Remote learning begins as 56 coronavirus cases reported at NYC schools
New York City's already delayed school year started remotely on Wednesday before students return to actual classrooms next week.
New York City's already delayed school year started remotely on Wednesday before students return to actual classrooms next week.
On first day of school, NYC DoE reveals it can't guarantee live online classes
Parents and students got their first preview of what remote classes will look like in New York City on Wednesday.
Parents and students got their first preview of what remote classes will look like in New York City on Wednesday.
Medical experts concerned US not ready for COVID-19 vaccine
Health departments that have been underfunded for decades say they currently lack the staff, money and tools to educate people about vaccines and then to distribute, administer and track doses to some 330 million people.
Health departments that have been underfunded for decades say they currently lack the staff, money and tools to educate people about vaccines and then to distribute, administer and track doses to some 330 million people.
Study: Antibody drug may reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations
A drug company says that partial results from a study testing an antibody drug give hints that it may help keep mild to moderately ill COVID-19 patients from needing to be hospitalized, a goal no current coronavirus medicine has been able to meet.
A drug company says that partial results from a study testing an antibody drug give hints that it may help keep mild to moderately ill COVID-19 patients from needing to be hospitalized, a goal no current coronavirus medicine has been able to meet.
UK scientists test nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine
British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.
British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.
26-year-old American woman linked to COVID-19 cluster in Germany could face 'high fines'
Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.
Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.
Trump disputes CDC director’s COVID-19 vaccine timeline
Trump raised new questions later Wednesday, however, when he publicly contradicted Redfield on the vaccine timeline. In a White House press conference, Trump said that the CDC director had misspoken and that the U.S. could start distributing a vaccine starting in mid-October.
Trump raised new questions later Wednesday, however, when he publicly contradicted Redfield on the vaccine timeline. In a White House press conference, Trump said that the CDC director had misspoken and that the U.S. could start distributing a vaccine starting in mid-October.
CDC director says face masks ‘more guaranteed’ to protect against COVID-19 than vaccine
“These actually, we have clear scientific evidence they work, and they are our best defense," CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said of face masks during congressional testimony on Wednesday.
“These actually, we have clear scientific evidence they work, and they are our best defense," CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said of face masks during congressional testimony on Wednesday.
CDC report finds some hospitalized pregnant women with COVID-19 can suffer severe illness, poor birth outcomes
For pregnant women with COVID-19 and showing symptoms, about 16% were admitted to the ICU, 8% required a ventilator, and two women died, the CDC said.
For pregnant women with COVID-19 and showing symptoms, about 16% were admitted to the ICU, 8% required a ventilator, and two women died, the CDC said.
COVID surcharge for NYC diners
Struggling restaurants in New York City got a boost from the City Council on Wednesday after members voted to pass a bill allowing owners to add a special 10 percent COVID surcharge to diners? bills.
Struggling restaurants in New York City got a boost from the City Council on Wednesday after members voted to pass a bill allowing owners to add a special 10 percent COVID surcharge to diners? bills.
First day of remote learning in NYC
Students began a school year unlike any other in New York City history on Wednesday.
Students began a school year unlike any other in New York City history on Wednesday.
Murphy criticizes YouTube stars for 'Jersey Shore' gathering
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says YouTube stars who rented out the “Jersey Shore” house Monday should “be taken to task” after an estimated 1,000 people showed up, many flouting COVID-19 social distancing rules.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says YouTube stars who rented out the “Jersey Shore” house Monday should “be taken to task” after an estimated 1,000 people showed up, many flouting COVID-19 social distancing rules.
NY health insurance marketplace 2020 open enrollment extended
Uninsured New Yorkers now have a longer period to apply for health insurance coverage in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Uninsured New Yorkers now have a longer period to apply for health insurance coverage in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials detail plan to provide COVID-19 vaccines for free
The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans.
The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans.
University of Pittsburgh scientists discover antibody that 'neutralizes' virus that causes COVID-19
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have isolated “the smallest biological molecule” that “completely and specifically neutralizes” SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have isolated “the smallest biological molecule” that “completely and specifically neutralizes” SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Paul Rudd, Cuomo's 'homey,' pretends to be a millennial in 'Mask Up' PSA
The video has racked up more than 6 million views on Twitter
The video has racked up more than 6 million views on Twitter
‘They’re walking in heaven hand-to-hand’: NC couple dies from COVID-19 minutes apart, holding hands
A North Carolina couple died just minutes apart from one another while holding hands after both contracted COVID-19 at the beginning of August.
A North Carolina couple died just minutes apart from one another while holding hands after both contracted COVID-19 at the beginning of August.
7 coronavirus deaths linked to wedding reception
At least seven people have died in connection to a coronavirus outbreak that continues to sicken people in Maine following a wedding reception.
At least seven people have died in connection to a coronavirus outbreak that continues to sicken people in Maine following a wedding reception.
Large percentage of young COVID-19 deaths are among minorities
Although COVID-19 deaths are much lower among younger people, government statistics released on Tuesday showed that a vast majority of them are among minorities.
Although COVID-19 deaths are much lower among younger people, government statistics released on Tuesday showed that a vast majority of them are among minorities.
Coronavirus outbreak at Fairfield assisted living facility; employee says proper protocols not followed
Off-camera, one health care worker at Parkrose told KTVU that proper protocols were not followed, leading to the outbreak.
Off-camera, one health care worker at Parkrose told KTVU that proper protocols were not followed, leading to the outbreak.