Teens should get COVID-19 vaccine, CDC director says, citing hospitalization rates
The CDC director urged parents to get their children 12 and older vaccinated against COVID-19, pointing to an increase in hospitalization rates.
The CDC director urged parents to get their children 12 and older vaccinated against COVID-19, pointing to an increase in hospitalization rates.
Daily US COVID-19 cases fell below 10K this week
America’s recovery from the pandemic reached a new milestone this week when new daily cases fell below 10,000 for the first time since March 2020.
America’s recovery from the pandemic reached a new milestone this week when new daily cases fell below 10,000 for the first time since March 2020.
NIH has identified promising oral drug to treat COVID-19
The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.
The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.
Canine coronavirus found in humans in Malaysia, study says
Researchers found the first known cases of canine coronavirus in humans stemming from a study observing pneumonia patients in Malaysia in 2017, leading researchers to believe that species-to-species transmission has been happening for some time.
Researchers found the first known cases of canine coronavirus in humans stemming from a study observing pneumonia patients in Malaysia in 2017, leading researchers to believe that species-to-species transmission has been happening for some time.
Musical performances in Brooklyn cemetery seek to mourn loss while celebrating life
Andrew Ousley is the founder and artistic director of Death of Classical, a nonprofit that produces a series of musical experiences at Green-Wood Cemetery, both outdoors and in the catacombs.
Andrew Ousley is the founder and artistic director of Death of Classical, a nonprofit that produces a series of musical experiences at Green-Wood Cemetery, both outdoors and in the catacombs.
Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 with up to 94% accuracy, study finds
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
With a camera, hotel worker sets out to prove NYC is not 'dead'
Through his passion for photography, Leo Jacob, who works at the Bowery Hotel, decided to shine the spotlight on the people keeping New York City afloat during the pandemic.
Through his passion for photography, Leo Jacob, who works at the Bowery Hotel, decided to shine the spotlight on the people keeping New York City afloat during the pandemic.
US unemployment claims drop to 385,000, another pandemic low
Unemployment benefit applications in the U.S. have dropped to 385,000, down 20,000 from the week before.
Unemployment benefit applications in the U.S. have dropped to 385,000, down 20,000 from the week before.
New Jersey to close 6 mass vaccination sites
New Jersey will be shutting down its six mass COVID-19 vaccination sites as the state moves from a mega-site model to relying on about 1,800 community inoculation sites.
New Jersey will be shutting down its six mass COVID-19 vaccination sites as the state moves from a mega-site model to relying on about 1,800 community inoculation sites.
NYC launching in-school vaccination program at 4 Bronx schools
The city's new pilot program is aimed at getting more children between the ages of 12 and 17 vaccinated.
The city's new pilot program is aimed at getting more children between the ages of 12 and 17 vaccinated.
Netflix, cosmetics, even takeout: We have more subscriptions than we realize
Many products and services have launched subscriptions. Businesses love the recurring revenue and consumers love the convenience. But how many subscriptions do we really have and need?
Many products and services have launched subscriptions. Businesses love the recurring revenue and consumers love the convenience. But how many subscriptions do we really have and need?
FDA recalls unauthorized at-home coronavirus rapid test over false results concerns
The COVID-19 antigen and antibody test kits were distributed to pharmacies and sold directly to consumers, and the FDA said it has "serious concerns about the performance" of both tests.
The COVID-19 antigen and antibody test kits were distributed to pharmacies and sold directly to consumers, and the FDA said it has "serious concerns about the performance" of both tests.
Disney to complete test cruise from Port Canaveral this month
Disney Cruise Line confirmed to FOX 35 on Tuesday that they will do a test cruise from Port Canaveral on June 29th.
Disney Cruise Line confirmed to FOX 35 on Tuesday that they will do a test cruise from Port Canaveral on June 29th.
Why coronavirus variants are being renamed
The World Health Organization advocates using letters of the Greek alphabet to refer to the coronavirus variants. WHO says these are easier, more practical, and don't stigmatize entire countries.
The World Health Organization advocates using letters of the Greek alphabet to refer to the coronavirus variants. WHO says these are easier, more practical, and don't stigmatize entire countries.
NIH testing effectiveness, safety of mixing COVID-19 vaccines with potential boosters
The National Institute of Health has begun clinical trials for patients who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and giving them a different third booster shot to test the effectiveness and safety of mixing vaccines.
The National Institute of Health has begun clinical trials for patients who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and giving them a different third booster shot to test the effectiveness and safety of mixing vaccines.
Yonkers launches rent relief program
The goal of the Yonkers program is to help struggling tenants and landlords who still find themselves feeling the effects of the pandemic.
The goal of the Yonkers program is to help struggling tenants and landlords who still find themselves feeling the effects of the pandemic.
As vaccinations slow, NYC steps up outreach
Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration had hoped to vaccinate 5 million New Yorkers by June. But as of June 1, 4.3 million New Yorkers had been fully vaccinated.
Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration had hoped to vaccinate 5 million New Yorkers by June. But as of June 1, 4.3 million New Yorkers had been fully vaccinated.
Why nursing homes are still dealing with outbreaks despite vaccines
Nursing homes across the country are still reporting scattered COVID-19 outbreaks and COVID-associated deaths. Those facilities are subsequently following federal and state recommendations to pause visitations, causing disappointment and frustration among family members who hoped to get back to normal once the residents were fully vaccinated.
Nursing homes across the country are still reporting scattered COVID-19 outbreaks and COVID-associated deaths. Those facilities are subsequently following federal and state recommendations to pause visitations, causing disappointment and frustration among family members who hoped to get back to normal once the residents were fully vaccinated.
Target reopens fitting rooms at all stores after closing to customers during pandemic
Target said it began opening some of the dressing rooms at the start of Memorial Day weekend, and all were expected to reopen by June 1. The only exception is “a small number” being used for vaccine administration.
Target said it began opening some of the dressing rooms at the start of Memorial Day weekend, and all were expected to reopen by June 1. The only exception is “a small number” being used for vaccine administration.
Curfew for indoor dining ends across New York
The indoor dining curfew in New York State ends Monday, at the same time the COVID-19 positivity rate is at a record low.
The indoor dining curfew in New York State ends Monday, at the same time the COVID-19 positivity rate is at a record low.