Merck says experimental pill cuts worst COVID effects
Merck & Co. said Friday that its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected with the coronavirus and that it would soon ask health officials in the U.S. and around the world to authorize its use.
Merck & Co. said Friday that its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected with the coronavirus and that it would soon ask health officials in the U.S. and around the world to authorize its use.
Justice Sotomayor denies NYC teachers' request to block vaccine mandate
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has denied a request by a group of New York City teachers to block the city's vaccine mandate for Department of Education staff.
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has denied a request by a group of New York City teachers to block the city's vaccine mandate for Department of Education staff.
FDA to weigh Moderna, J&J COVID-19 booster shots in October meetings
An FDA committee will meet on Oct. 14 and 15 to determine if it will authorize booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
An FDA committee will meet on Oct. 14 and 15 to determine if it will authorize booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
Outdoor learning picks up popularity on Long Island
With masks now required inside schools across New York State, some teachers are moving their classrooms outdoors.
With masks now required inside schools across New York State, some teachers are moving their classrooms outdoors.
NYC teachers ask Supreme Court to block vaccine mandate
In their request, the plaintiffs assert that the Executive Order requiring vaccination threatens the education of thousands of children.
In their request, the plaintiffs assert that the Executive Order requiring vaccination threatens the education of thousands of children.
School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
HIPAA does not apply to revealing COVID-19 vaccine status at work, HHS says
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
US unemployment claims rise for 3rd straight week amid delta spread
U.S. unemployment claims rose by 11,000 last week to 362,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
U.S. unemployment claims rose by 11,000 last week to 362,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Nurses file suit challenging NY vaccine mandate
Just two days after New York's vaccine mandate took effect, a group of nurses are taking their objections to court, fighting for a permanent religious exemption.
Just two days after New York's vaccine mandate took effect, a group of nurses are taking their objections to court, fighting for a permanent religious exemption.
COVID-19 can infect pancreatic cells that make insulin, study suggests
Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus in late 2019, research has shown that people with severe COVID-19 infection can go on to develop other health conditions like pneumonia, blood clots and as more evidence emerges, diabetes.
Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus in late 2019, research has shown that people with severe COVID-19 infection can go on to develop other health conditions like pneumonia, blood clots and as more evidence emerges, diabetes.
NJ surpasses one million positive PCR tests; School districts report 39 outbreaks
Roughly one in nine New Jersey residents have had COVID-19, according to the latest data.
Roughly one in nine New Jersey residents have had COVID-19, according to the latest data.
Health care workers face threats, violence over COVID-19 safety rules
Across the country, doctors and nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic are dealing with hostility, threats and violence from patients angry over safety rules designed to keep the virus from spreading.
Across the country, doctors and nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic are dealing with hostility, threats and violence from patients angry over safety rules designed to keep the virus from spreading.
United Airlines to fire 593 employees who refused COVID-19 vaccine
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 risk among kids increased amid delta, start of school year, AAP warns
The COVID-19 risk among children has increased amid the delta variant and the start of the school year, a pediatricians group said.
The COVID-19 risk among children has increased amid the delta variant and the start of the school year, a pediatricians group said.
More minorities getting COVID-19 vaccine, White House says
New data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows more Black and Latino Americans are getting the COVID-19 vaccine compared to earlier this year.
New data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows more Black and Latino Americans are getting the COVID-19 vaccine compared to earlier this year.
2 accused of selling fake COVID-19 vaccine cards in Metro Detroit
Two people from Metro Detroit are accused of selling fake COVID-19 vaccine cards on social media.
Two people from Metro Detroit are accused of selling fake COVID-19 vaccine cards on social media.
China kills 3 pet cats that tested positive for COVID-19
Authorities in a Chinese city killed three pet cats after testing positive for COVID-19, despite an online appeal by the owner, local media reported.
Authorities in a Chinese city killed three pet cats after testing positive for COVID-19, despite an online appeal by the owner, local media reported.
2 dead after taking ivermectin in New Mexico
Two people have died in New Mexico after taking a deworming drug to treat COVID-19, officials said.
Two people have died in New Mexico after taking a deworming drug to treat COVID-19, officials said.
Vaccinated couple dies 1 minute apart while holding hands
A vaccinated Michigan couple died of COVID-19 less than one minute apart and while holding hands, according to their daughter.
A vaccinated Michigan couple died of COVID-19 less than one minute apart and while holding hands, according to their daughter.
Alabama trying to use coronavirus relief funds for new prisons
Facing a Justice Department lawsuit over Alabama's notoriously violent prisons, state lawmakers on Monday began a special session on a $1.3 billion construction plan that would use federal pandemic relief funds to pay part of the cost of building massive new lockups.
Facing a Justice Department lawsuit over Alabama's notoriously violent prisons, state lawmakers on Monday began a special session on a $1.3 billion construction plan that would use federal pandemic relief funds to pay part of the cost of building massive new lockups.