NYC COVID 7-day positivity rate rises to 3.11%, 1,345 new cases reported
The number of new reported coronavirus cases in New York City rose again to 1,345, as the threat of a return of lockdown measures continues to loom.
The number of new reported coronavirus cases in New York City rose again to 1,345, as the threat of a return of lockdown measures continues to loom.
US reaches 12 million total coronavirus cases, sets new daily high
The nation's total number of confirmed cases reached 12.01 million on Saturday, six days after the number had reached 11 million, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
The nation's total number of confirmed cases reached 12.01 million on Saturday, six days after the number had reached 11 million, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
Retailers brace as virus bears down on consumers and economy
The acceleration of coronavirus cases is causing a crisis for America’s retailers and spooking their customers just as the critically important holiday shopping season nears.
The acceleration of coronavirus cases is causing a crisis for America’s retailers and spooking their customers just as the critically important holiday shopping season nears.
Navy destroyer USS Michael Murphy sees positive COVID-19 results for nearly 1 in 4 sailors
Nearly 1 out of every 4 sailors from the Navy destroyer USS Michael Murphy has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a report.
Nearly 1 out of every 4 sailors from the Navy destroyer USS Michael Murphy has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a report.
Panic buying of toilet paper hits US stores again
Toilet paper is going scarce again as pandemic-weary shoppers scramble for essentials once again.
Toilet paper is going scarce again as pandemic-weary shoppers scramble for essentials once again.
Cuomo to receive International Emmy for virus briefings
Andrew Cuomo is set to soon receive an International Emmy award for his once-daily televised briefings on the coronavirus pandemic.
Andrew Cuomo is set to soon receive an International Emmy award for his once-daily televised briefings on the coronavirus pandemic.
Several Westchester communities face new restrictions as COVID cases rise
Coronavirus is once again on the rise in Westchester County, meaning new restrictions and a sense of unease for a community that has already battled the virus once.
Coronavirus is once again on the rise in Westchester County, meaning new restrictions and a sense of unease for a community that has already battled the virus once.
New restrictions in New York City expected after Thanksgiving holiday
New York City's mayor says he expects more closures to go into effect in the city the week after Thanksgiving.
New York City's mayor says he expects more closures to go into effect in the city the week after Thanksgiving.
Long Island charity aims to give away 14,000 turkeys for the holidays
The Island Harvest annual Bethpage Turkey Drive is aiming to distribute 14,000 turkeys to Long Islanders this year.
The Island Harvest annual Bethpage Turkey Drive is aiming to distribute 14,000 turkeys to Long Islanders this year.
WHO: ‘No evidence’ remdesivir an effective treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
In a press release, the WHO said there is currently “no evidence that remdesivir improves survival and other outcomes in these patients.”
In a press release, the WHO said there is currently “no evidence that remdesivir improves survival and other outcomes in these patients.”
FDA to livestream public meeting on Pfizer-BioNTech potential COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has set a public meeting on Dec. 10 to discuss approving Pfizer and BioNTech’s experimental COVID-19 vaccine and will livestream it on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has set a public meeting on Dec. 10 to discuss approving Pfizer and BioNTech’s experimental COVID-19 vaccine and will livestream it on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for COVID-19, spokesman says
A spokesman says President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., has been infected with the coronavirus.
A spokesman says President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., has been infected with the coronavirus.
US sees record new COVID-19 cases, deaths, hospitalizations in 'critical moment' of pandemic
Over the past 24 hours, the country reported more than 187,000 new COVID-19 cases and 2,015 virus deaths. A record 80,000+ people are also currently hospitalized with the virus.
Over the past 24 hours, the country reported more than 187,000 new COVID-19 cases and 2,015 virus deaths. A record 80,000+ people are also currently hospitalized with the virus.
Newark Mayor issues stay-at-home advisory for next week
Newark is issuing a 10-day stay at home order beginning next week in order to try and stem a second wave of COVID infections.
Newark is issuing a 10-day stay at home order beginning next week in order to try and stem a second wave of COVID infections.
Texas high school opens grocery store for students, families — and it accepts good deeds as payment
The grocery store at Linda Tutt High School doesn’t accept cash. It operates on a point system, where students can earn points for good deeds.
The grocery store at Linda Tutt High School doesn’t accept cash. It operates on a point system, where students can earn points for good deeds.
Teen cancer survivor dies after coronavirus diagnosis as Kentucky sees surge in illnesses
Alexis Rose Veit began feeling ill on Oct. 26, according to a Facebook post written by Travis Holder, director of Ballard County Emergency Management.
Alexis Rose Veit began feeling ill on Oct. 26, according to a Facebook post written by Travis Holder, director of Ballard County Emergency Management.
Pfizer seeks emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer said Friday it is asking U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, starting the clock on a process that could bring limited first shots as early as next month and eventually an end to the pandemic -- but not until after a long, hard winter.
Pfizer said Friday it is asking U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, starting the clock on a process that could bring limited first shots as early as next month and eventually an end to the pandemic -- but not until after a long, hard winter.
Fauci says Santa Claus is immune to COVID-19
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is coming to town, and thankfully, has “innate immunity” to the novel coronavirus infection.
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is coming to town, and thankfully, has “innate immunity” to the novel coronavirus infection.
Daily COVID-19 deaths in US reach highest level since May
The coronavirus surge is taking an increasingly dire toll across the U.S. just as a vaccine appears close at hand.
The coronavirus surge is taking an increasingly dire toll across the U.S. just as a vaccine appears close at hand.
Midwest health system CEO says he had virus, won't wear mask
Sanford Health’s president and chief executive, Kelby Krabbenhoft says he has recovered from COVID and won't be wearing a bask in the office
Sanford Health’s president and chief executive, Kelby Krabbenhoft says he has recovered from COVID and won't be wearing a bask in the office