Nassau County Executive signs order leaving mask decision to schools
New Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed an executive offer Thursday that allows school districts to end mask mandates if they so choose.
New Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed an executive offer Thursday that allows school districts to end mask mandates if they so choose.
Boston Marathon bomber got $1,400 pandemic stimulus payment
Convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev received a $1,400 COVID-19 stimulus payment — and now federal prosecutors are asking a judge to force the imprisoned terrorist to use that money to help compensate his victims. Tsarnaev owes them millions of dollars.
Convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev received a $1,400 COVID-19 stimulus payment — and now federal prosecutors are asking a judge to force the imprisoned terrorist to use that money to help compensate his victims. Tsarnaev owes them millions of dollars.
How can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine?
Children younger than 5 can't get COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. yet, but there are steps you can take to protect them from infection. CDC recommends surrounding those youngsters with adults and siblings who are vaccinated, and boosted if eligible.
Children younger than 5 can't get COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. yet, but there are steps you can take to protect them from infection. CDC recommends surrounding those youngsters with adults and siblings who are vaccinated, and boosted if eligible.
What type of face mask is best amid the recent omicron surge
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
Cruise ship with small number of asymptomatic, positive patients docked in San Francisco
Princess Cruises sent an email stating that they randomly tested 25% of the roughly 700 passengers and board and found that 12 were positive with coronavirus, and all had no or mild symptoms. The ship was filled to about one third of capacity.
Princess Cruises sent an email stating that they randomly tested 25% of the roughly 700 passengers and board and found that 12 were positive with coronavirus, and all had no or mild symptoms. The ship was filled to about one third of capacity.
Record weekly COVID-19 cases reported worldwide but fewer deaths, WHO says
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
2 tigers at ZooTampa test positive for COVID-19
The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms.
The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms.
Record 9.5 million COVID-19 cases worldwide last week
The World Health Organization said Thursday a record 9.5 million cases of COVID-19 were tallied around the world over the last week, noting a 71% surge in the weekly count of infections amounting to a “tsunami” as the new omicron variant sweeps worldwide.
The World Health Organization said Thursday a record 9.5 million cases of COVID-19 were tallied around the world over the last week, noting a 71% surge in the weekly count of infections amounting to a “tsunami” as the new omicron variant sweeps worldwide.
Virus infections prompt partial closures at Conn. state Capitol
Connecticut officials have ordered partial closures at the state Capitol complex due to coronavirus infections among police officers and legislative staff.
Connecticut officials have ordered partial closures at the state Capitol complex due to coronavirus infections among police officers and legislative staff.
New COVID-19 variant named IHU discovered in France
A new COVID-19 variant named IHU has been detected in France
A new COVID-19 variant named IHU has been detected in France
What is the new IHU variant found in France?
A new COVID-19 variant IHU has been detected in France. Here is what you need to know about it.
A new COVID-19 variant IHU has been detected in France. Here is what you need to know about it.
NY Gov. Hochul gives State of the State speech
Hochul distanced herself from former Governor Andrew Cuomo and laid out a long list of proposals she says will improve the lives of New Yorkers.
Hochul distanced herself from former Governor Andrew Cuomo and laid out a long list of proposals she says will improve the lives of New Yorkers.
At-home COVID tests flying off the shelves at pharmacies
While they're nearly impossible to find in stock, there are a number of COVID at-home tests on the market. So how do they work and what's the best option for reliable results?
While they're nearly impossible to find in stock, there are a number of COVID at-home tests on the market. So how do they work and what's the best option for reliable results?
'Flurona' - flu and COVID infection - found in California
A case of ‘flurona,' a simultaneous infection of influenza and the coronavirus has been found in a child in California.
A case of ‘flurona,' a simultaneous infection of influenza and the coronavirus has been found in a child in California.
Real estate firm sues NYC over workplace vaccine mandate
A lawsuit has been filed in federal court challenging New York City’s sweeping mandate requiring nearly all private-sector businesses to ban unvaccinated employees from the workplace.
A lawsuit has been filed in federal court challenging New York City’s sweeping mandate requiring nearly all private-sector businesses to ban unvaccinated employees from the workplace.
Mayor Adams announces funding for NYC hospitals to battle COVID surge
To handle the surge of patients, as well as the number of staff out sick, the mayor says he is directing over $100M into city-run hospitals to hire staff.
To handle the surge of patients, as well as the number of staff out sick, the mayor says he is directing over $100M into city-run hospitals to hire staff.
Parents spent more quality time with their kids during COVID-19 pandemic's start, survey finds
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents shared more meals and spent more quality time together with their children at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic than they had in previous years.
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents shared more meals and spent more quality time together with their children at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic than they had in previous years.
CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for 12- to 15-year-olds
The CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, will weigh the panel’s advice before making a final decision soon.
The CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, will weigh the panel’s advice before making a final decision soon.
Yale students must quarantine on campus amid COVID-19 surge, encouraged not to eat at local restaurants
For meals, students have access to 'grab-and-go' food from the school or may order curbside pickup.
For meals, students have access to 'grab-and-go' food from the school or may order curbside pickup.
2022 Grammy Awards postponed amid Omicron surge
The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.
The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.