COVID-19 cases spike on Staten Island amid vaccine resistance
Staten Island University Hospital's Dr. Theodore Strange says COVID-19 cases are rising in neighborhoods along the south shore.
Staten Island University Hospital's Dr. Theodore Strange says COVID-19 cases are rising in neighborhoods along the south shore.
Temporary morgue in Brooklyn is reminder of pandemic's pain
A temporary morgue that was set up in Brooklyn at the height of the city's coronavirus crisis in April 2020 is still in use today. About 200 bodies remain there.
A temporary morgue that was set up in Brooklyn at the height of the city's coronavirus crisis in April 2020 is still in use today. About 200 bodies remain there.
Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after COVID-19 contact
The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Fauci: 99.2% of US COVID-19 deaths involved unvaccinated people
Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.
Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.
America misses Biden's COVID-19 vaccination goal on Independence Day
The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.
The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.
Lawsuit accuses Amazon of price gouging during COVID-19 pandemic
A class-action lawsuit accuses Amazon of hiking up prices for food, cleaning products, personal hygiene products and emergency or medical products during the pandemic.
A class-action lawsuit accuses Amazon of hiking up prices for food, cleaning products, personal hygiene products and emergency or medical products during the pandemic.
WHO warns of ‘very dangerous period’ fueled by delta variant
The World Health Organization is warning of new wave of coronavirus cases sweeping across the globe, driven by the highly infectious delta variant.
The World Health Organization is warning of new wave of coronavirus cases sweeping across the globe, driven by the highly infectious delta variant.
New York sees COVID-19 upticks after weeks of decreases
An average of 365 people in New York tested positive each day over the seven-day period ending Thursday. That's up 17% from a week ago. Exactly why is unclear, but the numbers are rising even as less testing is occurring.
An average of 365 people in New York tested positive each day over the seven-day period ending Thursday. That's up 17% from a week ago. Exactly why is unclear, but the numbers are rising even as less testing is occurring.
CDC warns parents to keep sick kids from contaminating pools
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning parents to not let their sick kids swim this summer to avoid spreading diseases such as crypto or norovirus.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning parents to not let their sick kids swim this summer to avoid spreading diseases such as crypto or norovirus.
Nearly 2K infected with COVID-19 joined crowds watching soccer, Scotland says
A recent report by Scottish health officials found that nearly 2,000 Scots who attended the ongoing Euro 2020 soccer tournament in stadiums across the U.K. were infectious with COVID-19.
A recent report by Scottish health officials found that nearly 2,000 Scots who attended the ongoing Euro 2020 soccer tournament in stadiums across the U.K. were infectious with COVID-19.
All NYC residents 12 and older can now get vaccinated at home
Anyone in New York City who is 12 or older can get a vaccination at home.
Anyone in New York City who is 12 or older can get a vaccination at home.
VIDEO: Oakland Zoo vaccinates lions, tigers, bears, chimps and pigs against COVID
The Oakland Zoo vaccinated tigers, Black bears, Grizzly bears, mountain lions and ferrets against COVID-19 this week and is poised to innoculate chimpanzees, fruit bats and pigs.
The Oakland Zoo vaccinated tigers, Black bears, Grizzly bears, mountain lions and ferrets against COVID-19 this week and is poised to innoculate chimpanzees, fruit bats and pigs.
India virus death toll of 400,000 is vast undercount, experts say
More than half of India's reported coronavirus deaths — the third most of any country — have occurred over the past two months as the delta variant of the virus tore through the country and overwhelmed the already strained health system.
More than half of India's reported coronavirus deaths — the third most of any country — have occurred over the past two months as the delta variant of the virus tore through the country and overwhelmed the already strained health system.
June jobs report: US adds 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains
U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.
U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.
Holiday travel surge is on as pandemic wanes
This Independence Day weekend, Americans want independence from the four walls of their home.
This Independence Day weekend, Americans want independence from the four walls of their home.
CDC: Sharp decline in cancer screenings for women during COVID-19 pandemic
Cancer screenings for women, particularly low-income minority women, plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cancer screenings for women, particularly low-income minority women, plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delta variant: J&J vaccine provides ‘strong’ protection, preliminary study says
Johnson & Johnson announced its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides “strong” protection against the delta variant and that their shot’s immune response lasts at least eight months.
Johnson & Johnson announced its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides “strong” protection against the delta variant and that their shot’s immune response lasts at least eight months.
Delta variant: ‘Surge response’ teams to deploy to US hot spots, White House says
The White House announced on Thursday “surge response” teams are ready to deploy more vaccinations, therapeutics and further assistance to delta variant hot spots in the U.S.
The White House announced on Thursday “surge response” teams are ready to deploy more vaccinations, therapeutics and further assistance to delta variant hot spots in the U.S.
Volunteers resume work at Long Island hospitals
After months away from their work due to the pandemic, hospital volunteers are finally getting back to supporting patients and medical workers across our area.
After months away from their work due to the pandemic, hospital volunteers are finally getting back to supporting patients and medical workers across our area.
US unemployment claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 51,000 last week to 364,000, the lowest level since the pandemic began in 2020.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 51,000 last week to 364,000, the lowest level since the pandemic began in 2020.