New Zealand enters first lockdown in 6 months after unexplained COVID-19 cases found
The lockdown in Auckland, which extends through Wednesday, is the first in New Zealand in six months and represents a significant setback in the nation's largely successful efforts to control the virus.
The lockdown in Auckland, which extends through Wednesday, is the first in New Zealand in six months and represents a significant setback in the nation's largely successful efforts to control the virus.
COVID-19 may never go away but could change into mild annoyance
Scientists say it's still too early to predict the future of the coronavirus, but many doubt it will ever go away entirely.
Scientists say it's still too early to predict the future of the coronavirus, but many doubt it will ever go away entirely.
New Yorkers with underlying issues get eligibility for COVID vaccine
Millions of New Yorkers with health conditions that leave them at high risk of illness from COVID-19 can theoretically sign up for appointments at state-run vaccination sites starting Sunday.
Millions of New Yorkers with health conditions that leave them at high risk of illness from COVID-19 can theoretically sign up for appointments at state-run vaccination sites starting Sunday.
Buffets back open in Ohio despite pandemic safety concerns
The buffet is back open at restaurants and bars throughout Ohio, but with cautionary self-service measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
The buffet is back open at restaurants and bars throughout Ohio, but with cautionary self-service measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
US daily coronavirus case average drops below 100K for first time in months
Average daily new coronavirus cases in the United States have dipped below 100,000 in recent days for the first time in months.
Average daily new coronavirus cases in the United States have dipped below 100,000 in recent days for the first time in months.
Mental health experts reach out to help as pandemic drags on
The pandemic has not only taken a toll on people's physical health, but also our mental health. One local support group in New Jersey shows FOX 5 NY how the program as helped people get through this last year.
The pandemic has not only taken a toll on people's physical health, but also our mental health. One local support group in New Jersey shows FOX 5 NY how the program as helped people get through this last year.
NY COVID 7-day average positivity rate drops to lowest point since November
The 7-day positivity rate of 3.90% is down 51% from the post-holiday peak in early January and represents the 36th consecutive day of declining COVID cases in the state.
The 7-day positivity rate of 3.90% is down 51% from the post-holiday peak in early January and represents the 36th consecutive day of declining COVID cases in the state.
Long Island frontline workers renew their wedding vows
Long Island couples on the front lines of the COVID pandemic reaffirmed their love after an especially trying year on the job.
Long Island couples on the front lines of the COVID pandemic reaffirmed their love after an especially trying year on the job.
Minnesota couple separated after Hawaii refuses to accept negative Mayo Clinic COVID-19 test
Hawaii is the dream vacation offering lots of sun, beaches, and warm weather.
Hawaii is the dream vacation offering lots of sun, beaches, and warm weather.
New York City indoor dining resumes at 25% capacity, hours to be extended
Restaurant patrons in New York City finally have the option to hang up their winter gear and come inside for a bite to eat as indoor dining in the city has resumed at 25% capacity.
Restaurant patrons in New York City finally have the option to hang up their winter gear and come inside for a bite to eat as indoor dining in the city has resumed at 25% capacity.
Cuomo administration 'froze' over requests for nursing home data
Melissa DeRosa, the governor's right hand, told Democratic lawmakers that his administration took months to release coronavirus death toll numbers among nursing home residents because officials worried that information would be used against them.
Melissa DeRosa, the governor's right hand, told Democratic lawmakers that his administration took months to release coronavirus death toll numbers among nursing home residents because officials worried that information would be used against them.
4 potential COVID-19 therapeutics advance in trials
Enrollment has begun to test additional investigational drugs to fight COVID-19 symptoms, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Friday.
Enrollment has begun to test additional investigational drugs to fight COVID-19 symptoms, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Friday.
UN health chief warns of complacency in pandemic fight
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, cautioned against relaxing restrictions that have helped curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, cautioned against relaxing restrictions that have helped curb the spread of the coronavirus.
CVS begins offering COVID-19 vaccines in 11 states including California
The nation's largest chain of retail pharmacies began vaccinating people in 11 states, including California. Local appointments at CVS stores were snapped up in just one day.
The nation's largest chain of retail pharmacies began vaccinating people in 11 states, including California. Local appointments at CVS stores were snapped up in just one day.
CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
Baseball Hall of Fame cancels traditional ceremony; will host indoor induction
The Hall of Fame has canceled its traditional outdoor induction ceremony for the second straight summer due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Hall of Fame has canceled its traditional outdoor induction ceremony for the second straight summer due to the coronavirus pandemic.
NJ school sports reopen to parents and spectators
Parents can again attend their children's school sporting events in New Jersey.
Parents can again attend their children's school sporting events in New Jersey.
South Korea offers free COVID-19 tests for pet cats and dogs
South Korea’s capital says it will give free coronavirus tests to pet dogs and cats if they come into contact with infected humans and show symptoms.
South Korea’s capital says it will give free coronavirus tests to pet dogs and cats if they come into contact with infected humans and show symptoms.
House panel advances partial COVID-19 relief bill including $1,400 stimulus checks
The panel on Thursday evening approved its $940 billion piece of Biden's proposal on a 25-18 party-line vote
The panel on Thursday evening approved its $940 billion piece of Biden's proposal on a 25-18 party-line vote
UK hospital adopts transgender-friendly terms for birthing
A UK hospital is adopting gender-inclusive language for perinatal services to cater to trans and non-binary people who are giving birth.
A UK hospital is adopting gender-inclusive language for perinatal services to cater to trans and non-binary people who are giving birth.