De Blasio: 9 in 10 NYC workers vaccinated as deadline nears
Nine in 10 New York City municipal workers have received COVID-19 vaccinations as a Monday deadline looms.
Nine in 10 New York City municipal workers have received COVID-19 vaccinations as a Monday deadline looms.
COVID-19 global death toll surpasses 5 million in under 2 years
The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has topped 5 million people less than two years into the crisis.
The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has topped 5 million people less than two years into the crisis.
COVID-19 delta variant can easily spread in homes despite vaccination status, study shows
The results showed that those who were vaccinated had a similar viral load of the delta variant as those who were unvaccinated.
The results showed that those who were vaccinated had a similar viral load of the delta variant as those who were unvaccinated.
NY to prison inmates: Get vaccinated, get a Big Mac
A recent memorandum sent by the state’s acting corrections commissioner lists pizza and treats from McDonald’s among the latest vaccine incentives being offered to inmates.
A recent memorandum sent by the state’s acting corrections commissioner lists pizza and treats from McDonald’s among the latest vaccine incentives being offered to inmates.
COVID-19 breakthrough cases occur mostly in those with low antibody levels, Israeli study shows
“Overall, these findings provide more reassurance that these vaccines are extremely effective,” Dr. Francis Collins said in an NIH blog.
“Overall, these findings provide more reassurance that these vaccines are extremely effective,” Dr. Francis Collins said in an NIH blog.
More than 26K NYC workers miss vaccine mandate deadline; enforcement begins Monday
A last-minute rush of jabs boosted the vaccination rate to 83% among police officers, firefighters, garbage collectors and other city workers covered by the mandate as of 8 p.m. Friday, up from 76% a day earlier.
A last-minute rush of jabs boosted the vaccination rate to 83% among police officers, firefighters, garbage collectors and other city workers covered by the mandate as of 8 p.m. Friday, up from 76% a day earlier.
Heartless! Artist says NYC COVID tribute removed in permit snafu
A giant red heart sculpture installed this week in Central Park as a tribute to health care workers and COVID-19 victims has been taken down. It’s an apparent casualty of confusion and red tape.
A giant red heart sculpture installed this week in Central Park as a tribute to health care workers and COVID-19 victims has been taken down. It’s an apparent casualty of confusion and red tape.
G-20 summit: Leaders endorse global minimum tax on corporations
Amid skyrocketing revenues of some multinational businesses, leaders of the world’s biggest economies have endorsed a global minimum tax on corporations as part of an agreement on new international tax rules.
Amid skyrocketing revenues of some multinational businesses, leaders of the world’s biggest economies have endorsed a global minimum tax on corporations as part of an agreement on new international tax rules.
White House outlines plans to increase COVID-19 testing in schools
The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.
The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.
Kamala Harris receives COVID-19 vaccine booster shot
The vice president rolled up a sleeve on Saturday and took a third shot of the Moderna vaccine.
The vice president rolled up a sleeve on Saturday and took a third shot of the Moderna vaccine.
Boy hospitalized, intubated for mysterious illness during family trip to Disney World
A family trip to Disney became a medical nightmare for one family from Ohio.
A family trip to Disney became a medical nightmare for one family from Ohio.
19 states sue to block Biden administration's COVID vaccine rule
Nineteen states are now suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Nineteen states are now suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
COP26: Some activists fearful of climate summit while UK COVID-19 cases rise
Despite the concerns of some of the delegates from around the world, the British government says the conference will be safe and argues that world leaders must meet face-to-face in order to act now to prevent catastrophic global warming.
Despite the concerns of some of the delegates from around the world, the British government says the conference will be safe and argues that world leaders must meet face-to-face in order to act now to prevent catastrophic global warming.
NYC braces for fewer cops and firefighters as COVID vaccine mandate goes into effect
Mounting trash. Closed firehouses. Fewer police and ambulances on the street. That's the possibility New York City is bracing for come Monday as a COVID-19 vaccine mandate goes into effect and thousands of municipal workers remain unwilling to get the shots.
Mounting trash. Closed firehouses. Fewer police and ambulances on the street. That's the possibility New York City is bracing for come Monday as a COVID-19 vaccine mandate goes into effect and thousands of municipal workers remain unwilling to get the shots.
US appeals court gives greenlight to NY's vaccine mandate
The ruling late Friday by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a decision by an upstate judge who had temporarily blocked vaccination requirements on the grounds that the mandate did not accommodate religious exemptions.
The ruling late Friday by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a decision by an upstate judge who had temporarily blocked vaccination requirements on the grounds that the mandate did not accommodate religious exemptions.
12 states sue Biden administration over COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors
Twelve states are suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Twelve states are suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for kids 5-11? Here's what the evidence shows
Pfizer’s vaccine has been authorized by U.S. regulators for younger children, and millions of teens have already safely received the shot.
Pfizer’s vaccine has been authorized by U.S. regulators for younger children, and millions of teens have already safely received the shot.
Supreme Court rejects appeal to stop Maine's COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The Supreme Court has rejected an emergency appeal from health care workers in Maine to block a vaccine mandate that went into effect Friday.
The Supreme Court has rejected an emergency appeal from health care workers in Maine to block a vaccine mandate that went into effect Friday.
FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
The FDA has authorized the emergency use expansion of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine access to children 5 and 11 years old. The CDC will next decide whether to sign off on the shots.
The FDA has authorized the emergency use expansion of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine access to children 5 and 11 years old. The CDC will next decide whether to sign off on the shots.
Vice President Kamala Harris to get COVID-19 booster shot
The White House says Vice President Kamala Harris will receive a COVID-19 booster shot on Saturday.
The White House says Vice President Kamala Harris will receive a COVID-19 booster shot on Saturday.