NYC blood supply dwindling to dangerous lows
The blood supply has been at critically low levels recently because of the lack of blood drives due to the pandemic, and the winter weather has only made the situation worse.
The blood supply has been at critically low levels recently because of the lack of blood drives due to the pandemic, and the winter weather has only made the situation worse.
Calls for federal investigation into NY's COVID-19 nursing home deaths
The families of people who died in New York's nursing homes called for a federal investigation into how the Cuomo administration handled the matter at a rally on Wednesday.
The families of people who died in New York's nursing homes called for a federal investigation into how the Cuomo administration handled the matter at a rally on Wednesday.
Medical imaging shows the true scope of long-term effects caused by COVID-19
Radiological images from researchers at Northwestern University detailed the various types of long-term effects of COVID-19 including rheumatoid arthritis flares, autoimmune myositis or "COVID toes," and more.
Radiological images from researchers at Northwestern University detailed the various types of long-term effects of COVID-19 including rheumatoid arthritis flares, autoimmune myositis or "COVID toes," and more.
Doctors say flu activity remains ‘surprisingly low’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
Health officials worried that the United States would be simultaneously fighting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season, but that has not been the case, according to experts.
Health officials worried that the United States would be simultaneously fighting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season, but that has not been the case, according to experts.
N95 masks still rationed 1 year into COVID-19 pandemic despite swelling stockpiles
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, many millions of N95 masks are pouring out of American factories and heading into storage.
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, many millions of N95 masks are pouring out of American factories and heading into storage.
Chick-fil-A restaurant opening in Queens
An independently operated Chick-fil-A location will serve Jackson Heights and Elmhurst.
An independently operated Chick-fil-A location will serve Jackson Heights and Elmhurst.
Study: 1 in 10 U.S. workers may have to switch jobs by 2030 due to impact of COVID-19
Research finds that U.S. workers without a college degree, minorities, women and young people will be the most likely to be the hardest hit.
Research finds that U.S. workers without a college degree, minorities, women and young people will be the most likely to be the hardest hit.
Generous incentives, hope for pandemic's end help fuel NYC lease signings
Landlord concessions, historically low rents, and the coming of a vaccine have resulted in months of records for new-lease signings in this city.
Landlord concessions, historically low rents, and the coming of a vaccine have resulted in months of records for new-lease signings in this city.
MIS-C: Cases of rare inflammatory syndrome linked to COVID-19 on the rise among children in US
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has been monitoring a rare inflammatory syndrome found in children linked to COVID-19, which has surpassed 2,000 cases since it was first identified in February last year.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has been monitoring a rare inflammatory syndrome found in children linked to COVID-19, which has surpassed 2,000 cases since it was first identified in February last year.
3 NJ mega COVID vaccination sites closed due to snowstorm
A winter storm bringing snow, ice and rain across New Jersey led officials on Thursday to shutter at least three of the state's mass COVID-19 vaccination sites.
A winter storm bringing snow, ice and rain across New Jersey led officials on Thursday to shutter at least three of the state's mass COVID-19 vaccination sites.
Apple to reportedly update syringe emoji to more closely resemble vaccine
Apple will reportedly be updating its syringe emoji to mimic what a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine looks like in real life in its latest software release.
Apple will reportedly be updating its syringe emoji to mimic what a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine looks like in real life in its latest software release.
'Immunity bubble’ fails as California conference spreads COVID-19
XPrize founder Peter Diamandis thought he could hold a conference in an “immunity bubble” in the middle of California’s COVID-19 surge last month but instead created a superspreader event that infected attendees, staff and himself.
XPrize founder Peter Diamandis thought he could hold a conference in an “immunity bubble” in the middle of California’s COVID-19 surge last month but instead created a superspreader event that infected attendees, staff and himself.
False COVID-19 information convinces mom, 4 kids to drink urine for 4 days
For four days, the British woman and her four children gulped down their own urine, believing it would protect them from COVID-19, according to a report by the City of Westminster.
For four days, the British woman and her four children gulped down their own urine, believing it would protect them from COVID-19, according to a report by the City of Westminster.
Ivy League cancels competition and training for spring 2021 amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The Ivy League says there will be no league competition and training this spring amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, teams will be relegated to local games depending on the status of public health conditions.
The Ivy League says there will be no league competition and training this spring amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, teams will be relegated to local games depending on the status of public health conditions.
NY lawmaker says Cuomo berated him over phone, repeatedly called him
Assemblyman Ron Kim says Gov. Andrew Cuomo and staff repeatedly called him after an initial conversation where Kim was threatened by the governor.
Assemblyman Ron Kim says Gov. Andrew Cuomo and staff repeatedly called him after an initial conversation where Kim was threatened by the governor.
Suicides on rise among New York City students during pandemic
There have been several suicides in recent weeks among New York City public school students.
There have been several suicides in recent weeks among New York City public school students.
Dolly Parton asks Tennessee legislators to remove bill to erect statue of her on Capitol grounds
Dolly Parton has asked Tennessee legislators to not move forward with commissioning a statue in her honor.
Dolly Parton has asked Tennessee legislators to not move forward with commissioning a statue in her honor.
9 out of 10 NYC restaurants could not afford rent in December study finds
The numbers have only worsened since June 2020, when 80 percent of restaurants could not pay rent.
The numbers have only worsened since June 2020, when 80 percent of restaurants could not pay rent.
US unemployment claims jump to 861,000 as layoffs stay high
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week to 861,000, evidence that layoffs remain painfully high despite a steady drop in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week to 861,000, evidence that layoffs remain painfully high despite a steady drop in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
NY Assemblyman says Cuomo is smearing him to distract his critics
A Democratic lawmaker says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has vowed to “destroy” him following criticism of the governor’s handling of COVID-19 outbreaks at nursing homes.
A Democratic lawmaker says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has vowed to “destroy” him following criticism of the governor’s handling of COVID-19 outbreaks at nursing homes.