What happens to unused vaccine doses?
Once a vial of vaccine is opened, it must be used within a certain amount of time. What happens to unused doses depends on who is giving the shots.
Food insecurity in Westchester County
In Westchester County, the epicenter of the coronavirus in New York one year ago, demand for food is higher than ever.
Fauci donates his personal 3D COVID-19 model to Smithsonian
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of the U.S. government’s pandemic response, has donated his personal 3D model of the COVID-19 virus to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
‘Now is not the time to relax’: CDC director warns of possible 4th surge amid easing of COVID-19 restrictions
The director of the CDC is pleading with Americans not to get too comfortable amid easing COVID-19 restrictions and mass vaccination rollouts.
NYC Milestone: 2 million vaccinated; mayor asks for more control
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday turned his attention towards expanding the list of those who are eligible for the life-saving shots.
US will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for all adults by end of May, Biden says
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.
Scientists say COVID-19 could become endemic but pose less of societal threat over time
A majority of infectious-disease researchers surveyed said they expect SARS-CoV-2 to become endemic, meaning it could continue to circulate for years like the flu or common cold.
Gov. Abbott ends statewide mask mandate, fully reopens all Texas businesses
"It is now time to open Texas 100%," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said when announcing a March 10 end to his statewide pandemic restrictions.
Dutch sex workers, bar owners protest against virus lockdown
The pandemic has taken a brutal economic toll in the Netherlands.
Nearly 100 midshipmen recovering from COVID-19 at motel after surge in Naval Academy cases
Nearly 100 Naval Academy midshipmen are recovering from COVID-19 at a hotel in downtown Annapolis after a surge in cases on campus.
Official: Merck to help produce rival J&J's COVID-19 vaccine
Drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly, a Biden administration official confirmed Tuesday.
WHO official says it’s ‘premature,’ ‘unrealistic’ to think COVID-19 pandemic will be over by end of year
Dr. Michael Ryan, director of WHO’s emergencies program, said the recent arrival of effective vaccines could at least help dramatically reduce hospitalizations and death.
COVID-19 in New York: 1 year of striking, painful developments
The first wave of coronavirus crushed the tristate New York area. The rest of the country would be next.
Unemployment insurance scammers targeting New Yorkers
Thieves are stealing the identities of people who have a job and have not filed for unemployment benefits, according to New York state officials.
COVID-19 in New York: 1 year later, a changed city and world
New York reported its first novel coronavirus infection on March 1, 2020. What a difference a year makes.
US states are easing COVID-19 restrictions too early, medical experts say
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
Fauci says CDC working on guidelines for small gatherings among fully vaccinated people
During a Monday virtual press briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said small gatherings at home without masks are “low risk” as long as the people present have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.
Deal offers California school districts money to reopen classrooms
Under the deal announced Monday, school districts could receive up to $6.6 billion if they reopen classrooms by March 31. The proposal does not require staff and students to be vaccinated, and districts are not required to have agreements with teachers' unions.
New York and New Jersey embrace arrival of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are being shipped across the country. New York and New Jersey are expected to receive tens of thousands of doses.
4th at-home COVID-19 test gets emergency use authorization from FDA
The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.