NYPD to help vaccinate residents of public housing
Police officers will vaccinate NYCHA residents who are 65 and older and who have registered for appointments.
Police officers will vaccinate NYCHA residents who are 65 and older and who have registered for appointments.
'American Rescue Plan': Here's what's in Biden's COVID-19 relief plan
President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.
President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.
Biden aims to vaccinate 100M people in 100 days through FEMA-run mass vaccination sites
Dr. David Kessler, who will have the title of chief science officer of COVID response, headed the FDA in the 1990s under presidents of both political parties.
Dr. David Kessler, who will have the title of chief science officer of COVID response, headed the FDA in the 1990s under presidents of both political parties.
Popularity of plastic surgery surges during pandemic
The plastic surgery industry is booming during the coronavirus pandemic, largely due to the increase in the number of virtual meetings offered through Zoom and other video web services.
The plastic surgery industry is booming during the coronavirus pandemic, largely due to the increase in the number of virtual meetings offered through Zoom and other video web services.
'There is no federal reserve': Governors say HHS made empty promise on more vaccine doses
State health officials who were expecting a big boost in coronavirus vaccine doses from the federal government next week will likely be disappointed: reports say the stockpile that Operation Warp Speed pledged to release this week does not exist.
State health officials who were expecting a big boost in coronavirus vaccine doses from the federal government next week will likely be disappointed: reports say the stockpile that Operation Warp Speed pledged to release this week does not exist.
NBA fines Kyrie Irving $50,000 for going to an indoor party
Kyrie Irving, who has missed five games, has been fined $50,000 for attending an indoor party.
Kyrie Irving, who has missed five games, has been fined $50,000 for attending an indoor party.
Vaccine surplus hoax spurs rush to Brooklyn site
New Yorkers lined the sidewalks and cars jammed the streets near a Brooklyn coronavirus vaccine site after false rumors spread of extra doses available to the general public.
New Yorkers lined the sidewalks and cars jammed the streets near a Brooklyn coronavirus vaccine site after false rumors spread of extra doses available to the general public.
Mt. Sinai cancels COVID-19 vaccination appointments due to low supply
At least one hospital network in our area has abruptly canceled appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations because there aren't enough doses to go around.
At least one hospital network in our area has abruptly canceled appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations because there aren't enough doses to go around.
Could a COVID-19 'vaccination pass' become the new normal?
There are several new apps in the works to store records and other COVID health information. It may be the information you'll need to provide in order to fly on a plane, attend a concert or even land a new job.
There are several new apps in the works to store records and other COVID health information. It may be the information you'll need to provide in order to fly on a plane, attend a concert or even land a new job.
Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce join effort to develop COVID-19 vaccination digital passport
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.
$15 an hour minimum wage: Biden pushes for urgent increase amid COVID-19 pandemic
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan, including $1,400 stimulus checks
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan aimed at speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments and businesses.
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan aimed at speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments and businesses.
COVID-19 cases in children rise, parallel trends seen among adults, CDC report says
A new report shows that cases in children and young adults have increased since summer 2020 with trends among younger age groups paralleling those among adults.
A new report shows that cases in children and young adults have increased since summer 2020 with trends among younger age groups paralleling those among adults.
Why Israel is winning the vaccination game
Israel has universal health insurance. It also has a single national vaccine storage and logistics site, which is located in the center of the country near main roads.
Israel has universal health insurance. It also has a single national vaccine storage and logistics site, which is located in the center of the country near main roads.
Drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site opens at Jones Beach
A drive-thru COVID vaccination site is now up and running at Jones Beach, as elected leaders continue to sound the alarm about the pace of the rollout.
A drive-thru COVID vaccination site is now up and running at Jones Beach, as elected leaders continue to sound the alarm about the pace of the rollout.
NY allows indoor dining again in hot spots following lawsuit
Restaurants in some COVID-19 hot spots in New York can once again offer limited indoor dining, the governor's office said Thursday.
Restaurants in some COVID-19 hot spots in New York can once again offer limited indoor dining, the governor's office said Thursday.
Georgia police chief released from hospital after months-long COVID-19 battle
After nearly four months in a hospital battling COVID-19, a Georgia police chief is finally back home with his family.
After nearly four months in a hospital battling COVID-19, a Georgia police chief is finally back home with his family.
Gut bacteria may influence COVID-19 severity and immune response, study suggests
Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.
Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.
Jobless claims jump to 965,000 as COVID-19 pandemic takes toll
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.
$2,000 checks: Biden to release stimulus package plan
On Monday, Biden maintained that getting money into the hands of Americans is a top priority when he takes office.
On Monday, Biden maintained that getting money into the hands of Americans is a top priority when he takes office.