Drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site opens at Jones Beach
A drive-thru COVID vaccination site is now up and running at Jones Beach, as elected leaders continue to sound the alarm about the pace of the rollout.
COVID-19 vaccines: Rollout in US sparks new set of problems
The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has led to bottlenecks, system crashes and hard feelings in many states because of overwhelming demand for the shots.
Companies offer financial incentives to encourage COVID-19 vaccination
Dollar General is one of the first major companies to announce extra pay for workers who get vaccinated.
Disney World being considered as COVID vaccination site
Some officials in Florida are reportedly looking at Disney World in Orlando as a vaccination site.
Disney World being considered for use as a vaccine center
If Disneyland can do it, so can Disney World.
Computer glitches, confusion as seniors attempt to get COVID vaccine
As more people across our area become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, many seniors are getting frustrated about the sign-up process.
Biotech companies working on a COVID-19 vaccine for cats
Two biotech companies say they have received regulatory approval to begin veterinary trials for a COVID-19 vaccine for cats.
US records deadly new milestone: More than 4,300 COVID-19 deaths in 1 day
While the U.S. rolls out vaccines for the deadly coronavirus, the pandemic’s toll mounted as the country recorded a new single-day record of 4,327 deaths on Tuesday.
Over 7M New Yorkers can get COVID-19 vaccine, but long waits remain
Five brand-new COVID-19 vaccination sites opened across New York on Wednesday, but patients still find themselves facing long wait times to get vaccinated.
Judge orders incapacitated woman to get vaccine over family's objections
A judge in northwest Spain has overruled a family's objections and decided to allow health authorities to administer a coronavirus vaccine to an incapacitated woman in a nursing home.
Mayor warns NYC in danger of running out of COVID vaccine
Mayor Bill de Blasio warned Tuesday that New York City could run out of the COVID vaccine in the next two weeks.
COVID-19 herd immunity unlikely in 2021 despite vaccines, U.N. says
The World Health Organization's chief scientist has warned that even as numerous countries start rolling out vaccination programs to stop COVID-19, herd immunity is highly unlikely this year.
New Yorkers over 65 now eligible for COVID vaccination, Cuomo announces
New York again expanded the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility requirements to include anyone over the age of 65, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday.
Trump administration recommends states begin vaccinating people older than 65, stop holding back 2nd dose
The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people older than 65 by no longer holding back the second dose of the two-dose shots.
Vaccine appointments in New York going fast
New Yorkers battered by months of isolation and worry are eagerly snapping up their chances at what many see as a shot of hope, as the city ramps up efforts to get people inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Cuomo's 2021 agenda: vaccinations, boosting economy
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pledging to vaccinate millions of residents and jumpstart the state's flagging economy.
President-elect Biden receives 2nd dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
President-elect Joe Biden publicly received a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, part of an ongoing effort to instill confidence in its effectiveness.
NYC opens 5 vaccination sites as rollout ramps up
New York City's first 24/7 mass vaccination sites opened Sunday as the city continues its battle against the coronavirus.
Florida doctor's death after COVID-19 vaccine being investigated
The medical examiner's office in Miami is looking into the death of a doctor who died about two weeks after getting Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, officials said Friday.
Queen Elizabeth II and husband receive COVID-19 vaccinations
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, have received their COVID-19 vaccinations, royal officials said Saturday.