NJ aquariums, libraries, museums to reopen from COVID-19
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says aquariums, libraries, museums and some indoor recreation can reopen from their coronavirus pause on July 2. Murphy said Wednesday that masks will be required, and capacity must be limited to 25%.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says aquariums, libraries, museums and some indoor recreation can reopen from their coronavirus pause on July 2. Murphy said Wednesday that masks will be required, and capacity must be limited to 25%.
Restaurant server tosses open beer to customer in effort to maintain social distancing
Video of the beer toss was shared by Villa Portstewart on social media on June 18.
Video of the beer toss was shared by Villa Portstewart on social media on June 18.
US citizens likely to be left out as Europe reopens borders
More than 15 million Americans are estimated to travel to Europe each year, and such a decision would underscore flaws in the Trump administration's handling of the pandemic, which has seen the United States record the highest number of infections and virus-related deaths in the world by far.
More than 15 million Americans are estimated to travel to Europe each year, and such a decision would underscore flaws in the Trump administration's handling of the pandemic, which has seen the United States record the highest number of infections and virus-related deaths in the world by far.
Parts of NY to move into Phase 4 but no malls, movie theaters or gyms
Malls, movie theaters and gyms will not be cleared to reopen when areas of New York state progress to Phase 4 as early as Friday.
Malls, movie theaters and gyms will not be cleared to reopen when areas of New York state progress to Phase 4 as early as Friday.
US COVID-19 cases surge to highest level in 2 months
The U.S. on Tuesday reported 34,700 new cases of the virus, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University that was published Wednesday. There have been only two previous days that the U.S. has reported more cases.
The U.S. on Tuesday reported 34,700 new cases of the virus, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University that was published Wednesday. There have been only two previous days that the U.S. has reported more cases.
Only 47% of Americans are losing sleep over money despite pandemic: Study
For the 47 percent who are worried about money issues currently, 23 percent said their cause of stress revolved around everyday expenses, which Bankrate noted was down from the 32 percent who said the same last year.
For the 47 percent who are worried about money issues currently, 23 percent said their cause of stress revolved around everyday expenses, which Bankrate noted was down from the 32 percent who said the same last year.
Macy's to put on series of small fireworks shows throughout NYC
The annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular will be reworked this year as the city continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic.
The annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular will be reworked this year as the city continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic.
When and why you should wear a mask around family
Unless you live together, you should be wearing masks and social distancing when visiting other family and friends.
Unless you live together, you should be wearing masks and social distancing when visiting other family and friends.
Dr. Fauci says 'it will be when not if' for a COVID-19 vaccine
The government’s top infectious disease expert told a House committee on Tuesday he believes “it will be when and not if” there will be a COVID-19 vaccine and that he remains “cautiously optimistic” that some will be ready at the end of the year.
The government’s top infectious disease expert told a House committee on Tuesday he believes “it will be when and not if” there will be a COVID-19 vaccine and that he remains “cautiously optimistic” that some will be ready at the end of the year.
Pope Francis compares priests who defied pandemic safety measures to 'adolescents'
The pope noted that most priests were "obedient and creative" during the pandemic, but compared the defiance of some to the behavior of children.
The pope noted that most priests were "obedient and creative" during the pandemic, but compared the defiance of some to the behavior of children.
Apple introduces hand-washing feature on Apple Watch with 20-second countdown timer
The watch can pick up signs that the wearer is at a sink, based on motion sensors and the sound of water.
The watch can pick up signs that the wearer is at a sink, based on motion sensors and the sound of water.
New Jersey's rides, water parks, playgrounds can reopen July 2
The governor says amusement parks, water parks, and playgrounds can reopen on July 2.
The governor says amusement parks, water parks, and playgrounds can reopen on July 2.
Pianists from Juilliard performing at Grand Central Terminal
MTA Metro-North welcomes back visitors and commuters to Grand Central Terminal with a grand performance. Pianists from The Juilliard School are performing on a Steinway & Sons piano, underneath the iconic constellation ceiling until 7 pm Tuesday.
MTA Metro-North welcomes back visitors and commuters to Grand Central Terminal with a grand performance. Pianists from The Juilliard School are performing on a Steinway & Sons piano, underneath the iconic constellation ceiling until 7 pm Tuesday.
Summer rays can inactivate coronavirus in 34 minutes, study says
Midday sunlight is capable of inactivating 90 percent or more of the SARS-CoV-2 virus after 34 minutes of exposure, a recent study found.
Midday sunlight is capable of inactivating 90 percent or more of the SARS-CoV-2 virus after 34 minutes of exposure, a recent study found.
The battle is not over: Rising coronavirus infections seen worldwide
The World Health Organization says the pandemic is still in its ascendancy.
The World Health Organization says the pandemic is still in its ascendancy.
Trump hints at 'generous' second stimulus check
"We will be doing another stimulus package," President Trump said. "It'll be very good, it'll be very generous."
"We will be doing another stimulus package," President Trump said. "It'll be very good, it'll be very generous."
Dr. Fauci gives a coronavirus update to Congress
With coronavirus cases rising in about half the states and political polarization competing for attention with public health recommendations, Dr. Anthony Fauci returns to Capitol Hill on Tuesday at a fraught moment in the nation's pandemic response.
With coronavirus cases rising in about half the states and political polarization competing for attention with public health recommendations, Dr. Anthony Fauci returns to Capitol Hill on Tuesday at a fraught moment in the nation's pandemic response.
Study uncovers link between blood type and coronavirus susceptibility
Doctors say there is mounting evidence of a link between a certain blood type and the severity of the novel coronavirus.
Doctors say there is mounting evidence of a link between a certain blood type and the severity of the novel coronavirus.
Not tying the knot due to COVID-19? Here's why not getting married could have severe financial ramifications
Financial experts warn that many couples could be making a big mistake by not tying the knot.
Financial experts warn that many couples could be making a big mistake by not tying the knot.
As coronavirus cases rise, California governor says he could start reeling back some reopenings
But Newsom said he is worried about the direction the state is going: 35 percent of all new positive cases of coronavirus in California have happened in the last two weeks – that’s nearly 47,000 new cases.
But Newsom said he is worried about the direction the state is going: 35 percent of all new positive cases of coronavirus in California have happened in the last two weeks – that’s nearly 47,000 new cases.