US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.

Prince William gets his 1st COVID-19 vaccine shot

The Duke of Cambridge, second in line to the British throne, received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The National Health Service expanded its inoculation program to younger people.

Long Island summer camps get ready to open with new COVID guidelines

Summer camps on Long Island are adjusting to new guidance on childcare and more as they prepare to reopen for the 2021 season.

To fight eye strain from too much screen time, 'eye yoga' gains popularity

Working from home has led to an overload of screen time for many people. Now, to fight eye strain, people are finding relief in eye yoga.

FAQ: New York's new rules on masks and distancing

New York eased its mask and social distancing mandates but people shouldn't be throwing their face coverings in the garbage just yet. Masks are still required for everyone in many settings.

NJ: Business capacity limits lifted, masks must continue to be worn indoors

As New Jersey lifts capacity limits for most businesses and outdoor gatherings, Gov. Murphy is not completely adopting new CDC guidance, saying indoor mask rules and social distancing will still be in place for now.

Most COVID capacity restrictions, some mask mandates lifted across NY, NJ, CT

Most COVID-related capacity restrictions were lifted in the Tri-State Region Wednesday. Indoor mask mandates were eased up in New York and Connecticut. 

Number of daily COVID-19 vaccinations double in Ohio after state announced $1M lottery

After announcing its campaign to award five adults $1 million each for getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Ohio saw a significant increase in vaccinations in the following days.

CDC: Younger adults 18-49 account for one-third of COVID-19 hospitalizations in US

Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.

'Pose' star Billy Porter reveals HIV diagnosis

Emmy award-winning actor and Broadway star Billy Porter came forward with his truth and revealed he is HIV-positive.

Deputy saves life of unresponsive 10-day-old baby in San Bernardino County

Despite feeling the baby go limp in his arms, deputy Joshua Kelly refused to give up on the unresponsive 10-day-old girl. The family of the baby calls Kelly their "angel."

India surpasses US' global record for daily COVID-19 deaths

The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.

EU ambassadors agree on relaxed COVID-19 travel measures for fully vaccinated visitors

European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in, a big step toward relaxing tourism from outside the bloc. EU countries have yet to approve the measures.

NY restaurants want pandemic liquor rules to be permanent

The devastated restaurant and bar industry is asking lawmakers in Albany to pass legislation that would permanently allow to-go liquor sales.

With confusing mask mandates, is New York ready for the next step?

New York City's top doctor, Health Commissioner Dave Chokshi, is concerned that the virus can spread among those who are not vaccinated if vaccinated and unvaccinated people gather together indoors.

Dr. Fauci named Webby Person of the Year

Dr. Anthony Fauci won the Webby Person of the Year award for using digital and social media to reach the masses with credible and factual COVID-19 information.

60% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says

The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.

Connecticut offers $1K bonus to 10K unemployed people who get full-time job

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said the state will pay $1,000 to the first 10,000 people who complete eight straight weeks of a full-time job, aiming to get long-term unemployed Americans back to work.