Fauci: Omicron COVID-19 infections likely to peak in February

Dr. Anthony Fauci said he was "as confident as you can be" that states will hit their highest point of infections in February

Minnesota man dies from COVID-19 after family fought to keep his ventilator on

A Buffalo, Minnesota man has died battling COVID-19, almost a week after being moved to Texas for care following a lawsuit over his ventilator.

Teacher gives COVID vaccine to teen, Long Island prosecutors say

A Long Island teacher was arraigned on a felony charge after she was accused of illegally giving a coronavirus vaccine to a teenager.

NY COVID positivity rate hits single digits, school mask mandate stays

Despite the positivity rate dropping, Hochul said she is not willing to commit to lifting the state's school mask mandate on February 21, when it is set to expire.

CDC: Vaccine, previous infection offered added protection against delta

A recent CDC report found that those who were vaccinated and survived a COVID-19 infection were more protected from delta than those who were vaccinated but did not previously contract the virus

N95 masks: Where to find them for free

What exactly are N95 masks, where can you buy them, and when can you find them for free? We explain.

Conjoined twin girls, joined at chest, successfully separated by CHOP surgeons

Addy and Lily are finally back home with their family after months of intensive care at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a complex surgery that separated them after they were born conjoined at the chest.

‘No amount’ of alcohol is good for the heart, World Heart Federation says

It turns out, drinking any amount of alcohol (yes, even wine) can increase a person’s risk for heart disease, a new policy brief by the World Heart Federation stated.

Louie Anderson, actor and comedian, dies at 68

Actor and comedian Louie Anderson has passed away at 68, according to the Associated Press.

Omicron Variant: Booster shots needed, CDC studies show

Newly released studies indicate that available vaccines are less effective against omicron than earlier versions of the coronavirus, but also that boosters significantly improve protection.

California bill would allow preteens to get vaxed without parents' consent

Sen. Scott Wiener’s bill would lift the parental requirement for that age group for any vaccine that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

NY COVID numbers plunge again

The state's rolling seven-day case average is down 47.1 percent from last week, while new cases per 100,000 residents are declining in every one of the state's 10 regions.

COVID Burnout: Coping with pandemic-related stress

The American Psychological Association's new research shows burnout and stress are at all-time highs across professions. COVID fatigue is a big factor in that.

Mask enforcement a problem for some Long Island schools

Some teachers at Connetquot High School are blaming the district and school board for not enforcing the indoor mask mandate.

Doomsday Clock at 100 seconds to midnight on its 75th anniversary

The Doomsday Clock — a metaphorical clock that illustrates how close we are to destroying ourselves — has been at its closest time to midnight for the past two years. What will it take to "turn back" the hands of time?

COVID-19 detector: Wearable ‘Fresh Air Clip' can detect virus, study finds

Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health developed an easy-to-clip-on device called the ‘Fresh Air Clip’ that can help detect low levels of SARS-COV-2.

COVID-19 vaccines do not affect the chances of having a child, NIH says

There’s no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, influence your chances of getting pregnant. But getting the actual coronavirus may impact male fertility.