States retreat as new virus cases hit an all-time high in US

While the increase is believed to reflect, in part, greatly expanded testing, experts say there is ample evidence the virus is making a comeback, including rising deaths and hospitalizations in parts of the country, especially in the South and West.

Here is what can reopen in Phase 3 in New York City

New York City is on track to enter Phase 3 of reopening on Monday, July 6, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio Thursday. 

US consumer spending up 8.2%, partly erasing record plunge

Friday’s Commerce Department report showed that Americans stepped up their spending in May despite a 4.2% decline in personal income, which had soared by 10.8% the previous month.

COVID-19 more likely to hospitalize or kill people with these 5 underlying conditions

As the coronavirus resurges in hotspots across the United States, health officials are doing everything they can to safeguard Americans who are most at risk of the disease.

Poll:  People tired of virus restrictions

After months of steady progress, new confirmed cases of COVID-19 climbed to near-record levels in the U.S. this week.

Italian governor threatens to lock down region over spike in coronavirus cases

The governor of a southern Italian region insisted on Friday that seasonal Bulgarian crop pickers who live in an apartment complex with dozens of COVID-19 cases must stay inside for 15 days, not even emerging for food.

Beyond Meat shares fall after McDonald's ends burger test in Canada

McDonald's initially launched the burger, called the P.L.T. (Plant Lettuce Tomato), in late September 2019 in 28 locations in Ontario for a 12-week trial.

Some states pause reopening as virus cases near record high

The coronavirus crisis is deepening rapidly in Arizona, and the governor of Texas is beginning to backtrack after making one of the most aggressive pushes in the nation to reopen his state.

Who hasn't heard of COVID-19 by now? More than you think

The findings are a reminder of the huge challenges in reaching everyone in the world with information about the pandemic, much less getting them to wear face masks.

How is COVID-19 changing renting in New York City?

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses across New York City to close, putting empty storefronts back on the market.

Will Americans get a second coronavirus stimulus check? Your top questions answered

President Trump signaled this week that he supports sending a second round of direct cash payments to Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic lockdown.

‘Face mask exemption cards’ circulating online are fake, DOJ says

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a warning regarding fake posters and flyers circulating on the internet that exempt individuals from wearing face masks in public because of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Families say NY’s reopening is leaving behind the special needs community

The families of people with special needs expressed their frustration in the lack of planning during reopening for the special needs community.