US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge

US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge

Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.

Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.

COVID IN NEW YORK: Over 85K people test positive at New Year's start

COVID IN NEW YORK: Over 85K people test positive at New Year's start

The continued escalation in positive test results raised the rate of positive tests to 22.2 percent and the seven-day average to nearly 20 percent.

The continued escalation in positive test results raised the rate of positive tests to 22.2 percent and the seven-day average to nearly 20 percent.

No Surprise Act: New law preventing unexpected medical bills takes effect Jan. 1

No Surprise Act: New law preventing unexpected medical bills takes effect Jan. 1

Patients will no longer have to worry about getting a huge bill following a medical crisis if the closest hospital emergency room happened to have been outside their insurance plan’s provider network.

Patients will no longer have to worry about getting a huge bill following a medical crisis if the closest hospital emergency room happened to have been outside their insurance plan’s provider network.

'Get stuff done' - NYC Mayor Eric Adams unveils theme for first 100 days

'Get stuff done' - NYC Mayor Eric Adams unveils theme for first 100 days

The new mayor rode the subway to City Hall for his first day on the job Saturday and called 911 to report a fight after witnessing two men tussling near a subway station.

The new mayor rode the subway to City Hall for his first day on the job Saturday and called 911 to report a fight after witnessing two men tussling near a subway station.

Happy New Year! NYC ushers in 2022 with Times Square ball drop

Happy New Year! NYC ushers in 2022 with Times Square ball drop

A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.

A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.

COVID Surge: Nearly 4,000 hospitalized in NYC and 76,000 new cases statewide

COVID Surge: Nearly 4,000 hospitalized in NYC and 76,000 new cases statewide

New York City will close out the year with 3,925 people hospitalized with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as the omicron surge continues to ravage the region. Across the state, 7,919 people were hospitalized and 76,555 new cases were reported Friday, said Gov. Kathy Hochul.

New York City will close out the year with 3,925 people hospitalized with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as the omicron surge continues to ravage the region. Across the state, 7,919 people were hospitalized and 76,555 new cases were reported Friday, said Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Kirk Cousins has COVID, will miss Vikings-Packers

Kirk Cousins has COVID, will miss Vikings-Packers

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID-19 and as an unvaccinated player will not be able to play Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers. Rookie Kellen Mond or newly-signed Kyle Sloter would be in line to start at quarterback.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID-19 and as an unvaccinated player will not be able to play Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers. Rookie Kellen Mond or newly-signed Kyle Sloter would be in line to start at quarterback.

NJ hospitals bracing for winter COVID surge

NJ hospitals bracing for winter COVID surge

The state has seen a 150% increase in hospitalizations over the last two weeks.

The state has seen a 150% increase in hospitalizations over the last two weeks.

New Year's Eve: Omicron mutes celebrations as many hope for better 2022

New Year's Eve: Omicron mutes celebrations as many hope for better 2022

New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or canceled in many places around the world for the second straight year due to a surge of COVID-19 infections.

New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or canceled in many places around the world for the second straight year due to a surge of COVID-19 infections.

NYC subway lines suspended due to COVID staffing shortage

NYC subway lines suspended due to COVID staffing shortage

The B, W, and Z lines remained canceled Friday and were running on a Saturday schedule, according to the MTA. A day earlier, the agency canceled the lines due to staffing shortages related to the COVID surge hitting the city.

The B, W, and Z lines remained canceled Friday and were running on a Saturday schedule, according to the MTA. A day earlier, the agency canceled the lines due to staffing shortages related to the COVID surge hitting the city.

Mayor-elect Eric Adams unveils plan to deal with COVID surge

Mayor-elect Eric Adams unveils plan to deal with COVID surge

Adams' plan includes continuing the city's vaccine mandates, along with increasing testing for students and educators to make sure the city's schools can reopen on January 3.

Adams' plan includes continuing the city's vaccine mandates, along with increasing testing for students and educators to make sure the city's schools can reopen on January 3.

FDNY to New Yorkers: Don't call 9-1-1 for COVID tests

FDNY to New Yorkers: Don't call 9-1-1 for COVID tests

Emergency responders say the last thing they need is to be tied up helping someone who doesn't actually have an emergency.

Emergency responders say the last thing they need is to be tied up helping someone who doesn't actually have an emergency.

Miles-long line for COVID test kits on Long Island

Miles-long line for COVID test kits on Long Island

A line wrapped around for miles as people patiently waited inside their cars to get up to three free COVID test kits in Nassau County. Long Island has been hit hard by this latest surge of coronavirus cases fueled by the omicron variant.

A line wrapped around for miles as people patiently waited inside their cars to get up to three free COVID test kits in Nassau County. Long Island has been hit hard by this latest surge of coronavirus cases fueled by the omicron variant.

NJ hospitals limiting visitors to prevent omicron spread as COVID surge continues

NJ hospitals limiting visitors to prevent omicron spread as COVID surge continues

Facilities are now limiting visitors, with very few exceptions. Any visits to COVID-19 and immunocompromised patients must be approved by a member of the patient's care team.

Facilities are now limiting visitors, with very few exceptions. Any visits to COVID-19 and immunocompromised patients must be approved by a member of the patient's care team.

UConn's Dan Hurley says COVID has taken a mental toll

UConn's Dan Hurley says COVID has taken a mental toll

UConn coach Dan Hurley was reveling in the return of basketball this season when just before Christmas he began feeling sick. Like many other programs, the Huskies (10-3) are now in a pause because of COVID-19, with Hurley, other staff members and nine players having tested positive or showing symptoms, so far.

UConn coach Dan Hurley was reveling in the return of basketball this season when just before Christmas he began feeling sick. Like many other programs, the Huskies (10-3) are now in a pause because of COVID-19, with Hurley, other staff members and nine players having tested positive or showing symptoms, so far.