NY makes masks mandatory for students, staff in schools
All students, faculty and staff of public and private schools throughout New York will be required to wear masks inside school buildings.
All students, faculty and staff of public and private schools throughout New York will be required to wear masks inside school buildings.
Brutal benchmark: Arizona passes 1 million COVID-19 cases
The Arizona Department of Health Services on Friday reported 3,707 new cases of COVID-19 and 63 additional deaths. Over 18,000 deaths from the virus have now been reported.
The Arizona Department of Health Services on Friday reported 3,707 new cases of COVID-19 and 63 additional deaths. Over 18,000 deaths from the virus have now been reported.
Live music comeback on hold due to rising COVID cases
With coronavirus cases rising due to the delta variant, top headliners have been canceling upcoming shows. BTS, Limp Bizkit, Garth Brooks, Neil Young, Stevie Nicks recently have rescheduled shows and pushed back tour dates.
With coronavirus cases rising due to the delta variant, top headliners have been canceling upcoming shows. BTS, Limp Bizkit, Garth Brooks, Neil Young, Stevie Nicks recently have rescheduled shows and pushed back tour dates.
Vaccination sites opening at houses of worship across NYC this weekend
50 houses of worship from around New York City are hosting vaccination sites all weekend.
50 houses of worship from around New York City are hosting vaccination sites all weekend.
Half of US kids between 12 and 17 have received COVID-19 vaccine
The White House called it a “major milestone” Friday in its continuous effort to vaccinate adolescents.
The White House called it a “major milestone” Friday in its continuous effort to vaccinate adolescents.
Broadway theaters attack virus: 'This is absolutely doable'
One woman has seen the play "Pass Over" multiple times in just a few days. She's not exactly a super fan. Dr. Blythe Adamson's job is to find ways to lower the risks of COVID-19 transmission.
One woman has seen the play "Pass Over" multiple times in just a few days. She's not exactly a super fan. Dr. Blythe Adamson's job is to find ways to lower the risks of COVID-19 transmission.
'I miss my son': Chicago mom loses her 12-year-old boy to COVID
Since the pandemic began last year, nine children 15 years old or younger have died from COVID-19 in Cook County
Since the pandemic began last year, nine children 15 years old or younger have died from COVID-19 in Cook County
Here is the school closing and quarantine plan at NYC schools
New York City Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter laid out the plan Thursday for handling COVID cases and outbreaks within the public school system during the upcoming academic year.
New York City Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter laid out the plan Thursday for handling COVID cases and outbreaks within the public school system during the upcoming academic year.
COVID-19 surge: South Dakota cases increase nearly 4 times over 2 weeks
The number of COVID-19 cases in South Dakota increased significantly over a span of two weeks following one of the most popular motorcycle enthusiast rallies in the country which drew hundreds of thousands of people.
The number of COVID-19 cases in South Dakota increased significantly over a span of two weeks following one of the most popular motorcycle enthusiast rallies in the country which drew hundreds of thousands of people.
COVID-19 vaccine efficacy wanes under delta variant, study shows
While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.
While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.
Japan stops use of 1.63M Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses due to contamination
Japan is suspending use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine after contamination was found in some unused vials.
Japan is suspending use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine after contamination was found in some unused vials.
Half of US workers favor COVID-19 vaccine mandate, AP-NORC poll finds
The poll shows that about 59% of remote workers favor vaccine requirements in their own workplaces, compared with 47% of those who are currently working in person.
The poll shows that about 59% of remote workers favor vaccine requirements in their own workplaces, compared with 47% of those who are currently working in person.
Many major insurers no longer waiving out of pocket costs for COVID-19 care
Nearly three-quarters of health care plans are no longer waiving out-of-pocket costs, according to a briefing by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Nearly three-quarters of health care plans are no longer waiving out-of-pocket costs, according to a briefing by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Pregnant nurse, unborn baby die of COVID after reportedly refusing to get vaccinated
A 32-year-old nurse and her unborn child died of coronavirus after she reportedly refused to get vaccinated.
A 32-year-old nurse and her unborn child died of coronavirus after she reportedly refused to get vaccinated.
New Mexico may have to ration health care at coronavirus cases rise
“We’re going to have to choose who gets care and who doesn’t get care,” state Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. David Scrase warned.
“We’re going to have to choose who gets care and who doesn’t get care,” state Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. David Scrase warned.
100K more COVID-19 deaths in US by December, projection model predicts
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
US unemployment claims rise by 4,000 to 353,000
U.S. unemployment claims rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been recovering from the pandemic.
U.S. unemployment claims rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been recovering from the pandemic.
SC GOP leader who opposed health mandates dies of COVID-19
Pressley Stutts died Thursday, according to party leaders and his family. The U.S. Navy veteran was 64.
Pressley Stutts died Thursday, according to party leaders and his family. The U.S. Navy veteran was 64.
Unvaccinated, people with health risks should avoid cruises, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that people who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 and individuals with risk of severe illness should avoid cruises.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that people who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 and individuals with risk of severe illness should avoid cruises.
Florida woman hospitalized with COVID-19 comes home to find husband dead of COVID-19
A Central Florida woman fought for her life in the hospital, survived, and thought she'd seen the worst of COVID -- until she went home and made a shocking discovery.
A Central Florida woman fought for her life in the hospital, survived, and thought she'd seen the worst of COVID -- until she went home and made a shocking discovery.