WHO advises against use of COVID-19 survivors' plasma to treat patients battling virus
Experts at the World Health Organization recommended Tuesday against using blood plasma from people who have recovered from COVID-19.
Experts at the World Health Organization recommended Tuesday against using blood plasma from people who have recovered from COVID-19.
WHO: Kids in 5-14 age group account for Europe's highest COVID-19 rates
The WHO's office for Europe said children in the 5 to 14 age group now account for the highest rates of reported COVID-19 infections in the region.
The WHO's office for Europe said children in the 5 to 14 age group now account for the highest rates of reported COVID-19 infections in the region.
New York confirms more omicron variant cases
Two new cases are from Suffolk County, on Long Island, and two are from central New York.
Two new cases are from Suffolk County, on Long Island, and two are from central New York.
Cream cheese shortage in New York City
The latest pandemic casualty might hit New Yorkers especially hard. A mysterious cream cheese shortage has crept up, and the fear is real.
The latest pandemic casualty might hit New Yorkers especially hard. A mysterious cream cheese shortage has crept up, and the fear is real.
NYRR races will require runners to be vaccinated against COVID
After consulting public health experts and government officials, NYRR said it will require all runners of its adult races to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
After consulting public health experts and government officials, NYRR said it will require all runners of its adult races to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Unvaccinated Illinois residents to pay own COVID-19 hospital bill, state lawmaker proposes
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll is proposing that any Illinois resident who refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine should pay their own bill if hospitalized with the virus.
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll is proposing that any Illinois resident who refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine should pay their own bill if hospitalized with the virus.
Truck company offering $10,000 to vaccinated drivers as deadline nears
A trucking company is offering a $10,000 bonus to all drivers who have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine by mid-January.
A trucking company is offering a $10,000 bonus to all drivers who have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine by mid-January.
Italy to enforce COVID-19 vaccine status checks at indoor restaurants, theaters, museums
Italy is making life more uncomfortable for unvaccinated people as the holidays draw near.
Italy is making life more uncomfortable for unvaccinated people as the holidays draw near.
Cops at New Jersey capitol boost COVID rule enforcement
New Jersey State Police have stepped up enforcement of a requirement that statehouse visitors show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or negative test. Troopers stood guard at entrances around the statehouse complex, including little-used doorways.
New Jersey State Police have stepped up enforcement of a requirement that statehouse visitors show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or negative test. Troopers stood guard at entrances around the statehouse complex, including little-used doorways.
US to boost COVID-19 vaccine global distribution with $400M investment
“This money will speed efforts both to get shots in arms and to support vaccine manufacturing in low-and-middle-income countries,” USAID administrator Samantha Power announced Monday.
“This money will speed efforts both to get shots in arms and to support vaccine manufacturing in low-and-middle-income countries,” USAID administrator Samantha Power announced Monday.
NYC announces new vaccine mandate for all private sector employers
Beginning Dec. 27, all private-sector employers in New York City must require that their employees be fully vaccinated for the coronavirus, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Beginning Dec. 27, all private-sector employers in New York City must require that their employees be fully vaccinated for the coronavirus, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Better.com CEO tells about 900 employees they’ve been let go over Zoom call: report
Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better.com, was captured in a video on social media informing about 900 employees that they had been terminated.
Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better.com, was captured in a video on social media informing about 900 employees that they had been terminated.
NYC vaccine mandate includes children as young as 5
Children as young as 5 years old will be required to get vaccines in New York City to enter restaurants and other indoor venues.
Children as young as 5 years old will be required to get vaccines in New York City to enter restaurants and other indoor venues.
Booster shot demand increases but appointments scarce in Manhattan
For those wanting to get that booster shot, you may have to wait as appointments in Manhattan are hard to find.
For those wanting to get that booster shot, you may have to wait as appointments in Manhattan are hard to find.
Oxford scientist behind COVID-19 vaccine says next pandemic may be worse
Professor Sarah Gilbert, one of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, is warning that more money needs to be devoted to research and preparations.
Professor Sarah Gilbert, one of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, is warning that more money needs to be devoted to research and preparations.
New COVID test requirement for all international air travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention require that all air travelers regardless of citizenship or vaccination status show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before boarding their flight to the United States.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention require that all air travelers regardless of citizenship or vaccination status show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before boarding their flight to the United States.
Omicron variant may be less dangerous than delta, US health officials say
“Thus far, it does not look like there’s a great degree of severity to it,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
“Thus far, it does not look like there’s a great degree of severity to it,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
COVID outbreak at Marin school blamed on family who ignored positive test
A COVID outbreak at an elementary school in the North Bay stems from a student who went to school while infected with the novel coronavirus.
A COVID outbreak at an elementary school in the North Bay stems from a student who went to school while infected with the novel coronavirus.
SC nurse charged with creating fake COVID-19 vaccine cards, DOJ says
Tammy McDonald pleaded not guilty Thursday during an appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Shiva Hodges.
Tammy McDonald pleaded not guilty Thursday during an appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Shiva Hodges.
Dentist tries to get vaccine in fake silicone arm
A dentist in Italy faces possible criminal charges after trying to receive a coronavirus vaccine in a fake arm made of silicone.
A dentist in Italy faces possible criminal charges after trying to receive a coronavirus vaccine in a fake arm made of silicone.