U.S. COVID cases rising; holiday travel, gatherings could make things worse
COVID cases are on the rise in some areas of the country, including in parts of New York, driven by the BA.2 subvariant. With Easter and Passover coming up, infections could spike.
COVID cases are on the rise in some areas of the country, including in parts of New York, driven by the BA.2 subvariant. With Easter and Passover coming up, infections could spike.
NYC rents skyrocket; landlords say 'don't blame us'
Rents went down when people moved out of New York City during the onset of the pandemic. But now demand is up and supply is down, causing rents to rise — in some cases by a lot.
Rents went down when people moved out of New York City during the onset of the pandemic. But now demand is up and supply is down, causing rents to rise — in some cases by a lot.
Medicare enrollees can get free COVID-19 tests at drug stores
This is the first time that Medicare has covered an over-the-counter self-administered test at no cost to beneficiaries.
This is the first time that Medicare has covered an over-the-counter self-administered test at no cost to beneficiaries.
Curse of Macbeth? Daniel Craig's return to Broadway on hold due to COVID
Could it be the curse of the Scottish play? Daniel Craig's return to Broadway in a new version of "Macbeth" has been temporarily halted after the actor contracted COVID-19.
Could it be the curse of the Scottish play? Daniel Craig's return to Broadway in a new version of "Macbeth" has been temporarily halted after the actor contracted COVID-19.
With uptick in COVID cases, NYC mask mandate for children 2-4 years old remains
The mask mandate for children 2- 4 years old was supposed to come to an end Monday, but with an uptick in COVID cases Mayor Eric Adams decided to keep the mandate in place.
The mask mandate for children 2- 4 years old was supposed to come to an end Monday, but with an uptick in COVID cases Mayor Eric Adams decided to keep the mandate in place.
Man gets 90 COVID-19 shots to sell forged vaccine passes
The 60-year-old was caught at a vaccination center in Germany when he showed up for a COVID-19 shot for the second day in a row.
The 60-year-old was caught at a vaccination center in Germany when he showed up for a COVID-19 shot for the second day in a row.
Cuomo files suit against NY ethics board over book profits
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday filed a lawsuit against the state's ethics commission, the latest move in an ongoing dispute over his earnings from a book about his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday filed a lawsuit against the state's ethics commission, the latest move in an ongoing dispute over his earnings from a book about his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NYC school mask rule to remain for young kids
New York City is keeping a mask mandate for children under 5 in place and will appeal a judge's ruling that struck it down
New York City is keeping a mask mandate for children under 5 in place and will appeal a judge's ruling that struck it down
Wear a mask in public indoor places, NYC health commissioner says
Wearing a snug-fitting mask while making remarks at City Hall, Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan asked New Yorkers to consider wearing a mask when spending time indoors in public places.
Wearing a snug-fitting mask while making remarks at City Hall, Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan asked New Yorkers to consider wearing a mask when spending time indoors in public places.
Pandemic took a toll on teen mental health, CDC says
New research says more than 4 in 10 U.S. high school students said they felt persistently sad or hopeless during the pandemic.
New research says more than 4 in 10 U.S. high school students said they felt persistently sad or hopeless during the pandemic.
Americans ease up on masks and virus safeguards, poll says
Many Americans are significantly relaxing how often they wear masks and take other once-routine precautions against the coronavirus. A new poll says less than half now say they regularly wear face masks, avoid crowds and skip nonessential travel.
Many Americans are significantly relaxing how often they wear masks and take other once-routine precautions against the coronavirus. A new poll says less than half now say they regularly wear face masks, avoid crowds and skip nonessential travel.
CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
Animals are the latest frontier in COVID fight
Wildlife experts are searching for the virus that causes COVID-19 in deer, bears, moose and wolves in Minnesota's north woods. Scientists are deeply concerned that the virus could evolve within animal populations – potentially spawning dangerous viral mutants that could jump back to people, spread among us and reignite what seems like a waning pandemic.
Wildlife experts are searching for the virus that causes COVID-19 in deer, bears, moose and wolves in Minnesota's north woods. Scientists are deeply concerned that the virus could evolve within animal populations – potentially spawning dangerous viral mutants that could jump back to people, spread among us and reignite what seems like a waning pandemic.
Should you get another COVID vaccine booster? It depends, doctors say
If you're 50 years or older, you can now get a second booster of either Pfizer or Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine. Experts suggest you talk to your doctor to help you decide if you should get it now or wait a little longer.
If you're 50 years or older, you can now get a second booster of either Pfizer or Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine. Experts suggest you talk to your doctor to help you decide if you should get it now or wait a little longer.
CDC launches quarantine and isolation calculator to prevent COVID-19 spread
The CDC has rolled out a new tool to help people understand if and how long they should quarantine or isolate if they’ve been infected or exposed to COVID-19.
The CDC has rolled out a new tool to help people understand if and how long they should quarantine or isolate if they’ve been infected or exposed to COVID-19.
NY real estate: Sellers remain in driving seat
Navigating the real estate market throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for buyers. Falling inventory and rising interest rates mean that it is a seller's market.
Navigating the real estate market throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for buyers. Falling inventory and rising interest rates mean that it is a seller's market.
'Virus of Theseus": Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he caught COVID again
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Monday that he has contracted COVID-19 for the second time but was feeling well.
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Monday that he has contracted COVID-19 for the second time but was feeling well.
China puts most of Shanghai on COVID-19 lockdown
Shanghai's Pudong financial district and nearby areas will be locked down from early Monday to Friday as citywide mass testing gets underway.
Shanghai's Pudong financial district and nearby areas will be locked down from early Monday to Friday as citywide mass testing gets underway.
Princess Cruises ship docks in San Francisco with multiple COVID cases
A cruise ship that went to the Panama Canal has docked in San Francisco with multiple COVID cases onboard.
A cruise ship that went to the Panama Canal has docked in San Francisco with multiple COVID cases onboard.
Mayor Adams defends vaccine policy change
Adams spoke with FOX 5 NY about the many issues facing the city, from the vaccination mandate being lifted for athletes and performers to the current surge of crime across the five boroughs and controversial efforts to fight it.
Adams spoke with FOX 5 NY about the many issues facing the city, from the vaccination mandate being lifted for athletes and performers to the current surge of crime across the five boroughs and controversial efforts to fight it.