Family Dollar, Dollar Tree will no longer require face masks at all stores
No reason has been given why the change was made.
No reason has been given why the change was made.
NYC sheriff patrols Astoria in wake of late-night crowds outside bars
Members of the New York City Sheriff's Office were on Steinway Street on Tuesday to make sure that bars and restaurants maintained order.
Members of the New York City Sheriff's Office were on Steinway Street on Tuesday to make sure that bars and restaurants maintained order.
CDC says most people with COVID-19 should isolate for 10 days, rather than 14
Instead of a 14-day quarantine window, the CDC now recommends 10 days after the onset of symptoms and 24 hours after a fever has broken.
Instead of a 14-day quarantine window, the CDC now recommends 10 days after the onset of symptoms and 24 hours after a fever has broken.
CDC: Coronavirus infection rates much higher than reported
True COVID-19 rates were more than 10 times higher than reported cases in most U.S. regions from late March to early May, the CDC says.
True COVID-19 rates were more than 10 times higher than reported cases in most U.S. regions from late March to early May, the CDC says.
Nurse who was in coma for 40 days due to COVID-19 applauded by colleagues after hospital discharge
A senior nurse who was in a coma for 40 days after being diagnosed with COVID-19 was met with applause from her colleagues after being discharged.
A senior nurse who was in a coma for 40 days after being diagnosed with COVID-19 was met with applause from her colleagues after being discharged.
COVID-19 infection rates and vaccine trials
A CDC study says true COVID-19 rates were more than 10 times higher than reported cases in most U.S. regions from late March to early May. Also, new research suggests that antibodies the immune system makes to fight the new coronavirus may only last a few months in people with mild illness.
A CDC study says true COVID-19 rates were more than 10 times higher than reported cases in most U.S. regions from late March to early May. Also, new research suggests that antibodies the immune system makes to fight the new coronavirus may only last a few months in people with mild illness.
LinkedIn laying off nearly 1,000 workers
CEO Ryan Roslansky said that positions in its global sales and hiring offices will be eliminated.
CEO Ryan Roslansky said that positions in its global sales and hiring offices will be eliminated.
COVID-19 likely to be around for ‘decades,’ UK scientist says
Jeremy Farrar, a world-renowned clinical scientist and a leading figure in the field of infectious disease, told members of parliament in the United Kingdom that COVID-19 will likely be around for “decades.”
Jeremy Farrar, a world-renowned clinical scientist and a leading figure in the field of infectious disease, told members of parliament in the United Kingdom that COVID-19 will likely be around for “decades.”
US accuses Chinese hackers in targeting of COVID-19 research
The Justice Department has accused two Chinese hackers of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars of trade secrets from companies across the world and more recently targeting firms developing a vaccine for the coronavirus.
The Justice Department has accused two Chinese hackers of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars of trade secrets from companies across the world and more recently targeting firms developing a vaccine for the coronavirus.
COVID-19 infection rates in many areas likely 10 times higher than official case counts, CDC study finds
In Connecticut, infection rates were found to be at least six times higher than reported cases. In Missouri, rates were likely 24 times higher.
In Connecticut, infection rates were found to be at least six times higher than reported cases. In Missouri, rates were likely 24 times higher.
Woman in California Walmart angrily refuses to wear mask
Things get pretty tense when a woman inside a Martinez Walmart refuses to wear a mask. She tells customers that she doesn't have to, it's not the law. And they try to set her straight.
Things get pretty tense when a woman inside a Martinez Walmart refuses to wear a mask. She tells customers that she doesn't have to, it's not the law. And they try to set her straight.
Cheez-It brings back summer box set pairing white cheddar with House Wine rosé
Summer is here and it kinda looks a lot like spring and late winter: nothing to do, nowhere to go, and just waiting for a solution to this COVID-19 virus. But that's where Cheez-It is coming in, ready to lighten up the year.
Summer is here and it kinda looks a lot like spring and late winter: nothing to do, nowhere to go, and just waiting for a solution to this COVID-19 virus. But that's where Cheez-It is coming in, ready to lighten up the year.
Students organizing private proms after coronavirus cancellations
Bedford High School canceled its senior prom, and a persistent pandemic means prospects for dances to be held this fall are slim to none.
Bedford High School canceled its senior prom, and a persistent pandemic means prospects for dances to be held this fall are slim to none.
Walmart looks to remove all cashiers from stores
Walmart is testing a store that will only offer self-checkout.
Walmart is testing a store that will only offer self-checkout.
Remote jobs during coronavirus hiring for six-figure salaries now
Remote job roles in engineering, communications and marketing are hiring at these companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remote job roles in engineering, communications and marketing are hiring at these companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brooklyn Center woman dies after giving birth on ventilator, battling COVID-19
Update (Monday, July 20): Aurora died in the hospital on Sunday, July 19, according to the family's GoFundMe page.
Update (Monday, July 20): Aurora died in the hospital on Sunday, July 19, according to the family's GoFundMe page.
Coronavirus prompts Country Time to offer lemonade stand stimulus checks for kids
The powdered beverage company Country Time is issuing stimulus checks to children who have had to shutter their summertime lemonade stands due to the current coronavirus pandemic.
The powdered beverage company Country Time is issuing stimulus checks to children who have had to shutter their summertime lemonade stands due to the current coronavirus pandemic.
Is it safe to go to the gym during the coronavirus pandemic?
Is it safe to go to the gym during the pandemic? It depends on where you live and the precautions you and the gym take.
Is it safe to go to the gym during the pandemic? It depends on where you live and the precautions you and the gym take.
'Do your job'; Cuomo: Police must disperse crowds outside bars
The governor says that police departments, including the NYPD, have to "enforce the law" if the crowds get larger than allowed.
The governor says that police departments, including the NYPD, have to "enforce the law" if the crowds get larger than allowed.
MTA Operation Respect
Everyone must wear a mask when riding mass transit in the New York area. MTA workers and employees are handing out masks to commuters on subways, buses, and trains. Also several subway stations have PPE vending machines.
Everyone must wear a mask when riding mass transit in the New York area. MTA workers and employees are handing out masks to commuters on subways, buses, and trains. Also several subway stations have PPE vending machines.