'Inspirational' student, 62, amid NY makeshift morgue's dead
Hundreds of people's remains linger in a temporary morgue that was opened at the peak of New York City's battle with the coronavirus but is still operating over a year later.
Hundreds of people's remains linger in a temporary morgue that was opened at the peak of New York City's battle with the coronavirus but is still operating over a year later.
CDC: Overdose deaths increased by 30% during pandemic
Health experts say that the COVID-19 lockdowns made things even more difficult for addicts trying to get clean.
Health experts say that the COVID-19 lockdowns made things even more difficult for addicts trying to get clean.
Study: COVID vaccination program has saved 8,300 lives in NYC
A new study found that New York City's vaccination efforts have helped avert more than 44,000 hospitalizations and a quarter of a million cases of COVID-19.
A new study found that New York City's vaccination efforts have helped avert more than 44,000 hospitalizations and a quarter of a million cases of COVID-19.
Woman convicted of robbing drug store by faking COVID-19
A woman who stole items from a Walgreens in San Francisco and escaped by coughing at employees and claiming to have the coronavirus has been convicted of a federal charge.
A woman who stole items from a Walgreens in San Francisco and escaped by coughing at employees and claiming to have the coronavirus has been convicted of a federal charge.
Push to get the young vaccinated as COVID cases surge nationwide
48 states and Washington, D.C. are reporting a spike in COVID-19 cases, with the biggest increases including young people.
48 states and Washington, D.C. are reporting a spike in COVID-19 cases, with the biggest increases including young people.
France, Greece, Italy mandate COVID-19 vaccine for health care workers
French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered all French health care workers to get virus vaccines by Sept. 15 and urged all of his compatriots to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered all French health care workers to get virus vaccines by Sept. 15 and urged all of his compatriots to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
California to pay back 100% of rent for low income renters impacted by the pandemic
It’s the largest renter assistance program in the nation, $5.2 billion will go towards helping California renters who were affected by the pandemic.
It’s the largest renter assistance program in the nation, $5.2 billion will go towards helping California renters who were affected by the pandemic.
Mississippi reports 7 kids in ICU, 2 on life support amid Delta surge
Mississippi has seven children in the intensive care unit due to COVID-19, including two who are on life support.
Mississippi has seven children in the intensive care unit due to COVID-19, including two who are on life support.
NYC's small landlords say they're suffering, too
New York's eviction moratorium prevents landlords from evicting tenants. Landlords say that some tenants are unfairly taking advantage of that.
New York's eviction moratorium prevents landlords from evicting tenants. Landlords say that some tenants are unfairly taking advantage of that.
Delta variant spread in New York area highlights vaccination urgency, officials say
COVID-19 cases are ticking up ever so slightly in New York City neighborhoods where people have not been vaccinated. And for the first time in months, the infection rate in New Jersey has risen above 1%.
COVID-19 cases are ticking up ever so slightly in New York City neighborhoods where people have not been vaccinated. And for the first time in months, the infection rate in New Jersey has risen above 1%.
Why federal and state COVID-19 death tolls for New York don't match
The federal government's count of the coronavirus dead in New York has 11,000 more victims than the tally publicized by the administration of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, which has stuck with a far more conservative approach to counting COVID-19 deaths.
The federal government's count of the coronavirus dead in New York has 11,000 more victims than the tally publicized by the administration of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, which has stuck with a far more conservative approach to counting COVID-19 deaths.
New daily COVID-19 cases in US have doubled in past 3 weeks
New COVID-19 cases per day in the U.S. have doubled over the past three weeks, driven by the fast-spreading delta variant, lagging vaccination rates and Fourth of July gatherings.
New COVID-19 cases per day in the U.S. have doubled over the past three weeks, driven by the fast-spreading delta variant, lagging vaccination rates and Fourth of July gatherings.
Gas prices soar as Americans hit the road while supply remains low
The highest average for a gallon of regular gasoline is in the San Francisco Bay area at $4.39 while parts of Louisiana have the lowest prices at around $2.65.
The highest average for a gallon of regular gasoline is in the San Francisco Bay area at $4.39 while parts of Louisiana have the lowest prices at around $2.65.
COVID-19 infections in Netherlands soar by 500% in a week
The Dutch public health institute says that coronavirus infections in the Netherlands skyrocketed by more than 500% over the last week. The surge follows the scrapping of almost all lockdown restrictions and the reopening of nightclubs in late June as the more contagious delta variant gained ground.
The Dutch public health institute says that coronavirus infections in the Netherlands skyrocketed by more than 500% over the last week. The surge follows the scrapping of almost all lockdown restrictions and the reopening of nightclubs in late June as the more contagious delta variant gained ground.
Chicago reactivates COVID-19 travel advisory for 2 states amid case uptick
Chicago health officials reactivated the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday due to an uptick in cases in Arkansas and Missouri.
Chicago health officials reactivated the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday due to an uptick in cases in Arkansas and Missouri.
Death toll climbs to 92 after fire at Iraq hospital COVID-19 ward
At least 92 people were killed and dozens injured in a fire that tore through the COVID-19 ward at a hospital in Iraq.
At least 92 people were killed and dozens injured in a fire that tore through the COVID-19 ward at a hospital in Iraq.
Americans' tipping habits didn't improve during pandemic, poll finds
A survey of U.S. adults found that tipping habits did not improve during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a boom in the food delivery service industry.
A survey of U.S. adults found that tipping habits did not improve during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a boom in the food delivery service industry.
NYC will require masks in classrooms at start of school year
Mayor Bill de Blasio said parents and kids should plan on keeping faces covered to protect against COVID-19 even though the infection rates inside school buildings remain low.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said parents and kids should plan on keeping faces covered to protect against COVID-19 even though the infection rates inside school buildings remain low.
World hunger got dramatically worse in pandemic year, U.N. says
A United Nations report says last year saw a "dramatic worsening" of world hunger, much of that likely linked to the pandemic. Hunger outpaced population growth in 2020, with nearly 10% of all people estimated to be undernourished.
A United Nations report says last year saw a "dramatic worsening" of world hunger, much of that likely linked to the pandemic. Hunger outpaced population growth in 2020, with nearly 10% of all people estimated to be undernourished.
Biden calls Cuba protests 'remarkable' and 'a call for freedom'
Thousands of Cubans marched Sunday to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis in one of the biggest anti-government demonstrations in memory.
Thousands of Cubans marched Sunday to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis in one of the biggest anti-government demonstrations in memory.