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.
New Zealand finds no new COVID-19 cases after largest city goes on lockdown for 1st time in 6 months
As people in Auckland adjust to a new lockdown, health officials say they’ve found no evidence the coronavirus has spread further in the community, raising hopes the restrictions might be short-lived.
As people in Auckland adjust to a new lockdown, health officials say they’ve found no evidence the coronavirus has spread further in the community, raising hopes the restrictions might be short-lived.
MTA to expand NYC subway nighttime operating hours
New York City's subways will run for two more hours every day starting later this month.
New York City's subways will run for two more hours every day starting later this month.
Researchers identify 7 US-based coronavirus variants
It's news no one wants to hear, but researchers say they've found at least seven new coronavirus variants - all of them based right here in the United States.
It's news no one wants to hear, but researchers say they've found at least seven new coronavirus variants - all of them based right here in the United States.
New Zealand enters first lockdown in 6 months after unexplained COVID-19 cases found
The lockdown in Auckland, which extends through Wednesday, is the first in New Zealand in six months and represents a significant setback in the nation's largely successful efforts to control the virus.
The lockdown in Auckland, which extends through Wednesday, is the first in New Zealand in six months and represents a significant setback in the nation's largely successful efforts to control the virus.
COVID-19 may never go away but could change into mild annoyance
Scientists say it's still too early to predict the future of the coronavirus, but many doubt it will ever go away entirely.
Scientists say it's still too early to predict the future of the coronavirus, but many doubt it will ever go away entirely.
New Yorkers with underlying issues get eligibility for COVID vaccine
Millions of New Yorkers with health conditions that leave them at high risk of illness from COVID-19 can theoretically sign up for appointments at state-run vaccination sites starting Sunday.
Millions of New Yorkers with health conditions that leave them at high risk of illness from COVID-19 can theoretically sign up for appointments at state-run vaccination sites starting Sunday.
US daily coronavirus case average drops below 100K for first time in months
Average daily new coronavirus cases in the United States have dipped below 100,000 in recent days for the first time in months.
Average daily new coronavirus cases in the United States have dipped below 100,000 in recent days for the first time in months.
Mental health experts reach out to help as pandemic drags on
The pandemic has not only taken a toll on people's physical health, but also our mental health. One local support group in New Jersey shows FOX 5 NY how the program as helped people get through this last year.
The pandemic has not only taken a toll on people's physical health, but also our mental health. One local support group in New Jersey shows FOX 5 NY how the program as helped people get through this last year.
NY COVID 7-day average positivity rate drops to lowest point since November
The 7-day positivity rate of 3.90% is down 51% from the post-holiday peak in early January and represents the 36th consecutive day of declining COVID cases in the state.
The 7-day positivity rate of 3.90% is down 51% from the post-holiday peak in early January and represents the 36th consecutive day of declining COVID cases in the state.
Long Island frontline workers renew their wedding vows
Long Island couples on the front lines of the COVID pandemic reaffirmed their love after an especially trying year on the job.
Long Island couples on the front lines of the COVID pandemic reaffirmed their love after an especially trying year on the job.
Minnesota couple separated after Hawaii refuses to accept negative Mayo Clinic COVID-19 test
Hawaii is the dream vacation offering lots of sun, beaches, and warm weather.
Hawaii is the dream vacation offering lots of sun, beaches, and warm weather.
New York City indoor dining resumes at 25% capacity, hours to be extended
Restaurant patrons in New York City finally have the option to hang up their winter gear and come inside for a bite to eat as indoor dining in the city has resumed at 25% capacity.
Restaurant patrons in New York City finally have the option to hang up their winter gear and come inside for a bite to eat as indoor dining in the city has resumed at 25% capacity.
Cuomo administration 'froze' over requests for nursing home data
Melissa DeRosa, the governor's right hand, told Democratic lawmakers that his administration took months to release coronavirus death toll numbers among nursing home residents because officials worried that information would be used against them.
Melissa DeRosa, the governor's right hand, told Democratic lawmakers that his administration took months to release coronavirus death toll numbers among nursing home residents because officials worried that information would be used against them.