What you need to know about COVID-safe activities with your kids
As vaccinations continue to roll out and summer draws closer, many parents are wondering if it's safe to travel and participate in other activities with their kids.
NY restaurants will be allowed to stay open until midnight
Beginning April 19, restaurants can have indoor service until midnight, and the curfew for catered events will be until 1 a.m.
Pfizer CEO says third dose of vaccine 'likely' needed within 1 year
The CEO of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said during a televised interview Thursday that people will "likely" need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC identifies 5,800 COVID-19 ‘breakthrough infections’ among 75 million fully vaccinated people
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has identified a comparatively small group of fully vaccinated people who have reported “breakthrough” COVID-19 infections, which should be “expected.”
FEMA’s COVID-19 funeral assistance hotline inundated with more than 1M calls on 1st day
FEMA said it was inundated with over 1 million calls from people requesting assistance with COVID-19-related funeral expenses on its first day of application processing.
'The Show Must Go On' as New Rochelle students debut all-virtual spring musical
High school students in New Rochelle are putting the finishing touches on their upcoming musical, but this isn't your typical high school performance.
India's biggest cities shut down as new daily COVID-19 cases hit more than 200K
India’s two largest cities have imposed stringent restrictions on movement and one planned to use hotels and banquet halls to treat coronavirus patients.
Lack of vaccines in other parts of world puts US at risk, could prolong pandemic, experts say
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said the longer the novel coronavirus is allowed to replicate in any part of the world, the more opportunity new variants have to emerge and threaten the country’s chance of reaching herd immunity.
What you need to know about your COVID-19 vaccine card, and what to do if you lose it
Here are some answers to common questions about COVID-19 vaccine cards, including what happens if it is lost or damaged.
US opens more distance in worldwide race against COVID-19 as it nears 200M vaccines administered
Nearly half of American adults have gotten at least one dose of the vaccine, and about 30% have been fully vaccinated. But the picture is still relentlessly grim in parts of Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia.
Brooklyn Nets' LaMarcus Aldridge retires at 35 due to heart condition
LaMarcus Aldridge retired from the NBA on Thursday after saying he experienced an irregular heartbeat during his final game with the Brooklyn Nets.
Unemployment claims fall to 576,000, lowest since COVID-19 pandemic began
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.
Most kids with MIS-C had mild COVID-19, some also developed neurological symptoms, research shows
New research has found that most kids with a serious inflammatory illness linked to the coronavirus had no COVID-19 symptoms or just mild ones. Another small study found that many MIS-C patients also suffered neurological symptoms.
NY Philharmonic hosts first performance in 13 months to small crowd at The Shed
The New York Philharmonic had not gathered before an audience for exactly 400 days when it finally held a performance Wednesday night.
NJ man vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson shot in ICU after contracting COVID-19
A man from Edison, New Jersey is fighting for his life after contracting COVID-19 and despite having been vaccinated with the Johnson & Johnson shot.
Recovering social skills as COVID pandemic winds down
After living under COVID restrictions for over a year, you're not alone if you're finding interacting with people again a little awkward.
Granddaughters of women exposed to DDT have 2-3 times higher chance of obesity, early periods, study says
A recent study found that granddaughters of women who were exposed to the now-banned chemical pesticide, DDT, have 2-3 times higher chances of experiencing obesity and earlier periods.
Vacant middle seats on airplanes cut COVID-19 exposure risk by up to 57%, CDC study says
Leaving middle seats open and vacant on airplanes may significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of exposure to the coronavirus, a new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.
Pollen could play role increased COVID-19 infection rates, study suggests
The spring season correlates with increased pollen counts, and according to a new study, the common allergen could be making COVID-19 infection rates worse.
Potential HIV vaccine utilizing same mRNA technology as COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in early human trial
A potential HIV vaccine that utilizes he same mRNA technology as the COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna is showing promising results.