COVID-19 cases in Tokyo surge to 6-month high 1 week before Olympics
New daily coronavirus cases have surged above 1,300 in Tokyo, a six-month high, as fears rise of a possible dramatic increase that could flood hospitals during the Olympics that start in eight days.
New daily coronavirus cases have surged above 1,300 in Tokyo, a six-month high, as fears rise of a possible dramatic increase that could flood hospitals during the Olympics that start in eight days.
In-school masking debate roils Tuckahoe community
The head of Tuckahoe schools says it should be up to parents whether their children need to wear a mask when they return to school in the fall, regardless of vaccination status.
The head of Tuckahoe schools says it should be up to parents whether their children need to wear a mask when they return to school in the fall, regardless of vaccination status.
After 15 months of unemployment, Broadway theater staff return to the job
After 15 months unemployed, the first Broadway theatre employees are set to return to the job.
After 15 months unemployed, the first Broadway theatre employees are set to return to the job.
Los Angeles County re-implementing indoor mask mandate regardless of vaccination status
The new mandate will take effect at 11:59 p.m. Saturday.
The new mandate will take effect at 11:59 p.m. Saturday.
US surgeon general calls COVID-19 misinformation ‘serious threat’
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued his first formal advisory to the public, warning of the urgent threat of health misinformation during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued his first formal advisory to the public, warning of the urgent threat of health misinformation during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Study: COVID-19 antibodies stronger in vaccinated than those who had disease
Preliminary research suggests people vaccinated against COVID-19 have stronger antibodies than those who actually had the disease.
Preliminary research suggests people vaccinated against COVID-19 have stronger antibodies than those who actually had the disease.
American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
Gabriel Iglesias announces he has COVID-19, cancels San Antonio shows
Iglesias was supposed to film his Netflix special over two shows on July 17
Iglesias was supposed to film his Netflix special over two shows on July 17
These are America's fittest cities
Arlington, Virginia tops the American College of Sports Medicine's list of fittest cities for the fourth straight year. Here's how the rest of the list shaped out:
Arlington, Virginia tops the American College of Sports Medicine's list of fittest cities for the fourth straight year. Here's how the rest of the list shaped out:
Huge backlog of passport requests mean long delays
Americans hoping to travel abroad this summer may have to delay their plans if they need new or renewed passports.
Americans hoping to travel abroad this summer may have to delay their plans if they need new or renewed passports.
'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.
Sunscreen recall: Neutrogena, Aveeno products recalled over benzene
Johnson & Johnson is recalling certain sunscreens after traces of the carcinogen benzene was detected in some of its products.
Johnson & Johnson is recalling certain sunscreens after traces of the carcinogen benzene was detected in some of its products.
COVID-19 cases, deaths are rising again globally, WHO reports
The World Health Organization reported Wednesday that deaths climbed last week after nine straight weeks of decline. It recorded more than 55,000 lives lost, a 3% increase from the week before.
The World Health Organization reported Wednesday that deaths climbed last week after nine straight weeks of decline. It recorded more than 55,000 lives lost, a 3% increase from the week before.
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.
California woman first to face federal charges over fake COVID immunizations, vaccination cards
A homeopathic doctor in California became the first person in the United States to face federal charges over fake COVID-19 immunizations and falsified coronavirus vaccine cards.
A homeopathic doctor in California became the first person in the United States to face federal charges over fake COVID-19 immunizations and falsified coronavirus vaccine cards.