COVID-19 vaccine can be bundled with routine childhood vaccinations, AAP says

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many children to fall behind on their routine vaccine schedules, but the American Academy of Pediatrics is reassuring parents that in addition to those routine inoculations, it is safe for kids to add on the COVID-19 vaccine.

CDC tool shows how to improve airflow during indoor gatherings

The CDC rolled out an interactive tool Wednesday to help measure whether or not you have good airflow in your home ahead of holiday gatherings.

US jobless claims lowest in 52 years

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plummeted last week to the lowest level in more than half a century, another sign that the U.S. job market is rebounding rapidly from last year's coronavirus recession.

COVID infections in children are rising

COVID cases among children remain "extremely high" and are trending upward.

COVID-19 boosters: Fauci says definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ could change

The definition of being fully vaccinated could change as boosters become more widely available to adults in the U.S. but that’s only if the data shows it is necessary, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Expect to pay more for Christmas trees, experts say

Experts said tree buyers should expect to pay between 10% and 30% more for both live trees and artificial trees

COVID-19 vaccine mandate: Biden administration asks court to allow workplace rule

The Biden administration is asking a federal court to let it move ahead with a workplace rule that would require employees at larger companies to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face weekly testing.

Denver revives mask mandate, other cities relax rules amid rising COVID-19 cases

Some places in the U.S. have reinstated mask mandates while others have dropped them. But U.S. health officials say it may be too soon to drop mask mandates altogether as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. rise.

Turning your pandemic purchase regrets into cash

While shoppers shared all different pandemic purchase regrets, money-saving expert Andrea Woroch says take your guilt and turn it into something positive.

Mask mandates return to this New York county

People will soon have to wear masks indoors again in western New York's most populous county because of a spike in COVID-19 positives and hospitalizations.

Shortage of vaccinated nurses prompts closure of ER on Long Island

Mount Sinai South Nassau said the decision to close the Long Beach Emergency Room came after all options were exhausted.

More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds

The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.

Fauci warns against ‘prematurely’ dropping mask rules amid COVID-19 spike

Dr. Anthony Fauci responded to a move by Washington, D.C. officials to remove indoor mask mandates, saying the move is premature and could lead to a spike in cases amid a recent COVID-19 surge in parts of the country.

TSA: Vaccine mandate for federal workers won't impact holiday travel

The vaccine mandate requires millions of federal employees to have either at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or an approved exemption. TSA said 93% of its workforce is in compliance.

COVID-19 infected deer could act as ‘reservoirs’ for virus, study suggests

Penn State veterinarians found an explosive number of COVID-19 cases in deer, leaving them to wonder if humans can contract the virus from the animals.

Is traveling safe during the pandemic this holiday season?

Traveling this holiday season can be safe if you're fully vaccinated for COVID-19. For those who haven't gotten their shots, officials advise delaying travel.

New report slams Cuomo on 'revised' nursing home deaths, sex harassment

A legislative investigation released Monday found "overwhelming evidence" that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed women and staff "substantially revised" nursing home deaths.

COVID cases, hospitalizations in NY hit highest number since April

Nearly 6,100 people a day are now testing positive for COVID-19 in New York, up 22% from the seven days through Nov. 11 and the highest seven-day average since mid-April.