100 children in NYC with inflammatory illness possibly linked to COVID-19

"We need public awareness to grow rapidly," said Mayor Bill de Blasio Wednesday about an alarming rise in the number of cases of an inflammatory illness in children that may be connected to COVID-19.

Trump's push for opening school clashes with Fauci's caution

President Donald Trump's push appears at odds with cautions by the nation's leading immunologist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is wary of returning to normal activities too quickly.

Murphy reopening New Jersey businesses for curbside pickup
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says that starting next week nonessential businesses can reopen for curbside pickup and nonessential construction projects can resume statewide.

Trump presses for schools to reopen, takes dig at Fauci

The president accused Fauci of wanting “to play all sides of the equation," a comment that suggested he is tiring of the nation's top infectious disease expert.

Manafort released to home confinement amid coronavirus threat: lawyer

Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been transferred to home confinement after he sought the transfer due to the health risk in prison from coronavirus, Fox News has confirmed.

Gov. Murphy: NJ doubling coronavirus contact tracers

Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey will more than double the number of public health professionals tracing COVID-19 cases. 

63-page CDC document shelved by White House offered detailed reopening guidance

Advice from the nation’s top disease control experts on how to safely reopen businesses and institutions in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic included detailed instructive guidance and some more restrictive measures than the plan released by the White House last month.

Gov. Cuomo: Wearing mask respects nurses who died to save us

In response to complaints that face mask requirements infringe on individual liberty, the governor argued that masks are a sign of respect for medical workers who died in the pandemic. 

Supreme Court appears likely to reject Trump immunity claim

The Supreme Court has concluded arguments over President Donald Trump’s bid to keep his tax, bank and financial records private.

Gov. Cuomo outlines New York reopening plan

Saying that "we are on the other side of the mountain," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said it is time to start getting ready to reopen businesses in New York and restore life to some semblance of normalcy amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Gun rights groups sue Connecticut Gov. Lamont

Gun rights supporters are suing in federal court over an executive order suspending fingerprinting services needed to obtain gun and ammunition permits.

How to become a contact tracer in New York City

A massive initiative is underway in New York City to hire people who will trace the contacts of a person newly infected with COVID-19.

NY to require virus testing for nursing home staffers

New York nursing homes must start twice-weekly coronavirus testing for all staffers and will no longer be sent COVID-19 patients leaving hospitals. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the policy Sunday after facing growing criticism over the handling of nursing facility outbreaks.

Schumer calls on VA to explain use of unproven drug on vets

Sen. Charles Schumer is calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs to explain why it allowed the use of an unproven drug on veterans for the coronavirus.