New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo lashed out at the Trump administration Thursday afternoon after a federal report showed that the initial spike in cases of coronavirus in March was caused by European travelers who came to the state in January and February.
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Pennsylvania puts new restrictions on bars, restaurants amid COVID-19 surge
Pennsylvania officials handed down new restrictions for bars and restaurants statewide as COVID-19 cases surge, again.
New Hampshire residents less likely to borrow amid pandemic than most states: Analysis
Americans may be looking to take out loans to get by during the coronavirus pandemic, but it looks like Granite Staters are less prone than most to turn to that option.
Rise in infections among New Yorkers in their 20s draws concern of officials
Even as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise nationally, New York City’s numbers remain low. However, there is some cause for concern as the number of cases in twentysomethings has risen.
Whitmer, state athletic rivals encourage people to mask up
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urged Michiganders to wear a mask in public buildings to avoid her re-enacting restrictions on the state.
Some labs only reporting positive COVID-19 test results to Florida officials: Report
Several private labs contracted to process COVID-19 tests in Florida are reporting “incomplete data” that artificially could be boosting the state’s positivity rate for the coronavirus, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) said.
North Carolina treasurer calls for Department of Transportation officials to be replaced
North Carolina Treasurer Dale Folwell is demanding that two top state transportation officials be removed after a series of financial issues at the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
More than 600,000 newly jobless Floridians have lost health insurance
A new study estimates 5.4 million American workers lost employer-sponsored health insurance between February and May, including 607,000 Floridians, marking the largest single-year loss of coverage in the nation’s history.
Minnesota governor announces $100M in housing assistance
Gov. Tim Walz announced a $100 million housing assistance program aimed to help prevent evictions and support housing stability for those impacted by COVID-19.