Reports of ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases alarming medical experts, world governments
While reports of athletes, lawmakers and others occasionally getting the coronavirus despite vaccination may sound alarming, top health experts point to overwhelming evidence that the shots dramatically reduce severe disease and death.
While reports of athletes, lawmakers and others occasionally getting the coronavirus despite vaccination may sound alarming, top health experts point to overwhelming evidence that the shots dramatically reduce severe disease and death.
DeSantis says there will be no mask mandates in Florida schools
"There's been talk about potentially people advocating at the federal level imposing compulsory masks on kids. We're not doing that in Florida, OK?" DeSantis said. "We need our kids to breathe."
"There's been talk about potentially people advocating at the federal level imposing compulsory masks on kids. We're not doing that in Florida, OK?" DeSantis said. "We need our kids to breathe."
NYC's welcoming vaccine sites draw tourists from abroad
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city's open-door vaccination policy remains aimed at domestic, not international, tourists. But that hasn't stopped visitors from foreign countries from getting shots here.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city's open-door vaccination policy remains aimed at domestic, not international, tourists. But that hasn't stopped visitors from foreign countries from getting shots here.
Pfizer vaccine 88% effective against delta variant, study finds
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that the Pfizer vaccine after two doses was 88% effective against symptomatic illness from the delta variant.
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that the Pfizer vaccine after two doses was 88% effective against symptomatic illness from the delta variant.
An exhibit of artwork brightens otherwise empty storefronts
Residents and visitors to Great Neck said they welcome the splash of color that artwork brings to empty storefronts.
Residents and visitors to Great Neck said they welcome the splash of color that artwork brings to empty storefronts.
Hospital workers protest NY-Presbyterian's COVID vaccine mandate
The nation's largest healthcare union is pushing back against a mandate by NY-Presbyterian hospital requiring workers to get vaccinated or be fired.
The nation's largest healthcare union is pushing back against a mandate by NY-Presbyterian hospital requiring workers to get vaccinated or be fired.
CDC director: Hospitals ‘reaching capacity in some areas’ as COVID-19 cases rise
The director of the CDC on Thursday said the U.S. is at another “pivotal moment” in the COVID-19 pandemic, warning that rising cases in some areas is pushing local hospitals to the brink once again.
The director of the CDC on Thursday said the U.S. is at another “pivotal moment” in the COVID-19 pandemic, warning that rising cases in some areas is pushing local hospitals to the brink once again.
US unemployment claims rise to 419,000 from a pandemic low
The number of jobless claims increased last week to 419,000, the most in two months, from a pandemic low of 368,000 during the previous week.
The number of jobless claims increased last week to 419,000, the most in two months, from a pandemic low of 368,000 during the previous week.
Death rates surge in Southeast Asia as COVID-19 spreads
A record number of new cases being reported in countries across the region have left health care systems struggling and governments scrambling to implement new restrictions to try to slow the spread.
A record number of new cases being reported in countries across the region have left health care systems struggling and governments scrambling to implement new restrictions to try to slow the spread.
COVID-19 breakthrough cases: What are they?
What is a COVID-19 vaccine “breakthrough” case? The Associated Press explains.
What is a COVID-19 vaccine “breakthrough” case? The Associated Press explains.
Smoke from wildfires making for dangerous health conditions in NYC region
Wildfires out west and up north continue to present a lingering problem for people in the Tri-State, especially during hot and humid days. That combination could create health risks for everyone – particularly for people with underlying conditions.
Wildfires out west and up north continue to present a lingering problem for people in the Tri-State, especially during hot and humid days. That combination could create health risks for everyone – particularly for people with underlying conditions.
As western wildfire smoke spreads across America, who's at risk?
Smoke from wildfires in the western U.S. and Canada is blanketing much of the continent. Here’s a look at why and how dangerous it is.
Smoke from wildfires in the western U.S. and Canada is blanketing much of the continent. Here’s a look at why and how dangerous it is.
CDC: 'No intention of changing' mask guidance 'at this time'
The CDC has “no intention” of changing its masking guidance, even as unvaccinated Americans drive a new surge of COVID-19.
The CDC has “no intention” of changing its masking guidance, even as unvaccinated Americans drive a new surge of COVID-19.
Ohio’s chief medical officer says it’s 'when, not if' unvaccinated get COVID-19
Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, the Ohio Department of Health’s chief medical officer, said it’s “a matter of time” before an unvaccinated person gets COVID-19.
Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, the Ohio Department of Health’s chief medical officer, said it’s “a matter of time” before an unvaccinated person gets COVID-19.
China rejects WHO's terms for further study of COVID-19 origins
A senior Chinese health official said he was “taken aback" that the WHO plan includes further investigation of the COVID-19 lab leak theory.
A senior Chinese health official said he was “taken aback" that the WHO plan includes further investigation of the COVID-19 lab leak theory.
NYPD: Less than half of officers have gotten COVID-19 vaccine
Only about 43% of NYPD officers have gotten vaccinated against COVID-19.
Only about 43% of NYPD officers have gotten vaccinated against COVID-19.
Biden says pandemic goes on for unvaccinated, shots 'gigantically important'
President Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated, calling it “gigantically important” as the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections.
President Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated, calling it “gigantically important” as the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections.
Man with coronavirus disguises as wife to take flight
Aman with the coronavirus took a flight disguised as his wife, carrying fake IDs and a negative PCR test result.
Aman with the coronavirus took a flight disguised as his wife, carrying fake IDs and a negative PCR test result.
Tokyo new COVID-19 cases near 2,000 a day before Olympics open
A day before the Olympics open, Tokyo hit another six-month high in new COVID-19 cases. Fans are banned from venues as worries grow of a worsening surge.
A day before the Olympics open, Tokyo hit another six-month high in new COVID-19 cases. Fans are banned from venues as worries grow of a worsening surge.
'She was my rock': Arizona family loses mother of 4, grandmother to 10 after battle with COVID-19
A 47-year-old wife, mother and grandmother died from COVID-19 complications in Arizona on July 13. She and her husband both got the virus, but her health took a turn for the worst soon after.
A 47-year-old wife, mother and grandmother died from COVID-19 complications in Arizona on July 13. She and her husband both got the virus, but her health took a turn for the worst soon after.