Coronavirus mask mandates: Amid COVID-19 surge, states implement new rules
More states across the country are now requiring people to wear masks as the U.S. continues to grapple with record-shattering daily new coronavirus cases.
More states across the country are now requiring people to wear masks as the U.S. continues to grapple with record-shattering daily new coronavirus cases.
No. 1 Alabama-LSU, No. 5 Texas A&M-Tennessee postponed
No. 1 Alabama at LSU and No. 5 Texas A&M at Tennessee will not be played Saturday because of COVID-19 issues, raising the number of Southeastern Conference games postponed this week to three.
No. 1 Alabama at LSU and No. 5 Texas A&M at Tennessee will not be played Saturday because of COVID-19 issues, raising the number of Southeastern Conference games postponed this week to three.
Syracuse, Albany universities going all remote as COVID cases rise
The University at Albany switched to fully remote learning Tuesday and Syracuse University will do the same next week.
The University at Albany switched to fully remote learning Tuesday and Syracuse University will do the same next week.
Mayor warns that NYC schools could go all-remote
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio issued a dire warning about an increase in coronavirus cases in the city.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio issued a dire warning about an increase in coronavirus cases in the city.
Romaine lettuce recalled again nationwide over E. coli concerns
Tanimura & Antle Inc. voluntarily recalled single head romaine lettuce that was shipped to nearly two dozen states over fears that the leafy greens may be contaminated with E. coli.
Tanimura & Antle Inc. voluntarily recalled single head romaine lettuce that was shipped to nearly two dozen states over fears that the leafy greens may be contaminated with E. coli.
9% of hospitalized coronavirus patients readmitted within 2 months of discharge: CDC report
A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that looked at hospitalized coronavirus patients found that up to 9% were readmitted within two months of discharge.
A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that looked at hospitalized coronavirus patients found that up to 9% were readmitted within two months of discharge.
Children losing basic skills under virus restrictions, report claims
Some young children have forgotten how to eat with a knife and fork and others have regressed back into diapers as the coronavirus pandemic and related school closures take a toll on young peoples' learning, the U.K. education watchdog said Tuesday.
Some young children have forgotten how to eat with a knife and fork and others have regressed back into diapers as the coronavirus pandemic and related school closures take a toll on young peoples' learning, the U.K. education watchdog said Tuesday.
COVID-19 vaccine timeline: A look at what’s ahead for leading candidates
Pfizer and the makers of the other leading U.S. COVID-19 vaccine candidates have been cautioning for weeks that the earliest they could seek regulatory approval for wider use of their shots would be late November.
Pfizer and the makers of the other leading U.S. COVID-19 vaccine candidates have been cautioning for weeks that the earliest they could seek regulatory approval for wider use of their shots would be late November.
Alex Trebek spent his final day watching the horizon with his wife Jean
Alex Trebek spent his final day doing exactly what he wanted to, watching the horizon with his wife.
Alex Trebek spent his final day doing exactly what he wanted to, watching the horizon with his wife.
Some grocery chains reinstating limits on toilet paper, paper towels amid rising COVID-19 cases
A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”
A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”
Connecticut Gov. Lamont concerned about spike in hospitalizations
Conn. Gov. Lamont reported that 496 patients were hospitalized with the virus on Monday, an increase of 94 from Friday and the state's highest figure since the end of May.
Conn. Gov. Lamont reported that 496 patients were hospitalized with the virus on Monday, an increase of 94 from Friday and the state's highest figure since the end of May.
Pandemic Timeline: What's ahead for COVID-19 vaccines
Pfizer and Moderna Inc. have been cautioning for weeks that the earliest they could seek regulatory approval for wider use of their shots would be late November.
Pfizer and Moderna Inc. have been cautioning for weeks that the earliest they could seek regulatory approval for wider use of their shots would be late November.
FDA authorizes emergency use of Eli Lilly monoclonal antibody therapy to treat COVID-19
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the monoclonal therapy bamlanivimab to treat mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19.
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the monoclonal therapy bamlanivimab to treat mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19.
Pfizer says early data signals COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective
Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application with U.S. regulators.
Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application with U.S. regulators.
COVID-19 vaccine: Who will get the first doses?
Scientists vary in their recommendations over who should get the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Scientists vary in their recommendations over who should get the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskiy tests positive for COVID-19
“There are no lucky people in the world for whom COVID-19 does not pose a threat,” Zelenskiy said on Twitter.
“There are no lucky people in the world for whom COVID-19 does not pose a threat,” Zelenskiy said on Twitter.
Coronavirus clusters emerge in western, central New York
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is placing parts of Erie, Monroe and Onondaga counties into yellow zones. That means gatherings are capped at 25 people, dining is limited to four people at a table, and schools must do more mandatory virus testing.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is placing parts of Erie, Monroe and Onondaga counties into yellow zones. That means gatherings are capped at 25 people, dining is limited to four people at a table, and schools must do more mandatory virus testing.
President-elect Biden urges Americans to wear masks
Biden warned against complacency.
Biden warned against complacency.
Less than 2 weeks remain to collect $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check
The fast-approaching deadline, Nov. 21, is for those who have not yet received a $1,200 stimulus check but still may qualify.
The fast-approaching deadline, Nov. 21, is for those who have not yet received a $1,200 stimulus check but still may qualify.
Stocks surge on Wall Street amid vaccine news, US election outcome
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.