Some NYC subway service suspended due to crew shortage
The MTA has suspended multiple subway lines through Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, because COVID-19 is hitting the workforce hard.
The MTA has suspended multiple subway lines through Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, because COVID-19 is hitting the workforce hard.
'Staggering' number of COVID-19 cases in New Jersey
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is warning of a 'tsunami' of cases across the state possibly taxing the health care system.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is warning of a 'tsunami' of cases across the state possibly taxing the health care system.
Can you catch Covid twice? Doctor explains likelihood of double covid infection
"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."
"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."
U.S. air travel nightmare continues
Airlines are reporting they simply have too many people to move and not enough planes. Airlines are also citing COVID-related staffing shortages for these delays and ongoing winter weather.
Airlines are reporting they simply have too many people to move and not enough planes. Airlines are also citing COVID-related staffing shortages for these delays and ongoing winter weather.
COVID continues surging in New York but cases appear milder
COVID infections in New York are rising but people appear to be coming down with a less-severe form of the disease, the governor said.
COVID infections in New York are rising but people appear to be coming down with a less-severe form of the disease, the governor said.
Broadway shows canceled: Aladdin, Six, Music Man performances affected
The COVID surge in New York City is continuing to batter Broadway. More shows have canceled performances or shut down permanently.
The COVID surge in New York City is continuing to batter Broadway. More shows have canceled performances or shut down permanently.
Some Conn. schools delay return amid COVID surge
Several Connecticut school districts delayed the return to classes Monday following the holiday break, citing the recent surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the omicron variant.
Several Connecticut school districts delayed the return to classes Monday following the holiday break, citing the recent surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the omicron variant.
Mayor Eric Adams says kids safe in school despite virus surge
New York City's new mayor insisted Monday that schools would open for in-person learning despite an omicron-fueled surge in COVID-19 infection.
New York City's new mayor insisted Monday that schools would open for in-person learning despite an omicron-fueled surge in COVID-19 infection.
How will pandemic end? Despite omicron, COVID-19 will become endemic
Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when. But it won’t be like flipping a switch.
Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when. But it won’t be like flipping a switch.
Adams: Parents should 'fear not' sending kids back to school
Appearing on morning news shows after bicycling to work, Adams said his message to parents is to “fear not” and that statistics show the safest place for children is inside a school.
Appearing on morning news shows after bicycling to work, Adams said his message to parents is to “fear not” and that statistics show the safest place for children is inside a school.
CDC considering COVID-19 test requirement for asymptomatic, Fauci says
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
NJ First Lady Tammy Murphy tests positive for COVID-19
Officials say Tammy Murphy, has tested positive for COVID-19 but Gov. Phil Murphy and other family members have tested negative.
Officials say Tammy Murphy, has tested positive for COVID-19 but Gov. Phil Murphy and other family members have tested negative.
NYC schools prepare to reopen with new COVID safety guidelines
2 million at-home test kits provided by the state will be used to increase testing following the break, while students whose classmates test positive can keep coming to school as long as their at-home tests are negative and they don’t have symptoms.
2 million at-home test kits provided by the state will be used to increase testing following the break, while students whose classmates test positive can keep coming to school as long as their at-home tests are negative and they don’t have symptoms.
Twitter suspends verified account belonging to Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene
Twitter said the Georgia congresswoman's verified account @mtgreenee is suspended for violating Twitter's rules.
Twitter said the Georgia congresswoman's verified account @mtgreenee is suspended for violating Twitter's rules.
US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
COVID IN NEW YORK: Over 85K people test positive at New Year's start
The continued escalation in positive test results raised the rate of positive tests to 22.2 percent and the seven-day average to nearly 20 percent.
The continued escalation in positive test results raised the rate of positive tests to 22.2 percent and the seven-day average to nearly 20 percent.
'Get stuff done' - NYC Mayor Eric Adams unveils theme for first 100 days
The new mayor rode the subway to City Hall for his first day on the job Saturday and called 911 to report a fight after witnessing two men tussling near a subway station.
The new mayor rode the subway to City Hall for his first day on the job Saturday and called 911 to report a fight after witnessing two men tussling near a subway station.
Happy New Year! NYC ushers in 2022 with Times Square ball drop
A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
COVID Surge: Nearly 4,000 hospitalized in NYC and 76,000 new cases statewide
New York City will close out the year with 3,925 people hospitalized with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as the omicron surge continues to ravage the region. Across the state, 7,919 people were hospitalized and 76,555 new cases were reported Friday, said Gov. Kathy Hochul.
New York City will close out the year with 3,925 people hospitalized with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as the omicron surge continues to ravage the region. Across the state, 7,919 people were hospitalized and 76,555 new cases were reported Friday, said Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Kirk Cousins has COVID, will miss Vikings-Packers
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID-19 and as an unvaccinated player will not be able to play Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers. Rookie Kellen Mond or newly-signed Kyle Sloter would be in line to start at quarterback.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID-19 and as an unvaccinated player will not be able to play Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers. Rookie Kellen Mond or newly-signed Kyle Sloter would be in line to start at quarterback.