Vaccine bypasses some older adults in U.S.
Thousands of older Americans are spending hours online or enlisting their grandchildren's help to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine. They are the fortunate ones. An untold number of older people are getting left behind in the desperate dash for shots because they are too frail, overwhelmed, isolated or poor to navigate a system that favors healthier individuals with more resources.
Thousands of older Americans are spending hours online or enlisting their grandchildren's help to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine. They are the fortunate ones. An untold number of older people are getting left behind in the desperate dash for shots because they are too frail, overwhelmed, isolated or poor to navigate a system that favors healthier individuals with more resources.
Teachers, child care workers nationwide can now sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Teachers, school staff and child care workers are now able to sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at more than 9,000 pharmacies nationwide, regardless of whether or not their state has opened up eligibility.
Teachers, school staff and child care workers are now able to sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at more than 9,000 pharmacies nationwide, regardless of whether or not their state has opened up eligibility.
‘Today is day 353’: Woman takes 189 pills a week nearly 1 year after COVID-19 diagnosis to combat symptoms
March 15 will mark one year since Amy Watson, a preschool teacher from Oregon, first began suffering with COVID-19 symptoms, and she still has a fever. “Today is day 353,” said Watson on March 3.
March 15 will mark one year since Amy Watson, a preschool teacher from Oregon, first began suffering with COVID-19 symptoms, and she still has a fever. “Today is day 353,” said Watson on March 3.
‘Inexplicable’: Fauci says now is not the time for states to roll back COVID-19 restrictions
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States’ top infectious disease expert, said states rolling back health measures meant to protect Americans from COVID-19 amid the ongoing pandemic is “inexplicable.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States’ top infectious disease expert, said states rolling back health measures meant to protect Americans from COVID-19 amid the ongoing pandemic is “inexplicable.”
New campaign by Black healthcare workers for Black community about vaccine
Black doctors, nurses, researchers and comedian W. Kamau Bell kicked off a new campaign on Thursday in the hopes of providing Black communities with credible information about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Black doctors, nurses, researchers and comedian W. Kamau Bell kicked off a new campaign on Thursday in the hopes of providing Black communities with credible information about the COVID-19 vaccine.
When will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines? It depends on age
It depends on the child's age, but some teenagers could be rolling up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines before too long.
It depends on the child's age, but some teenagers could be rolling up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines before too long.
Unemployment claims climb to 745,000; layoffs still high
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
11 more medical conditions qualify NJ residents for vaccine
New Jersey has updated its COVID vaccine eligibility list to include 11 more health conditions ranging from asthma to Cystic fibrosis.
New Jersey has updated its COVID vaccine eligibility list to include 11 more health conditions ranging from asthma to Cystic fibrosis.
Canada vaccine panel recommends extending interval between COVID-19 vaccine doses to 4 months
A national panel of vaccine experts in Canada recommended Wednesday that provinces extend the interval between the two doses of a COVID-19 shot to four months to quickly inoculate more people amid a shortage of doses in Canada.
A national panel of vaccine experts in Canada recommended Wednesday that provinces extend the interval between the two doses of a COVID-19 shot to four months to quickly inoculate more people amid a shortage of doses in Canada.
Japanese company selling in-flight meals in stores amid declining sales due to COVID-19 pandemic
One Japanese catering company is taking its popular bento boxes typically offered during in-flight meals and selling them at department stores and markets due to a decline in sales.
One Japanese catering company is taking its popular bento boxes typically offered during in-flight meals and selling them at department stores and markets due to a decline in sales.
New York loosening some virus restrictions on gatherings
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced that the state will loosen restrictions on gatherings at his first news conference since an investigation was announced into sexual harassment allegations against him by three women.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced that the state will loosen restrictions on gatherings at his first news conference since an investigation was announced into sexual harassment allegations against him by three women.
New Rochelle looks back at one year of the COVID pandemic
It was one year ago today that a man from New Rochelle became the state's second confirmed case of COVID-19.
It was one year ago today that a man from New Rochelle became the state's second confirmed case of COVID-19.
Disney to close at least 60 Disney Stores in North America before end of year
It was unclear how many people would lose their jobs as a result of store closures.
It was unclear how many people would lose their jobs as a result of store closures.
‘Know that daddy loves you’: 35-year-old father records video for children before dying from COVID-19
Charley Torres, 35, used what little strength he had left to record a video from his hospital bed to express his love to his children before dying from COVID-19.
Charley Torres, 35, used what little strength he had left to record a video from his hospital bed to express his love to his children before dying from COVID-19.
COVID-19 long haulers share experiences of inhalers, hazy lung scans
There are several people who report long-term conditions after battling COVID-19, including hazy lung scans and inhaler usage.
There are several people who report long-term conditions after battling COVID-19, including hazy lung scans and inhaler usage.
NIH launches research effort to understand MIS-C, other effects of COVID-19 on children
It’s a segment of the population that accounts for roughly 13% of the total cases of COVID-19 in the United States: children. Now, the National Institutes of Health is launching a new research effort to better understand how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects adolescents.
It’s a segment of the population that accounts for roughly 13% of the total cases of COVID-19 in the United States: children. Now, the National Institutes of Health is launching a new research effort to better understand how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects adolescents.
Program ensures home-bound NY seniors get COVID vaccine
A local telehealth company is teaming up with the state Health Department in Albany to vaccinate New Yorkers who cannot leave their home due to COVID.
A local telehealth company is teaming up with the state Health Department in Albany to vaccinate New Yorkers who cannot leave their home due to COVID.
Why the right travel insurance is crucial in a pandemic
Standard trip-cancellation coverage oftentimes doesn't protect against the fear of traveling during COVID-19.
Standard trip-cancellation coverage oftentimes doesn't protect against the fear of traveling during COVID-19.
Stillborn baby tests positive for COVID-19 in 2nd reported case in Israel
The mother, who was 36 weeks pregnant, was admitted to the hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports. Lab tests revealed the fetus was also infected with the virus and had died in the womb.
The mother, who was 36 weeks pregnant, was admitted to the hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports. Lab tests revealed the fetus was also infected with the virus and had died in the womb.
New York to offer Johnson & Johnson vaccine at 3 sites
New York will launch a pilot program for the Johnson & Johnson's vaccine at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, the Javits Center in Manhattan, and the state fairgrounds in Syracuse.
New York will launch a pilot program for the Johnson & Johnson's vaccine at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, the Javits Center in Manhattan, and the state fairgrounds in Syracuse.