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.
Business owners will be allowed to deny entry to people without masks, Cuomo says
Business owners in New York will be able to deny entry to people not wearing masks or face coverings, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday.
Business owners in New York will be able to deny entry to people not wearing masks or face coverings, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday.
103-year-old cracks open Bud Light to celebrate coronavirus recovery
Jennie Stejna fought the virus for about three weeks.
Jennie Stejna fought the virus for about three weeks.
What to expect from gyms and fitness studios as they reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic
Gyms and fitness studios are tasked with developing strict protocols as they reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Gyms and fitness studios are tasked with developing strict protocols as they reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Outdoor graduations get the go-ahead in NJ
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced that high schools can have outdoor graduations this summer.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced that high schools can have outdoor graduations this summer.
Childcare a growing concern as economy reopens
Parents are beginning to head back to work as the economy reopens, but how will they handle having their children cared for?
Parents are beginning to head back to work as the economy reopens, but how will they handle having their children cared for?
CDC says antibody test results should not influence decisions to return to work or school
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on the use and reliability of antibody testing, saying that in a population where prevalence of COVID-19 is low, “less than half of those testing positive will truly have antibodies.”
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on the use and reliability of antibody testing, saying that in a population where prevalence of COVID-19 is low, “less than half of those testing positive will truly have antibodies.”
PPE pollution: Video shows divers removing masks and gloves from ocean
The high demand for personal protective equipment amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have unintended consequences to the environment, as one European environmental group pointed out in a video that has surfaced on social media showing divers removing masks and gloves from the ocean.
The high demand for personal protective equipment amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have unintended consequences to the environment, as one European environmental group pointed out in a video that has surfaced on social media showing divers removing masks and gloves from the ocean.
US deaths from coronavirus surpass 100,000 milestone
The once-unthinkable death toll could portend even more misery in the months ahead as parts of the United States reopen.
The once-unthinkable death toll could portend even more misery in the months ahead as parts of the United States reopen.
New York City now alone in state in keeping economy closed
Long Island has become the latest region of New York to begin easing restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this week that Nassau and Suffolk counties could begin reopening parts of their economy after nonessential businesses were shuttered for two months.
Long Island has become the latest region of New York to begin easing restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this week that Nassau and Suffolk counties could begin reopening parts of their economy after nonessential businesses were shuttered for two months.
Switch to remote learning a new challenge for Spanish-speaking families in NYC
The switch to remote learning has been difficult for families all across New York City, but it is particularly hard for families whose first language is not English.
The switch to remote learning has been difficult for families all across New York City, but it is particularly hard for families whose first language is not English.
Poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine
Health experts already worry about the whiplash if vaccine promises like President Donald Trump’s goal of a 300 million-dose stockpile by January fail. Only time and science will tell -- and the new poll shows the public is indeed skeptical.
Health experts already worry about the whiplash if vaccine promises like President Donald Trump’s goal of a 300 million-dose stockpile by January fail. Only time and science will tell -- and the new poll shows the public is indeed skeptical.
Americans tapping retirement savings after coronavirus-led job loss, study finds
The sudden loss in income is causing a growing number of Americans to tap their retirement savings accounts.
The sudden loss in income is causing a growing number of Americans to tap their retirement savings accounts.
Here’s how gambling will look in Las Vegas after COVID-19 reopenings
Here’s how Sin City and Nevada gambling will look under new COVID-19 measures when some casinos reopen on June 4.
Here’s how Sin City and Nevada gambling will look under new COVID-19 measures when some casinos reopen on June 4.