Shake Shack offering free burgers if you get vaccinated
The restaurant chain Shake Shack has said that it will offer vouchers for a free burger or sandwich with fries to anyone who has gotten the COVID vaccine until June 12.
The restaurant chain Shake Shack has said that it will offer vouchers for a free burger or sandwich with fries to anyone who has gotten the COVID vaccine until June 12.
India's coronavirus doctors report 'black fungus' infections among some patients
India's health officials warned the country’s doctors to be on the lookout for mucormycosis, or so-called "black fungus" infections. Many of the patients have had diabetes and a history of COVID-19 infection.
India's health officials warned the country’s doctors to be on the lookout for mucormycosis, or so-called "black fungus" infections. Many of the patients have had diabetes and a history of COVID-19 infection.
Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
'Stressed' Italian nurse accidentally gives 4 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in single shot
Italian health authorities initially said the woman had received six doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, but later clarified that it had actually been four doses, according to news reports.
Italian health authorities initially said the woman had received six doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, but later clarified that it had actually been four doses, according to news reports.
Amazon seeks to hire 75,000 workers; offers $100 to vaccinated hires
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.
Children to start getting COVID vaccine
Children as young as 12 now have the opportunity to get the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine shot.
Children as young as 12 now have the opportunity to get the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine shot.
Blind Long Island man hopes new experiment will restore his vision
At 12 years old, he was diagnosed as legally blind. Now, at 43, there is a possible light at the end of this dark tunnel.
At 12 years old, he was diagnosed as legally blind. Now, at 43, there is a possible light at the end of this dark tunnel.
Biden says Pfizer's vaccine approval for kids 12-15 is ‘one more giant step’ in ending pandemic
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
Some people, especially women, want to stay masked even when they don't have to
According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.
According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.
Cost to rent a car has skyrocketed
A global microchip shortage has affected car production, leaving car rental parking lots pretty empty. Rising demand means supply is low.
A global microchip shortage has affected car production, leaving car rental parking lots pretty empty. Rising demand means supply is low.
Free Metro-Cards, passes on Metro-North, LIRR in bid to get more people vaccinated
In an effort to increase vaccinations across New York State, free tickets are being offered in exchange for getting vaccinated.
In an effort to increase vaccinations across New York State, free tickets are being offered in exchange for getting vaccinated.
$50 off your internet bill as part of emergency government program
Americans can begin applying for $50 off their monthly internet bill on Wednesday as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic.
Americans can begin applying for $50 off their monthly internet bill on Wednesday as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic.
Pending CDC approval, New York ready to vaccinate kids 12 and older
The FDA has said the Pfizer vaccine is safe for kids 12 to 15. If the CDC signs off on the vaccine, New York is ready to start giving shots to children in that age group.
The FDA has said the Pfizer vaccine is safe for kids 12 to 15. If the CDC signs off on the vaccine, New York is ready to start giving shots to children in that age group.
Are we really ready to return to 'normal'?
As our various cities, states, regions, and nations start to reopen at full capacity, we don't even know what this new moment means or what it might look like in a post-pandemic era.
As our various cities, states, regions, and nations start to reopen at full capacity, we don't even know what this new moment means or what it might look like in a post-pandemic era.
New York City sees rise in tourism, bit by bit
In recent weeks, tourism indicators for New York City like hotel occupancy and museum attendance that had fallen off a pandemic cliff have ticked up slightly. It's a welcome sight for a city where the industry has been decimated by the impact of the coronavirus.
In recent weeks, tourism indicators for New York City like hotel occupancy and museum attendance that had fallen off a pandemic cliff have ticked up slightly. It's a welcome sight for a city where the industry has been decimated by the impact of the coronavirus.
Despite vaccines offered early, virus rates high, vaccinations low at NY nursing homes
New York nursing homes are still reporting hundreds of infections a week as some residents and staff have skipped getting the shots.
New York nursing homes are still reporting hundreds of infections a week as some residents and staff have skipped getting the shots.
Biden says Americans must accept a job or lose unemployment benefits after disappointing jobs report
Biden said his administration is taking steps that will make it easier for employers to hire more workers.
Biden said his administration is taking steps that will make it easier for employers to hire more workers.
McDonald's coffee cups to promote COVID-19 vaccine in partnership with White House
McDonald’s will debut its new McCafe cups in July, which feature the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 vaccine slogan "We Can Do This."
McDonald’s will debut its new McCafe cups in July, which feature the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 vaccine slogan "We Can Do This."
Scores of dead bodies found floating in India's Ganges River
Scores of dead bodies have been found floating down the Ganges River in eastern India as the country battles a ferocious surge in coronavirus infections. Authorities said Tuesday they haven't yet determined the cause of death.
Scores of dead bodies have been found floating down the Ganges River in eastern India as the country battles a ferocious surge in coronavirus infections. Authorities said Tuesday they haven't yet determined the cause of death.
White House says all Americans can get free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites through Uber, Lyft
President Joe Biden is set to announce additional initiatives to get America vaccinated in hopes of meeting his goal for 70% of U.S. adults to have at least one vaccine shot by the Fourth of July.
President Joe Biden is set to announce additional initiatives to get America vaccinated in hopes of meeting his goal for 70% of U.S. adults to have at least one vaccine shot by the Fourth of July.