White House releases video of experts answering pandemic questions from ordinary Americans
The president released a questions-and-answers video Saturday morning that showed experts answering common questions from ordinary Americans.
Cuomo: Half of NY's adults are vaccinated against COVID-19
"The vaccine works, and we are continuing to do everything we can to make it accessible in every community. If you still need to get your shot, you just need to show up at one of our sites and roll up your sleeve," Cuomo said.
Explainer: Why did Yankees test positive after vaccination?
Coronavirus infections among the New York Yankees team and staff underscore that the infections are possible even after vaccination.
NY waiting to drop mask mandate
While the CDC says it is OK for vaccinated people to stop wearing masks in most cases, New York will wait to drop its requirement.
NJ Gov. Murphy keeps indoor mask mandate for now
Gov. Phil Murphy's announcement that New Jersey will retain an indoor mask requirement butts up against new CDC guidance that vaccinated Americans can ditch masks outdoors and in many indoor situations.
Delta to require COVID-19 vaccine for all new hires
The requirements begin on May 17.
Long Island high school vaccinates students, staff
Freeport High School said it was the first school district on Long Island to offer vaccines to students.
Novavax delays timeline for COVID-19 vaccine regulatory clearance, production of shots
Novavax said in an earnings call this week that won't be able to get its COVID-19 vaccine authorized until at least July, and a shortage of materials have delayed its production goals.
Delta to require new employees get COVID-19 vaccine, CEO says
Delta Air Lines will require all new employees get vaccinated for COVID-19 before joining the company.
Understanding the CDC's new mask guidelines
The CDC's new indoor mask guidelines may sound good in theory, but what about in practice? A lot of questions remain about exactly how this will impact whether we keep wearing masks indoors.
Children get vaccinated on Long Island
Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park and Nassau Community College in Garden City are vaccinating children against COVID-19.
Shake Shack offering free burgers if you get vaccinated
The restaurant chain Shake Shack has said that it will offer vouchers for a free burger or sandwich with fries to anyone who has gotten the COVID vaccine until June 12.
'Stressed' Italian nurse accidentally gives 4 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in single shot
Italian health authorities initially said the woman had received six doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, but later clarified that it had actually been four doses, according to news reports.
Amazon seeks to hire 75,000 workers; offers $100 to vaccinated hires
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.
Children to start getting COVID vaccine
Children as young as 12 now have the opportunity to get the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine shot.
Biden says Pfizer's vaccine approval for kids 12-15 is ‘one more giant step’ in ending pandemic
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
Free Metro-Cards, passes on Metro-North, LIRR in bid to get more people vaccinated
In an effort to increase vaccinations across New York State, free tickets are being offered in exchange for getting vaccinated.
Pending CDC approval, New York ready to vaccinate kids 12 and older
The FDA has said the Pfizer vaccine is safe for kids 12 to 15. If the CDC signs off on the vaccine, New York is ready to start giving shots to children in that age group.
Despite vaccines offered early, virus rates high, vaccinations low at NY nursing homes
New York nursing homes are still reporting hundreds of infections a week as some residents and staff have skipped getting the shots.
White House says all Americans can get free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites through Uber, Lyft
President Joe Biden is set to announce additional initiatives to get America vaccinated in hopes of meeting his goal for 70% of U.S. adults to have at least one vaccine shot by the Fourth of July.