Connecticut patient has COVID for more than 450 days
A Connecticut resident has had an active COVID-19 infection for well over a year according to Yale researchers. It is the longest known COVID infection.
A Connecticut resident has had an active COVID-19 infection for well over a year according to Yale researchers. It is the longest known COVID infection.
NYC nurse first to get COVID vaccine to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Northwell Health critical care nurse Sandra Lindsay, who works in Queens, is among 17 people who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom this year. She became the face of the COVID-19 vaccine in December 2020 when she received the first distributed dose in the U.S.
Northwell Health critical care nurse Sandra Lindsay, who works in Queens, is among 17 people who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom this year. She became the face of the COVID-19 vaccine in December 2020 when she received the first distributed dose in the U.S.
North Korea suggests balloons flown from South brought COVID-19
Activists for years have flown balloons across the border to distribute propaganda leaflets critical of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Activists for years have flown balloons across the border to distribute propaganda leaflets critical of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Delta pilots picketing at JFK Airport
Off-duty Delta Air Lines pilots on Thursday picketed at airports around the country, including John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. After two years of hectic pandemic travel, the pilots say they're fed up with the pace of their contract negotiations.
Off-duty Delta Air Lines pilots on Thursday picketed at airports around the country, including John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. After two years of hectic pandemic travel, the pilots say they're fed up with the pace of their contract negotiations.
US health officials grapple with whether to offer new COVID-19 booster shots this fall
"This is science at its toughest," FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Mark said of whether to offer modified COVID-19 booster shots this fall due to the changing coronavirus.
"This is science at its toughest," FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Mark said of whether to offer modified COVID-19 booster shots this fall due to the changing coronavirus.
How families are handling the end of pandemic-era free school meals
The pandemic-era federal aid that made school meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — is ending, raising fears about the effects in the upcoming school year for families already struggling with rising food and fuel costs.
The pandemic-era federal aid that made school meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — is ending, raising fears about the effects in the upcoming school year for families already struggling with rising food and fuel costs.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
New NYC omicron subvariant wave starting?
New cases of COVID-19 have stopped falling in New York City and the growing share of infections from the BA.5 omicron subvariant could mean the start of a new wave, according to a former top health aide to City Hall.
New cases of COVID-19 have stopped falling in New York City and the growing share of infections from the BA.5 omicron subvariant could mean the start of a new wave, according to a former top health aide to City Hall.
Dr. Birx describes a White House divided on COVID response
Birx has projected that 130,000 Americans' lives could have been saved after the first wave of the pandemic if the federal government had implemented “optimal mitigation."
Birx has projected that 130,000 Americans' lives could have been saved after the first wave of the pandemic if the federal government had implemented “optimal mitigation."
Spanish school on Long Island faces uncertain future
The director of Spanish All Year in Westbury says enrollment has dropped since the pandemic and isn't sure the school can stay open.
The director of Spanish All Year in Westbury says enrollment has dropped since the pandemic and isn't sure the school can stay open.
U.S. air travel snarled by staff shortages, bad weather
Airlines canceled more than 1,500 flights across the country on Thursday and more than a third of all flights leaving LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports. On Friday, more than 20% of departing flights were either canceled or delayed.
Airlines canceled more than 1,500 flights across the country on Thursday and more than a third of all flights leaving LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports. On Friday, more than 20% of departing flights were either canceled or delayed.
NYC announces COVID vaccination plan for children 6 months and older
New York City could begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine to children six months and older as early as June 22, announced city officials Friday. The vaccination plan is pending final guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New York City could begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine to children six months and older as early as June 22, announced city officials Friday. The vaccination plan is pending final guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes 1st shots for kids under 5; CDC review next
The CDC recommends how to use vaccines and its vaccine advisers are set to discuss the shots for the youngest kids Friday and vote on Saturday.
The CDC recommends how to use vaccines and its vaccine advisers are set to discuss the shots for the youngest kids Friday and vote on Saturday.
COVID vaccine for children under 5 nears authorization as NYC closer to normalcy
The FDA has officially cleared one of the final hurdles to getting the nation’s youngest children vaccinated, leaving parents like Jennifer Hogan optimistic about a return to normalcy.
The FDA has officially cleared one of the final hurdles to getting the nation’s youngest children vaccinated, leaving parents like Jennifer Hogan optimistic about a return to normalcy.
Fed raises key interest rate in largest hike since 1994
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — its largest hike in nearly three decades.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — its largest hike in nearly three decades.
FDA panel greenlights COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
COVID-19 shots for U.S. infants, toddlers and preschoolers moved a step closer Wednesday.
COVID-19 shots for U.S. infants, toddlers and preschoolers moved a step closer Wednesday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci tests positive for COVID and has mild symptoms
Dr. Fauci tested positive after a rapid antigen test. He's also fully vaccinated and received two booster shots.
Dr. Fauci tested positive after a rapid antigen test. He's also fully vaccinated and received two booster shots.
FDA panel endorses Moderna's COVID vaccine for teens, school-age kids
An FDA advisory panel endorsed on Tuesday Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for teenagers and school-aged children.
An FDA advisory panel endorsed on Tuesday Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for teenagers and school-aged children.
Metropolitan Opera sales down, no COVID cancellations
The Metropolitan Opera sold 56% of ticket dollar capacity this season as it returned from a 1-1/2-year absence.
The Metropolitan Opera sold 56% of ticket dollar capacity this season as it returned from a 1-1/2-year absence.
US Health Secretary Becerra tests positive for COVID
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for COVID-19 Monday, the department said in a statement.
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for COVID-19 Monday, the department said in a statement.