Pollen could play role increased COVID-19 infection rates, study suggests

The spring season correlates with increased pollen counts, and according to a new study, the common allergen could be making COVID-19 infection rates worse.

J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause to remain in place while officials seek more evidence on rare clots

The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in place for now after U.S. health advisers said they need more evidence to make any decision about the rare blood clots reported.

2 new studies find UK B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant more transmissible, but not linked to COVID-19 severity

Two new studies analyzing the worrisome B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant that first emerged in the U.K. found that while the strain is more transmissible, it did not appear to cause more severe COVID-19 illness.

'Zoom in a Room:' California ranks last in the country for reopening schools

California, the most populated state is lagging the rest of the country in reopening schools — and in some cases offering options that parents say are unacceptable.

Moderna CEO says company anticipates ‘a lot of variants’ of coronavirus in next year

Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said he anticipates the world will see many coronavirus variants over “the next year or so” and hopes to have a booster shot by the fall.

NFL says more than 2M COVID-19 vaccines administered at its stadiums

The NFL announced Wednesday that more than 2 million COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered at its stadiums and facilities since starting the campaign earlier this year.

Masks could be delaying development among babies

Babies could be behind on speech and emotional recognition due to everyone wearing masks during the pandemic.

Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID-19 vaccine trial after US recommends investigation of rare clotting reports

Johnson & Johnson said it will pause an ongoing trial of its COVID-19 vaccine after federal health officials recommended the action in the wake of six reported U.S. cases of a rare type of blood clotting following vaccination.

Senators introduce bill to allow cruise ships to sail by July 4th

A trio of U.S. senators have introduced a bill that would allow the cruise industry to start sailing again by July 4th.

NJ to pause vaccinations with Johnson & Johnson shot

New Jersey will follow federal guidance and put Johnson & Johnson vaccines on hold, the state's top health official said Tuesday.

NY to follow recommendation to pause use of Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine

Officials from New York State and New York City said they would follow the recommendation to stop using the Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine.

There's a rush to rebook weddings now that California is allowing more in-person events

There's a rush to rebook weddings now that California is allowing more in-person events. The postponed ceremonies and pent-up demand now mean more competition for booking services and venues.

India reels amid worsening COVID-19 surge, affecting world vaccine supply

The surge, which can be seen across India, is particularly alarming because the country is a major vaccine producer and a critical supplier to the U.N.-backed COVAX initiative.

Study: 1 in 3 COVID-19 survivors develop mental health problems within 6 months

A new study shows COVID-19 affects the mind and the brain in significant ways after researchers found a third of people who survive the virus develop mental health or brain disorders they never had before.

NY seniors plan for graduations in 2021

Governor Cuomo has acknowledged the importance of graduation ceremonies after a stress-filled year.