Rat poison in NYC park
Several bricks of rat poison were found in and near Riverside Park recently. But city workers didn't put the poison there
Several bricks of rat poison were found in and near Riverside Park recently. But city workers didn't put the poison there
NY booster mandate won't be enforced for health care workers
New York will not enforce its mandate requiring health care workers to get COVID-19 boosters in light of concerns about staffing shortages
New York will not enforce its mandate requiring health care workers to get COVID-19 boosters in light of concerns about staffing shortages
10-year-old makes chemo comfort bags for patients after seeing grandfather fight cancer
Sophie Enderton is donating care packages to chemotherapy patients in Buffalo, New York.
Sophie Enderton is donating care packages to chemotherapy patients in Buffalo, New York.
Fake vaccine card scam: Marine reservist, LI nurse charged
A U.S. Marine reservist and a Long Island nurse have been charged with selling fake COVID vaccination cards.
A U.S. Marine reservist and a Long Island nurse have been charged with selling fake COVID vaccination cards.
73% of Americans are immune to omicron, enough to protect against future spikes, model shows
The omicron wave that assaulted the United States this winter also bolstered its defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less — if any — dramatic disruption to society.
The omicron wave that assaulted the United States this winter also bolstered its defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less — if any — dramatic disruption to society.
Newark extends mask mandate but eases proof-of-vax rule
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has extended the mandatory mask-wearing requirement for all indoor public facilities through at least Feb. 28. But if COVID numbers continue to decline, he will end the mandate after that.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has extended the mandatory mask-wearing requirement for all indoor public facilities through at least Feb. 28. But if COVID numbers continue to decline, he will end the mandate after that.
Poll: Most remote workers say they'd like to continue working from home
Researchers found that 60% of workers with jobs that can be done from home said that when the pandemic ends, if they have the choice, they'd like to work from home all or most of the time.
Researchers found that 60% of workers with jobs that can be done from home said that when the pandemic ends, if they have the choice, they'd like to work from home all or most of the time.
Mask Mandates: States ease rules but CDC holds firm on guidance
The CDC continues to recommend that you wear a mask indoors in areas with high transmission rates — that's nearly every county in the U.S. But more and more states are dropping mask mandates.
The CDC continues to recommend that you wear a mask indoors in areas with high transmission rates — that's nearly every county in the U.S. But more and more states are dropping mask mandates.
NJ 4th grade student takes her plea against mask mandates to Gov. Phil Murphy: 'I am only a kid once'
Elementary school student Maci Young declined to wear a mask and was sent home — now, she tells the governor: 'I don't want to wear the mask anymore.'
Elementary school student Maci Young declined to wear a mask and was sent home — now, she tells the governor: 'I don't want to wear the mask anymore.'
Restaurants selling alcohol to go will 'destroy' us, NY liquor stores say
New York allowed bars and restaurants to take alcohol-to-go orders during the start of the pandemic. That program ended in 2021 but could be coming back. Wine and liquor shops call it an attack on their industry.
New York allowed bars and restaurants to take alcohol-to-go orders during the start of the pandemic. That program ended in 2021 but could be coming back. Wine and liquor shops call it an attack on their industry.
Florida House passes ban on abortions after 15 weeks, sends bill to Senate
Florida House Republicans early Thursday approved a ban on abortions after 15 weeks. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate.
Florida House Republicans early Thursday approved a ban on abortions after 15 weeks. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate.
US health officials hint COVID-19 moving closer to no longer being a 'constant crisis'
The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.
The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.
COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant women may protect newborns, study shows
The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.
The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.
Delta passenger tried to open plane door to share COVID vaccine views
A passenger is accused of trying to open an emergency exit door mid-flight so passengers could hear his views on coronavirus vaccines.
A passenger is accused of trying to open an emergency exit door mid-flight so passengers could hear his views on coronavirus vaccines.
Marine veteran, blinded by his mask during gym workout, suffers bruising fall
Eugene "Ed" Norton, a Korean War veteran from Reading, Massachusetts, suffered several bruising injuries to his face and head inside his local gym after the mask he had to wear due to COVID mitigation measures rode up on his face and obscured his vision.
Eugene "Ed" Norton, a Korean War veteran from Reading, Massachusetts, suffered several bruising injuries to his face and head inside his local gym after the mask he had to wear due to COVID mitigation measures rode up on his face and obscured his vision.
California ends mask mandate, but not all counties are ditching masks
Most, but not all, California counties will soon move on from the indoor mask mandate.
Most, but not all, California counties will soon move on from the indoor mask mandate.
Patient who appears cured of HIV received umbilical cord blood cells
who had leukemia and was HIV-positive appears to have become the third person ever to be cured of HIV, according to the NIH. Here is why doctors and researchers say the treatment she received is so novel and important.
who had leukemia and was HIV-positive appears to have become the third person ever to be cured of HIV, according to the NIH. Here is why doctors and researchers say the treatment she received is so novel and important.
American companies return to 'normal' operations as COVID-19 pandemic wanes
For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.
For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.
Disney World to make face masks optional for fully vaccinated guests
Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.
Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.
Woman appears to be cured of HIV after using new treatment, NIH says
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.