Yankees slugger Aaron Judge won't say if he's vaccinated
Yankees star Aaron Judge refused to directly answer a question about his vaccine status Tuesday amid a requirement in New York City that every private sector employee be inoculated against the coronavirus.
Yankees star Aaron Judge refused to directly answer a question about his vaccine status Tuesday amid a requirement in New York City that every private sector employee be inoculated against the coronavirus.
Reassigning fire inspectors to COVID task force compromised safety, union says
About 90 of the FDNY's fire inspectors were reassigned to the city's COVID task force for about a year and a half, according to the union that represents the inspectors. The union said that compromised fire safety.
About 90 of the FDNY's fire inspectors were reassigned to the city's COVID task force for about a year and a half, according to the union that represents the inspectors. The union said that compromised fire safety.
Cuomo administration undercounted nursing home deaths, audit says
An audit says Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration failed to account for about 4,100 nursing home residents who died from COVID-19.
An audit says Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration failed to account for about 4,100 nursing home residents who died from COVID-19.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19, White House says
The White House says second gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19.
The White House says second gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19.
Pfizer seeks approval for 4th COVID-19 booster dose for seniors
Pfizer is expected to request authorization for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for seniors in a move to provide extra protection to the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.
Pfizer is expected to request authorization for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for seniors in a move to provide extra protection to the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.
3 COVID-19 tests recalled after FDA warns about ‘high risk’ of false results
LuSys Laboratories issued the recall this week for three of its COVID-19 tests. The FDA believes they were distributed for use in laboratories and for at-home testing.
LuSys Laboratories issued the recall this week for three of its COVID-19 tests. The FDA believes they were distributed for use in laboratories and for at-home testing.
Everyday life can be a struggle for kids with COVID
More than 12.7 million children in the U.S. alone have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began. Some youngsters suffer unexplained symptoms long after the virus is gone — what's often called long COVID. Others get reinfected. Some seem to recover fine, only to be struck later by a mysterious condition that causes severe organ inflammation.
More than 12.7 million children in the U.S. alone have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began. Some youngsters suffer unexplained symptoms long after the virus is gone — what's often called long COVID. Others get reinfected. Some seem to recover fine, only to be struck later by a mysterious condition that causes severe organ inflammation.
21 Ukrainian children with cancer safely flown to UK to receive ‘life-saving care’
The 21 Ukrainian children were flown out of Poland to the United Kingdom to receive “life-saving care” according to Sajid Javid, a member of Parliament and secretary of state for health and social care.
The 21 Ukrainian children were flown out of Poland to the United Kingdom to receive “life-saving care” according to Sajid Javid, a member of Parliament and secretary of state for health and social care.
NBA star Kevin Durant calls out NYC Mayor Adams for confusing vaccine mandate
Kevin Durant is calling on New York City Mayor Eric Adams to figure out what the Brooklyn Nets feel is a confusing vaccine mandate that now allows Kyrie Irving to attend but not play in their home games.
Kevin Durant is calling on New York City Mayor Eric Adams to figure out what the Brooklyn Nets feel is a confusing vaccine mandate that now allows Kyrie Irving to attend but not play in their home games.
How long will it take to regain the hour of morning daylight lost to daylight saving time?
You might have been greeted by darkness when your alarm clock rang early Monday morning, even if you woke up to the sun already shining in your window on Friday.
You might have been greeted by darkness when your alarm clock rang early Monday morning, even if you woke up to the sun already shining in your window on Friday.
High school launches ‘calm room’ to help students’ mental health
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
France lifts most COVID-19 restrictions for unvaccinated
France is lifting most COVID-19 restrictions.
France is lifting most COVID-19 restrictions.
Pfizer: 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose will be needed
“Right now, the way that we have seen, it is necessary, a fourth booster right now,” Pfizer’s CEO Albert Bourla said.
“Right now, the way that we have seen, it is necessary, a fourth booster right now,” Pfizer’s CEO Albert Bourla said.
Time change fatigue? National Napping Day 2022 aims to help you recuperate
The start of daylight saving time has many of us struggling to adjust our body clocks to the hour difference, which is why the day after is National Napping Day.
The start of daylight saving time has many of us struggling to adjust our body clocks to the hour difference, which is why the day after is National Napping Day.
Two years into the pandemic, the world takes cautious steps forward
On the two-year anniversary of the start of the pandemic, people are shedding their masks and getting back to normal as COVID-19 deaths and cases plummet.
On the two-year anniversary of the start of the pandemic, people are shedding their masks and getting back to normal as COVID-19 deaths and cases plummet.
Washington, Oregon to end mask mandates in schools, most public places on March 12
Washington and Oregon will drop masking requirements for schools and most public places on March 12.
Washington and Oregon will drop masking requirements for schools and most public places on March 12.
China locks down city of 9 million amid new spike in COVID-19 cases
Residents of Changchun are required to remain home with one family member allowed to venture out to buy food and other necessities every two days.
Residents of Changchun are required to remain home with one family member allowed to venture out to buy food and other necessities every two days.
When will COVID-19 end? Experts look to past pandemics for clues
One thing experts have learned is that it can be a long drawn-out process. This includes different types of endings that may not all occur at the same time.
One thing experts have learned is that it can be a long drawn-out process. This includes different types of endings that may not all occur at the same time.
How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed after two years?
Two years after the pandemic began, more countries are shifting toward a return to normal and learning to live with the virus. Safe and effective vaccines have been developed and experts know a lot more about how to keep the coronavirus under control since it emerged in late 2019.
Two years after the pandemic began, more countries are shifting toward a return to normal and learning to live with the virus. Safe and effective vaccines have been developed and experts know a lot more about how to keep the coronavirus under control since it emerged in late 2019.
Marijuana, tourism, clean streets are key to NYC revival, mayor says
After two years of the pandemic battering New York City, the mayor hopes to steer his city toward an economic revival by luring tourists back, beautifying the streets and embracing New York's looming legal pot industry.
After two years of the pandemic battering New York City, the mayor hopes to steer his city toward an economic revival by luring tourists back, beautifying the streets and embracing New York's looming legal pot industry.