COVID-19

Some corporations have adopted a vaccine mandate for workers, but recent surveys show many employers remain divided on return to office timing and Covid policy.

A couple of weeks before the city launches its Central Park mega-concert, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced an addition to the already star-studded lineup. Latin superstar Maluma is scheduled to also partake in the musical event that is expected to bring thousands upon thousands of people to mark New York City’s dramatic, ongoing comeback from COVID-19. And now we’re...

German authorities are wary of the potential impact of the delta Covid-19 variant at a time when many pandemic restrictions have been dropped.

Hackensack Meridian Health is prepared to provide continued care for at their COVID-19 recovery center for those experiencing side-effects. To learn more visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/COVIDCenter.

U.S. Treasury yields were slightly higher on Thursday.

Vaccine maker Moderna believes people who received two doses of its COVID-19 vaccine will need a third dose before winter as a booster shot. The company said Thursday it is also working on a single shot that would provide an annual booster for COVID-19, as well as flu and the respiratory condition RSV. “We believe that increased force of infection…

A new eviction moratorium from the CDC has confused some renters. Here’s what to know if you’re worried about losing your housing.

Wake up. Take a coronavirus test. Go to an empty arena. Practice or play a game. Return to the hotel. FaceTime family and friends who they’ve been separated from for weeks. Watch other games on television. Sleep. Such is the typical itinerary for basketball players at the Tokyo Olympics. For those who were in the NBA and WNBA bubbles...

The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official says.

COVID-19 cases worldwide surpassed 200 million on Wednesday, according to tallies from Johns Hopkins University and Reuters, as the more-infectious delta variant threatens places with low vaccination rates.

Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation that will prohibit housing evictions and provide utility assistance for New Jersey renters who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation (S-3691) appropriates an additional $500 million for the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (CVERAP) and $250 million for utility assistance, both programs administered by the New Jersey Department of Community…

J&J recipients can make a special request to get a “supplemental dose” of an mRNA vaccine, San Francisco health officials said Tuesday in a statement to CNBC.

New Yorkers respond to new rules imposed by the de Blasio administration requiring vaccination for anyone who wants to dine indoors or attend events. Gus Rosendale reports.

PNC’s Amanda Agati sees vulnerabilities in the market tied to Covid-19 delta cases, the end of government stimulus policies and slowing earnings growth.

Royal Caribbean reported second-quarter results with a wider-than-expected loss and a disappointing revenue.

Businesses in Long Island receive backlash after establishing new mask and vaccination mandates. Greg Cergol reports.

In what’s being called the “Great Resignation,” a record number of job openings has given workers the upper hand. 

Even Americans without work were able to shore up their savings thanks to stimulus checks. But whether those balances will stay remains to be seen.

The bond market was mostly flat Wednesday after wild morning trading following disappointing ADP jobs data, then a strong services economy reading.

It’s still unclear whether or not delta-plus is more infectious than the original variant, and the CDC will continue to evaluate its classification.

New York City will require proof of Covid vaccination at indoor facilities such as gyms and restaurants. Here’s what you need to know about the new rules.