Bivalent booster: Pfizer seeks to expand shot to 5- to 11-year-olds
Pfizer is asking the FDA to expand use of its updated COVID-19 vaccine booster shot to children ages 5 to 11. The so-called bivalent shot is meant to be more effective against omicron variants of the coronavirus.
Pfizer is asking the FDA to expand use of its updated COVID-19 vaccine booster shot to children ages 5 to 11. The so-called bivalent shot is meant to be more effective against omicron variants of the coronavirus.
New COVID-like virus found in bat could spread to humans, resist vaccines
Researchers say the bat virus, named Khosta-2, can infect human cells and is resistant to the antibodies of people who’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19.
Researchers say the bat virus, named Khosta-2, can infect human cells and is resistant to the antibodies of people who’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19.
Should I get the new COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Your questions, answered
With flu season approaching in the U.S., as well as the availability of the new omicron-designed COVID-19 booster for everyone 12 and up, here are some answers to common questions about the shots.
With flu season approaching in the U.S., as well as the availability of the new omicron-designed COVID-19 booster for everyone 12 and up, here are some answers to common questions about the shots.
Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter, official says
Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
COVID end 'is in sight,' WHO chief says
The head of the World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus deaths last week was the lowest reported number in the pandemic since March 2020. Could this be a turning point in the global outbreak?
The head of the World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus deaths last week was the lowest reported number in the pandemic since March 2020. Could this be a turning point in the global outbreak?
With election looming, Hochul won't renew COVID emergency powers
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she won't be renewing New York's COVID-19 state of emergency, effectively ending her emergency powers related to the pandemic. Given how close the general election is, could this be a political move?
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she won't be renewing New York's COVID-19 state of emergency, effectively ending her emergency powers related to the pandemic. Given how close the general election is, could this be a political move?
COVID forces Lea Michele to cancel 'Funny Girl' performances
The former Glee star announced on social media that she had tested positive for COVID-19. She is not slated to return to the show until September 20.
The former Glee star announced on social media that she had tested positive for COVID-19. She is not slated to return to the show until September 20.
NY dumps mask mandate on subway trains and buses
New York is dropping its little-enforced mask requirement on subways, commuter trains, and buses. Masks will be "encouraged" but not required when riding the transit system.
New York is dropping its little-enforced mask requirement on subways, commuter trains, and buses. Masks will be "encouraged" but not required when riding the transit system.
NYC first day of school: What you need to know for 2022–2023
New York City public schools welcomed back students on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, for the 2022–2023 academic year. Here are some major things to know about COVID protocols, school meals, and the school calendar.
New York City public schools welcomed back students on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, for the 2022–2023 academic year. Here are some major things to know about COVID protocols, school meals, and the school calendar.
Should you get a new COVID vaccine booster?
New COVID-19 boosters targeting today's most common omicron strains should arrive within days. The new shots offer Americans a chance to get the most up-to-date protection. Here are some things to know.
New COVID-19 boosters targeting today's most common omicron strains should arrive within days. The new shots offer Americans a chance to get the most up-to-date protection. Here are some things to know.
Labor Day air travel tops pre-pandemic levels for 1st time, TSA says
That is a first for a holiday weekend, the Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday.
That is a first for a holiday weekend, the Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday.
NYC workers head back to the office
You might have noticed your train was a little more crowded this morning. It was back to the office for a lot of workers who have been working remotely.
You might have noticed your train was a little more crowded this morning. It was back to the office for a lot of workers who have been working remotely.
Parts of China re-enter COVID-19 lockdown days before holiday travel
It said that outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020.
It said that outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020.
Explainer: Should you get a new COVID booster? If so, when?
As COVID continues to mutate and with the fall season upon us, some people are already anticipating their 4th or even 5th booster shot. Here's what you need to know.
As COVID continues to mutate and with the fall season upon us, some people are already anticipating their 4th or even 5th booster shot. Here's what you need to know.
Can you use expired COVID tests? Here’s how to check
While it might have seemed like a good idea to stockpile those free at-home tests, many are likely now expired. But you may still be able to use them — here’s how to check.
While it might have seemed like a good idea to stockpile those free at-home tests, many are likely now expired. But you may still be able to use them — here’s how to check.
Reading, math scores for 9-year-olds plummeted after pandemic
There are growing concerns for parents sending their children back to school after a new study showed that the pandemic had a major impact on students reading and math skills.
There are growing concerns for parents sending their children back to school after a new study showed that the pandemic had a major impact on students reading and math skills.
CDC panel recommends tweaked COVID-19 booster
The tweaked COVID booster, which was approved in a fast-tracked strategy, is expected to be available next week after Labor Day.
The tweaked COVID booster, which was approved in a fast-tracked strategy, is expected to be available next week after Labor Day.
Goldman Sachs eases COVID protocols, bringing staff back to office full-time
The Wall Street giant has told employees that it will no longer require vaccines, Covid testing, or masks, essentially saying it is time to get back in the office five days a week starting the day after Labor Day.
The Wall Street giant has told employees that it will no longer require vaccines, Covid testing, or masks, essentially saying it is time to get back in the office five days a week starting the day after Labor Day.
New COVID cases and deaths are falling nearly everywhere, U.N. says
The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported globally continued to fall nearly everywhere in the world. But deaths climbed in two regions.
The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported globally continued to fall nearly everywhere in the world. But deaths climbed in two regions.
US government’s COVID-19 website to suspend free at-home tests
The U.S. is averaging nearly 89,000 new COVID cases, 5,300 new hospitalizations and 392 deaths daily.
The U.S. is averaging nearly 89,000 new COVID cases, 5,300 new hospitalizations and 392 deaths daily.