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.
Small businesses on Long Island await their turn to reopen
Wednesday marked the beginning of phase one of businesses reopening on Long Island, but many retail business owners are wondering why they can't reopen if the proper safeguards are in place.
Wednesday marked the beginning of phase one of businesses reopening on Long Island, but many retail business owners are wondering why they can't reopen if the proper safeguards are in place.
Why COVID-19 immunity passports may violate US law
As the COVID-19 crisis wreaks havoc across the globe, a handful of countries, including Germany, Chile and the United States, are mulling the use of immunity passports to make clear who is immune from coronavirus infection.
As the COVID-19 crisis wreaks havoc across the globe, a handful of countries, including Germany, Chile and the United States, are mulling the use of immunity passports to make clear who is immune from coronavirus infection.
It’s not junk mail: Coronavirus stimulus payment debit cards come in plain envelope
Some have reportedly mistaken their Economic Impact Payment debit cards as junk mail after being confused by the envelope.
Some have reportedly mistaken their Economic Impact Payment debit cards as junk mail after being confused by the envelope.
Queens mural of doctor who died of COVID pays tribute to immigrant health care workers
Artist Jorge Gerada is painting a massive mural on the ground in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park.
Artist Jorge Gerada is painting a massive mural on the ground in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park.
Online extra-curricular gym classes provide a measure of routine
It is unclear when gyms, dojos, and other facilities like this will be allowed to fully reopen. In the meantime, they are offering pay-what-you-can classes online.
It is unclear when gyms, dojos, and other facilities like this will be allowed to fully reopen. In the meantime, they are offering pay-what-you-can classes online.