First dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine protects against asymptomatic infection, UK study finds
The study found a significant decrease in asymptomatic infections among healthcare workers who had gotten their first shot of the Pfizer vaccine at least 12 days ago.
The study found a significant decrease in asymptomatic infections among healthcare workers who had gotten their first shot of the Pfizer vaccine at least 12 days ago.
Johnson & Johnson’s 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine approved for emergency use, FDA says
Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
11-year-old girl finds parents dead in bed from COVID-19
Both parents had tested positive for COVID, and were quarantined in the basement of their home when they were found dead.
Both parents had tested positive for COVID, and were quarantined in the basement of their home when they were found dead.
Vaccine sites in Brooklyn, Queens expand eligibility
The sites at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn and at York College in Queens have expanded appointment eligibility to their entire boroughs, regardless of zip code.
The sites at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn and at York College in Queens have expanded appointment eligibility to their entire boroughs, regardless of zip code.
US' demand for COVID-19 tests plummets, which may leave country exposed
Experts are cautiously optimistic that COVID-19 is receding after killing more than 500,000 Americans. But they are concerned that emerging variants could prolong the epidemic.
Experts are cautiously optimistic that COVID-19 is receding after killing more than 500,000 Americans. But they are concerned that emerging variants could prolong the epidemic.
CDC: 5 Kentucky nursing home residents likely reinfected with COVID-19, 1 dies
Several residents in a Kentucky nursing home tested positive for COVID-19 in two separate outbreaks separated by three months, suggesting the possibility of reinfection.
Several residents in a Kentucky nursing home tested positive for COVID-19 in two separate outbreaks separated by three months, suggesting the possibility of reinfection.
Families who lost loved ones to COVID are clamoring for $7K funeral funds
Lottie Cotton a 73-year-old longtime San Francisco public school elementary school advisor, is one of the more than 500,000 people in the United States who have died of coronavirus since the pandemic first broke out last year, and now her family is hoping to be reimbursed for her funeral through a new program authorized last month.
Lottie Cotton a 73-year-old longtime San Francisco public school elementary school advisor, is one of the more than 500,000 people in the United States who have died of coronavirus since the pandemic first broke out last year, and now her family is hoping to be reimbursed for her funeral through a new program authorized last month.
UK judge rules comatose woman with COVID-19 should be removed from life support weeks after giving birth
A woman who has reportedly been in a coma for nearly a month after contracting COVID-19 will reportedly be taken off life support after the Court of Protection in the United Kingdom ruled not doing so would just “prolong her death.”
A woman who has reportedly been in a coma for nearly a month after contracting COVID-19 will reportedly be taken off life support after the Court of Protection in the United Kingdom ruled not doing so would just “prolong her death.”
NY eviction moratorium ends but cases could drag on for months
Tenant advocates are scrambling to convince any tenant facing eviction to fill out a hardship declaration form.
Tenant advocates are scrambling to convince any tenant facing eviction to fill out a hardship declaration form.
‘The virus is not done with us’: CDC director says new variants of COVID-19 could stall progress in US
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stressed Friday that the trajectory of the pandemic is still concerning, as emerging variants of COVID-19 could be stalling progress in beating the virus back.
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stressed Friday that the trajectory of the pandemic is still concerning, as emerging variants of COVID-19 could be stalling progress in beating the virus back.
New NY nursing home visitation rules still keeping visitors out
If anyone in a nursing home, staff or resident, tests positive for COVID-19, the facility cannot allow any visitors for 14 days.
If anyone in a nursing home, staff or resident, tests positive for COVID-19, the facility cannot allow any visitors for 14 days.
NYC indoor dining capacity increased, hotel workers now eligible for vaccine
Restaurants will now be allowed to admit more patrons and staff at a 35 percent capacity limit.
Restaurants will now be allowed to admit more patrons and staff at a 35 percent capacity limit.
Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine endorsed by FDA expert panel
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
Some families could receive up to $14,000 in Democrats' stimulus bill
Some American families could receive as much as $14,000 from the Democrats' new stimulus bill. See if you qualify, here:
Some American families could receive as much as $14,000 from the Democrats' new stimulus bill. See if you qualify, here:
'COVID bandit' strikes again: Customer gives $200 to each worker at Colorado diner
A person using the alias “COVID bandit” handed all 34 employees $200, spending a total of $6,400.
A person using the alias “COVID bandit” handed all 34 employees $200, spending a total of $6,400.
NYC variant is a concern but doesn't change response, officials say
New York City officials say the discovery of a new COVID variant is understandably a cause for concern but changes nothing: New Yorkers need to follow pandemic protocols and get vaccinated.
New York City officials say the discovery of a new COVID variant is understandably a cause for concern but changes nothing: New Yorkers need to follow pandemic protocols and get vaccinated.
Study: Infectious coronavirus particles can survive on clothing for up to 3 days
Researchers at a public university in England studied cloth typically used for uniforms in a hospital setting and found that coronavirus particles survived on the items for up to three days, and standard washing machines don’t effectively remove the virus from fabrics.
Researchers at a public university in England studied cloth typically used for uniforms in a hospital setting and found that coronavirus particles survived on the items for up to three days, and standard washing machines don’t effectively remove the virus from fabrics.
‘They’ve lost everything’: 4 dogs who lost both owners to COVID-19 need new home
Four dogs are looking for new homes after their owners died due to COVID-19.
Four dogs are looking for new homes after their owners died due to COVID-19.
Jewish families adapt Purim celebrations amid pandemic
This year, Jewish families are gathering on video calls to celebrate one of the most joyous holidays in the faith.
This year, Jewish families are gathering on video calls to celebrate one of the most joyous holidays in the faith.
‘You’re not alone’: 2 women in 30s who lost husbands to COVID-19 start Facebook support group
Kristina Scorpo and Pamela Addison were complete strangers, but formed a bond under heartbreaking circumstances: They both lost their husbands to the coronavirus in 2020.
Kristina Scorpo and Pamela Addison were complete strangers, but formed a bond under heartbreaking circumstances: They both lost their husbands to the coronavirus in 2020.