Delta variant viral load 1,000 times higher than original coronavirus strain
A recent study sheds light on why the delta variant is so much more contagious than the original novel coronavirus strain, which first infected much of the global population last year.
A recent study sheds light on why the delta variant is so much more contagious than the original novel coronavirus strain, which first infected much of the global population last year.
Google, Facebook mandate vaccines for employees returning to work
Big tech companies are requiring that their employees get their shots in order to return to work.
Big tech companies are requiring that their employees get their shots in order to return to work.
US records more than 70,000 new daily COVID-19 cases, 462 deaths
The delta variant has fueled a surge of COVID-19 infections across the United States, and new projections show no signs of the hyper-contagious variant showing down.
The delta variant has fueled a surge of COVID-19 infections across the United States, and new projections show no signs of the hyper-contagious variant showing down.
Fully vaccinated US, EU visitors can visit England without quarantining
Fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and much of Europe, excluding France, will now be able to visit England without having to quarantine.
Fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and much of Europe, excluding France, will now be able to visit England without having to quarantine.
New York housing market could be cooling off
New data show sales of newly built homes dropped in June to the lowest since the first month of the coronavirus pandemic
New data show sales of newly built homes dropped in June to the lowest since the first month of the coronavirus pandemic
Haze from western wildfires making breathing extra difficult for some COVID long-haulers
Wildfires are scorching parts of the west and thousands of miles closer to home, much of the northeast is feeling the effects.
Wildfires are scorching parts of the west and thousands of miles closer to home, much of the northeast is feeling the effects.
California governor pulls kids from summer camp with no mask requirement
Reopen California Schools, a group that promotes full school reopening without masks, tweeted it had obtained photos of one of Gov. Newsom’s sons at the camp.
Reopen California Schools, a group that promotes full school reopening without masks, tweeted it had obtained photos of one of Gov. Newsom’s sons at the camp.
Vaccinated Americans are fed up with the unvaccinated
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said, "It's time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks." Many New Yorkers agree with that sentiment.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said, "It's time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks." Many New Yorkers agree with that sentiment.
Tokyo's daily COVID-19 cases exceed 3,000 in day for 1st time
Tokyo reported 3,177 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, another all-time high just days after the start of the Tokyo Olympics.
Tokyo reported 3,177 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, another all-time high just days after the start of the Tokyo Olympics.
More names added to star-studded lineup for NYC recovery concert
More names were added Tuesday to the city's recovery concert planned for Central Park next month. Along with Jennifer Hudson, Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon, Andrea Bocelli, Carlos Santana and many others will take the stage on the Great Lawn, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
More names were added Tuesday to the city's recovery concert planned for Central Park next month. Along with Jennifer Hudson, Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon, Andrea Bocelli, Carlos Santana and many others will take the stage on the Great Lawn, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Cuomo, Murphy, Lamont 'reviewing' new CDC guidance on masks
The CDC says even if you're vaccinated you should go back to wearing a mask indoors in parts of the country where infections are rising. New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are reviewing the new guidance.
The CDC says even if you're vaccinated you should go back to wearing a mask indoors in parts of the country where infections are rising. New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are reviewing the new guidance.
Hospitals in New York area brace for possible delta-fueled surge
Hospitalizations in the New York area are creeping up at a much slower pace than in Florida and Louisiana but some doctors say the trend is still alarming.
Hospitalizations in the New York area are creeping up at a much slower pace than in Florida and Louisiana but some doctors say the trend is still alarming.
Biden: COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all federal workers 'under consideration'
President Joe Biden says requiring all federal workers to get coranavirus vaccine is "under consideration" as delta variant surges.
President Joe Biden says requiring all federal workers to get coranavirus vaccine is "under consideration" as delta variant surges.
CDC: New data suggests vaccinated people could transmit delta variant
Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr.
Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr.
New CDC mask guidelines: Vaccinated should mask indoors, as should K-12 schools
The CDC announced new face mask recommendations Tuesday for vaccinated people and K-12 schools, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.
The CDC announced new face mask recommendations Tuesday for vaccinated people and K-12 schools, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.
Universities hiring additional staff to manage COVID-19 vaccination records
Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.
Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.
NYC animal shelter sees big influx of surrendered pets and strays
The dogs and cats being surrendered to ACC aren't the ones that people adopted at the height of the pandemic. Instead, these pets are coming from households struggling financially as public assistance tapers off.
The dogs and cats being surrendered to ACC aren't the ones that people adopted at the height of the pandemic. Instead, these pets are coming from households struggling financially as public assistance tapers off.
All NYC workers—including cops, firefighters, teachers—must be vaccinated or tested weekly, mayor says
With the delta variant of the coronavirus pushing the case number up, Mayor Bill de Blasio said it was time to take further steps to enhance the COVID safety protocol.
With the delta variant of the coronavirus pushing the case number up, Mayor Bill de Blasio said it was time to take further steps to enhance the COVID safety protocol.
Lousiana Rep. Clay Higgins says he and his wife have COVID-19 again
Rep. Clay Higgins says he and his wife were infected last year, but this time around is much more difficult.
Rep. Clay Higgins says he and his wife were infected last year, but this time around is much more difficult.
COVID-19 surge: Louisiana hospital forced to halt nonemergency surgeries
One hospital in Louisiana has been forced to stop nonemergency surgeries amid an influx of COVID-19 patients.
One hospital in Louisiana has been forced to stop nonemergency surgeries amid an influx of COVID-19 patients.