WHO guidance: Healthy people should wear masks only when 'taking care of' coronavirus patients
The World Health Organization is recommending healthy people, including those who don't exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, only wear masks when taking care of someone infected with the contagion.
The World Health Organization is recommending healthy people, including those who don't exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, only wear masks when taking care of someone infected with the contagion.
Man shot after threatening cops dies from coronavirus
A man shot by New York City police last month after menacing officers with a knife and an antique gun died of the coronavirus five days after he was wounded, police said Thursday.
A man shot by New York City police last month after menacing officers with a knife and an antique gun died of the coronavirus five days after he was wounded, police said Thursday.
What will the future of real estate look like across the region?
With more and more people finding it hard to make ends meet, no-one really knows what the future holds for the real estate market in our area. Experts say that we may see a busy home shopping season, but realtors say they haven't seen houses being sold at all.
With more and more people finding it hard to make ends meet, no-one really knows what the future holds for the real estate market in our area. Experts say that we may see a busy home shopping season, but realtors say they haven't seen houses being sold at all.
Most TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods stores could be reopened by end of June, company says
The company, which also owns Marshalls and HomeGoods, made the announcement in a recent press release.
The company, which also owns Marshalls and HomeGoods, made the announcement in a recent press release.
Retailers preparing for future of shopping post-COVID-19
Retailers across the nation are scrambling to adjust to what the future of shopping will be in a post-COVID-19 world.
Retailers across the nation are scrambling to adjust to what the future of shopping will be in a post-COVID-19 world.
Advocates say U.S. is turning away unaccompanied minors at U.S. border
Immigrant's rights advocates say that the Trump Administration is using the coronavirus pandemic to turn away all asylum seekers coming to the U.S., including unaccompanied minors.
Immigrant's rights advocates say that the Trump Administration is using the coronavirus pandemic to turn away all asylum seekers coming to the U.S., including unaccompanied minors.
COVID-19 deaths in US projected to exceed 115,000 by June 20, according to CDC
While projections indicate that the rate of increase in COVID-19 deaths is declining, the U.S. is still forecasted to exceed 115,000 deaths by June 20.
While projections indicate that the rate of increase in COVID-19 deaths is declining, the U.S. is still forecasted to exceed 115,000 deaths by June 20.
Study speculates mixed-age weekend hangouts may increase COVID-19 deaths
A preliminary research paper appears to show a pattern to when some older people may be catching coronavirus: weekends.
A preliminary research paper appears to show a pattern to when some older people may be catching coronavirus: weekends.
Tanning salon owner tries to reopen; gets shut down again
A tanning salon owner on Staten Island says he's fed up with the stay-at-home orders due to the pandemic and plans to reopen Thursday.
A tanning salon owner on Staten Island says he's fed up with the stay-at-home orders due to the pandemic and plans to reopen Thursday.
Hundreds of salons, spas may defy NJ governor's order and reopen
Salons and spas are classified as "recreational," which are considered "nonessential" businesses, and must stay shuttered.
Salons and spas are classified as "recreational," which are considered "nonessential" businesses, and must stay shuttered.
Boston Marathon canceled due to pandemic
The 2020 Boston Marathon has been canceled.
The 2020 Boston Marathon has been canceled.
555 coronavirus cases at Iowa Tyson pork plant
The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed 555 employees had tested positive on Thursday.
The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed 555 employees had tested positive on Thursday.
For top U.S. virus experts, faith and science work together
While faith and science face unprecedented challenges during the coronavirus pandemic, including to their relationship with each other, the two have worked in concert for several experts leading the U.S. government's pandemic response.
While faith and science face unprecedented challenges during the coronavirus pandemic, including to their relationship with each other, the two have worked in concert for several experts leading the U.S. government's pandemic response.
41 million have lost jobs since virus hit, but layoffs slow
About 41 million people have now applied for aid since the virus outbreak intensified in March, though not all of them are still unemployed.
About 41 million people have now applied for aid since the virus outbreak intensified in March, though not all of them are still unemployed.
Kids are spending more than recommended time on screens amid COVID-19 pandemic
A survey conducted in the United States and Europe found that children spend more than the recommended two hours per day on screens.
A survey conducted in the United States and Europe found that children spend more than the recommended two hours per day on screens.
NJ jobless claims drop off, but record 1.1M getting help
New Jersey is reporting its lowest weekly total of people seeking jobless benefits since the coronavirus outbreak struck.
New Jersey is reporting its lowest weekly total of people seeking jobless benefits since the coronavirus outbreak struck.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says 'we don’t have to accept' 2nd wave of coronavirus as inevitable
The nation’s top infectious disease expert said if Americans practice recommended health protocols, we’ll still see infections in the fall — but a so-called second wave may be preventable.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert said if Americans practice recommended health protocols, we’ll still see infections in the fall — but a so-called second wave may be preventable.
Phase 1 of reopening New York City likely in June, Mayor de Blasio says
New York City could begin the first phase of its reopening following the shutdown due to the pandemic by the first week of June, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
New York City could begin the first phase of its reopening following the shutdown due to the pandemic by the first week of June, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.