Month: March 2020
‘A Double Whammy.’ Those Who Most Need The $1,200 Stimulus Checks May Wait the Longest To Get Them
A little less than three weeks ago, when the number of people infected with the COVID-19 virus began to spike, Mikael Laboy found himself in a tough spot. The 21-year-old’s job at a biotechnology company in Puerto Rico required him
Read MoreAs the Pandemic Spreads, Battles Over Abortion Play Out In Court
Judges have blocked orders in three states suspending abortions during the pandemic.
Read MoreMikveh-peeping DC rabbi set for early prison release
US Attorney’s Office asks Barry Freundel’s victims if they object to him being released on April 15 rather than in 2021 as scheduled, citing he has accrued ‘good time’ credit
Read MoreGov. Cuomo says coronavirus is ‘more dangerous’ than expected as New York cases jump 14% overnight to 75,795 – CNBC
Gov. Cuomo says coronavirus is ‘more dangerous’ than expected as New York cases jump 14% overnight to 75,795 CNBC Coronavirus Hits Governor Cuomo’s Family: Live Updates The New York Times Democracy 2020 Digest: Cuomo tamps down political buzz, says he won’t take
Read MoreChris Cuomo Confirms He Has Coronavirus as Brother Andrew Calls CNN Anchor His ‘Best Friend’
Chris Cuomo has been diagnosed with COVID-19. The CNN anchor and brother of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that he was found to be positive for the coronavirus, which has affected more than 160,000 people in the U.S.
Read MoreWhy Asia’s New Coronavirus Controls Should Worry the World
After a surge in cases tied to international travelers, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and other places that seemed to have the epidemic under control have imposed stricter measures.
Read MoreCNN anchor Chris Cuomo diagnosed with coronavirus; he will continue working from home – CNN
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo diagnosed with coronavirus; he will continue working from home CNN Gov. Cuomo on brother Chris Cuomo’s coronavirus diagnosis and protecting their mother CBS News Democracy 2020 Digest: Cuomo tamps down political buzz, says he won’t take ‘the bait’ Fox
Read MoreColor is launching a high-capacity COVID-19 testing lab and will open-source its design and protocols
Genomics health technology startup Color is doing its part to address the global COVID-19 pandemic, and has detailed the steps it’s taking to support expansion of testing efforts in a new blog post and letter from CEO Othman Laraki on
Read MoreBrooklyn Navy Yard Businesses Mobilize To Help Fight Coronavirus Pandemic
During World War II, the Brooklyn Navy Yard repaired warships. Today businesses on the same site are retooling to make medical supplies. (Image credit: Gwynne Hogan /WNYC)
Read MoreNew York City Hospitals Struggle To Get Virus Testing Online Amid Patient Surge
On-site testing was delayed for weeks at a hospital in Brooklyn that has been designated COVID-only. Rapid on-site testing can help hospitals prevent the virus from spreading inside their facilities. (Image credit: Misha Friedman/Getty Images)
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