Epidemiologists lay out 3 future scenarios for pandemic, warning COVID-19 crisis not over
Authorities around the world are beginning to ease their coronavirus lockdown restrictions despite warnings from medical experts and no concrete date as to when a vaccine will be available.
Authorities around the world are beginning to ease their coronavirus lockdown restrictions despite warnings from medical experts and no concrete date as to when a vaccine will be available.
Lost your job? Here's what you need to know
Nearly 33.5 million Americans have lost their jobs and applied for unemployment benefits in the past 7 weeks — a stunning record high that reflects the near-complete shutdown of the U.S. economy.
Nearly 33.5 million Americans have lost their jobs and applied for unemployment benefits in the past 7 weeks — a stunning record high that reflects the near-complete shutdown of the U.S. economy.
2 NY boys die after developing inflammatory condition possibly linked to COVID-19
Dozens of children in New York state have a rare and apparently newly documented inflammatory condition that may be linked to COVID-19. Now a boy in Westchester and another in New York City have died.
Dozens of children in New York state have a rare and apparently newly documented inflammatory condition that may be linked to COVID-19. Now a boy in Westchester and another in New York City have died.
4-year-old child in NJ dies from COVID-19-related causes
Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said a 4-year-old child with an underlying condition died from COVID-related causes.
Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said a 4-year-old child with an underlying condition died from COVID-related causes.
Holocaust survivor fights COVID-19 and wins
Jack Holzberg, a 94-year-old Holocaust survivor is saying he is thankful once again after surviving a three-week bout with COVID-19.
Jack Holzberg, a 94-year-old Holocaust survivor is saying he is thankful once again after surviving a three-week bout with COVID-19.
Science teacher moonlights as hospital worker on COVID front line
Marc Mosca is a science teacher. But he has also worked every weekend at a hospital. Since the pandemic hit, he has put his own health at risk on the front line.
Marc Mosca is a science teacher. But he has also worked every weekend at a hospital. Since the pandemic hit, he has put his own health at risk on the front line.
As need for food banks rises, NY steps in to help
Food banks are being overwhelmed by an unprecedented rise in people looking for help feeding their families, and now states are stepping in to help prevent people from going hungry.
Food banks are being overwhelmed by an unprecedented rise in people looking for help feeding their families, and now states are stepping in to help prevent people from going hungry.
COVID-19 shutdowns are clearing the air, but pollution will return as economies reopen
The air is getting cleaner amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but these blue skies may be temporary.
The air is getting cleaner amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but these blue skies may be temporary.
A majority of vaccine skeptics plan to refuse a COVID-19 vaccine, a study suggests, and that could be a big problem
According to someestimates, 50% to 70% of Americans would need to develop immunity to COVID-19 – either naturally, or via a vaccine – in order to thwart the spread of the virus, Kristin Lunz Trujillo writes for The Conversation.
According to someestimates, 50% to 70% of Americans would need to develop immunity to COVID-19 – either naturally, or via a vaccine – in order to thwart the spread of the virus, Kristin Lunz Trujillo writes for The Conversation.
FTC warns of work-from-home scams amid COVID-19 pandemic
Promises of a big income working from home, especially when the “opportunity” involves an up-front fee or giving your credit card information, “should make you very suspicious,” the FTC says.
Promises of a big income working from home, especially when the “opportunity” involves an up-front fee or giving your credit card information, “should make you very suspicious,” the FTC says.
Virus numbers improve as New Jersey weighs beach openings
New Jersey has more than 150 new deaths from COVID-19, including a 4-year-old child, even as a continuing decline or leveling in the number of cases and hospitalizations gives cause for cautious optimism.
New Jersey has more than 150 new deaths from COVID-19, including a 4-year-old child, even as a continuing decline or leveling in the number of cases and hospitalizations gives cause for cautious optimism.
Sports brand Brooks donating sneakers to hospital workers
Brooks Running is looking to team up with shoppers to give away 25,000 pairs of shoes to medical workers.
Brooks Running is looking to team up with shoppers to give away 25,000 pairs of shoes to medical workers.
Food bank helps feed hungry pets during pandemic
The nonprofit Nobody Starves on Long Island helps feed pets and rescue animals.
The nonprofit Nobody Starves on Long Island helps feed pets and rescue animals.
VP Pence's press secretary tests positive for coronavirus
Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary has the coronavirus, the White House said Friday, making her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week.
Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary has the coronavirus, the White House said Friday, making her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week.
Jobless rate spikes to 14.7%, highest since Great Depression
The unemployment rate could reach 16% or more. Twenty-one million jobs may have been lost in April.
The unemployment rate could reach 16% or more. Twenty-one million jobs may have been lost in April.
Kroger to discontinue 'Hero Pay' bonus for employees working during pandemic
The union that represents Kroger grocery store workers Friday called for the company to not eliminate its $2-an-hour bonus to employees working during the pandemic, known as "Hero Pay," which is planned to end May 16.
The union that represents Kroger grocery store workers Friday called for the company to not eliminate its $2-an-hour bonus to employees working during the pandemic, known as "Hero Pay," which is planned to end May 16.