Study finds COVID-19 booster dose helps protect transplant patients
A third dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine improved protection for organ transplant recipients, Canadian researchers reported this week.
Delta, American Airlines, Southwest will not mandate COVID-19 vaccine for employees
Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.
School districts defy GOP leaders banning mask mandates
The highly contagious delta variant is fueling a surge in coronavirus cases as students return to classrooms.
COVID hospitalizations rising in NYC
As the delta variant drives a spike in coronavirus cases nationwide, mostly among the unvaccinated, hospitals in our area are dealing with an uptick in patients.
Extra COVID shot helps protect transplant patients, study shows
Researchers report that a third dose of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine substantially improved protection for organ transplant recipients. Their weak immune systems don't always rev up enough with the standard two shots.
Over 30 NYC businesses now requiring proof of vaccination
Over 30 businesses in New York City have announced that they will require proof of vaccination for entry, beginning the week of August 16.
CDC urges COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women amid delta surge
The CDC updated its guidance after reviewing new safety data on 2,500 women who showed no increased risk of miscarriages for those who’d received a Pfizer or Moderna shot prior to their 20th week of pregnancy.
YouTube suspends Rand Paul for violating COVID misinformation policy
This is the second time in two weeks that YouTube has removed one of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's videos for violating its rules on COVID misinformation.
Overwhelmed hospitals face nurse shortages amid US COVID-19 surge
Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oregon all have more COVID-19 hospitalizations than at any other point in the pandemic amid nursing staff shortages.
US sending 837K Pfizer shots to Caribbean amid anti-vaccine protests
The U.S. is sending more than 800,000 Pfizer shots to Caribbean nations as the region struggles with a spike in COVID-19 cases amid violent anti-vaccine protests.
Study suggests Moderna vaccine may be more effective than Pfizer against delta variant
A preprint study raises concerns about the effectiveness of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines against the delta variant, most notably Pfizer’s two-dose shot.
NYC students are encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible
Schools Chancellor Meisha Ross Porter is making a plea to all eligible students to get vaccinated as we learn of nearly 94,000 reported new pediatric COVID-19 cases across the country.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine nasal spray effective in animals, NIH says
NIH researchers are currently testing a nasal spray version of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine that has proven effective in hamsters and monkeys.
Colorado county hit early by COVID-19 delta strain saw more breakthrough cases, CDC says
Mesa County in Colorado was hit early by the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus and experienced higher rates of breakthrough cases in vaccinated people, according to a CDC report.
'This virus doesn't care': Mother mourns death of daughter who refused to get COVID-19 vaccine
31-year-old Danielle Stevens's death has prompted her loved ones to get the shot, especially her mother, who has doubts about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccination rate among eligible NYC schoolchildren still lags
Monday was the last day for eligible students in New York City to get their shots in order to be fully vaccinated by the first day of school on Sept. 13.
France mandates COVID-19 pass to enter restaurants, trains
The measure is part of a government plan to encourage more people to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot and slow down a surge in infections.
Chances of heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccine are slim, study finds
A recent study found that the chances of developing heart inflammation complications after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine are slimmer than a person’s chances of getting struck by lightning.
Canada reopens border to vaccinated U.S. visitors
As of Monday, Aug. 9, Canada has lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians.
Will I need a coronavirus booster shot?
Studies are underway to try to figure out when, and if, booster shots are needed for the coronavirus vaccine.