Biotech exec, family with ties to Cuomo received early access to COVID tests: Report
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is accused of giving the president of a biotechnology and his family state-administered coronavirus tests at their homes.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is accused of giving the president of a biotechnology and his family state-administered coronavirus tests at their homes.
COVID-19 scams booming on the dark web
COVID-19 scams are a booming business on the dark web as cyber crooks are offering up phony vaccine cards and negative COVID test documents, all for a price.
COVID-19 scams are a booming business on the dark web as cyber crooks are offering up phony vaccine cards and negative COVID test documents, all for a price.
Broadway reopening plan calls for dedicated COVID vaccination sites
New York City plans to help Broadway get back on its feet with dedicated vaccination sites for theater workers.
New York City plans to help Broadway get back on its feet with dedicated vaccination sites for theater workers.
Researchers in Mexico invent nose-only COVID-19 masks to be worn during eating, drinking
Researchers in Mexico invented nose-only masks that reportedly give the wearer additional protection when eating and drinking when wearing a face covering is impractical.
Researchers in Mexico invented nose-only masks that reportedly give the wearer additional protection when eating and drinking when wearing a face covering is impractical.
Researchers find COVID-19 may have been lingering for up to 2 months before 1st recorded human infection
Researchers attempting to identify when exactly the novel coronavirus emerged determined that it likely began infecting people as early as October 2019.
Researchers attempting to identify when exactly the novel coronavirus emerged determined that it likely began infecting people as early as October 2019.
Pandemic prompts some couples to hold wedding do-overs
Venues on Long Island report a wedding trend: Couples that had mini-ceremonies during the pandemic are now booking larger celebrations, too.
Venues on Long Island report a wedding trend: Couples that had mini-ceremonies during the pandemic are now booking larger celebrations, too.
Study finds pregnant, lactating women protected by COVID-19 vaccines, pass antibodies to newborns
A new study found that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines provide "robust" immunity for pregnant and lactating women, who can also pass protective antibodies to newborns.
A new study found that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines provide "robust" immunity for pregnant and lactating women, who can also pass protective antibodies to newborns.
4 people being monitored in Oregon for Ebola after returning to US from West Africa
Four people are being monitored by Oregon public health officials after potentially being exposed to Ebola while on a recent visit to Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to an Oregon Health Authority news release.
Four people are being monitored by Oregon public health officials after potentially being exposed to Ebola while on a recent visit to Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to an Oregon Health Authority news release.
Pfizer begins COVID-19 vaccine trial for children under 12
Pfizer-BioNTech has joined Moderna in testing its COVID-19 vaccine in children younger than 12, including babies as young as 6 months.
Pfizer-BioNTech has joined Moderna in testing its COVID-19 vaccine in children younger than 12, including babies as young as 6 months.
NJ gym owner who defied restrictions offering free memberships for anti-COVID vaxxers
The co-owner of a gym in New Jersey who refused to close during the pandemic is offering free memberships to those who don't get vaccinated.
The co-owner of a gym in New Jersey who refused to close during the pandemic is offering free memberships to those who don't get vaccinated.
Family says woman died from reaction to coronavirus vaccine
The family of a Kansas woman who died unexpectedly on Wednesday claims it happened from a reaction to the coronavirus vaccine.
The family of a Kansas woman who died unexpectedly on Wednesday claims it happened from a reaction to the coronavirus vaccine.
AstraZeneca confirms strong COVID-19 vaccine protection in revised data after US rift
AstraZeneca said it had analyzed more data from that study and concluded the vaccine is 76% effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19, instead of the 79% it had reported earlier in the week.
AstraZeneca said it had analyzed more data from that study and concluded the vaccine is 76% effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19, instead of the 79% it had reported earlier in the week.
Unemployment claims fall to 684,000, fewest since start of pandemic
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.
Real Water founder apologizes after drink linked to liver failure, hepatitis
The bottled-water is advertised as 'alkalized water infused with negative ions'
The bottled-water is advertised as 'alkalized water infused with negative ions'
Cuomo gave family, VIPS, early access to coronavirus tests: Reports
Gov. Andrew Cuomo allegedly gave some family members and VIPs privileged access to coronavirus tests.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo allegedly gave some family members and VIPs privileged access to coronavirus tests.
Brazil becomes 2nd country to surpass 300K COVID-19 deaths
Brazil topped 300,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, becoming the second country to do so amid a spike in infections that has seen the South American country report record death tolls in recent days.
Brazil topped 300,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, becoming the second country to do so amid a spike in infections that has seen the South American country report record death tolls in recent days.
After enduring 1 year of COVID-19 pandemic, resilient nursing home residents release colorful balloons
An Ohio nursing home gathered residents and staff together to release balloons to mark one year since the COVID-19 pandemic changed their lives.
An Ohio nursing home gathered residents and staff together to release balloons to mark one year since the COVID-19 pandemic changed their lives.
US grows optimistic as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, deaths fall
More than three months into the U.S. vaccination drive, many of the numbers paint an increasingly encouraging picture.
More than three months into the U.S. vaccination drive, many of the numbers paint an increasingly encouraging picture.
Pandemic causing pet food shortages
Some pet shops and companies say they are dealing with a shortage in the supply of food for cats and dogs.
Some pet shops and companies say they are dealing with a shortage in the supply of food for cats and dogs.
New 'double mutant' coronavirus variant detected in India
Health officials in India said a new “double mutant” coronavirus variant was detected in the country, as worrisome variants first detected in the U.K., South Africa and Brazil now circulate within the nation’s borders and around the world.
Health officials in India said a new “double mutant” coronavirus variant was detected in the country, as worrisome variants first detected in the U.K., South Africa and Brazil now circulate within the nation’s borders and around the world.