COVID hospitalizations surpass 1,000 in New Jersey
The number of hospitalizations in New Jersey related to the coronavirus pandemic has surpassed 1,000, for the first time in nearly four months.
The number of hospitalizations in New Jersey related to the coronavirus pandemic has surpassed 1,000, for the first time in nearly four months.
New York proposes rules for hemp-derived CBD products
New York's proposed regulations require laboratory testing and labeling to ensure consumers are getting what they pay for, without harmful contaminants.
New York's proposed regulations require laboratory testing and labeling to ensure consumers are getting what they pay for, without harmful contaminants.
France under national lockdown as COVID deaths spike
President Emmanuel Macron has ordered France into a new month-long, nationwide lockdown. Schools and some workplaces will stay open.
President Emmanuel Macron has ordered France into a new month-long, nationwide lockdown. Schools and some workplaces will stay open.
Walt Disney World lays off 720 performers because of COVID-19
The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.
The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.
Fauci estimates COVID-19 vaccine won’t be available until January 2021 or later
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t anticipate a COVID-19 vaccine to be available in the U.S. until at least January 2021, if not later, due to several regulatory hurdles still ahead.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t anticipate a COVID-19 vaccine to be available in the U.S. until at least January 2021, if not later, due to several regulatory hurdles still ahead.
Suffolk County cracks down on potential super-spreader events
Suffolk County police officers have made over 3,000 checks in response to COVID calls and as many as 12,000 proactive checks to make sure residents and businesses are complying.
Suffolk County police officers have made over 3,000 checks in response to COVID calls and as many as 12,000 proactive checks to make sure residents and businesses are complying.
Study suggests antibody immunity to COVID-19 could wane over time
A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.
A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.
Diet drinks linked to same heart issues as sweetened beverages, study says
Dietitian advises drinking seltzer, herbal teas or fruit-infused water instead
Dietitian advises drinking seltzer, herbal teas or fruit-infused water instead
Russia imposes mask mandate, Germany locks down amid rising COVID-19 infections
Russia currently has the world’s fourth-largest coronavirus caseload.
Russia currently has the world’s fourth-largest coronavirus caseload.
Survey finds most Americans plan job, lifestyle changes post- pandemic
Nearly two-thirds of American workers are planning a professional change as a result of COVID-19, a new study finds.
Nearly two-thirds of American workers are planning a professional change as a result of COVID-19, a new study finds.
Grim milestone as NY coronavirus cases climb past 500,000
The number of coronavirus cases throughout the State of New York climbed past the half-million mark, announced Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
The number of coronavirus cases throughout the State of New York climbed past the half-million mark, announced Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Dodger star Justin Turner pulled from middle of winning World Series game for COVID
A star player was removed from the middle of the game for a positive COVID test but returned to celebrate the win.
A star player was removed from the middle of the game for a positive COVID test but returned to celebrate the win.
U.S. panel: Colon cancer tests should start at 45, not 50
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released the draft recommendations Tuesday.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released the draft recommendations Tuesday.
All SUNY students must be tested for COVID-19 before Thanksgiving break
New York's public university system is requiring students to test negative for the coronavirus before they can leave for Thanksgiving break in hopes of preventing community spread as students fan across the country.
New York's public university system is requiring students to test negative for the coronavirus before they can leave for Thanksgiving break in hopes of preventing community spread as students fan across the country.
Researchers note decline in brain function in some COVID-19 survivors
For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.
For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.
De Blasio urges all New Yorkers to avoid travel for the holidays
With the holiday season quickly approaching, the mayor is urging New Yorkers to stay home for the holidays to avoid becoming infected with the coronavirus.
With the holiday season quickly approaching, the mayor is urging New Yorkers to stay home for the holidays to avoid becoming infected with the coronavirus.
Sisters allegedly hold down, stab security guard 27 times after being told to wear masks
A West Side security guard was allegedly attacked by two sisters he told to wear masks and use hand sanitizer — one of the women holding him by the hair while the other stabbed him more than two dozen times.
A West Side security guard was allegedly attacked by two sisters he told to wear masks and use hand sanitizer — one of the women holding him by the hair while the other stabbed him more than two dozen times.
Disney unveils its holiday merchandise, has a unique 2020 item included
Disney Parks revealed Christmas-themed face masks as holiday season approaches amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Disney Parks revealed Christmas-themed face masks as holiday season approaches amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Canadian Prime Minster Trudeau says pandemic 'really sucks'
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the global COVID-19 pandemic "really sucks."
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the global COVID-19 pandemic "really sucks."
Masks, sometimes doubling up, are a must for Halloween 2020
Halloween is right around the corner and everyone has to be especially safe this year—which means making a mask a key part of your costume.
Halloween is right around the corner and everyone has to be especially safe this year—which means making a mask a key part of your costume.