White House recommends tests for all nursing home residents
The White House strongly recommended to governors Monday that all residents and staff at such facilities be tested for the coronavirus in the next two weeks.
The White House strongly recommended to governors Monday that all residents and staff at such facilities be tested for the coronavirus in the next two weeks.
Gun rights groups sue Connecticut Gov. Lamont
Gun rights supporters are suing in federal court over an executive order suspending fingerprinting services needed to obtain gun and ammunition permits.
Gun rights supporters are suing in federal court over an executive order suspending fingerprinting services needed to obtain gun and ammunition permits.
FedEx driver surprises 6-year-old girl with cupcakes on quarantine birthday
A kindhearted FedEx driver in Indiana left a little something special when he spontaneously dropped off cupcakes for a little girl’s sixth birthday, after bringing a package to the family’s home and realizing that the coronavirus crisis likely dampened the youngster’s celebrations.
A kindhearted FedEx driver in Indiana left a little something special when he spontaneously dropped off cupcakes for a little girl’s sixth birthday, after bringing a package to the family’s home and realizing that the coronavirus crisis likely dampened the youngster’s celebrations.
Connecticut summer camps may open in June
Connecticut officials plan to allow summer camps to open next month with some strict guidelines to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Connecticut officials plan to allow summer camps to open next month with some strict guidelines to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Pelosi reportedly drafting $750B bill to aid state, local governments
close Secretary Mnuchin on lost jobs, toll coronavirus pandemic is taking on US economy House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly drafting legislation that would assist states and local governments that have seen their economy contract amid the coronavirus pandemic, but any new bill is expected to face resistance from Republicans who’ve said they have been largely left out of negotiations.
close Secretary Mnuchin on lost jobs, toll coronavirus pandemic is taking on US economy House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly drafting legislation that would assist states and local governments that have seen their economy contract amid the coronavirus pandemic, but any new bill is expected to face resistance from Republicans who’ve said they have been largely left out of negotiations.
Brooklyn Nets star Garrett Temple studying for law school test
As Brooklyn Nets swingman Garrett Temple gets ready to be a dad for the first time with fiancé Kara McCullough, he's looked to his father and grandfather for inspiration.
As Brooklyn Nets swingman Garrett Temple gets ready to be a dad for the first time with fiancé Kara McCullough, he's looked to his father and grandfather for inspiration.
Doctor treating coronavirus patients denied green card
A doctor originally from Canada who works at Columbia University Medical Center and has voluntarily treated COVID-19 patients there has been denied a green card by the U.S. government.
A doctor originally from Canada who works at Columbia University Medical Center and has voluntarily treated COVID-19 patients there has been denied a green card by the U.S. government.
WWII Marine vet, 99, beats COVID-19: 'I've gone through hell more than once and this came almost as close'
A 99-year-old Marine veteran earned a new medal this week -- to go along with the two Purple Hearts he was given for his actions during World War II -- after winning a long and tough battle against the coronavirus.
A 99-year-old Marine veteran earned a new medal this week -- to go along with the two Purple Hearts he was given for his actions during World War II -- after winning a long and tough battle against the coronavirus.
Disney resorts taking July reservations
Walt Disney World resorts are now taking reservations for July.
Walt Disney World resorts are now taking reservations for July.
Pandemic upends life on isolated Galapagos Islands
Before the coronavirus, sudden life-threatening ailments among tourists, fishermen and others on the Galapagos Islands were considered so rare that hospitals didn’t have a single intensive care unit bed.
Before the coronavirus, sudden life-threatening ailments among tourists, fishermen and others on the Galapagos Islands were considered so rare that hospitals didn’t have a single intensive care unit bed.
How to become a contact tracer in New York City
A massive initiative is underway in New York City to hire people who will trace the contacts of a person newly infected with COVID-19.
A massive initiative is underway in New York City to hire people who will trace the contacts of a person newly infected with COVID-19.
Carnival cruise bookings soar despite coronavirus, travel company says
Cruise bookings increased exponentially after Carnival announced it intends to resume some cruises in August, according to one travel company.
Cruise bookings increased exponentially after Carnival announced it intends to resume some cruises in August, according to one travel company.
Waiting for coronavirus stimulus check? Direct deposit information is due Wednesday, IRS says
If you're among the millions of Americans still waiting for the coronavirus stimulus payment to land in your bank account, time is running out to provide the IRS with your necessary direct deposit information.
If you're among the millions of Americans still waiting for the coronavirus stimulus payment to land in your bank account, time is running out to provide the IRS with your necessary direct deposit information.
The human eye is 'susceptible' to coronavirus infection, new study warns
Researchers widely believe that COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus pandemic, is transmitted person-to-person, largely via respiratory droplets from coughs, sneezes and talking. A new study suggests it can also be transmitted through the eyes from the ACE-2 protein.
Researchers widely believe that COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus pandemic, is transmitted person-to-person, largely via respiratory droplets from coughs, sneezes and talking. A new study suggests it can also be transmitted through the eyes from the ACE-2 protein.
Restart or re-stop? Economies reopen but chaos abounds
Countries in Europe are reopening their economies amid the coronavirus pandemic but in chaotic ways. Life resumed in Paris' iconic streets and schoolchildren returned to class in the Netherlands as countries tried to balance how to reopen economies without rekindling new outbreaks.
Countries in Europe are reopening their economies amid the coronavirus pandemic but in chaotic ways. Life resumed in Paris' iconic streets and schoolchildren returned to class in the Netherlands as countries tried to balance how to reopen economies without rekindling new outbreaks.
Shanghai Disneyland reopens with anti-virus controls
Visitors wearing face masks streamed into Shanghai Disneyland as the theme park reopened in a high-profile step toward reviving tourism that was shut down by the coronavirus pandemic.
Visitors wearing face masks streamed into Shanghai Disneyland as the theme park reopened in a high-profile step toward reviving tourism that was shut down by the coronavirus pandemic.
Firefighter encourages reading during COVID-19 quarantine
A father and fireman reads with his daughter to encourage kids stuck in quarantine to continue learning despite being out of school.
A father and fireman reads with his daughter to encourage kids stuck in quarantine to continue learning despite being out of school.
Brooklyn pastor hailed as a hero for his work helping feed the hungry during COVID-19 crisis
Pastor Francisco Fernandez has been tirelessly distributing food and hope to families in need out of his church in Brooklyn, and the community he serves gave him a surprise “Thank you” celebration in return.
Pastor Francisco Fernandez has been tirelessly distributing food and hope to families in need out of his church in Brooklyn, and the community he serves gave him a surprise “Thank you” celebration in return.
Shoreside businesses across the region hoping states reopen as summer approaches
With the unofficial start of summer on the horizon, shore businesses across the region are hoping that states will reopen soon.
With the unofficial start of summer on the horizon, shore businesses across the region are hoping that states will reopen soon.
NY to require virus testing for nursing home staffers
New York nursing homes must start twice-weekly coronavirus testing for all staffers and will no longer be sent COVID-19 patients leaving hospitals. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the policy Sunday after facing growing criticism over the handling of nursing facility outbreaks.
New York nursing homes must start twice-weekly coronavirus testing for all staffers and will no longer be sent COVID-19 patients leaving hospitals. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the policy Sunday after facing growing criticism over the handling of nursing facility outbreaks.