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.
NJ union head worries about a potential teacher shortage due to COVID-19
NJEA President Marie Blistan said she is concerned that many of her members will be hesitant to go back to schools.
NJEA President Marie Blistan said she is concerned that many of her members will be hesitant to go back to schools.
Wrangling over virus relief persists despite high stakes
The desperate race to corral the coronavirus pandemic is taking on even greater urgency as a burgeoning economic crisis collides with political turmoil.
The desperate race to corral the coronavirus pandemic is taking on even greater urgency as a burgeoning economic crisis collides with political turmoil.
Giants and Jets will play football in an empty MetLife Stadium
The Giants the Jets will play in front of empty seats.
The Giants the Jets will play in front of empty seats.
Experts: Spend time outdoors but take precautions
Going outside has many physical and mental health benefits. Just make sure you take precautions amid the pandemic.
Going outside has many physical and mental health benefits. Just make sure you take precautions amid the pandemic.
United says it will maximize in-flight air ventilation system to help mitigate airborne COVID-19 spread
United Airlines announced on Monday that it will maximize the air flow volume of its aircraft particulate filtration systems during the boarding and deplaning processes in an attempt to minimize the spread of COVID-19 aboard its flights.
United Airlines announced on Monday that it will maximize the air flow volume of its aircraft particulate filtration systems during the boarding and deplaning processes in an attempt to minimize the spread of COVID-19 aboard its flights.
Trump faces divisions with Senate GOP on coronavirus aid
Lawmakers were returning to a Capitol still off-limits to tourists, another sign of the nation’s difficulty containing the coronavirus. Rather than easing, the pandemic’s devastating cycle is rising again, leaving Congress little choice but to engineer another costly rescue.
Lawmakers were returning to a Capitol still off-limits to tourists, another sign of the nation’s difficulty containing the coronavirus. Rather than easing, the pandemic’s devastating cycle is rising again, leaving Congress little choice but to engineer another costly rescue.
Guidance for masks in schools varies widely across US states
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
NFL players to be tested daily for COVID-19 first 2 weeks
NFL players will be tested daily for the coronavirus for at least the first two weeks of training camp, per the league’s new testing protocols.
NFL players will be tested daily for the coronavirus for at least the first two weeks of training camp, per the league’s new testing protocols.
Dr. Fauci to toss out 1st pitch at Yankees–Nationals opener in DC
Fauci grew up in New York but has lived in Washington for decades.
Fauci grew up in New York but has lived in Washington for decades.
'I'm begging you': US surgeon general pleads with Americans to wear face masks amid virus surge
“I’m pleading with your viewers. I’m begging you,” U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams told "Fox & Friends" in an interview July 20.
“I’m pleading with your viewers. I’m begging you,” U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams told "Fox & Friends" in an interview July 20.
‘Many people say that it is Patriotic to wear a face mask’: Trump tweets photo of himself in mask
"There is nobody more Patriotic than me, your favorite President," President Donald Trump wrote July 20 on Twitter.
"There is nobody more Patriotic than me, your favorite President," President Donald Trump wrote July 20 on Twitter.
NHL: 2 players out of more than 800 tested positive for COVID-19 during first 5 days of training camp
The league said it had administered over 2,600 tests to more than 800 players form July 13 to 17.
The league said it had administered over 2,600 tests to more than 800 players form July 13 to 17.
Trump coronavirus briefings are coming back after new surge in cases
President Trump said Monday that he will reinstate his coronavirus briefings amid a new surge in COVID-19 cases throughout the country.
President Trump said Monday that he will reinstate his coronavirus briefings amid a new surge in COVID-19 cases throughout the country.
UK coronavirus vaccine prompts immune response in early test
Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot.
Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot.
Gap Inc. mask mandate to cover Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, Intermix and Janie & Jack stores
Starting Aug. 1, Gap, as well as Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, Intermix and Janie and Jack stores will require customers to wear masks while shopping in-store.
Starting Aug. 1, Gap, as well as Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, Intermix and Janie and Jack stores will require customers to wear masks while shopping in-store.
Remote learning to be available to all NJ students in the fall, says Murphy
All students in New Jersey can opt for all-remote learning in the fall, announced Gov. Phil Murphy Monday.
All students in New Jersey can opt for all-remote learning in the fall, announced Gov. Phil Murphy Monday.
‘Wear a mask’: Doctor demonstrates how prolonged mask-wearing does not lead to carbon dioxide retention
Dr. Tanya Selak, an anesthetist based in Australia, posted a video after having worn a mask for six hours to debunk the idea that face masks can lead to breathing in more CO2.
Dr. Tanya Selak, an anesthetist based in Australia, posted a video after having worn a mask for six hours to debunk the idea that face masks can lead to breathing in more CO2.
Delta screening process for travelers who cannot wear a mask begins Monday
Delta Air Lines' new "Clearance-to-Fly" screening process for travelers who have medical conditions that prevent them from wearing masks kicks in on Monday.
Delta Air Lines' new "Clearance-to-Fly" screening process for travelers who have medical conditions that prevent them from wearing masks kicks in on Monday.
Movie shoots resume, zoos reopen as Phase 4 begins in NYC
New York City entered Phase 4 of its reopening plan Monday which includes resuming some outdoor entertainment including zoos, professional sports with no audiences and media production.
New York City entered Phase 4 of its reopening plan Monday which includes resuming some outdoor entertainment including zoos, professional sports with no audiences and media production.