Is NYC’s mass transit ready for Phase One of reopening?
Despite protests and the pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio says that New York City will begin Phase One of reopening on June 8. Bus and subway service is supposed to increase, but questions remain over how to make mass transit safe for thousands of the city's workers.
Despite protests and the pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio says that New York City will begin Phase One of reopening on June 8. Bus and subway service is supposed to increase, but questions remain over how to make mass transit safe for thousands of the city's workers.
Universal Orlando to reopen on Friday with new safety protocols like virtual queues and distancing on rides
Several new safety measures will be in place when Universal Orlando reopens to the public on Friday. This will include virtual queues instead of lines and just a few people on rides at a time to assure social distancing.
Several new safety measures will be in place when Universal Orlando reopens to the public on Friday. This will include virtual queues instead of lines and just a few people on rides at a time to assure social distancing.
LI hospital provides specialized care to victims of severe COVID-19 infections
Northwell Health says it has created one of the only specialized units in the country that helps wean critically ill COVID patients off ventilators.
Northwell Health says it has created one of the only specialized units in the country that helps wean critically ill COVID patients off ventilators.
Cuomo to protesters: Get tested for coronavirus, assume exposure
The governor called this their "civic duty."
The governor called this their "civic duty."
Las Vegas reopens from historic coronavirus casino closure
Hotel-casinos in suburban Las Vegas were the first to open at 12:01 a.m., to be followed later in the morning by a restart of the iconic Bellagio fountain and reopenings of several resorts on the Las Vegas Strip.
Hotel-casinos in suburban Las Vegas were the first to open at 12:01 a.m., to be followed later in the morning by a restart of the iconic Bellagio fountain and reopenings of several resorts on the Las Vegas Strip.
Hart Island burials soar during coronavirus pandemic
Hundreds of people have been interred at the potter's field on Hart Island since March, according to the city agency that oversees burials there.
Hundreds of people have been interred at the potter's field on Hart Island since March, according to the city agency that oversees burials there.
Study on safety of malaria drugs for coronavirus retracted
Thursday’s retraction in the journal Lancet involved a May 22 report on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, drugs long used for preventing or treating malaria but whose safety and effectiveness for COVID-19 are unknown.
Thursday’s retraction in the journal Lancet involved a May 22 report on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, drugs long used for preventing or treating malaria but whose safety and effectiveness for COVID-19 are unknown.
FTC warns of ‘large scale’ unemployment fraud scam amid coronavirus pandemic
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
1.9 million seek jobless aid even as reopenings slow layoffs
Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many employers are still cutting jobs even as the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the pace of layoffs.
Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many employers are still cutting jobs even as the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the pace of layoffs.
AP source: NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan
The plan, once approved, would have 13 Western Conference teams and nine Eastern Conference teams going to Disney, and the cutoff being that teams must be within six games of a playoff spot at this point. Playoffs would start in August, and the NBA Finals will likely stretch into October, the person said.
The plan, once approved, would have 13 Western Conference teams and nine Eastern Conference teams going to Disney, and the cutoff being that teams must be within six games of a playoff spot at this point. Playoffs would start in August, and the NBA Finals will likely stretch into October, the person said.
Hospital staff in Spain wheels recovering coronavirus patients to the beach
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
White House coronavirus testing chief is reportedly standing down, despite increasing COVID-19 cases
Adm. Brett Giroir, the White House’s coronavirus testing chief is reportedly stepping down from his role overseeing coronavirus testing.
Adm. Brett Giroir, the White House’s coronavirus testing chief is reportedly stepping down from his role overseeing coronavirus testing.
West Point prepares for graduation, some cadets test positive
The cadets at the U.S. Military Academy are set to graduate.
The cadets at the U.S. Military Academy are set to graduate.
First a pandemic, then civil unrest: Gun sales spike again
The sale of firearms in the United States is skyrocketing in 2020.
The sale of firearms in the United States is skyrocketing in 2020.
AMC theater chain warns it may not survive pandemic
All of AMC's theaters are shut down through June, which means the company isn't generating any revenue. AMC said it had enough cash to reopen its theaters this summer, as it plans to do.
All of AMC's theaters are shut down through June, which means the company isn't generating any revenue. AMC said it had enough cash to reopen its theaters this summer, as it plans to do.
Wuhan tests 10 million people; few infections
Wuhan identified just 300 positive cases, all of whom had no symptoms.
Wuhan identified just 300 positive cases, all of whom had no symptoms.
Cinema chain AMC warns it may not survive the pandemic
Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet.
Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet.
Trump administration moves to block Chinese airlines from US
The Transportation Department says China is violating an air-travel agreement between the two countries.
The Transportation Department says China is violating an air-travel agreement between the two countries.
Amazon plans event to jump-start summer sales
Amazon is planning another big shopping event apart from Prime Day to help jump-start summer sale.
Amazon is planning another big shopping event apart from Prime Day to help jump-start summer sale.