Aggressive Effort To Curb COVID-19 infection Rates Begins On Staten Island; N.J. Restrictions Looming
Mayor Bill de Blasio reminded everyone Tuesday that the city is on the brink of a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Mayor Bill de Blasio reminded everyone Tuesday that the city is on the brink of a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
Cakes and pies can go in a carry-on, but cranberry sauce and gravy should be in checked bags.
President-elect Biden forged ahead Monday with the presidential transition, unveiling a task force for fighting the pandemic and laying the groundwork for a flurry of first-day executive actions.
The news comes as COVID rates are rising across the Garden State and Tri-State Area.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is sounding the alarm about soaring infection rates. He says city residents can make a last-ditch effort to prevent a second wave of COVID-19 and tightened restrictions.
The creatures, often seen on Long Island beaches, have been dwindling for years and that poses a potential problem for vaccine makers.
With Veterans Day coming this week, there has been more outreach to help those service men and women struggling with mental health issues, food insecurity and more.
Cuomo says the statewide positivity rate is 2.3% -- the highest it has been since June 1.
U.S. drugmaker Pfizer says human trials suggest its coronavirus vaccine is 90% effective at preventing COVID-19 infections.
The Dow jumped 5.3% in early trading, reaching a record high of 29,836. The S&P 500 rose more than 3%, while the Nasdaq added less than 1%.
Dr. Mallika Marshall warns against large family gatherings this year due to the risk of spreading COVID-19.
The spring semester will start later than usual, on Feb. 1 instead of Jan. 22, and there will be no spring break, which was canceled to prevent the spread of the coronavirus through the end of the academic year.
On Saturday, New Jersey reported about 3,200 new cases, which is over 1,000 more from Friday. New York is also seeing a troubling trend with nearly 3,600 positive tests Friday.
While both this coronavirus and the flu can cause serious illness, hospitalization and even death, there are many cases mild enough to be cared for at home.
The governor has also said in previous days that he would keep the indoor dining cap at 25% and not further restrict it.
