COVID-19 pill Paxlovid moves closer to full FDA approval
The medication has been used by millions of Americans since the FDA granted it emergency use authorization in late 2021.
COVID-19 shocker: Parents lied about their kids’ sickness status and broke quarantine rules, study finds
Parents failed to disclose kids’ health status to protect 'personal freedoms,' researchers say
UK briefly considered extermination of all pet cats during early stage of COVID-19 pandemic
While the U.K. did not go through with this potential plan, other countries such as Hong Kong ended up euthanizing thousands of hamsters and in Denmark millions of minks were culled.
Another US agency assesses COVID-19 origin likely a Chinese 'lab leak': report
The Energy Department has reportedly joined the FBI’s stance that the coronavirus likely spread due to a mishap at a Chinese laboratory.
FDA approves combination flu-COVID test for home use
This is the first home test for the flu.
NYC sells $200M of COVID supplies for only $500K
New York City has sold $200 million worth of COVID-era PPE purchases for just $500,000.
New York ending mask requirement in hospitals
Beginning February 12, New Yorkers will no longer have to wear masks inside hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare facilities.
The COVID public health emergency is ending - What does it mean for you?
The COVID-19 public health emergency is set to end on May 11, meaning that several pandemic-era health policies you might use are in for some changes.
NYC to end mandatory vaccinations for city workers
New York City will make COVID-19 vaccinations for city employees optional starting next week.
What will ending the COVID-19 emergency look like in the US?
Many Americans will see changes to their insurance and other measures once the emergency comes to an end.
President Biden to end country's COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
COVID remains a global health emergency, but nearing 'inflection' point: WHO
Three years ago, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 -- and the virus still remains a global health emergency.
Is the COVID-19 pandemic over? WHO to vote whether to end global health emergency declaration
The decision made Friday will likely not be released or revealed until Monday.
US health officials propose once-a-year COVID-19 vaccines for most Americans
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
FDA advisory doctor says it's time to rethink booster shot recommendations
A member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Committee says it is time to rethink COVID-19 booster shot recommendations.
Paterson drops school mask mandate
The district introduced the mask mandate just over a week ago in response to the so-called "tripledemic" of rising cases of COVID-19, RSV, and influenza.
CDC identifies possible 'safety concern' for certain people receiving COVID vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control says that a preliminary COVID-19 vaccine "safety signal" has been identified and is investigating whether the Bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine creates an increased risk of ischemic stroke in people 65 and older.
Latest coronavirus variant more likely to infect people who have been vaccinated
New York City health officials warn that the latest Omicron subvariant that is making up the majority of COVID-19 cases may be more likely to infect people who have been vaccinated than previous variants.
Bathrooms open in some NYC subway stations
The MTA says the bathrooms have been recently updated with new features like fresh paint and motion-activated toilets.
Pentagon: COVID-19 vaccine no longer mandated for troops
The Pentagon has formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.