COVID-19 vaccine: CDC panel recommends shots for ages 6 months and older
Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months of age and older.
Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months of age and older.
Fauci predicts mask recommendations could come back if US sees 'significant uptick' in COVID-19 cases
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that while he does not foresee a federal mask mandate in the future, recommendations are likely if COVID-19 cases rise this winter.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that while he does not foresee a federal mask mandate in the future, recommendations are likely if COVID-19 cases rise this winter.
NJ failed vets in state-run homes hit by COVID-19: federal report
A scathing federal report found New Jersey's two state-run veterans homes were unprepared to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, violating their constitutional rights to reasonable care while in state custody.
A scathing federal report found New Jersey's two state-run veterans homes were unprepared to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, violating their constitutional rights to reasonable care while in state custody.
Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine offers 'strong immune response' to new variant
The CDC says the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant ‘may be more capable of causing infection’ in those who have been vaccinated.
The CDC says the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant ‘may be more capable of causing infection’ in those who have been vaccinated.
New COVID booster coming soon: Who should get it and how much will it cost?
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
Anthony Fauci ‘concerned’ people won’t comply if masking recommendations return: 'I hope' they 'abide'
Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci spoke out in defense of masking amid rising COVID cases, saying he is concerned people will not abide by recommendations.
Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci spoke out in defense of masking amid rising COVID cases, saying he is concerned people will not abide by recommendations.
Hochul announces new COVID protections in NY
New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan released a statement saying that the BA.2.86 variant was “almost certainly circulating" in the city.
New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan released a statement saying that the BA.2.86 variant was “almost certainly circulating" in the city.
China won't require COVID-19 tests for incoming travelers as country reopens
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced the change at a briefing in Beijing on Monday.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced the change at a briefing in Beijing on Monday.
As COVID numbers increase, mask mandates return in some places
COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the nation and in our area, which means mask mandates may be returning in some places.
COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the nation and in our area, which means mask mandates may be returning in some places.
Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
New COVID booster coming soon, just in time for fall spread
Getting boosted this fall is what infectious disease specialist Dr. Henry Donaghy recommends. He suggests waiting for the newest one that’s expected out by the end of September.
Getting boosted this fall is what infectious disease specialist Dr. Henry Donaghy recommends. He suggests waiting for the newest one that’s expected out by the end of September.
EG.5 variant drives new wave of COVID-19 infections: CDC's insight
The New York State Department of Health says hospital admissions are up but are much lower than they were during the peak of the pandemic.
The New York State Department of Health says hospital admissions are up but are much lower than they were during the peak of the pandemic.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in New York on the rise again
COVID cases and hospitalizations are jumping across New York State, with cases up 55 percent and hospitalizations up 22 percent.
COVID cases and hospitalizations are jumping across New York State, with cases up 55 percent and hospitalizations up 22 percent.
NYC comptroller exposes expensive testing and vaccination program mismanagement
The Health Department would be billed: $150 for every worker per hour, $100 for each test administered, and then later $25 for each vaccine shot dispensed.
The Health Department would be billed: $150 for every worker per hour, $100 for each test administered, and then later $25 for each vaccine shot dispensed.
Math and reading tests plummet to lowest scores in decades for middle schoolers
Math and reading performances for 13-year-olds plummeted to the lowest scores in decades.
Math and reading performances for 13-year-olds plummeted to the lowest scores in decades.
'Long COVID is a real condition,' doctors insist after study
The long COVID study is ongoing as research found that nearly ten thousand Americans experienced symptoms.
The long COVID study is ongoing as research found that nearly ten thousand Americans experienced symptoms.
1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, key symptoms identified, US study finds
A U.S. study suggests 1 in 10 people are getting long COVID after an omicron infection, a lower estimate than earlier in the pandemic.
A U.S. study suggests 1 in 10 people are getting long COVID after an omicron infection, a lower estimate than earlier in the pandemic.
Report cards reveal poor grades during COVID-19 lockdown
The report card on remote learning during COVID-19 came back with poor marks.
The report card on remote learning during COVID-19 came back with poor marks.
Memorial in Brooklyn remember the lives lost to COVID
According to numbers compiled by New York City, more than 45,000 residents have died from COVID since February 2020.
According to numbers compiled by New York City, more than 45,000 residents have died from COVID since February 2020.
WHO says COVID-19 pandemic no longer global emergency
The announcement marks a symbolic end to a devastating pandemic that triggered lockdowns, upended economies globally, and killed over a million people worldwide.
The announcement marks a symbolic end to a devastating pandemic that triggered lockdowns, upended economies globally, and killed over a million people worldwide.