How the pandemic threatens to deepen the mental health care crisis
The nation's mental health care system is struggling to continue treating patients in spite of the coronavirus. Even before the pandemic, access to mental health services in the U.S. could be difficult, including for people with insurance.
The nation's mental health care system is struggling to continue treating patients in spite of the coronavirus. Even before the pandemic, access to mental health services in the U.S. could be difficult, including for people with insurance.
Alzheimer's caregivers supported through virtual programming during pandemic
"Anyone who takes care of a person with alzheimers becomes fragile. You cry a lot" says David German of Watermill, New York.
"Anyone who takes care of a person with alzheimers becomes fragile. You cry a lot" says David German of Watermill, New York.
Disney Springs officially reopens: What to know before you go and what it will look like
Disney Springs will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Disney Springs will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Quarantine and a monitoring bracelet for Hong Kong returnees
It sits on your wrist, just as a wristwatch would. And in a moment when the world fears infections more than almost anything, it knows exactly where you are.
It sits on your wrist, just as a wristwatch would. And in a moment when the world fears infections more than almost anything, it knows exactly where you are.
Captain Tom Moore, 100, to be knighted after raising nearly $40M to help doctors, nurses
Moore raised nearly $40 million for the National Health Service -- and in the process became a national hero.
Moore raised nearly $40 million for the National Health Service -- and in the process became a national hero.
Magic Johnson giving $100M in loans to minority-owned businesses struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Wearing a face mask can reduce coronavirus transmission by up to 75 percent, study says
A study conducted by a team of scientists in Hong Kong, found the rate of non-contact transmission through respiratory droplets or airborne particles dropped by as much as 75 percent when masks were used.
A study conducted by a team of scientists in Hong Kong, found the rate of non-contact transmission through respiratory droplets or airborne particles dropped by as much as 75 percent when masks were used.
Trump tells governors feds 'will step in' if government disagrees with state reopening plans
President Trump told governors on a conference call Monday that he "will step in" if the federal government disagrees with state reopening plans.
President Trump told governors on a conference call Monday that he "will step in" if the federal government disagrees with state reopening plans.
‘Not just a horror story’: FTC says some nursing homes are taking residents' stimulus checks
The Federal Trade Commission learned some nursing homes have been trying to take stimulus checks from residents who use Medicaid.
The Federal Trade Commission learned some nursing homes have been trying to take stimulus checks from residents who use Medicaid.
NJ fighting misinformation starting with national lockdown that never happened
The many still unanswered questions about the coronavirus and its origins have fueled a number of misleading and false claims about the outbreak and the government’s response to it, state leaders and misinformation experts say.
The many still unanswered questions about the coronavirus and its origins have fueled a number of misleading and false claims about the outbreak and the government’s response to it, state leaders and misinformation experts say.
More than 100 million people in China face new lockdown as second wave of COVID-19 cases emerge
Nearly 108 million people in China's Jilin province could be forced back into lockdown after a growing group of new coronavirus infections triggered a backslide in the nation's push to return to normal.
Nearly 108 million people in China's Jilin province could be forced back into lockdown after a growing group of new coronavirus infections triggered a backslide in the nation's push to return to normal.
Outdoor dining resumes in Connecticut
Restaurants can begin offering service in outdoor dining areas Wednesday as part of the first phase of Connecticut's statewide reopening, including in hard-hit Fairfield County on the New York state line.
Restaurants can begin offering service in outdoor dining areas Wednesday as part of the first phase of Connecticut's statewide reopening, including in hard-hit Fairfield County on the New York state line.
Florida girl, 2, adopted by family over Zoom after 700 days in foster care
“Foster children need people that are willing to raise their hands and say, 'I can be forever,’” she said.
“Foster children need people that are willing to raise their hands and say, 'I can be forever,’” she said.
At least 155 Co-Op City residents dead from COVID-19 during pandemic
Almost no place has been hit as hard as Co-op City. Data released by city health officials Monday revealed that the virus has killed at least 155 people living in the zip code that covers the complex. That’s roughly 1 of every 282 residents.
Almost no place has been hit as hard as Co-op City. Data released by city health officials Monday revealed that the virus has killed at least 155 people living in the zip code that covers the complex. That’s roughly 1 of every 282 residents.
McDonald's workers plan strike over coronavirus protections
Workers at McDonald's restaurants in 20 cities will go on strike Wednesday to put pressure on the company to improve employee protections during the coronavirus outbreak.
Workers at McDonald's restaurants in 20 cities will go on strike Wednesday to put pressure on the company to improve employee protections during the coronavirus outbreak.
Deaths by ZIP code show poorer neighborhoods, minorities hit hardest from pandemic
The coronavirus has cut an unequal path of grief through New York City, hitting hardest in a ring of predominantly poorer, nonwhite neighborhoods a long subway and bus ride from Manhattan, according to data released by the city.
The coronavirus has cut an unequal path of grief through New York City, hitting hardest in a ring of predominantly poorer, nonwhite neighborhoods a long subway and bus ride from Manhattan, according to data released by the city.
MTA to use UV lamps to sanitize subways and buses
MTA Chairman Pat Foye announced a pilot program to use ultraviolet lamps to clean trains, buses, and possibly even stations.
MTA Chairman Pat Foye announced a pilot program to use ultraviolet lamps to clean trains, buses, and possibly even stations.
NYC outlines summer school plan with remote learning
Summer school in New York City will take place remotely, announced the mayor and schools chancellor Tuesday.
Summer school in New York City will take place remotely, announced the mayor and schools chancellor Tuesday.
Why some of us feel COVID guilt and why it's OK
Dr. Raquel Bild-Libbin says no one should be embarrassed about feeling this way.
Dr. Raquel Bild-Libbin says no one should be embarrassed about feeling this way.
Woman refusing to wear face covering at grocery store caught on video
A woman who refused to wear a face covering at the Gelson's in Dana Point is facing criticism after posting the video to social media.
A woman who refused to wear a face covering at the Gelson's in Dana Point is facing criticism after posting the video to social media.