City stepping up COVID containment efforts in Brooklyn, Queens
New York City is stepping up its efforts to contain outbreaks of COVID-19 in neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens.
New York City is stepping up its efforts to contain outbreaks of COVID-19 in neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens.
Over half of states in US report increase in COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins
This rise in cases comes after a forecast by the University of Washington’s Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), which predicted an estimated 30,000 deaths from COVID-19 each day in the Northern Hemisphere as winter falls.
This rise in cases comes after a forecast by the University of Washington’s Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), which predicted an estimated 30,000 deaths from COVID-19 each day in the Northern Hemisphere as winter falls.
Romanian village re-elects mayor after his coronavirus death
After electing him mayor, they went to his grave to light candles for him.
After electing him mayor, they went to his grave to light candles for him.
NFL postpones Titans, Steelers game after coronavirus outbreak
The news comes after it was announced on Tuesday the three players and five personnel tested positive for the virus.
The news comes after it was announced on Tuesday the three players and five personnel tested positive for the virus.
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine generates immune response in older adults, study finds
A study, published Tuesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that the experimental vaccine was well-tolerated and generated a strong immune response on older adults.
A study, published Tuesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that the experimental vaccine was well-tolerated and generated a strong immune response on older adults.
Presidential debate: COVID-19 tests, masks and no crowds in the age of coronavirus
Debates are typically some of the most exciting nights of the campaign season, drawing a crowd of thousands of staffers, media and guests.
Debates are typically some of the most exciting nights of the campaign season, drawing a crowd of thousands of staffers, media and guests.
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Derek Peterson and his team of engineers have developed a health detection scanner.
Derek Peterson and his team of engineers have developed a health detection scanner.
CDC: COVID-19 cases among young adults increased in US by 55% in 1 month
A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.
A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.
CDC reports COVID-19 clusters at UNC campus during first weeks of reopening
Colleges across the country are struggling to salvage the fall semester as campus coronavirus cases skyrocket.
Colleges across the country are struggling to salvage the fall semester as campus coronavirus cases skyrocket.
Disney to lay off 28,000 workers at its parks in California, Florida
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Researchers look to horseshoe crabs for help with a COVID vaccine
For decades, horseshoe crabs have played a role in vaccine development. Researchers are now looking at how they could help with a COVID vaccine.
For decades, horseshoe crabs have played a role in vaccine development. Researchers are now looking at how they could help with a COVID vaccine.
'Mask patrols' will fine people refusing to wear face coverings in NYC
Patrols will start issuing fines to people who refuse to wear masks even after being offered a free mask and a warning that not wearing it will result in a fine.
Patrols will start issuing fines to people who refuse to wear masks even after being offered a free mask and a warning that not wearing it will result in a fine.
NYC elementary school students return to classrooms
Hundreds of thousands of elementary school students are heading back to classrooms Tuesday.
Hundreds of thousands of elementary school students are heading back to classrooms Tuesday.
Cuomo ready to send National Guard to collect NYC garbage
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo says if New York City can't pick up the garbage the National Guard can do it.
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo says if New York City can't pick up the garbage the National Guard can do it.
Study: Half of Americans who lost jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic remain jobless
A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.
A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.
Family tailgates outside hospital awaiting new baby amid COVID-19 restrictions
A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.
A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.
Titans, Vikings close facilities after Titans players, staff test positive for COVID-19
The NFL Network reports three Titans players, and five members of the staff have tested positive for the virus after their Sunday game against the Minnesota Vikings.
The NFL Network reports three Titans players, and five members of the staff have tested positive for the virus after their Sunday game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Gov. Cuomo raises alarm about new virus hot spots
Just 10 ZIP codes represent a quarter of the state's new infections in recent testing, according to the governor. A disproportionate number of new cases have come from communities home to many Orthodox Jews.
Just 10 ZIP codes represent a quarter of the state's new infections in recent testing, according to the governor. A disproportionate number of new cases have come from communities home to many Orthodox Jews.
House Democrats unveil new $2.2T proposal for coronavirus aid
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
COVID-19 death toll eclipses 1 million around the world
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus has eclipsed 1 million, according to a Johns Hopkins University count.
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus has eclipsed 1 million, according to a Johns Hopkins University count.



















