Omicron variant: Pfizer running ‘neutralization tests’ with its COVID-19 vaccine
Companies Pfizer and BioNTech are currently running tests in response to the rapidly spreading omicron variant with data likely available in the coming weeks.
De Blasio requiring COVID vaccines for employees at private schools
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is extending his order requiring COVID-19 vaccines to include teachers and staff at private and religious schools.
Vaccine inequity: Global initiative to share shots struggles to meet goal
The vaccine alliance that helps run COVAX warned in internal documents that a substantial number of doses might only show up in late 2022 or even 2023.
Pfizer asks FDA to expand emergency use of COVID-19 booster to include 16, 17-year-olds
The request comes as the world rushes to learn more about the new and highly transmissible omicron variant first discovered by South Africa.
Biden's new winter COVID-19 plan includes reimbursement for at-home tests
Biden is unveiling a winter plan to combat COVID-19 and its new omicron variant with more availability of shots and vaccines but without major new restrictions.
Thousands of COVID vaccine doses wasted in NY
New data exclusively obtained by Fox 5 News shows that thousands and thousands of COVID vaccine doses had to be thrown away this past year.
'Get tested' after anime convention attendee at Javits Center tests positive for omicron variant
New York officials were urging anyone who attended the NYC Anime 2021 convention at the Javits Center to get tested for COVID after an attendee contracted the omicron variant last month.
Greece to impose monthly fine on unvaccinated residents over 60
Greek residents have until Jan. 16 to get their first jabs, or will be fined 100 euros ($113) for every month they remain unvaccinated.
Questions over governor's emergency powers as COVID cases rise in NY
Some are wondering how far the legislature will let Governor Kathy Hochul go, given all the controversy surrounding her predecessor's use of pandemic powers.
WHO urges elderly to postpone travel plans amid rise of omicron variant
The World Health Organization on Tuesday advised elderly and immunocompromised individuals to postpone travel plans amid the emergence of the omicron coronavirus variant.
Omicron variant impacts Wisconsin restaurant in ironic way
It is a family business that has been around for more than 30 years. But a West Bend restaurant's name is being tossed around now more than ever.
Omicron variant was in Europe before it was detected in South Africa, Dutch health agency says
Dutch health officials say the coronavirus omicron variant was in Europe before South Africa reported it to the World Health Organization.
Omicron-specific vaccine testing underway: Moderna chairman responds to first omicron variant detected in US
Moderna chairman Noubar Afeyan joined "The Claman Countdown" Wednesday shortly after the first case of the omicron variant was reportedly detected in the U.S. to express concern for the nature of the new strand.
Marcus Lamb, CEO of anti-vaccine Daystar Christian network, dies of COVID-19
“It’s with a heavy heart we announce that Marcus Lamb, president and founder of Daystar Television Network, went home to be with the Lord this morning,” the network said a tweet Tuesday.
Hundreds of NYC correction officers fail to meet vaccine mandate deadline
New York City’s troubled jail system is facing more turmoil: the suspension of potentially hundreds of corrections officers for failing to meet a Tuesday night deadline to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
NY jail and prison staff not complying with COVID mandates face suspension
The union that represents correctional officers in New York City is threatening legal action against the city over the vaccine mandate. About 23% of city jail staff have not been vaccinated and are facing suspension without pay.
Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA health panel endorses experimental at-home drug for virus
FDA health panel endorses Merck COVID-19 pill, paving way for U.S. authorization of the first at-home drug for virus.
Gov. Hochul concerned about 'COVID fatigue' as omicron variant looms
Gov. Kathy Hochul expects the state to experience a surge in infections starting in the next few days because of holiday gatherings. She said she is concerned that people are emotionally tired of the pandemic.
NYC correction officers ordered to work 12-hour shifts
New York City correction officers have been ordered to start working 12-hour shifts due to 'excessive staff absenteeism.'
COVID-19 vaccine makers exploring if omicron versions of shots are needed
Officials from Moderna and Pfizer are assessing their responses to the new COVID-19 variant omicron and say it will take months to develop a tweaked shot if needed.