COVID test sites to open at 4 more subway stations
COVID testing sites will open at four more subway stations, bringing the number of station testing sites to 11.
COVID testing sites will open at four more subway stations, bringing the number of station testing sites to 11.
Mayor Eric Adams proposes NYC office workers return 3 days a week
Adams said he wants to see this done within a three-week period, in order to boost office occupancy in the city, which is currently at around 30 percent.
Adams said he wants to see this done within a three-week period, in order to boost office occupancy in the city, which is currently at around 30 percent.
Boston Marathon bomber's COVID stimulus payment going to victims, judge says
Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's $1,400 COVID-19 stimulus payment can be used to help pay the millions of dollars he is ordered to pay his victims, a judge has ruled.
Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's $1,400 COVID-19 stimulus payment can be used to help pay the millions of dollars he is ordered to pay his victims, a judge has ruled.
NY plans COVID-19 booster mandate for healthcare workers
New York plans to require health care workers to get a COVID-19 booster.
New York plans to require health care workers to get a COVID-19 booster.
December 2021 jobs report: US employers add 199K jobs, unemployment falls to 3.9%
The December 2021 jobs report showed U.S. employers added a modest 199,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate fell sharply.
The December 2021 jobs report showed U.S. employers added a modest 199,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate fell sharply.
Moderna CEO says fourth COVID-19 shot could be necessary
The CEO of Moderna says that a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot may soon be necessary due to declining efficacy of booster shots: "I still believe we’re going to need boosters in the fall of ’22 and forward," CEO Stephane Bancel said. "This virus is not going away. We’re going to have to live with it."
The CEO of Moderna says that a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot may soon be necessary due to declining efficacy of booster shots: "I still believe we’re going to need boosters in the fall of ’22 and forward," CEO Stephane Bancel said. "This virus is not going away. We’re going to have to live with it."
Don’t file murder charges in stillbirths even if their behavior contributed to death: California AG
AG Rob Bonta said that under his legal interpretation of California’s murder statute, a pregnant woman cannot be prosecuted for the murder of an unborn fetus based on the outcome of her pregnancy. He said lesser included charges such as manslaughter also do not apply in such cases.
AG Rob Bonta said that under his legal interpretation of California’s murder statute, a pregnant woman cannot be prosecuted for the murder of an unborn fetus based on the outcome of her pregnancy. He said lesser included charges such as manslaughter also do not apply in such cases.
White House shares $4.5B effort to help cover winter heating bills
The Biden administration shared a state-by-state breakdown of its effort to help cover winter heating bills for low-income families.
The Biden administration shared a state-by-state breakdown of its effort to help cover winter heating bills for low-income families.
NY reports highest single-day COVID deaths since mass vaccinations began
130 people across the state died due to COVID-19 on Wednesday, while hospitalizations topped 11,000
130 people across the state died due to COVID-19 on Wednesday, while hospitalizations topped 11,000
How NYC's vaccine mandate is impacting independent workers
Independent workers, like nannies, tutors and home improvement contractors, now must prove they have been vaccinated to work in New York City.
Independent workers, like nannies, tutors and home improvement contractors, now must prove they have been vaccinated to work in New York City.
Nassau County Executive signs order leaving mask decision to schools
New Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed an executive offer Thursday that allows school districts to end mask mandates if they so choose.
New Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed an executive offer Thursday that allows school districts to end mask mandates if they so choose.
Boston Marathon bomber got $1,400 pandemic stimulus payment
Convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev received a $1,400 COVID-19 stimulus payment — and now federal prosecutors are asking a judge to force the imprisoned terrorist to use that money to help compensate his victims. Tsarnaev owes them millions of dollars.
Convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev received a $1,400 COVID-19 stimulus payment — and now federal prosecutors are asking a judge to force the imprisoned terrorist to use that money to help compensate his victims. Tsarnaev owes them millions of dollars.
How can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine?
Children younger than 5 can't get COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. yet, but there are steps you can take to protect them from infection. CDC recommends surrounding those youngsters with adults and siblings who are vaccinated, and boosted if eligible.
Children younger than 5 can't get COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. yet, but there are steps you can take to protect them from infection. CDC recommends surrounding those youngsters with adults and siblings who are vaccinated, and boosted if eligible.
Things you may have missed in 2021: Scientific, medical advances and more
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
What type of face mask is best amid the recent omicron surge
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
US had 5 rabies deaths last year, highest total in a decade
CDC officials said the deaths were tragic and could have been prevented. They say some of the deaths occurred because people didn’t realize they’d been infected or refused life-saving shots.
CDC officials said the deaths were tragic and could have been prevented. They say some of the deaths occurred because people didn’t realize they’d been infected or refused life-saving shots.
Cruise ship with small number of asymptomatic, positive patients docked in San Francisco
Princess Cruises sent an email stating that they randomly tested 25% of the roughly 700 passengers and board and found that 12 were positive with coronavirus, and all had no or mild symptoms. The ship was filled to about one third of capacity.
Princess Cruises sent an email stating that they randomly tested 25% of the roughly 700 passengers and board and found that 12 were positive with coronavirus, and all had no or mild symptoms. The ship was filled to about one third of capacity.
Record weekly COVID-19 cases reported worldwide but fewer deaths, WHO says
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
2 tigers at ZooTampa test positive for COVID-19
The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms.
The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms.
Record 9.5 million COVID-19 cases worldwide last week
The World Health Organization said Thursday a record 9.5 million cases of COVID-19 were tallied around the world over the last week, noting a 71% surge in the weekly count of infections amounting to a “tsunami” as the new omicron variant sweeps worldwide.
The World Health Organization said Thursday a record 9.5 million cases of COVID-19 were tallied around the world over the last week, noting a 71% surge in the weekly count of infections amounting to a “tsunami” as the new omicron variant sweeps worldwide.