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.
How to get COVID tests now before it's no longer free
Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.
St. Patrick's Cathedral honors donor families and transplant recipients
The Remember & Rejoice service helps to bring donor families and transplant recipients together,
New COVID variant causes allergy-like symptoms
If you have itchy, watery eyes this spring, it might not be seasonal allergies; it could be the new COVID subvariant.
'We heart New York': New slogan embraces city's bounce back from COVID-19
The new slogan is a part of a campaign by Mayor Eric Adams in hopes of fostering and embracing the city's bounce back from the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which killed nearly 80,000 New Yorkers.
Biden signs bill to declassify information on COVID-19 origins
President Joe Biden has signed a bipartisan bill that directs the federal government to declassify as much intelligence as possible about the origins of COVID-19 more than three years after the start of the pandemic.
New study cites Wuhan raccoon dogs as possible origin of COVID-19
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
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.