response.
Jobless claims rise as cutoff of extra $600 benefit nears
The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.
The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.
Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant owner files for bankruptcy protection, will close some stores
Ascena Retail Group, the parent company of Lane Bryant, Ann Taylor and Justice, announced Thursday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its business was "severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic."
Ascena Retail Group, the parent company of Lane Bryant, Ann Taylor and Justice, announced Thursday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its business was "severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic."
Crowd of worshipers flouts social distancing in California as state reports most COVID-19 cases in US
Cameras captured hundreds of people attending a worship service Wednesday night, many of them without masks and ignoring social distancing guidelines.
Cameras captured hundreds of people attending a worship service Wednesday night, many of them without masks and ignoring social distancing guidelines.
Cuomo: Police at airports enforcing pandemic quarantine
Anyone coming from a state with a high COVID-19 infection rate must quarantine for 14 days when visiting New York. The governor says police are stationed at airports to enforce these rules.
Anyone coming from a state with a high COVID-19 infection rate must quarantine for 14 days when visiting New York. The governor says police are stationed at airports to enforce these rules.
Poll: 3 in 4 Americans back requiring wearing masks
Three out of four Americans favor requiring people to wear face coverings while outside their homes to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, including a solid majority of Republicans.
Three out of four Americans favor requiring people to wear face coverings while outside their homes to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, including a solid majority of Republicans.
Study: Mix of hand-washing, mask-wearing and social distancing could stop most COVID-19 outbreaks
A new study found that if a population quickly becomes aware of the virus and takes personal protective measures, this alone could both diminish and postpone the peak number of cases.
A new study found that if a population quickly becomes aware of the virus and takes personal protective measures, this alone could both diminish and postpone the peak number of cases.
‘We wanted the shoes to symbolize a life’: 164 pairs of clogs laid on Capitol lawn for nurses lost to COVID-19
During an event on Tuesday, registered nurses gathered at the Capitol to honor the lives of their colleagues by reading off 164 names.
During an event on Tuesday, registered nurses gathered at the Capitol to honor the lives of their colleagues by reading off 164 names.
Young patient caught coronavirus at party, spread it to grandfather who died, doctor says
Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas, was caring for about 170 coronavirus patients as of Tuesday, and one tragic case produced a cautionary tale.
Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas, was caring for about 170 coronavirus patients as of Tuesday, and one tragic case produced a cautionary tale.
Why are coins hard to find during the pandemic?
The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline of coins in circulation because people are not spending them as regularly at businesses, many of which are either temporarily closed or not accepting cash.
The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline of coins in circulation because people are not spending them as regularly at businesses, many of which are either temporarily closed or not accepting cash.
13 nuns die of coronavirus at Michigan convent
Thirteen Roman Catholic nuns from the same Michigan convent died from the coronavirus in a deadly wave that claimed 12 in just one month.
Thirteen Roman Catholic nuns from the same Michigan convent died from the coronavirus in a deadly wave that claimed 12 in just one month.
6 months since Wuhan coronavirus lockdown
Thursday marked six months since a drastic lockdown was imposed on Wuhan, the original epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.
Thursday marked six months since a drastic lockdown was imposed on Wuhan, the original epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.
Renting? Federal eviction relief expires July 24 as Congress debates extension — here’s what you need to know
A federal eviction moratorium is set to expire Friday, which puts many Americans at risk of facing eviction or losing their home.
A federal eviction moratorium is set to expire Friday, which puts many Americans at risk of facing eviction or losing their home.