FDA urges makers of COVID-19 vaccines, tests, treatments to adapt to coronavirus variants
As more-contagious variants of the novel coronavirus become dominant in the U.S., the FDA is warning vaccine makers, test manufacturers and developers of COVID-19 antibody treatments that they must adapt.
As more-contagious variants of the novel coronavirus become dominant in the U.S., the FDA is warning vaccine makers, test manufacturers and developers of COVID-19 antibody treatments that they must adapt.
NJ loosens restrictions on some sports, entertainment venues
Fans will be allowed to attend sports and entertainment events at the New Jersey's largest facilities in limited numbers starting next week, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.
Fans will be allowed to attend sports and entertainment events at the New Jersey's largest facilities in limited numbers starting next week, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.
Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
Study finds about a third of people with ‘mild’ COVID-19 still have symptoms months later
This study followed patients who had a mild case of COVID-19 for up to nine months after recovery - and found about a third of them had persisting symptoms.
This study followed patients who had a mild case of COVID-19 for up to nine months after recovery - and found about a third of them had persisting symptoms.
Dr. Fauci: It's 'possible' Americans may still be wearing face masks in 2022
Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that it is "possible" Americans may still need to wear face masks in 2022, even as the country could approach a certain "degree of normality."
Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that it is "possible" Americans may still need to wear face masks in 2022, even as the country could approach a certain "degree of normality."
South African COVID-19 variant discovered on Long Island
New York's COVID-19 positivity rate has dropped below 3 percent for the first time since November 23.
New York's COVID-19 positivity rate has dropped below 3 percent for the first time since November 23.
UK speeds up vaccinations: All adults get 1st jab by July 31
The British government says it aims to give every adult in the country a first dose of coronavirus vaccine by July 31, at least a month earlier than its previous target.
The British government says it aims to give every adult in the country a first dose of coronavirus vaccine by July 31, at least a month earlier than its previous target.
Skateboarding world champion charged for hosting superspreader event
A skateboarding world champion is among five people prosecutors in Southern California have charged with organizing parties that were possible superspreader events amid the pandemic.
A skateboarding world champion is among five people prosecutors in Southern California have charged with organizing parties that were possible superspreader events amid the pandemic.
Cuomo: COVID positivity rate in NY lowest since Thanksgiving
Just 3.5% of tests came back positive for coronavirus on Friday, declining for the 43rd straight day.
Just 3.5% of tests came back positive for coronavirus on Friday, declining for the 43rd straight day.
What's safe to do after a COVID-19 vaccination? Keep your masks handy
Don’t expect to shed your mask and get back to normal activities right away.
Don’t expect to shed your mask and get back to normal activities right away.
Johns Hopkins doctor predicts Americans could have COVID-19 herd immunity by April
A Johns Hopkins doctor and health policy expert is making headlines after predicting we’ll have herd immunity from COVID as soon as April.
A Johns Hopkins doctor and health policy expert is making headlines after predicting we’ll have herd immunity from COVID as soon as April.
Cuomo defends response, announces reopening plan for nursing homes
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that nursing homes could soon reopen to visitors and their families
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that nursing homes could soon reopen to visitors and their families
Rapid COVID testing sites on the rise across NYC
Rapid COVID-19 tests are becoming far more accessible in New York City, as nearly a dozen pop-up sites are now up and running throughout the city.
Rapid COVID-19 tests are becoming far more accessible in New York City, as nearly a dozen pop-up sites are now up and running throughout the city.
Six Flags planning to reopen all parks in 2021, hire thousands of seasonal workers
On Friday, the Texas-based theme park operator announced plans to reopen all 26 of its locations for the 2021 season, including five locations that stayed closed in 2020 due to continued coronavirus restrictions.
On Friday, the Texas-based theme park operator announced plans to reopen all 26 of its locations for the 2021 season, including five locations that stayed closed in 2020 due to continued coronavirus restrictions.
Carnival CEO predicts 'most, if not all' of cruise fleet will return to seas this year
2 Carnival-owned cruise lines set to resume operations next month
2 Carnival-owned cruise lines set to resume operations next month
NYC restaurants can raise capacity to 35% beginning Feb. 26
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that restaurants in New York City could increase their capacity to 35%.
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that restaurants in New York City could increase their capacity to 35%.
Pfizer conducting COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial for pregnant women
Two pharmaceutical companies are starting clinical trials to test their COVID vaccines on pregnant women.
Two pharmaceutical companies are starting clinical trials to test their COVID vaccines on pregnant women.
Japan’s government says it has identified new, more contagious coronavirus variant
Japan’s government says it has confirmed a new, more contagious COVID-19 strain days after the country began administering the Pfizer vaccine, the first approved for use in the country.
Japan’s government says it has confirmed a new, more contagious COVID-19 strain days after the country began administering the Pfizer vaccine, the first approved for use in the country.
Despite snowfall, vaccine distribution continues on Staten Island
The weather caused back-to-back delays for New York City's newest vaccination site on Staten Island.
The weather caused back-to-back delays for New York City's newest vaccination site on Staten Island.
Biden tours Pfizer vaccine plant as winter weather delays 6M COVID-19 vaccine doses
The extreme winter weather has led to a three-day delay in shipping COVID-19 vaccines, or about 6 million doses.
The extreme winter weather has led to a three-day delay in shipping COVID-19 vaccines, or about 6 million doses.