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.
Majority of 23,000 US nurses surveyed report having to reuse disposable PPE
A new survey conducted by National Nurses United (NNU) found that a majority of respondents reported having to reuse personal protective equipment (PPE) intended for one-time use.
A new survey conducted by National Nurses United (NNU) found that a majority of respondents reported having to reuse personal protective equipment (PPE) intended for one-time use.
DA: Narcotics traffickers were price gouging during pandemic
Officials on Long Island said a drug ring had jacked up their prices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials on Long Island said a drug ring had jacked up their prices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Company creates face mask that allows wearer to eat
The mask was developed by the Israeli company Avtipus Patents & Inventions ltd.
The mask was developed by the Israeli company Avtipus Patents & Inventions ltd.
Job-seekers must be bold, flexible, realistic, career coach says
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Roy Cohen, a career coach, has been conducting webinars advising job candidates. He encourages people to be bold in their job search.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Roy Cohen, a career coach, has been conducting webinars advising job candidates. He encourages people to be bold in their job search.
Trump, in Michigan: 'We're not going to close the country' if there's a 2nd wave of coronavirus cases
During his speech, the president also lashed out at China for its role in the coronavirus pandemic.
During his speech, the president also lashed out at China for its role in the coronavirus pandemic.
Q&A: Safety a big concern as workers return to their jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic
The stakes are high since without a vaccine or treatment, an outbreak of COVID-19 could be devastating for companies and workers alike.
The stakes are high since without a vaccine or treatment, an outbreak of COVID-19 could be devastating for companies and workers alike.
Newark planning three-phased reopening plan
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has laid out the city's plan to reopen using two-week phases beginning June 1.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has laid out the city's plan to reopen using two-week phases beginning June 1.