US COVID-19 hospitalizations top 100K since January, HHS says
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers haven’t reached into the six figures since January, according to health officials.
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers haven’t reached into the six figures since January, according to health officials.
Gov. Hochul adds 12,000 more COVID-related deaths to state count
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged on her first day in office that the state has had nearly 12,000 more deaths from COVID-19 than Cuomo told the public.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged on her first day in office that the state has had nearly 12,000 more deaths from COVID-19 than Cuomo told the public.
TV ads, comic books part of new push to encourage vaccination
FOX 5 NY takes a look at the types of ads we could start seeing soon, and some other new approaches to encourage people to get the jab.
FOX 5 NY takes a look at the types of ads we could start seeing soon, and some other new approaches to encourage people to get the jab.
In-school masking debate leaves Long Island communities deeply divided
A universal school mask mandate is one of Gov. Hochul's first orders of business, and the debate is leaving school districts across the state deeply divided.
A universal school mask mandate is one of Gov. Hochul's first orders of business, and the debate is leaving school districts across the state deeply divided.
COVID hospitalizations in NJ top 1,000 for first time since May
Governor Phil Murphy said that the state has come too far to go backward, and is urging any residents who have not been vaccinated yet to get the jab, saying the vaccines continue to be highly effective against hospitalization.
Governor Phil Murphy said that the state has come too far to go backward, and is urging any residents who have not been vaccinated yet to get the jab, saying the vaccines continue to be highly effective against hospitalization.
Abbott adds vaccine mandate ban to Special Session agenda
He also has issued a new executive order maintaining the ban on mandating COVID-19 vaccinations by Texas government entities.
He also has issued a new executive order maintaining the ban on mandating COVID-19 vaccinations by Texas government entities.
COVID-19 origins report: Unclassified version of US review expected within 'days'
An unclassified version of a review on the COVID-19 origins sought by President Joe Biden is expected to be released within “several days.”
An unclassified version of a review on the COVID-19 origins sought by President Joe Biden is expected to be released within “several days.”
Most rental assistance has still not gone out, feds report
The latest data shows that the pace of distribution increased in July over June and that nearly a million households have been helped.
The latest data shows that the pace of distribution increased in July over June and that nearly a million households have been helped.
15 rescue dogs killed by local government in Australia over COVID-19 restrictions
The dogs were killed in an apparent effort to prevent out-of-town volunteers from spreading COVID-19 while traveling to pick up the animals.
The dogs were killed in an apparent effort to prevent out-of-town volunteers from spreading COVID-19 while traveling to pick up the animals.
How fitness trackers can monitor COVID long-haulers
Researchers monitored the Fitbit data of wearers who tested positive for COVID-19 and found those individuals had an elevated heart for an average of nearly three months after their initial symptoms.
Researchers monitored the Fitbit data of wearers who tested positive for COVID-19 and found those individuals had an elevated heart for an average of nearly three months after their initial symptoms.
COVID-19 delta variant races through entire Oakland household, killing father and sending mother to ICU
An Oakland family has been dealing with the heartbreaking loss of a father from COVID-19 as they’ve been holding out hope for their mother’s full recovery from the devastating illness.
An Oakland family has been dealing with the heartbreaking loss of a father from COVID-19 as they’ve been holding out hope for their mother’s full recovery from the devastating illness.
CUNY students return to campus as COVID mandate anxiety high
The normally exciting start to the academic year has many filled with anxiety over COVID-19 and related mandates.
The normally exciting start to the academic year has many filled with anxiety over COVID-19 and related mandates.
Gov. Hochul announces COVID-19 pandemic mandates for schools
The newly installed governor of New York said her top priority in the fight against the coronavirus is getting children back to school and making sure they can learn and be safe.
The newly installed governor of New York said her top priority in the fight against the coronavirus is getting children back to school and making sure they can learn and be safe.
Kathy Hochul takes the helm in New York, vows swift action
Gov. Kathy Hochul made history in New York at midnight. She promised a "fresh, collaborative approach" in state government.
Gov. Kathy Hochul made history in New York at midnight. She promised a "fresh, collaborative approach" in state government.
Parent of 12-year-old in ICU urges Polk County to take up mask mandates
The debate over masks mandates in schools was reignited Tuesday night at the Polk County school board meeting. The issue wasn't on the agenda, but parents on both sides of the issue still had a lot to say, including the father of a 12-year-old boy who is in the ICU battling COVID-19.
The debate over masks mandates in schools was reignited Tuesday night at the Polk County school board meeting. The issue wasn't on the agenda, but parents on both sides of the issue still had a lot to say, including the father of a 12-year-old boy who is in the ICU battling COVID-19.
CUNY faculty protest reopening amid delta variant surge
PSC CUNY, a union that represents 30,000 staff and faculty members, is calling for unvaccinated students and staffers to be tested every 72 hours, rather than every week, which is the university system's current policy.
PSC CUNY, a union that represents 30,000 staff and faculty members, is calling for unvaccinated students and staffers to be tested every 72 hours, rather than every week, which is the university system's current policy.
Family of prison officer who died of the coronavirus sues San Quentin
The 55-year-old Sgt. Gilbert Polanco, who was also was a U.S. Army veteran, was the first employee to die from the virus at San Quentin.
The 55-year-old Sgt. Gilbert Polanco, who was also was a U.S. Army veteran, was the first employee to die from the virus at San Quentin.
Tampa pediatric nurse, mother of 3, dies from COVID-19
Nikki Bass' life revolved around children; her three girls -- Ally, Sierra and Hannah – and the children she treated at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. She wasn't vaccinated and contracted COVID-19 as pediatric cases surged in her hospital. Now, at 38, she's gone and her family is left to pick up the pieces.
Nikki Bass' life revolved around children; her three girls -- Ally, Sierra and Hannah – and the children she treated at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. She wasn't vaccinated and contracted COVID-19 as pediatric cases surged in her hospital. Now, at 38, she's gone and her family is left to pick up the pieces.
Unvaccinated individuals are 29 times more likely to be hospitalized from COVID-19, CDC says
You are five times more likely to contract COVID-19 if unvaccinated.
You are five times more likely to contract COVID-19 if unvaccinated.
Battling cancer and unable to get vaccine, teacher dies from COVID-19 complications
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.