Canada may not reopen U.S. border until 75% are vaccinated

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is suggesting that three-quarters of Canadians will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before the Canada-U.S. border can be reopened.

Screening age for colorectal cancer lowered to 45 from 50

Americans should start getting screened for colon cancer earlier -- at age 45 instead of waiting until they’re 50, according to guidelines released Tuesday.

India reports highest single-day death toll to COVID-19 as cases begin to level off

Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.

NY to adopt CDC guidelines for masks, social distancing starting May 19

Vaccinated people will be allowed to ditch the face masks and social distancing requirement in many places across New York state beginning May 19, announced NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Gov. Murphy ends virtual learning in fall, defends mask mandate

NJ Gov. Phil Murphy lifted the state's travel advisory on Monday during a briefing on the pandemic that included an announcement about an end to virtual learning next school year.

Nassau County executive proposes cash relief for homeowners

Laura Curran, a Democrat running for reelection as Nassau County executive, is proposing to put about $375 in the pockets of about 300,000 households.

NY outdoor dining curfew ends; restaurants seek permanent changes

The NYC Hospitality Alliance welcomes the easing of restrictions but said it isn't enough. The alliance is calling on state lawmakers to enact three priority pieces of legislation to help the restaurant industry make a comeback.

WHO report: Long work hours led to 750K deaths from heart disease, stroke

“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.

2021 New York City Marathon is a go

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the New York City Marathon will be allowed to take place in 2021.

Gov. Cuomo set to earn $5 million from pandemic leadership book

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was paid a $3.1 million advance to write his COVID-19 leadership book, "American Crisis," last year as the pandemic gripped the world. He will earn another $2 million over the next two years.

Monthly child tax credit payments to start July 15

The Treasury Department said Monday that 39 million families are set to receive monthly child payments beginning on July 15.

6 county executives ask Cuomo to follow CDC rules on masks

Six of New York’s county executives are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to update the state’s COVID-19 protocols in accord with new federal guidelines that ease rules for fully vaccinated people.

Walensky cites 'evolving data,' denies 'pressure' for sudden change in mask policy

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Sunday that the agency has always followed "evolving data" on the pandemic and cited two studies published Thursday for the sudden change in mask policy.