AP source: NHL to withdraw from Olympics after COVID surge
The NHL will withdraw from the Winter Olympics after the regular-season schedule was disrupted by coronavirus outbreaks, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
The NHL will withdraw from the Winter Olympics after the regular-season schedule was disrupted by coronavirus outbreaks, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Rapid COVID-19 home tests could bring reassurance for 2021 holidays, experts say
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s holiday gathering safer when combined with vaccination and boosters, experts say.
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s holiday gathering safer when combined with vaccination and boosters, experts say.
COVID-19 surge: Here’s what’s canceled or closing across the US
As the omicron variant continues to spread across the country, many events are getting canceled and businesses are closing.
As the omicron variant continues to spread across the country, many events are getting canceled and businesses are closing.
Covid surge NYC: Free COVID tests, 500K rapid tests to be distributed
With a surge of covid in NYC and covid closures, NYC free covid tests are being offered across the fire boroughs.
With a surge of covid in NYC and covid closures, NYC free covid tests are being offered across the fire boroughs.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan tests positive for COVID-19
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Stunning spike in COVID rattles New York
Just a couple of weeks ago, New York City seemed like a relative bright spot in the U.S. coronavirus struggle. Now it's a hot spot, confronting a dizzying spike in cases, scramble for testing, quandary over a major event and exhausting sense of déjà vu.
Just a couple of weeks ago, New York City seemed like a relative bright spot in the U.S. coronavirus struggle. Now it's a hot spot, confronting a dizzying spike in cases, scramble for testing, quandary over a major event and exhausting sense of déjà vu.
2022 New Years Eve numbers arrive in Times Square; NYE cancelled decision pending
New Year's Eve is less than two weeks away and while the fate of the big celebration and the crowds in Times Square are still up in the air due to a surge in coronavirus cases, the preparations continue.
New Year's Eve is less than two weeks away and while the fate of the big celebration and the crowds in Times Square are still up in the air due to a surge in coronavirus cases, the preparations continue.
New Jersey Gov. Murphy urges caution amid COVID spike; 'Use common sense'
New Jersey is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases not seen since the start of the year. Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said Monday during a news conference alongside Gov. Phil Murphy that the surge is most likely due to the delta and omicron variants.
New Jersey is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases not seen since the start of the year. Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said Monday during a news conference alongside Gov. Phil Murphy that the surge is most likely due to the delta and omicron variants.
COVID cases soaring on Long Island
As the COVID positivity rate rises on Long Island, hospitalizations are expected to increase, too. Mount Sinai South Nassau and other hospitals are implementing plans to deal with the influx of patients.
As the COVID positivity rate rises on Long Island, hospitalizations are expected to increase, too. Mount Sinai South Nassau and other hospitals are implementing plans to deal with the influx of patients.
Omicron sweeps across U.S.; now 73% of COVID-19 cases
Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week. The CDC numbers show nearly a six-fold increase in the proportion of infections in only one week.
Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week. The CDC numbers show nearly a six-fold increase in the proportion of infections in only one week.
Newark mask mandate returns
New Jersey’s largest city is requiring that masks be worn in all public indoor spaces as coronavirus cases rise.
New Jersey’s largest city is requiring that masks be worn in all public indoor spaces as coronavirus cases rise.
NY health commissioner tests positive for COVID-19
New York State Acting Health Commissioner Mary Bassett has tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, the governor announced.
New York State Acting Health Commissioner Mary Bassett has tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, the governor announced.
NHL teams shut down due to COVID-19
More than a quarter of NHL teams have been shut down through at least the weekend because of positive COVID-19 test results among players.
More than a quarter of NHL teams have been shut down through at least the weekend because of positive COVID-19 test results among players.
Mayor warns of 'challenging few weeks' of omicron surge
The New York City mayor is warning of trying weeks ahead in the city due to the new coronavirus variant that is spreading rapidly.
The New York City mayor is warning of trying weeks ahead in the city due to the new coronavirus variant that is spreading rapidly.
Israel to ban travel to US, Canada due to omicron variant concerns
Israel will ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries amid the rapid, global spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Israel will ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries amid the rapid, global spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Holiday shopping held back by COVID financial impact, survey shows
COVID-19 continues to put a strain on finances this holiday season, however spending is expected to increase from last year, according to a new survey. Here's what to do if you are struggling financially.
COVID-19 continues to put a strain on finances this holiday season, however spending is expected to increase from last year, according to a new survey. Here's what to do if you are struggling financially.
'Really shocking' - Another NY record set as COVID cases continue surge
New York broke its own record for a third straight day, reporting 22,478 positive COVID tests in a single day.
New York broke its own record for a third straight day, reporting 22,478 positive COVID tests in a single day.
Moderna: COVID booster effective against omicron in tests, will still develop new shot
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.
Royal Caribbean ship docked at Miami port has at least 48 cases of COVID-19, company says
Royal Caribbean officials say “98% of those that tested positive were fully vaccinated,” and were either asymptomatic or had mild symptoms.
Royal Caribbean officials say “98% of those that tested positive were fully vaccinated,” and were either asymptomatic or had mild symptoms.
Sen. Cory Booker says he tested positive for COVID-19
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker announced Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "relatively mild" symptoms.
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker announced Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "relatively mild" symptoms.