NY Giants player tests positive for COVID-19

The New York Giants say one of their players tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday night.

New Orleans prohibiting Mardi Gras parades in 2021

New Orleans city officials said parades of any kind will not be permitted for Mardi Gras 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the potential to be a super spreader event.

Officials: 300 attend Washington wedding that leads to virus outbreak

Health officials are asking more than 300 attendees of a wedding near Ritzville on Nov. 7 to get tested for COVID-19 after several people tested positive.

Who will be the first to get coronavirus vaccines?

Health care workers are likely to receive the first coronavirus vaccines when supplies are limited, but a decision on who gets the first shots has not been made.

Lower Merion School District shifts to remote learning Tuesday

The district says the Montogomery County Health Department can't keep up with contact tracing with the ongoing coronavirus surge. Officials recommended that schools close.

Wreaths Across America event canceled at Arlington National Cemetery due to pandemic

Officials announced Monday that the Wreaths Across America event at Arlington National Cemetery and the Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home Cemetery next month will be canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

No fans allowed at Eagles home games under city's new restrictions

Fans will not be allowed to attend Eagles games at Lincoln Financial Field after Philadelphia officials announced new restrictions Monday as the city battles a resurgence of coronavirus. 

'Bad mistake': Gov. Newsom apologizes for attending birthday dinner

Newsom apologized for breaking the rules he's been preaching for months by attending a birthday dinner with a group of people at the French Laundry.

New Jersey announces tighter restrictions on gatherings due to COVID-19

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says he will be announcing new restrictions on indoor and outdoor gatherings as the state continues to see record-breaking coronavirus case numbers.

Philadelphia implementing new restrictions on indoor dining, gatherings, and some businesses

Philadelphia officials have announced sweeping new coronavirus restrictions that will prohibit indoor dining and indoor gatherings and also shutter businesses like gyms and museums.

Santa Claus to use plexiglass, face masks at malls across US as COVID-19 cases surge

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.

US governors, mayors increase COVID-related restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving

More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.

US House to offer regular coronavirus testing for members, staff

After months without internal testing protocols, members of the U.S. House and their staff will now have regular access to coronavirus testing at the Capitol physician’s office when they return to Washington from their home states.