Study finds people with dementia twice as likely to get COVID-19
A new study found people who have dementia are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.
A new study found people who have dementia are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.
Unpredictability of COVID-19 severity may come down to antibody response, study shows
A new study is helping give researchers a better understanding of why a person infected with COVID-19 would become seriously ill - and it may come down to the type of antibody the person produces.
A new study is helping give researchers a better understanding of why a person infected with COVID-19 would become seriously ill - and it may come down to the type of antibody the person produces.
COVID-19 pill effective in preliminary testing may be 'holy grail' of pandemic, doctor says
The drug would function as an at-home, five-day treatment, similar to Tamiflu, to stop the virus from reproducing before causing major damage. Details, here:
The drug would function as an at-home, five-day treatment, similar to Tamiflu, to stop the virus from reproducing before causing major damage. Details, here:
De Blasio: NYC's goal is 5 million vaccinated by June
De Blasio said that when the Co-Op City site reaches full strength, 1,000 people will be getting vaccinated each day.
De Blasio said that when the Co-Op City site reaches full strength, 1,000 people will be getting vaccinated each day.
Biden: Americans to begin receiving $1,400 stimulus checks this month
"When we took office 45 days ago, I promised the American people that help was on the way," Biden said. "Today, I can say we have taken one more giant step forward in delivering on that promise."
"When we took office 45 days ago, I promised the American people that help was on the way," Biden said. "Today, I can say we have taken one more giant step forward in delivering on that promise."
FDA warns against using ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some are still looking to find unconventional ways to treat or prevent the virus. The latest - taking the drug ivermectin, which the FDA is now warning against.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some are still looking to find unconventional ways to treat or prevent the virus. The latest - taking the drug ivermectin, which the FDA is now warning against.
Europe staggers as infectious variants power virus surge
Fast-spreading mutant versions of the coronavirus are powering another uptick in infections in Europe.
Fast-spreading mutant versions of the coronavirus are powering another uptick in infections in Europe.
Lawmakers curb Cuomo's emergency powers; slam him over nursing home data
The New York Senate has passed a bill to limit the governor’s emergency powers at a time when he’s facing sexual harassment allegations and scrutiny over his administration’s reporting of COVID-19 deaths at nursing homes.
The New York Senate has passed a bill to limit the governor’s emergency powers at a time when he’s facing sexual harassment allegations and scrutiny over his administration’s reporting of COVID-19 deaths at nursing homes.
COVID-19 relief bill: Democrats strike deal on jobless benefits after logjam
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
States that eased mask mandates, restaurant restrictions saw increase in COVID-19 cases, CDC study says
The CDC released a study that found states that issued mask mandates saw a decrease in COVID-19 cases, but when those same states allowed relaxed restrictions last year, they saw a subsequent increase in new infections.
The CDC released a study that found states that issued mask mandates saw a decrease in COVID-19 cases, but when those same states allowed relaxed restrictions last year, they saw a subsequent increase in new infections.
Movie theaters reopen in New York City with limited capacity
Theaters in New York City reopened Friday for the first time in nearly a year. Capacity is limited to 25 percent with no more than 50 people allowed in a theater for each showing.
Theaters in New York City reopened Friday for the first time in nearly a year. Capacity is limited to 25 percent with no more than 50 people allowed in a theater for each showing.
Families separated by COVID reunite at Long Island nursing homes
A nursing home on Long Island was able to reopen its doors to visitors for the first time in months.
A nursing home on Long Island was able to reopen its doors to visitors for the first time in months.
‘False sense of security’: Study finds some thermal imaging temperature checks show inaccurate readings
The FDA issued a public alert this week warning that improper use of thermal imaging devices could lead to inaccurate temperature readings and “present potentially serious public health risks.”
The FDA issued a public alert this week warning that improper use of thermal imaging devices could lead to inaccurate temperature readings and “present potentially serious public health risks.”
NJ GOP questions Murphy's COVID-19 handling in hearing
New Jersey Republican lawmakers conducted a hearing on Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, questioning an administration policy related to nursing homes.
New Jersey Republican lawmakers conducted a hearing on Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, questioning an administration policy related to nursing homes.
Poll: Americans largely back Biden's virus response
Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
In hopeful sign for economy, US adds 379,000 jobs in February
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
Connecticut to ease some COVID-19 restrictions
On March 19, Connecticut will eliminate capacity limits for restaurants, retail, libraries, personal services, indoor recreation, gyms/fitness centers, museums, aquariums, zoos, offices, and houses of worship.
On March 19, Connecticut will eliminate capacity limits for restaurants, retail, libraries, personal services, indoor recreation, gyms/fitness centers, museums, aquariums, zoos, offices, and houses of worship.
Single test to distinguish COVID-19, flu viruses gets FDA approval
The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for an Abbott Laboratories test that can detect the novel coronavirus, two different flu viruses and a respiratory virus using a single nasal swab.
The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for an Abbott Laboratories test that can detect the novel coronavirus, two different flu viruses and a respiratory virus using a single nasal swab.
Cuomo aides altered Health Dept. nursing home death count: Reports
Top aides to Gov. Andrew Cuomo reportedly altered a state Health Department report to obscure the nursing home death count.
Top aides to Gov. Andrew Cuomo reportedly altered a state Health Department report to obscure the nursing home death count.
Johnson & Johnson one-dose COVID vaccine arrives in the Bronx
Vaccination appointments for the newly-approved Johnson & Johnson one-dose coronavirus vaccine have opened up in the Bronx.
Vaccination appointments for the newly-approved Johnson & Johnson one-dose coronavirus vaccine have opened up in the Bronx.