Duke drops out of ACC Tournament, jeopardizing NCAA streak

Duke has pulled out of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament because of a positive coronavirus test and the resulting quarantining and contact tracing.

Layoffs ease as unemployment claims drop to 712,000

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.

New York COVID-19 variant spreading in city

The so-called New York City variant doesn't appear to be deadlier than other forms of the virus, according to preliminary data. That could change.

Will COVID-19 ever go away?

No one knows for sure. Scientists think the virus that causes COVID-19 may be with us for decades or longer, but that doesn’t mean it will keep posing the same threat.

NYC indoor dining to increase to 50% on March 19

Limited indoor dining in New York City returned in February. Restaurants will be able to increase capacity on March 19.

COVID relief plan will help millions of NY children, lawmaker says

The legislation will assist most Americans, providing up to $1,400 stimulus checks to those making $80,000 a year or less. But the centerpiece of the legislation is the child tax credit.

Nearly two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations attributed to 4 common underlying conditions, NIH says

A recent study from researchers at Tufts University found that nearly two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. could be attributed to four underlying conditions that are common among Americans.

'Isolation Kills': Families push for more visitation at nursing homes

Many families are calling on officials to loosen visitation restrictions at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.

New Yorkers reflect on 1 year since pandemic shutdown 

In New York City, places like Times Square looked like a ghost town. Popular restaurants closed their doors indefinitely. Some never reopened. 

'COVID arm': Dermatologists observe delayed skin reactions after vaccination

A delayed red, sometimes bumpy rash has been observed in vaccinated people. Dermatologists have named the condition “COVID arm” and say it’s no reason to avoid vaccination.

Dermatologists see increased hair loss in recovered COVID-19 patients

UW Health dermatologists revealed on Wednesday, March 10 they are seeing increased cases of hair loss in patients who have recovered from COVID-19.