New York City To Resume Indoor Dining, With Restrictions, Later This Month

After being delayed in July, reopening is set for Sept. 30, with capacity of only 25%. Patrons must wear masks except while seated and provide information for contact tracing.

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As State Fairs Cancel Events, Fair Food Can Still Be On Fans' Menus

Even though state fairs across the country are being canceled this year due to COVID-19, fans can get their favorite fair foods delivered to their homes.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Paused, Due To Illness In One Volunteer

A large study of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate has been put on hold after one of the volunteers became ill.

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy: Economic Impact Has Been 'Staggering Across The Board'

The governor, a Democrat, holds out hope that Congress can come up with another round of pandemic relief. He discusses the measures he's taking in the meantime to shore up the state's finances.

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9 Drugmakers Sign Safety Pledge In Rush To Develop COVID-19 Vaccine

The pledge comes one month after a survey found that only 2 in 5 Americans said they planned to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

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'At Any Cost': Japanese, IOC Officials Insist Olympics Will Happen In 2021

In the past week, multiple Japanese organizers and International Olympic Committee officials have said that the Tokyo Games will proceed regardless of the state of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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India Moves Into 2nd Place For COVID-19 Cases

The nation's confirmed coronavirus infections exceed 4.2 million, overtaking Brazil, with 4.1 million. The worst-affected country remains the U.S., far ahead with nearly 6.3 million cases.

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States Prepare For Potential Fall Vaccine Distribution Under Pressure From CDC

"We've got to take a deep breath," says one health official about the rapid timeline pushed by the CDC. "It is very clear that we need to lean forward to prepare to deliver the vaccine."

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As COVID-19 Cases Rise, Gettysburg College Puts All Students On Lockdown

Students at the small private college in Pennsylvania are essentially banned from leaving their rooms until at least the end of the week. All classes and labs have moved to remote learning.

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On Beaches Quieted By The Pandemic, Lebanon Sees Sea Turtle Boom

As Lebanon reels from multiple tragedies, conservationists are pointing to one bright spot. They say a record number of endangered green sea turtles have come to nest on the country's shores.

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