As COVID cases rise, NYC makes another vaccine push
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the $100 vaccine incentive and mandates are working. Over the past week, 80,000 New Yorkers got their first dose.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the $100 vaccine incentive and mandates are working. Over the past week, 80,000 New Yorkers got their first dose.
NY says school districts are on their own to decide on in-person or remote learning
The state health department says it is up to each local school district in New York to decide whether to provide in-person school.
The state health department says it is up to each local school district in New York to decide whether to provide in-person school.
Amazon, Wells Fargo among companies delaying return-to-office plans
Several major companies — including Amazon, Wells Fargo, Google and Apple — are delaying return-to-office dates, citing a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the delta variant.
Several major companies — including Amazon, Wells Fargo, Google and Apple — are delaying return-to-office dates, citing a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the delta variant.
How secure are New York's vaccine passport apps?
The NYC COVID Safe app allows users to upload a photo of their vaccine card and then flash the image in the app to enter a vaccine-requiring establishment.
The NYC COVID Safe app allows users to upload a photo of their vaccine card and then flash the image in the app to enter a vaccine-requiring establishment.
CDC: US COVID-19 cases up 43%, 83% of counties see ‘moderate to high’ spread
The CDC reported sharp increases in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across all age groups as the delta variant tears through the U.S.
The CDC reported sharp increases in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across all age groups as the delta variant tears through the U.S.
Can I get 'long COVID' if I'm infected after vaccination?
Researchers are studying the chances of so-called long COVID, or long-haul COVID, developing in anyone who might get infected after vaccination. COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing severe illness from the virus but you still can get infected after getting the shots.
Researchers are studying the chances of so-called long COVID, or long-haul COVID, developing in anyone who might get infected after vaccination. COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing severe illness from the virus but you still can get infected after getting the shots.
Delta plus variant: What it is and how it differs from other coronavirus strains
Everything you should know about the new delta plus variant and how it differs from previous mutations.
Everything you should know about the new delta plus variant and how it differs from previous mutations.
We may have to learn to live with COVID-19 variants, experts say
The variant of most concern to the U.S. right now remains the very contagious delta variant. But new variants will continue to emerge until we can significantly reduce the number of places the coronavirus can live.
The variant of most concern to the U.S. right now remains the very contagious delta variant. But new variants will continue to emerge until we can significantly reduce the number of places the coronavirus can live.
Amazon pushes back return-to-office to January 2022
Seattle-based retail giant Amazon has delayed its return to the office for US corporate employees to January 3, 2022 as COVID-19 cases surge nationally due to the delta variant.
Seattle-based retail giant Amazon has delayed its return to the office for US corporate employees to January 3, 2022 as COVID-19 cases surge nationally due to the delta variant.
Moderna says delta variant will lead to more breakthrough cases among vaccinated
Moderna said it believes the delta variant’s spread combined with people indoors as it gets colder will lead to an increase in breakthrough COVID-19 cases.
Moderna said it believes the delta variant’s spread combined with people indoors as it gets colder will lead to an increase in breakthrough COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 Delta variant and kids: Protecting children who aren’t old enough to get vaccinated
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges everyone who can -- to get vaccinated. But what about children who aren’t yet eligible? Here's what we know.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges everyone who can -- to get vaccinated. But what about children who aren’t yet eligible? Here's what we know.
COVID-19 spike: In Florida hospitals, 'there are only so many beds'
On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 50,000 new COVID-19 cases in Florida during a three-day span, raising the seven-day average to one of the highest counts since the pandemic began.
On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 50,000 new COVID-19 cases in Florida during a three-day span, raising the seven-day average to one of the highest counts since the pandemic began.
Spirit Airlines cancels hundreds of flights, again
If you’re taking a flight on Spirit Airlines, you may want to double-check its status. The carrier has been canceling hundreds of flights each day for almost a week and Thursday was no different.
If you’re taking a flight on Spirit Airlines, you may want to double-check its status. The carrier has been canceling hundreds of flights each day for almost a week and Thursday was no different.
'Pass Over' marks first play to return to Broadway while Delta variant fears rise
1,200 people packed the August Wilson Theater for the premiere of the new play 'Pass Over.' It was the first Broadway play since March 2020.
1,200 people packed the August Wilson Theater for the premiere of the new play 'Pass Over.' It was the first Broadway play since March 2020.
COVID-19 Delta variant symptoms: What we know and what to look for
Here’s what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says about the Delta variant, its symptoms, characteristics and other things to watch for.
Here’s what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says about the Delta variant, its symptoms, characteristics and other things to watch for.
US unemployment claims drop by 14,000 to 385,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.
Louisiana reports influx of pediatric COVID-19 cases amid delta variant-fueled surge
Louisiana’s largest hospital system reported an increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases amid a surge in delta variant cases across the United States.
Louisiana’s largest hospital system reported an increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases amid a surge in delta variant cases across the United States.
Vaccinated people half as likely to be infected with COVID-19, new study says
The 37-page study showed participants who reported being vaccinated were at substantially reduced risk of testing positive for COVID-19 compared with those who reported not being vaccinated.
The 37-page study showed participants who reported being vaccinated were at substantially reduced risk of testing positive for COVID-19 compared with those who reported not being vaccinated.
Arkansas has 25 open ICU beds, other states’ hospital capacity dwindling
A number of states are once again seeing sharp increases in COVID-19 ICU hospitalizations amid a surge in new cases driven by the hyper-contagious delta variant of the coronavirus.
A number of states are once again seeing sharp increases in COVID-19 ICU hospitalizations amid a surge in new cases driven by the hyper-contagious delta variant of the coronavirus.
Arkansas governor says he regrets signing mask ban amid COVID-19 surge
Hutchinson expressed some regret about signing the ban, but said he approved it at a time when the state’s cases were much lower and a month after he lifted the state’s mask mandate.
Hutchinson expressed some regret about signing the ban, but said he approved it at a time when the state’s cases were much lower and a month after he lifted the state’s mask mandate.