Pizzas (and haircuts) back on the menu, but with warnings
Venice is gearing up to receive tourists, Milan’s pizzerias are preparing to open and Australians have headed out to eat for the first time in weeks. But the reopening of restaurants, pubs and cafes comes with a warning: Don’t overdo it.
Venice is gearing up to receive tourists, Milan’s pizzerias are preparing to open and Australians have headed out to eat for the first time in weeks. But the reopening of restaurants, pubs and cafes comes with a warning: Don’t overdo it.
'Everyone has a story': How will world remember pandemic?
History sometimes comes from everywhere. Around the world, during the coronavirus era, people are creating photographs, paintings, emails, journals and social media posts. Together they will shape how the world remembers the pandemic for years and centuries to come.
History sometimes comes from everywhere. Around the world, during the coronavirus era, people are creating photographs, paintings, emails, journals and social media posts. Together they will shape how the world remembers the pandemic for years and centuries to come.
Questions raised over accuracy of US coronavirus death toll
There’s a reason why some people believe government officials are exaggerating the number of COVID-19 fatalities.
There’s a reason why some people believe government officials are exaggerating the number of COVID-19 fatalities.
Democrats push new $3T coronavirus relief bill through House
Democrats powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through the House on Friday, an election-year measure designed to brace a U.S. economy in free fall and a health care system struggling to contain a pandemic still pummeling the country.
Democrats powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through the House on Friday, an election-year measure designed to brace a U.S. economy in free fall and a health care system struggling to contain a pandemic still pummeling the country.
Traffic slowly returns to New York City's streets
Weeks after New York City's streets were left almost barren by the coronavirus shutdown, cars are returning to the roads once again.
Weeks after New York City's streets were left almost barren by the coronavirus shutdown, cars are returning to the roads once again.
Mayor De Blasio: NYPD won't break up small groups, police masks
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says the New York Police Department will step back from ticketing people for gathering in small clusters or for failing to wear a mask. De Blasio said Friday that the police will continue to disperse large gatherings that are most likely to present a risk of spreading the coronavirus.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says the New York Police Department will step back from ticketing people for gathering in small clusters or for failing to wear a mask. De Blasio said Friday that the police will continue to disperse large gatherings that are most likely to present a risk of spreading the coronavirus.
New York beaches to open for Memorial Day weekend
Cuomo says beaches and lakeshores will be allowed to open, with certain restrictions, on Friday, May 22.
Cuomo says beaches and lakeshores will be allowed to open, with certain restrictions, on Friday, May 22.
Beginning to bloom: New York creaking back to economic life
More construction, manufacturing and curbside retail pickups have begun in parts of New York state. Shuttered sectors of the economy started reopening slowly Friday in a wide strip down the middle of the state that was spared the brunt of the outbreak.
More construction, manufacturing and curbside retail pickups have begun in parts of New York state. Shuttered sectors of the economy started reopening slowly Friday in a wide strip down the middle of the state that was spared the brunt of the outbreak.
Areas in US with no social distancing policy at risk of ‘exponential spread’ of COVID-19, study says
According to a recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Health Affairs, areas in the U.S. which follow no social distancing policy are at risk of a rate of COVID-19 spread 35 times greater than areas that did implement social distancing.
According to a recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Health Affairs, areas in the U.S. which follow no social distancing policy are at risk of a rate of COVID-19 spread 35 times greater than areas that did implement social distancing.
JCPenny will furlough a majority of its hourly and corporate employees amid COVID-19 pandemic
J.C. Penny Company, Inc. announced it will temporarily furlough the majority of its hourly and corporate employees as the company extends closures of its stores and business offices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
J.C. Penny Company, Inc. announced it will temporarily furlough the majority of its hourly and corporate employees as the company extends closures of its stores and business offices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Work from home Congress? House OKs proxy votes
Neither Civil War nor Great Depression nor any other national crisis has pushed the House to allow lawmakers to vote by proxy — without being “present,” as the Constitution requires. That's about to change during the coronavirus pandemic.
Neither Civil War nor Great Depression nor any other national crisis has pushed the House to allow lawmakers to vote by proxy — without being “present,” as the Constitution requires. That's about to change during the coronavirus pandemic.
MTA chairman: Pandemic fare hike is a 'nonstarter'
MTA Chairman Patrick Foye said although the agency is facing a massive financial crisis amid the pandemic, he does not support a fare hike.
MTA Chairman Patrick Foye said although the agency is facing a massive financial crisis amid the pandemic, he does not support a fare hike.
Auto workers' tenuous return a ray of hope in jobs crisis
About 133,000 U.S. workers — just over half of the industry’s workforce before the pandemic — are expected to pour back into auto plants that will open in the coming week, according to estimates by The Associated Press.
About 133,000 U.S. workers — just over half of the industry’s workforce before the pandemic — are expected to pour back into auto plants that will open in the coming week, according to estimates by The Associated Press.
Vietnam plans lung transplant for British COVID-19 patient
Hospital director Nguyen Van Vinh Chau said the pilot's lungs have been seriously damaged and he is depending on invasive mechanical ventilation.
Hospital director Nguyen Van Vinh Chau said the pilot's lungs have been seriously damaged and he is depending on invasive mechanical ventilation.
Brazil's health minister resigns after one month on the job
Teich's number two, Gen. Eduardo Pazuello, who had no health experience until joining the ministry in April, will be the interim minister until Bolsonaro chooses a permanent replacement
Teich's number two, Gen. Eduardo Pazuello, who had no health experience until joining the ministry in April, will be the interim minister until Bolsonaro chooses a permanent replacement
‘Operation Warp Speed’: Trump announces new initiative for COVID-19 vaccine
The president said the initiative will bring together the efforts of federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The president said the initiative will bring together the efforts of federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
How you can help a veteran during the COVID-19 pandemic
They’ve dedicated themselves to serving America. Here’s how you can help out former U.S. military members.
They’ve dedicated themselves to serving America. Here’s how you can help out former U.S. military members.