Coronavirus pandemic disrupts crucial vaccination for 80 million children
A new report says the coronavirus pandemic is interrupting immunization against diseases including measles, polio and cholera that could put the lives of nearly 80 million children at risk.
A new report says the coronavirus pandemic is interrupting immunization against diseases including measles, polio and cholera that could put the lives of nearly 80 million children at risk.
Chuck E. Cheese offering takeout food under ‘Pasqually's Pizza & Wings' name on delivery apps
The devastation to businesses due to widespread coronavirus lockdowns across the U.S. has prompted many restaurants to rely on delivery and take-out services, and children’s pizza purveyor Chuck E. Cheese is apparently no exception.
The devastation to businesses due to widespread coronavirus lockdowns across the U.S. has prompted many restaurants to rely on delivery and take-out services, and children’s pizza purveyor Chuck E. Cheese is apparently no exception.
When should New York City reopen? Cuomo: It's my call
New York City’s mayor unveiled a new set of data thresholds Friday to help determine when to loosen restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic. But Gov. Andrew Cuomo said a short time later that it will be up to the state, not the city, to make those decisions.
New York City’s mayor unveiled a new set of data thresholds Friday to help determine when to loosen restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic. But Gov. Andrew Cuomo said a short time later that it will be up to the state, not the city, to make those decisions.
Connecticut police look to educate before enforcing distancing rules
Cops in Connecticut say they will educate people failing to socially distance or not wearing masks before taking any enforcement action.
Cops in Connecticut say they will educate people failing to socially distance or not wearing masks before taking any enforcement action.
Trump deems houses of worship 'essential,' calls on governors to allow them to reopen
Trump said if governors don’t abide by his request, he will “override” them, though it’s unclear what authority he has to do so.
Trump said if governors don’t abide by his request, he will “override” them, though it’s unclear what authority he has to do so.
How COVID-19 has taken a toll on Filipino-American healthcare workers
Healthcare workers all across the nation have sacrificed to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Among them are Daisy Dorolina, one of at least 31 Filipino-American healthcare workers killed by the virus during the pandemic. Nurses from the Philippines make up four percent of all registered nurses in the United States.
Healthcare workers all across the nation have sacrificed to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Among them are Daisy Dorolina, one of at least 31 Filipino-American healthcare workers killed by the virus during the pandemic. Nurses from the Philippines make up four percent of all registered nurses in the United States.
Pool sales on the rise during coronavirus pandemic
Sales of pools have skyrocketed during the coronavirus pandemic, as families look for ways to stay cool and keep their kids happy during an uncertain summer.
Sales of pools have skyrocketed during the coronavirus pandemic, as families look for ways to stay cool and keep their kids happy during an uncertain summer.
As Memorial Day tempts people outdoors, virus rebound feared
Millions of Americans are set to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and take tentative steps outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family gatherings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.
Millions of Americans are set to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and take tentative steps outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family gatherings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.
Nearly half of Twitter accounts discussing coronavirus are likely bots, researchers say
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
'A big blessing' - Queens baby receives life-saving liver transplant during COVID-19 pandemic
Seven-month-old Nathaniel Capelo has a new lease on life now after Mount Sinai Hospital saved the baby's life with a liver transplant.
Seven-month-old Nathaniel Capelo has a new lease on life now after Mount Sinai Hospital saved the baby's life with a liver transplant.
Poll: Many in US won't return to gym or dining out
Much of the country remains unlikely to venture out to bars, restaurants, theaters or gyms anytime soon, despite state and local officials across the country increasingly allowing businesses to reopen, according to a new survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Much of the country remains unlikely to venture out to bars, restaurants, theaters or gyms anytime soon, despite state and local officials across the country increasingly allowing businesses to reopen, according to a new survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Putin: Coronavirus situation in Russia stabilized
President Vladimir Putin said Friday the coronavirus outbreak in Russia has begun to abate, creating a positive environment for easing restrictions, as officials defended the country's data on deaths against claims they were being under-reported.
President Vladimir Putin said Friday the coronavirus outbreak in Russia has begun to abate, creating a positive environment for easing restrictions, as officials defended the country's data on deaths against claims they were being under-reported.
35 percent of coronavirus patients could be asymptomatic, CDC says
Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are of great concern to public health officials and lawmakers due to their ability to spread the virus without knowing they're sick themselves.
Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are of great concern to public health officials and lawmakers due to their ability to spread the virus without knowing they're sick themselves.
More than 4,300 virus patients sent to NY nursing homes
More than 4,300 recovering coronavirus patients were sent to New York’s already vulnerable nursing homes under a controversial state directive that was ultimately scrapped amid criticisms it was accelerating the nation’s deadliest outbreaks, according to a count by The Associated Press.
More than 4,300 recovering coronavirus patients were sent to New York’s already vulnerable nursing homes under a controversial state directive that was ultimately scrapped amid criticisms it was accelerating the nation’s deadliest outbreaks, according to a count by The Associated Press.
In the shadow of COVID-19, communities plan to mark Memorial Day
Despite the impact of COVID-19, communities across the region are still making sure they honor our military heroes for Memorial Day this year.
Despite the impact of COVID-19, communities across the region are still making sure they honor our military heroes for Memorial Day this year.