Cuomo won't ban Halloween trick-or-treating in New York
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, he will not ban trick-or-treating on Halloween.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, he will not ban trick-or-treating on Halloween.
UK scientists test nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine
British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.
British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.
26-year-old American woman linked to COVID-19 cluster in Germany could face 'high fines'
Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.
Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.
CDC director says face masks ‘more guaranteed’ to protect against COVID-19 than vaccine
“These actually, we have clear scientific evidence they work, and they are our best defense," CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said of face masks during congressional testimony on Wednesday.
“These actually, we have clear scientific evidence they work, and they are our best defense," CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said of face masks during congressional testimony on Wednesday.
Half a million sign petition to cancel student loan debt
About 600,000 people have signed the petition urging President Trump to cancel student loan debt.
About 600,000 people have signed the petition urging President Trump to cancel student loan debt.
CDC report finds some hospitalized pregnant women with COVID-19 can suffer severe illness, poor birth outcomes
For pregnant women with COVID-19 and showing symptoms, about 16% were admitted to the ICU, 8% required a ventilator, and two women died, the CDC said.
For pregnant women with COVID-19 and showing symptoms, about 16% were admitted to the ICU, 8% required a ventilator, and two women died, the CDC said.
Officials detail plan to provide COVID-19 vaccines for free
The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans.
The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans.
After opening free grocery store, Brad Paisley pledges to donate 1 million meals to food banks
After opening a free grocery store earlier this year, country music star Brad Paisley and his wife are expanding their efforts to fight hunger in America.
After opening a free grocery store earlier this year, country music star Brad Paisley and his wife are expanding their efforts to fight hunger in America.
Boys and Girls Club offers alternative to remote learning in Sarasota County
Some parents are able to take time away from the office to help their children learn, but that option isn't available to everyone. For that reason, learning pods have popped up across the country, allowing students to have in-person instruction without the large school environment and potentially less exposure to COVID-19.
Some parents are able to take time away from the office to help their children learn, but that option isn't available to everyone. For that reason, learning pods have popped up across the country, allowing students to have in-person instruction without the large school environment and potentially less exposure to COVID-19.
‘They’re walking in heaven hand-to-hand’: NC couple dies from COVID-19 minutes apart, holding hands
A North Carolina couple died just minutes apart from one another while holding hands after both contracted COVID-19 at the beginning of August.
A North Carolina couple died just minutes apart from one another while holding hands after both contracted COVID-19 at the beginning of August.
7 coronavirus deaths linked to wedding reception
At least seven people have died in connection to a coronavirus outbreak that continues to sicken people in Maine following a wedding reception.
At least seven people have died in connection to a coronavirus outbreak that continues to sicken people in Maine following a wedding reception.
50 Cent surprises Burger King employees with $30K in tips
Rapper 50 Cent surprised Burger King workers in Queens, N.Y. with $30,000 in cash tips.
Rapper 50 Cent surprised Burger King workers in Queens, N.Y. with $30,000 in cash tips.
Wolf responds to judge's ruling on Pa.'s pandemic restrictions, promises to appeal
Wolf addressed the ruling during a press conference on election procedures Tuesday morning.
Wolf addressed the ruling during a press conference on election procedures Tuesday morning.
What are the different types of COVID-19 tests?
Tests for the coronavirus in the U.S. fall into three broad categories.
Tests for the coronavirus in the U.S. fall into three broad categories.
Judge strikes down Pennsylvania's coronavirus restrictions, Wolf administration to appeal
A federal judge on Monday struck down Gov. Tom Wolf’s pandemic restrictions that required people to stay at home, placed size limits on gatherings and ordered “non-life-sustaining” businesses to shut down, calling them unconstitutional.
A federal judge on Monday struck down Gov. Tom Wolf’s pandemic restrictions that required people to stay at home, placed size limits on gatherings and ordered “non-life-sustaining” businesses to shut down, calling them unconstitutional.
Macy's reworking Thanksgiving Day Parade 2020; show will not be live
A live parade to welcome in the holiday season has been scrapped. Macy's says it is in the process of "reimagining" the event that will be brought to viewers on TV and online.
A live parade to welcome in the holiday season has been scrapped. Macy's says it is in the process of "reimagining" the event that will be brought to viewers on TV and online.
For a second time during the pandemic, Florida bars and breweries can reopen Monday
The state of Florida is taking another big step in its reopening process -- again. On Monday, bars and breweries can start pouring drinks again on-site, but it won't be business as usual due to the pandemic.
The state of Florida is taking another big step in its reopening process -- again. On Monday, bars and breweries can start pouring drinks again on-site, but it won't be business as usual due to the pandemic.
CDC study links restaurants to higher rate of COVID-19 transmission
Dining at restaurants may have a higher rate of COVID-19 transmission than other activities like shopping or riding public transportation, a CDC study concluded.
Dining at restaurants may have a higher rate of COVID-19 transmission than other activities like shopping or riding public transportation, a CDC study concluded.
College campuses nationwide becoming COVID-19 hotspots
Colleges and universities have emerged across the nation as the new coronavirus hot spots.
Colleges and universities have emerged across the nation as the new coronavirus hot spots.
With scarcity of key material, medical mask manufacturers feel the squeeze
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators — commonly referred to as N95 masks — and other protective gear started in March, when the pandemic hit New York.
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators — commonly referred to as N95 masks — and other protective gear started in March, when the pandemic hit New York.