Street gatherings bring joy in Hell's Kitchen in pandemic
On a late Friday afternoon, there is joy and fraternity found on a blocked-off street in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. Neighbors chat, dogs get acquainted and above all, there’s laughter.
On a late Friday afternoon, there is joy and fraternity found on a blocked-off street in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. Neighbors chat, dogs get acquainted and above all, there’s laughter.
India sees 10,000 new cases a day ahead of reopening
India reported 9,971 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, another single-day high for the country that comes a day before it reopens shopping malls, hotels and religious venues after a 10-week lockdown.
India reported 9,971 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, another single-day high for the country that comes a day before it reopens shopping malls, hotels and religious venues after a 10-week lockdown.
Domestic workers face serious risks to health, finances due to COVID-19
For many domestic workers, who earn about $12 an hour on average, the decision to work during the coronavirus pandemic often isn’t much of a decision at all. Either they must keep working, or face untenable financial and housing conditions.
For many domestic workers, who earn about $12 an hour on average, the decision to work during the coronavirus pandemic often isn’t much of a decision at all. Either they must keep working, or face untenable financial and housing conditions.
World reaches 400,000 virus deaths
The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday.
The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday.
Despite global reopening push, some jobs are gone for good
Factories and stores are reopening, economies are reawakening – but many jobs just aren’t coming back.
Factories and stores are reopening, economies are reawakening – but many jobs just aren’t coming back.
‘Weee!’: Grandma rides mobility scooter in skate park to celebrate after months in quarantine
A grandma in Scotland celebrated being out of the house after months in quarantine by riding on her mobility scooter at a skate park.
A grandma in Scotland celebrated being out of the house after months in quarantine by riding on her mobility scooter at a skate park.
Trader Joe’s, Costco, Whole Foods have best coronavirus safety measures among grocery stores: Survey
Ipsos released its Consumer Health & Safety Index survey on Wednesday and found that the three companies excelled at proper face-covering usage, social distancing and other critical procedures that help customers minimize their chance of contracting COVID-19.
Ipsos released its Consumer Health & Safety Index survey on Wednesday and found that the three companies excelled at proper face-covering usage, social distancing and other critical procedures that help customers minimize their chance of contracting COVID-19.
Coronavirus disrupts global fight to save endangered species
The coronavirus is hampering critical work to protect threatened species and habitats worldwide.
The coronavirus is hampering critical work to protect threatened species and habitats worldwide.
CDC says some Americans surveyed have gargled bleach to prevent coronavirus
“Thirty-nine percent of respondents reported engaging in non-recommended high-risk practices with the intent of preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission, such as washing food products with bleach, applying household cleaning or disinfectant products to bare skin, and intentionally inhaling or ingesting these products,” the CDC report read.
“Thirty-nine percent of respondents reported engaging in non-recommended high-risk practices with the intent of preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission, such as washing food products with bleach, applying household cleaning or disinfectant products to bare skin, and intentionally inhaling or ingesting these products,” the CDC report read.
As virus ebbs, NY loosens restrictions on houses of worship
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is moving faster than expected, allowing him to loosen some restrictions on gatherings in houses of worship.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is moving faster than expected, allowing him to loosen some restrictions on gatherings in houses of worship.
The week in numbers: A country with 0 COVID-19 deaths, 450K health care workers possibly infected
Here is a look at the data behind the coronavirus pandemic for the first week of June.
Here is a look at the data behind the coronavirus pandemic for the first week of June.
NYC readies to reopen as virus hospitalizations, deaths dip
As New York City readies to reopen some businesses Monday, the state’s latest data suggests hospitalizations and deaths are continuing their gradual decline. Mayor Bill De Blasio says city inspectors will visit every construction site to insure compliance with rules to protect workers and the community from COVID-19.
As New York City readies to reopen some businesses Monday, the state’s latest data suggests hospitalizations and deaths are continuing their gradual decline. Mayor Bill De Blasio says city inspectors will visit every construction site to insure compliance with rules to protect workers and the community from COVID-19.
WHO: Wear a 3-ply mask on mass transit, in shops, crowded areas
Wearing a mask can give you a false sense of security and does not replace keeping your distance from others and frequently washing your hands, WHO says.
Wearing a mask can give you a false sense of security and does not replace keeping your distance from others and frequently washing your hands, WHO says.
US unemployment drops unexpectedly to 13.3% amid outbreak
The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% — still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression — as states loosened their coronavirus lockdowns and businesses began recalling workers.
The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% — still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression — as states loosened their coronavirus lockdowns and businesses began recalling workers.
CDC director apologizes for 'inadequate' coronavirus data on racial disparities
Many Democrats and community leaders in several cities have voiced concerns over the African American death rate in connection to the coronavirus.
Many Democrats and community leaders in several cities have voiced concerns over the African American death rate in connection to the coronavirus.
CDC director says protesters should 'highly consider' getting tested for coronavirus
CDC Director Robert Redfield warned the large demonstrations could be a "seeding event" for more coronavirus outbreaks.
CDC Director Robert Redfield warned the large demonstrations could be a "seeding event" for more coronavirus outbreaks.
Trump: George Floyd would say jobs report is 'great thing'
Trump mentioned equal justice under the law means everyone needs to receive fair treatment.
Trump mentioned equal justice under the law means everyone needs to receive fair treatment.
NJ Assembly OK's $5B bond to close budget gap from COVID-19
New Jersey’s Democrat-led Assembly on Thursday passed a measure authorizing $5 billion in borrowing sought by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey’s Democrat-led Assembly on Thursday passed a measure authorizing $5 billion in borrowing sought by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.