Where are the new COVID testing sites in New York City?
More COVID testing sites opened up across New York City on Monday in response to the dramatic surge in coronavirus cases.
More COVID testing sites opened up across New York City on Monday in response to the dramatic surge in coronavirus cases.
Airlines cancel, delay thousands more flights due to omicron, staff shortages
U.S. and international flights were canceled Monday amid citing staffing problems tied to COVID-19 and the spread of the omicron variant.
U.S. and international flights were canceled Monday amid citing staffing problems tied to COVID-19 and the spread of the omicron variant.
NYC vaccine mandate for private employers and those 12 and older in effect
A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private employers is now in effect in New York City. Also, New Yorkers aged 12 and older are now required to show proof of two vaccine doses to enter most indoor venues.
A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private employers is now in effect in New York City. Also, New Yorkers aged 12 and older are now required to show proof of two vaccine doses to enter most indoor venues.
MTA running fewer trains due to COVID surge
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to surge, the impact is being felt at the MTA which is running fewer trains and using some stations as COVID testing sites.
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to surge, the impact is being felt at the MTA which is running fewer trains and using some stations as COVID testing sites.
COVID surge: Omicron causing shortage of FDNY EMS staff
According to the FDNY, roughly 19% of New York City's EMS workers are out sick.
According to the FDNY, roughly 19% of New York City's EMS workers are out sick.
ANOTHER RECORD: Nearly 50,000 new COVID cases in NY
New York hit another pandemic-high number of positive COVID cases on December 24, as the omicron variant continues to drive a shocking increase in COVID cases nationwide.
New York hit another pandemic-high number of positive COVID cases on December 24, as the omicron variant continues to drive a shocking increase in COVID cases nationwide.
Federal program offers up to $9,000 cash to reimburse COVID-19 funeral costs
The federal program reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19.
The federal program reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19.
Hundreds more flights canceled Sunday due to staff shortages
More than 700 flights entering, leaving or flying within the U.S. were called off Sunday.
More than 700 flights entering, leaving or flying within the U.S. were called off Sunday.
COVID-19 test giveaway: How Biden plans to distribute 500M kits for free
President Joe Biden says the federal government will buy half a billion COVID-19 rapid test kits and distribute them free of charge to people to use at home.
President Joe Biden says the federal government will buy half a billion COVID-19 rapid test kits and distribute them free of charge to people to use at home.
Surging NYC coronavirus spread brings warnings for children
A health advisory said the recent fourfold increase in admissions that began the week of Dec. 5 are concentrated in New York City and the surrounding area, where the highly contagious omicron variant was spreading rapidly.
A health advisory said the recent fourfold increase in admissions that began the week of Dec. 5 are concentrated in New York City and the surrounding area, where the highly contagious omicron variant was spreading rapidly.
NY cuts COVID quarantine period for essential workers
Essential workers who test positive for COVID-19, but are fully vaccinated, can now return to work in 5 days, as long as they’re asymptomatic, have no fever for 72 hours and wear a mask.
Essential workers who test positive for COVID-19, but are fully vaccinated, can now return to work in 5 days, as long as they’re asymptomatic, have no fever for 72 hours and wear a mask.
Angry crowds, arguments across NYC as demand for COVID tests rises
In some parts of the city, larger-than-expected turnouts for free at-home COVID testing kits led to angry scenes.
In some parts of the city, larger-than-expected turnouts for free at-home COVID testing kits led to angry scenes.
Calls for more COVID testing before NYC students return to school
Officials are urging the city to create a plan for all students and staff to take rapid tests the weekend before school resumes.
Officials are urging the city to create a plan for all students and staff to take rapid tests the weekend before school resumes.
NY loosens COVID isolation rules for health workers
Fully vaccinated people in health care and other frontline fields can return to work after five days instead of 10 if they’re not showing symptoms or their symptoms are resolving. They must also wear masks on the job.
Fully vaccinated people in health care and other frontline fields can return to work after five days instead of 10 if they’re not showing symptoms or their symptoms are resolving. They must also wear masks on the job.
Newark planning vaccination mandate for restaurants, bars
Newark is planning a new vaccine mandate in response to a dramatic spike in COVID cases in the Garden State.
Newark is planning a new vaccine mandate in response to a dramatic spike in COVID cases in the Garden State.
NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer tests positive for COVID-19
The Democrat is fully vaccinated and boosted and said he was experiencing minor symptoms.
The Democrat is fully vaccinated and boosted and said he was experiencing minor symptoms.
Travel nightmare before Christmas: Flight cancellations strand thousands of holiday travelers
A lot of people are going to have problems getting home for the holidays as airlines cancel many flights due to not having enough crew who can work amid a COVID surge.
A lot of people are going to have problems getting home for the holidays as airlines cancel many flights due to not having enough crew who can work amid a COVID surge.
Florida hits all-time daily COVID-19 case record
Florida had 31,758 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, breaking a record for the most cases in a single day since the start of the pandemic in the U.S. in March 2020, according to data from the CDC.
Florida had 31,758 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, breaking a record for the most cases in a single day since the start of the pandemic in the U.S. in March 2020, according to data from the CDC.
NEW RECORD: 44,431 NY COVID cases in one day
New York reported 44,431 new positive coronavirus tests on Friday.
New York reported 44,431 new positive coronavirus tests on Friday.
Canadian territory orders full lockdown over rising COVID cases
One Canadian territory has gone into a lockdown due to COVID cases.
One Canadian territory has gone into a lockdown due to COVID cases.