Cell process may explain why coronavirus variants are more infectious, NIH study shows
NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.
NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.
NYC children eligible for $100 COVID vaccination incentive
A $100 incentive is available if a child gets the COVID vaccine at either a city-run vaccine site or a public school.
A $100 incentive is available if a child gets the COVID vaccine at either a city-run vaccine site or a public school.
Rodgers' fiancée, Shailene Woodley, slams media for 'disparaging' athlete amid COVID vaccine controversy
Shailene Woodley is slamming news outlets for "disparaging" her fiancé Aaron Rodgers after the quarterback revealed he was unvaccinated.
Shailene Woodley is slamming news outlets for "disparaging" her fiancé Aaron Rodgers after the quarterback revealed he was unvaccinated.
Saliva test developed in NYC makes COVID tests less invasive
Mount Sinai Health System went to work devising an inexpensive, non-invasive, accurate way to test people on a large scale.
Mount Sinai Health System went to work devising an inexpensive, non-invasive, accurate way to test people on a large scale.
Unemployment claims drop to 267,000, a new pandemic low
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Pfizer seeks OK for COVID booster for all adults as CEO predicts need for annual shot
Pfizer on Tuesday announced it has asked the FDA to amend its EUA for boosters to include all adults. Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said that people may need to get a COVID shot every year, much like with the flu shot.
Pfizer on Tuesday announced it has asked the FDA to amend its EUA for boosters to include all adults. Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said that people may need to get a COVID shot every year, much like with the flu shot.
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut agree on federal transit aid sharing
After months of negotiations, New York and its two neighboring states have finally agreed on how to divide up billions in federal COVID-19 relief money aimed at public transit. New York will receive about $10.8 billion, New Jersey will get about $2.6 billion and Connecticut will receive about $474 million.
After months of negotiations, New York and its two neighboring states have finally agreed on how to divide up billions in federal COVID-19 relief money aimed at public transit. New York will receive about $10.8 billion, New Jersey will get about $2.6 billion and Connecticut will receive about $474 million.
NFL fines Packers, Aaron Rodgers, Allen Lazard for violating league COVID-19 rules
The NFL on Tuesday fined the Green Bay Packers $300,000 and quarterback Aaron Rodgers as well as wide receiver Allen Lazard $14,500 each for violating the league’s COVID-19 protocols.
The NFL on Tuesday fined the Green Bay Packers $300,000 and quarterback Aaron Rodgers as well as wide receiver Allen Lazard $14,500 each for violating the league’s COVID-19 protocols.
U.S. casinos have best quarter ever, fueled by online and sports bets
America's commercial casinos are marking the industry's best quarter ever and pushing U.S. casino revenue past what it was for all of 2020. Figures released Tuesday by the American Gaming Association show U.S. casinos are poised to have their best year ever in 2021 as more consumers feel comfortable visiting casinos amid the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, and as online and sports betting revenues continue to grow.
America's commercial casinos are marking the industry's best quarter ever and pushing U.S. casino revenue past what it was for all of 2020. Figures released Tuesday by the American Gaming Association show U.S. casinos are poised to have their best year ever in 2021 as more consumers feel comfortable visiting casinos amid the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, and as online and sports betting revenues continue to grow.
Biden to extend FEMA-backed COVID-19 aid until April 2022
The White House says President Joe Biden is extending the federal government’s 100% reimbursement of COVID-19 emergency response costs to states, tribes and territories through April 1, 2022.
The White House says President Joe Biden is extending the federal government’s 100% reimbursement of COVID-19 emergency response costs to states, tribes and territories through April 1, 2022.
Pfizer asks FDA to authorize COVID-19 booster shot for all adults over age of 18
Pfizer and BioNTech on Tuesday submitted a request to the FDA to broaden its emergency use authorization for a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine to all U.S. adults aged 18 and older.
Pfizer and BioNTech on Tuesday submitted a request to the FDA to broaden its emergency use authorization for a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine to all U.S. adults aged 18 and older.
Over 25K tons of pandemic-related plastic waste polluting oceans, study finds
New research estimates that more than 8 million tons of pandemic-related plastic waste have been generated globally, including 25,000 tons in the ocean.
New research estimates that more than 8 million tons of pandemic-related plastic waste have been generated globally, including 25,000 tons in the ocean.
Report: 100,000 NYC students were homeless in 2020-2021
A new report says more than 100,000 New York City schoolchildren were homeless at some point during the 2020-2021 school year — a 42% increase since 2010.
A new report says more than 100,000 New York City schoolchildren were homeless at some point during the 2020-2021 school year — a 42% increase since 2010.
International travelers arrive in New York after U.S. lifts travel ban
For the first time in 600 days, the U.S. is welcoming tourists from more than 30 countries who had been shut out because of the pandemic. That means international visitors are pouring into New York City.
For the first time in 600 days, the U.S. is welcoming tourists from more than 30 countries who had been shut out because of the pandemic. That means international visitors are pouring into New York City.
With travel restrictions lifted, grandma meets grandson for 1st time
Suman Singh touched down at San Francisco International Airport, weary from travel but weeping with joy that she could finally meet her newest relative: Her grandson.
Suman Singh touched down at San Francisco International Airport, weary from travel but weeping with joy that she could finally meet her newest relative: Her grandson.
Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Federal workers offer first test of Biden vaccine mandates
About 4 million federal workers, from FBI agents to Bureau of Prisons guards to U.S. Food and Drug Administration workers, are to be vaccinated by Nov. 22 under the president’s executive order aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
About 4 million federal workers, from FBI agents to Bureau of Prisons guards to U.S. Food and Drug Administration workers, are to be vaccinated by Nov. 22 under the president’s executive order aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
CDC warns against giving kids pain relievers before COVID-19 vaccine
“It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects,” the agency said on its website.
“It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects,” the agency said on its website.
City reaches vaccine agreement with unions, but not FDNY
New York City and four unions representing city workers reached an agreement on COVID-19 vaccinations, but no deal was reached with the FDNY.
New York City and four unions representing city workers reached an agreement on COVID-19 vaccinations, but no deal was reached with the FDNY.
October jobs report: US hiring rebounds with 531,000 jobs added
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.