‘Deadly December’ ahead with nearly 30,000 COVID-19 deaths each day in Northern Hemisphere, IHME predicts
According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.
According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.
Priests, staff member at Pleasantville church test positive for coronavirus
Officials have confirmed that two priests and a staff member at a Catholic Church in Pleasantville have contracted COVID-19, and it is unclear how many people may have been exposed following several days of services.
Officials have confirmed that two priests and a staff member at a Catholic Church in Pleasantville have contracted COVID-19, and it is unclear how many people may have been exposed following several days of services.
Round Rock mother suffers severe burns after hand sanitizer starts house fire
Her home has dozens of hand sanitizers and cleaning products because one of her daughters has a compromised immune system.
Her home has dozens of hand sanitizers and cleaning products because one of her daughters has a compromised immune system.
Parishioners in Pleasantville potentially exposed to coronavirus
Officials have confirmed that two priests and a staff member at a Catholic Church in Pleasantville have contracted COVID-19, and it is unclear how many people may have been exposed following several days of services.
Officials have confirmed that two priests and a staff member at a Catholic Church in Pleasantville have contracted COVID-19, and it is unclear how many people may have been exposed following several days of services.
Building up immunity to COVID-19
The way pediatricians tell it, kids? immune systems are built slowly, year after year. But while this year?s major interruption was great for flattening the COVID-19 curve, there are concerns it could also make kids more vulnerable to the types of viruses they might normally brush off simply because their defenses are low.
The way pediatricians tell it, kids? immune systems are built slowly, year after year. But while this year?s major interruption was great for flattening the COVID-19 curve, there are concerns it could also make kids more vulnerable to the types of viruses they might normally brush off simply because their defenses are low.
Passengers fined $1,000 after refusing to wear masks on flights
Two airline passengers each face fines of $1,000 for refusing to wear face masks on board a flight, the first time Transport Canada has imposed a financial penalty for violating rules meant to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two airline passengers each face fines of $1,000 for refusing to wear face masks on board a flight, the first time Transport Canada has imposed a financial penalty for violating rules meant to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
UN health agency says no COVID-19 vaccine will be endorsed before it's safe and effective
At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.
At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.
Will long Labor Day weekend mean another coronavirus spike?
Americans are heading into Labor Day weekend amid warnings from public health experts that backyard parties, crowded bars and other gatherings could cause the coronavirus to come surging back.
Americans are heading into Labor Day weekend amid warnings from public health experts that backyard parties, crowded bars and other gatherings could cause the coronavirus to come surging back.
Smoking not allowed inside Atlantic City casinos, announces Gov. Murphy
Smoking inside Atlantic City's casinos won't be allowed after all as restaurants reopened on Friday, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said.
Smoking inside Atlantic City's casinos won't be allowed after all as restaurants reopened on Friday, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said.
Social Security benefit cuts could be coming — here's who it will affect first
The Social Security Trust Fund could be depleted by 2031 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic collapse
The Social Security Trust Fund could be depleted by 2031 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic collapse
TSA screens highest number of passengers since COVID-19 pandemic low-point in April
While passenger volume at U.S. airports increased ahead of Labor Day weekend, the numbers remain well below levels reported prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
While passenger volume at U.S. airports increased ahead of Labor Day weekend, the numbers remain well below levels reported prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
College professor collapses during virtual class, dies of coronavirus
Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.
Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.
Wear a mask during sex, skip kissing, Canada's top doctor suggests
People should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce your chances of being exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Canada's top doctor on Wednesday.
People should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce your chances of being exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Canada's top doctor on Wednesday.
A new $300 federal unemployment benefit? Not likely for some
Due to a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million unemployed Americans won't receive that $300 check.
Due to a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million unemployed Americans won't receive that $300 check.
Coney Island businesses making last-ditch effort to reopen before season ends
It’s still unclear when New York City’s amusement parks will reopen, and now, business owners on Coney Island are making a last-ditch effort to save what remains of their season.
It’s still unclear when New York City’s amusement parks will reopen, and now, business owners on Coney Island are making a last-ditch effort to save what remains of their season.
SUNY Oneonta closes campus for rest of semester after coronavirus outbreak
SUNY Oneonta is closing its campus for the remainder of the semester after an outbreak of over 500 coronavirus cases.
SUNY Oneonta is closing its campus for the remainder of the semester after an outbreak of over 500 coronavirus cases.
Casinos in New York allowed to reopen
Most casinos in New York have been shuttered since March, but beginning September 9, the sweet sound of slots can ring out once again, with some major restrictions in place.
Most casinos in New York have been shuttered since March, but beginning September 9, the sweet sound of slots can ring out once again, with some major restrictions in place.
Cuomo stands firm on NYC indoor dining ban
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he won't let New York City reopen its restaurants for indoor dining until the city comes up with a plan to make sure they are following regulations to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he won't let New York City reopen its restaurants for indoor dining until the city comes up with a plan to make sure they are following regulations to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
NYC restaurants planning to file lawsuit against Cuomo, De Blasio over indoor dining
Frustrated that they cannot offer indoor dining, while other parts of New York City can, restaurants in New York City are joining together to file a lawsuit against Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Frustrated that they cannot offer indoor dining, while other parts of New York City can, restaurants in New York City are joining together to file a lawsuit against Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Angry Cuomo says Trump will 'need army' to walk safely through New York City streets
Gov. Andrew Cuomo fired back at President Donald Trump after he threatened to pull federal funding from New York City as part of an effort to target “anarchist jurisdictions.”
Gov. Andrew Cuomo fired back at President Donald Trump after he threatened to pull federal funding from New York City as part of an effort to target “anarchist jurisdictions.”