New York, New Jersey, Connecticut now require Rhode Island travelers to quarantine
Rhode Island travelers must now quarantine in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as some Northeast states begin to see signs of rising infections.
Rhode Island travelers must now quarantine in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as some Northeast states begin to see signs of rising infections.
Majority of Millennials, Gen Z wear masks in public, survey suggests
A recent survey suggests that a majority of Millennials and Gen. Z are wearing face masks in public.
A recent survey suggests that a majority of Millennials and Gen. Z are wearing face masks in public.
Bloody brawl breaks out after woman throws coffee in man’s face for not wearing mask
A bloody brawl broke out in Manhattan Beach after a couple confronted two men for not wearing masks, causing an argument that turned violent when the woman threw coffee into the face of one of the men.
A bloody brawl broke out in Manhattan Beach after a couple confronted two men for not wearing masks, causing an argument that turned violent when the woman threw coffee into the face of one of the men.
FDA hand sanitizer recall widens to over 100 products
More than 100 "dangerous" hand sanitizers have made the Food and Drug Administration's rolling list of sanitizers that have been recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
More than 100 "dangerous" hand sanitizers have made the Food and Drug Administration's rolling list of sanitizers that have been recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
‘Shame on all of you’: Obituary blames politicians and 'selfish people' for man’s COVID-19 death
The obituary called out the “ignorant, self centered and selfish people” who refused to follow advice of medical experts amid the pandemic.
The obituary called out the “ignorant, self centered and selfish people” who refused to follow advice of medical experts amid the pandemic.
Radio City Christmas Spectacular canceled due to pandemic
The famed Radio City Christmas Spectacular won't go on for the holiday season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The famed Radio City Christmas Spectacular won't go on for the holiday season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
CDC warns of life-threatening disease that can paralyze healthy children
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) anticipates that 2020 will be another peak year for cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), an uncommon but serious neurologic condition that affects mostly children.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) anticipates that 2020 will be another peak year for cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), an uncommon but serious neurologic condition that affects mostly children.
Man loses penis to infection, doctor builds new one on arm
A British man who lost his penis to a severe blood infection now has a new one built on his arm.
A British man who lost his penis to a severe blood infection now has a new one built on his arm.
Wave of evictions expected as moratoriums end in many states
Housing advocates fear that they could see a wave of evictions in the coming months, as states end moratoriums put in place during the coronavirus pandemic.
Housing advocates fear that they could see a wave of evictions in the coming months, as states end moratoriums put in place during the coronavirus pandemic.
A cruise line started sailing again and passengers started getting coronavirus
A Norwegian cruise ship line halted all trips and apologized Monday for procedural errors after a coronavirus outbreak on one ship infected at least 5 passengers and 36 crew.
A Norwegian cruise ship line halted all trips and apologized Monday for procedural errors after a coronavirus outbreak on one ship infected at least 5 passengers and 36 crew.
Acid attack survivor gets reconstructive surgery by Face Forward non-profit in Beverly Hills
The beauty in Atsede Niguse's smile shines through despite the acid attack that left her face so disfigured.
The beauty in Atsede Niguse's smile shines through despite the acid attack that left her face so disfigured.
COVID risk on subways?
An infectious disease expert at Northwell Health says New York City subways are probably not a huge risk for contracting the coronavirus. Dr. Bruce Hirsch says the subway system is very well ventilated and cleaned every day.
An infectious disease expert at Northwell Health says New York City subways are probably not a huge risk for contracting the coronavirus. Dr. Bruce Hirsch says the subway system is very well ventilated and cleaned every day.
CDC forecast shows nearly 20,000 more Americans could die of COVID-19 by Aug. 22
The ensemble forecast uses predictions from 32 different groups about the U.S. virus death toll over the next four weeks.
The ensemble forecast uses predictions from 32 different groups about the U.S. virus death toll over the next four weeks.
FDA: 4 manufacturers to phase out potentially harmful substance commonly found in fast-food containers
The FDA announced that four manufacturers will start to phase-out a potentially harmful substance that is commonly found in fast-food containers, wrappers and pizza boxes.
The FDA announced that four manufacturers will start to phase-out a potentially harmful substance that is commonly found in fast-food containers, wrappers and pizza boxes.
New research suggests children may ‘potentially be important drivers’ of COVID-19 spread
Researchers said their data was limited to the detection of viral nucleic acid, or viral RNA, which represents pieces of the coronavirus genetic makeup, but is different from the virus itself.
Researchers said their data was limited to the detection of viral nucleic acid, or viral RNA, which represents pieces of the coronavirus genetic makeup, but is different from the virus itself.
Florida vacation may have landed Georgia dad in ICU with COVID-19 complications
Christy and Ed Rosell has spent months staying home trying not to get infected with the novel coronavirus. By June, the couple and their kids were ready for a vacation in Florida. That is where, they believe, the virus found them.
Christy and Ed Rosell has spent months staying home trying not to get infected with the novel coronavirus. By June, the couple and their kids were ready for a vacation in Florida. That is where, they believe, the virus found them.
‘You are not immune’: Birx warns rural US residents, says country is in ‘new phase’ of pandemic
Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, warned that the novel coronavirus has spread to both rural and urban communities and that the U.S. is entering a “new phase” of the pandemic.
Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, warned that the novel coronavirus has spread to both rural and urban communities and that the U.S. is entering a “new phase” of the pandemic.
Progress slow on coronavirus relief bill as negotiations continue
Negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill are set to resume, but the path forward promises to be challenging.
Negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill are set to resume, but the path forward promises to be challenging.
1 in 3 small businesses in New York City may be gone forever
520,000 jobs have been lost in the city's small business sector.
520,000 jobs have been lost in the city's small business sector.
Cuomo, UFT disapprove of NYC schools reopening plan
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo is sounding off about the plan for reopening New York City public schools proposed by Mayor Bill de Blasio.
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo is sounding off about the plan for reopening New York City public schools proposed by Mayor Bill de Blasio.