Pfizer says lab test indicates diminished antibody response by its COVID-19 vaccine to South Africa variant
Despite the results of the in vitro lab test, the company said that there is still no clinical evidence from human trials that the South African mutation reduces the overall protection of the vaccine.
Despite the results of the in vitro lab test, the company said that there is still no clinical evidence from human trials that the South African mutation reduces the overall protection of the vaccine.
US government seizes roughly 10M fake N95 masks in COVID-19 probe
Federal agents have seized roughly 10 million fake N95 masks in recent weeks.
Federal agents have seized roughly 10 million fake N95 masks in recent weeks.
Maryland resident dies after contracting Brazil COVID-19 variant: health officials
Maryland health officials have confirmed a case of COVID-19 in a resident that was caused by the new P.1 variant, which is commonly known as the Brazil variant of the coronavirus.
Maryland health officials have confirmed a case of COVID-19 in a resident that was caused by the new P.1 variant, which is commonly known as the Brazil variant of the coronavirus.
FEMA to open 4 community vaccine sites in New York
The community-based vaccination sites will be located in Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, and Yonkers.
The community-based vaccination sites will be located in Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, and Yonkers.
LI school district goes remote after spike in COVID-19 cases
An outbreak of COVID-19 cases has led to sports and extracurricular activities at Manhasset Secondary School being put on hold immediately, with officials blaming gatherings that led to the increase in cases.
An outbreak of COVID-19 cases has led to sports and extracurricular activities at Manhasset Secondary School being put on hold immediately, with officials blaming gatherings that led to the increase in cases.
Here’s why doctors say women may want to schedule mammograms prior to getting COVID-19 vaccine
Health officials are advising women seeking mammograms to schedule the mammograms prior to receiving the first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Health officials are advising women seeking mammograms to schedule the mammograms prior to receiving the first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
New York sues Amazon over pandemic safety protocols
New York's attorney general claims Amazon failed to provide workers with a safe environment at warehouses in Staten Island and Queens as COVID-19 infections surged nationwide.
New York's attorney general claims Amazon failed to provide workers with a safe environment at warehouses in Staten Island and Queens as COVID-19 infections surged nationwide.
'Variants represent a growing threat': COVID-19 relief bill would increase ability to spot virus mutations
Scientists would gain vastly expanded capabilities to identify potentially deadlier mutations of the coronavirus under legislation advancing in Congress.
Scientists would gain vastly expanded capabilities to identify potentially deadlier mutations of the coronavirus under legislation advancing in Congress.
Mount Sinai cancels COVID vaccination appointments, again, due to lack of supply
One of New York City's top hospital systems announced it was canceling dozens of COVID vaccine appointments for a second time.
One of New York City's top hospital systems announced it was canceling dozens of COVID vaccine appointments for a second time.
NJ university adding more sports while others axe them due to pandemic
The athletic director at Fairleigh Dickinson is planning to increase the number of sports played at the small Division I school a short ride from New York City.
The athletic director at Fairleigh Dickinson is planning to increase the number of sports played at the small Division I school a short ride from New York City.
Some New Yorkers journeying far from home to get vaccinated
Some New York residents have complained on social media and to their local lawmakers that they have had to resort to signing up for appointments hours away.
Some New York residents have complained on social media and to their local lawmakers that they have had to resort to signing up for appointments hours away.
Tech exec apologizes after holding convention that led to 24 people testing positive for COVID-19
An LA-based entrepreneur is apologizing after holding an in-person conference that got 24 people testing positive for COVID-19.
An LA-based entrepreneur is apologizing after holding an in-person conference that got 24 people testing positive for COVID-19.
Wearing 2 masks required to enter some federal courthouses in NY
You'll need to double mask to go inside federal courthouses in Manhattan.
You'll need to double mask to go inside federal courthouses in Manhattan.
COVID and Couples: When one person is vaccinated but not the other
Couples say it isn't a good feeling being the only one in a relationship who is protected.
Couples say it isn't a good feeling being the only one in a relationship who is protected.
Connecticut Gov. Lamont vaccinated; he and Black leaders urge people to get shots
Under state rules, the governor, 67, became eligible for the shot last week when vaccinations opened up to people 65 and older.
Under state rules, the governor, 67, became eligible for the shot last week when vaccinations opened up to people 65 and older.
Cuomo says care home death data should have been released faster
Gov. Andrew Cuomo admits that officials should have moved faster to release information on nursing home deaths related to coronavirus but denies any cover-up.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo admits that officials should have moved faster to release information on nursing home deaths related to coronavirus but denies any cover-up.
Broadway's first play post-shutdown will feature all-black cast
Broadway's first new play announced for post-shutdown is written by a black playwright, featuring an all-black cast and helmed by an all-minority creative team.
Broadway's first new play announced for post-shutdown is written by a black playwright, featuring an all-black cast and helmed by an all-minority creative team.
Kroger plans to offer 15-minute COVID-19 tests to customers nationwide
Kroger announced plans to offer a completely at-home, COVID-19 test with results in 15 minutes to its customers nationwide, pending the test’s emergency approval from the FDA.
Kroger announced plans to offer a completely at-home, COVID-19 test with results in 15 minutes to its customers nationwide, pending the test’s emergency approval from the FDA.
South African COVID-19 variant found in NYC hospital patient
A patient in a New York City hospital has tested positive for the South African variant of the coronavirus.
A patient in a New York City hospital has tested positive for the South African variant of the coronavirus.
Biden extends mortgage relief, ban on home foreclosures through June 2021
Certain mortgage protections that were put in place amid the pandemic, and were set to expire next month, have been extended through June.
Certain mortgage protections that were put in place amid the pandemic, and were set to expire next month, have been extended through June.