NYC COVID surge: $100 booster shot incentive in NYC
New York City is giving $100 to any resident who gets a COVID booster at a City-run or SOMOS clinic by Dec. 31, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.
New York City is giving $100 to any resident who gets a COVID booster at a City-run or SOMOS clinic by Dec. 31, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Public New Year's Eve festivities scaled back but what about private celebrations?
A handful of New York City bars and restaurants, crippled by the coronavirus pandemic, are moving full steam ahead with added precautions. But the Times Square ball drop will only host 15,000 fully vaccinated and masked attendees.
A handful of New York City bars and restaurants, crippled by the coronavirus pandemic, are moving full steam ahead with added precautions. But the Times Square ball drop will only host 15,000 fully vaccinated and masked attendees.
Feds to open COVID-19 testing site in New Jersey
The CDC will set up a COVID surge testing site in New Jersey as part of its program to provide resources to underserved communities.
The CDC will set up a COVID surge testing site in New Jersey as part of its program to provide resources to underserved communities.
Princeton delays campus return; requires boosters for undergrads
Princeton University is delaying undergraduate students' return to campus by at least one week and is bringing them back on a staggered schedule.
Princeton University is delaying undergraduate students' return to campus by at least one week and is bringing them back on a staggered schedule.
Olive Garden may not bring back Never-Ending Pasta Bowl
Darden Restaurants CEO Rick Cardenas explained that the promotion wasn't as profitable as previously believed
Darden Restaurants CEO Rick Cardenas explained that the promotion wasn't as profitable as previously believed
Elizabeth Holmes jury to continue deliberations Tuesday
The jury in the criminal fraud trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes began its second week of deliberations Monday following a three-day break for the Christmas Holiday weekend.
The jury in the criminal fraud trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes began its second week of deliberations Monday following a three-day break for the Christmas Holiday weekend.
COVID-19 testing sites create long lines as at-home kits become scarce
In New York City, drugstores posted signs alerting customers that they sold out of tests. In Atlanta, drugstores ran out of home tests, and police shut down testing sites as traffic backed up a half-mile or more.
In New York City, drugstores posted signs alerting customers that they sold out of tests. In Atlanta, drugstores ran out of home tests, and police shut down testing sites as traffic backed up a half-mile or more.
Connecticut to distribute home COVID-19 tests and N95 masks
Connecticut will distribute 3 million at-home COVID-19 rapid tests and 6 million N95 facemasks this week to help blunt the rising number of infections, Gov. Ned Lamont said.
Connecticut will distribute 3 million at-home COVID-19 rapid tests and 6 million N95 facemasks this week to help blunt the rising number of infections, Gov. Ned Lamont said.
Airbnb says it'll 'crack down' on New Year's Eve parties
Airbnb customers who don’t have a positive review history will be subject to restrictions
Airbnb customers who don’t have a positive review history will be subject to restrictions
Children hospitalized with COVID increases five-fold in New York City
The number of children in New York City hospitalized with COVID-19 has increased five-fold from the start of the month, announced NY Gov. Kathy Hochul.
The number of children in New York City hospitalized with COVID-19 has increased five-fold from the start of the month, announced NY Gov. Kathy Hochul.
COVID-19 pandemic: Behavioral, medical experts look back on 2020, 2021 and predict 2022
U.S. health officials cannot predict how much longer the pandemic will last, but some scientists are taking a look back on how far the world has come and what’s possibly in store for the future.
U.S. health officials cannot predict how much longer the pandemic will last, but some scientists are taking a look back on how far the world has come and what’s possibly in store for the future.
Fauci: US should consider vaccine mandate for US air travel
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, said the U.S. should consider a vaccination mandate for domestic air travel, signaling a potential embrace of an idea the Biden administration has previously eschewed, as COVID-19 cases spike.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, said the U.S. should consider a vaccination mandate for domestic air travel, signaling a potential embrace of an idea the Biden administration has previously eschewed, as COVID-19 cases spike.
Where are the new COVID testing sites in New York City?
More COVID testing sites opened up across New York City on Monday in response to the dramatic surge in coronavirus cases.
More COVID testing sites opened up across New York City on Monday in response to the dramatic surge in coronavirus cases.
Airlines cancel, delay thousands more flights due to omicron, staff shortages
U.S. and international flights were canceled Monday amid citing staffing problems tied to COVID-19 and the spread of the omicron variant.
U.S. and international flights were canceled Monday amid citing staffing problems tied to COVID-19 and the spread of the omicron variant.
NYC vaccine mandate for private employers and those 12 and older in effect
A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private employers is now in effect in New York City. Also, New Yorkers aged 12 and older are now required to show proof of two vaccine doses to enter most indoor venues.
A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private employers is now in effect in New York City. Also, New Yorkers aged 12 and older are now required to show proof of two vaccine doses to enter most indoor venues.
MTA running fewer trains due to COVID surge
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to surge, the impact is being felt at the MTA which is running fewer trains and using some stations as COVID testing sites.
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to surge, the impact is being felt at the MTA which is running fewer trains and using some stations as COVID testing sites.
COVID surge: Omicron causing shortage of FDNY EMS staff
According to the FDNY, roughly 19% of New York City's EMS workers are out sick.
According to the FDNY, roughly 19% of New York City's EMS workers are out sick.
ANOTHER RECORD: Nearly 50,000 new COVID cases in NY
New York hit another pandemic-high number of positive COVID cases on December 24, as the omicron variant continues to drive a shocking increase in COVID cases nationwide.
New York hit another pandemic-high number of positive COVID cases on December 24, as the omicron variant continues to drive a shocking increase in COVID cases nationwide.
Federal program offers up to $9,000 cash to reimburse COVID-19 funeral costs
The federal program reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19.
The federal program reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19.
Hundreds more flights canceled Sunday due to staff shortages
More than 700 flights entering, leaving or flying within the U.S. were called off Sunday.
More than 700 flights entering, leaving or flying within the U.S. were called off Sunday.