Tri-state COVID cases on the rise as threat of Omicron looms

New Jersey's COVID positivity rate has reached over 9%, while New York's number of COVID hospitalizations has jumped 86% in just the last month.

COVID-19 vaccines for kids: What if your child gets the wrong dose?

As efforts continue to vaccinate the nation’s younger population, some parents have reported their kids getting the wrong dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. While parents should remain diligent, health experts say it’s no cause for concern.

Senate rejects Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses

The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.

Better.com CEO Vishal Garg apologizes for firing 900 employees over Zoom

Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better.com, apologized for failing to show “the appropriate amount of respect and appreciation” for employees reportedly laid off via Zoom.

US employers posted near-record 11 million open jobs in October

U.S. employers posted 11 million open jobs in October, nearly matching a record high reached in July and a sign that companies were confident enough in the economy to expand.

Alleged kidnapper and teen stopped at Canadian border after invalid COVID-19 tests

A complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Burlington on Friday says the 19-year-old man was apprehended by U.S. border agents at the Highgate Springs port of entry on Thursday after he and the girl were refused entry to Canada.

WHO: Kids in 5-14 age group account for Europe's highest COVID-19 rates

The WHO's office for Europe said children in the 5 to 14 age group now account for the highest rates of reported COVID-19 infections in the region.

New York confirms more omicron variant cases

Two new cases are from Suffolk County, on Long Island, and two are from central New York.

Cream cheese shortage in New York City

The latest pandemic casualty might hit New Yorkers especially hard. A mysterious cream cheese shortage has crept up, and the fear is real.

Cops at New Jersey capitol boost COVID rule enforcement

New Jersey State Police have stepped up enforcement of a requirement that statehouse visitors show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or negative test. Troopers stood guard at entrances around the statehouse complex, including little-used doorways.

NYC announces new vaccine mandate for all private sector employers

Beginning Dec. 27, all private-sector employers in New York City must require that their employees be fully vaccinated for the coronavirus, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.

NYC vaccine mandate includes children as young as 5

Children as young as 5 years old will be required to get vaccines in New York City to enter restaurants and other indoor venues.

Oxford scientist behind COVID-19 vaccine says next pandemic may be worse

Professor Sarah Gilbert, one of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, is warning that more money needs to be devoted to research and preparations.

New COVID test requirement for all international air travelers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention require that all air travelers regardless of citizenship or vaccination status show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before boarding their flight to the United States.

COVID outbreak at Marin school blamed on family who ignored positive test

A COVID outbreak at an elementary school in the North Bay stems from a student who went to school while infected with the novel coronavirus.