Student creates Black medical illustrations to improve education, health care
Chidiebere Ibe, 25, of Nigeria hopes to improve medical education and health care with his textbook illustrations depicting Black skin.
Chidiebere Ibe, 25, of Nigeria hopes to improve medical education and health care with his textbook illustrations depicting Black skin.
Westchester County executive tests positive for COVID
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has tested positive for COVID-19, according to his office.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has tested positive for COVID-19, according to his office.
Smelling cat urine, chronic pain, and extreme fatigue: my experience with long-haul Covid
It's been more than seven months since Maurielle Lue was released from the hospital after recovering from COVID-19, but her long-haul symptoms have persisted well past the original illness. This is her story.
It's been more than seven months since Maurielle Lue was released from the hospital after recovering from COVID-19, but her long-haul symptoms have persisted well past the original illness. This is her story.
New York City to mark 1 year anniversary of first COVID shot
Tuesday marks one year since a critical care nurse at a hospital in Queens became the first person in the United States to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Tuesday marks one year since a critical care nurse at a hospital in Queens became the first person in the United States to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Man gets vaccinated up to 10 times in a single day
A man allegedly got vaccinated against COVID-19 as many as 10 times in a single day. Here's why:
A man allegedly got vaccinated against COVID-19 as many as 10 times in a single day. Here's why:
NY indoor mask mandate in effect for all public places without vaccine requirement
New York's indoor mask mandate began Monday, meaning mask-wearing was required in all indoor public places unless the businesses or venues implemented a vaccine requirement.
New York's indoor mask mandate began Monday, meaning mask-wearing was required in all indoor public places unless the businesses or venues implemented a vaccine requirement.
South African president tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is self-isolating in Cape Town and is being monitored by the South African Military Health Service.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is self-isolating in Cape Town and is being monitored by the South African Military Health Service.
Fauci: Americans may 'just have to deal with' more COVID boosters
Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.
Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.
NY religious organizations prepare for indoor mask mandate
The mandate, which begins Monday, will run until at least January 15, at which point Governor Kathy Hochul says she will re-evaluate based on the number of cases.
The mandate, which begins Monday, will run until at least January 15, at which point Governor Kathy Hochul says she will re-evaluate based on the number of cases.
Dr. Oz says Fauci should be ‘held accountable,’ suggests he resign after ‘misleading’ Americans on COVID
"Dr. Anthony Fauci has lost the faith and confidence of the American people," Oz said. "It’s time for a new face talking to the American people, one that is more trusted."
"Dr. Anthony Fauci has lost the faith and confidence of the American people," Oz said. "It’s time for a new face talking to the American people, one that is more trusted."
Nurses from downstate headed to western NY amid COVID surge
Gov. Kathy Hochul says nurses employed by Long Island-based Northwell Health have been dispatched to western New York to help at two hospitals dealing with a surge in coronavirus infections and hospitalizations.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says nurses employed by Long Island-based Northwell Health have been dispatched to western New York to help at two hospitals dealing with a surge in coronavirus infections and hospitalizations.
Navy commander loses job after refusing COVID-19 vaccine
Cmdr. Lucian Kins was relieved of his duties Friday as second in command of the USS Winston Churchill, a destroyer, by Navy Capt. Ken Anderson, commander of Naval Surface Squadron 14.
Cmdr. Lucian Kins was relieved of his duties Friday as second in command of the USS Winston Churchill, a destroyer, by Navy Capt. Ken Anderson, commander of Naval Surface Squadron 14.
New York indoor mask mandate for places without vaccine requirement
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an indoor mask mandate Friday for all public places that do not require proof of vaccination.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an indoor mask mandate Friday for all public places that do not require proof of vaccination.
NYC small businesses seek guidance
Later this month, businesses across New York city will have to make sure kids are vaccinated against COVID-19. But some business owners say these new protocols are wreaking havoc on their bottom line and are asking for more guidance.
Later this month, businesses across New York city will have to make sure kids are vaccinated against COVID-19. But some business owners say these new protocols are wreaking havoc on their bottom line and are asking for more guidance.
Scientists seek COVID-19 origin nearly 2 years into pandemic
Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the origin of the virus tormenting the world remains shrouded in mystery.
Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the origin of the virus tormenting the world remains shrouded in mystery.
'Alarm going off' says Hochul as COVID hospitalizations rise in New York
COVID are cases on the rise in New York State. Long Island is reporting more than 2,000 cases. In New York City, there are more than 4,200. Most alarming, says Gov. Kathy Hochul, is increasing hospitalizations.
COVID are cases on the rise in New York State. Long Island is reporting more than 2,000 cases. In New York City, there are more than 4,200. Most alarming, says Gov. Kathy Hochul, is increasing hospitalizations.
Tour guide documents NYC outdoor dining transformation in photos
Tour guide and photographer Peggy Taylor documented the New York City restaurant scene as it transformed during the pandemic into an outdoor experience. Her work is collected in "Streeteries," a full-color photo book.
Tour guide and photographer Peggy Taylor documented the New York City restaurant scene as it transformed during the pandemic into an outdoor experience. Her work is collected in "Streeteries," a full-color photo book.
Abortion in Texas: Supreme Court won’t stop ban, but OKs clinics’ suit
The Supreme Court ruled that Texas abortion providers can sue over the state’s law that makes abortion illegal after cardiac activity is detected in an embryo, but the justices are allowing the law to remain in effect.
The Supreme Court ruled that Texas abortion providers can sue over the state’s law that makes abortion illegal after cardiac activity is detected in an embryo, but the justices are allowing the law to remain in effect.
77-year-old dad battling 2 forms of cancer nails ice skating routine in viral video
Richard Epstein, 77, is battling two forms of cancer and recently nailed an ice skating routine with his teacher — proving that it's never too late to learn something new.
Richard Epstein, 77, is battling two forms of cancer and recently nailed an ice skating routine with his teacher — proving that it's never too late to learn something new.
In US, more than 200 million people now fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Over 200 million people in the U.S. — or about 60% of the total population — are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, even as cases and hospitalizations climb.
Over 200 million people in the U.S. — or about 60% of the total population — are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, even as cases and hospitalizations climb.