US COVID-19 hospitalizations top 100K since January, HHS says
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers haven’t reached into the six figures since January, according to health officials.
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers haven’t reached into the six figures since January, according to health officials.
Gov. Hochul adds 12,000 more COVID-related deaths to state count
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged on her first day in office that the state has had nearly 12,000 more deaths from COVID-19 than Cuomo told the public.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged on her first day in office that the state has had nearly 12,000 more deaths from COVID-19 than Cuomo told the public.
TV ads, comic books part of new push to encourage vaccination
FOX 5 NY takes a look at the types of ads we could start seeing soon, and some other new approaches to encourage people to get the jab.
FOX 5 NY takes a look at the types of ads we could start seeing soon, and some other new approaches to encourage people to get the jab.
In-school masking debate leaves Long Island communities deeply divided
A universal school mask mandate is one of Gov. Hochul's first orders of business, and the debate is leaving school districts across the state deeply divided.
A universal school mask mandate is one of Gov. Hochul's first orders of business, and the debate is leaving school districts across the state deeply divided.
What to take away from that hot dog study
A recent study found eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of so-called healthy life while a serving of nuts could help you gain 26 minutes of extra healthy life. The study, published in Nature Food, looked at almost 6,000 foods and then ranked them based on their potential to result in disease and their impact on the environment. Registered dietician Lisa Moskovitz, the CEO of New York Nutrition Group, spoke to FOX 5 NY about the study and the bigger message.
A recent study found eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of so-called healthy life while a serving of nuts could help you gain 26 minutes of extra healthy life. The study, published in Nature Food, looked at almost 6,000 foods and then ranked them based on their potential to result in disease and their impact on the environment. Registered dietician Lisa Moskovitz, the CEO of New York Nutrition Group, spoke to FOX 5 NY about the study and the bigger message.
Pfizer-BioNTech seeks FDA approval for third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine
In a statement released by the company on Wednesday, Pfizer-BioNTech said patients who received a booster shot up to eight months after their two-dose regimen were given three times the protection from the novel coronavirus.
In a statement released by the company on Wednesday, Pfizer-BioNTech said patients who received a booster shot up to eight months after their two-dose regimen were given three times the protection from the novel coronavirus.
COVID hospitalizations in NJ top 1,000 for first time since May
Governor Phil Murphy said that the state has come too far to go backward, and is urging any residents who have not been vaccinated yet to get the jab, saying the vaccines continue to be highly effective against hospitalization.
Governor Phil Murphy said that the state has come too far to go backward, and is urging any residents who have not been vaccinated yet to get the jab, saying the vaccines continue to be highly effective against hospitalization.
Abbott adds vaccine mandate ban to Special Session agenda
He also has issued a new executive order maintaining the ban on mandating COVID-19 vaccinations by Texas government entities.
He also has issued a new executive order maintaining the ban on mandating COVID-19 vaccinations by Texas government entities.
COVID-19 origins report: Unclassified version of US review expected within 'days'
An unclassified version of a review on the COVID-19 origins sought by President Joe Biden is expected to be released within “several days.”
An unclassified version of a review on the COVID-19 origins sought by President Joe Biden is expected to be released within “several days.”
Rutgers football player to transfer over school's COVID-19 vaccine requirement
A Rutgers University defensive back will be entering the transfer portal over the school’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
A Rutgers University defensive back will be entering the transfer portal over the school’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Most rental assistance has still not gone out, feds report
The latest data shows that the pace of distribution increased in July over June and that nearly a million households have been helped.
The latest data shows that the pace of distribution increased in July over June and that nearly a million households have been helped.
15 rescue dogs killed by local government in Australia over COVID-19 restrictions
The dogs were killed in an apparent effort to prevent out-of-town volunteers from spreading COVID-19 while traveling to pick up the animals.
The dogs were killed in an apparent effort to prevent out-of-town volunteers from spreading COVID-19 while traveling to pick up the animals.
How fitness trackers can monitor COVID long-haulers
Researchers monitored the Fitbit data of wearers who tested positive for COVID-19 and found those individuals had an elevated heart for an average of nearly three months after their initial symptoms.
Researchers monitored the Fitbit data of wearers who tested positive for COVID-19 and found those individuals had an elevated heart for an average of nearly three months after their initial symptoms.
NY lawmaker introduces legislation requiring COVID immunization for students
New York State Sen. Brady Holyman introduced legislation that would add the coronavirus vaccine to the list of required immunizations for all students.
New York State Sen. Brady Holyman introduced legislation that would add the coronavirus vaccine to the list of required immunizations for all students.
Rollercoaster shut down after series of bone-breaking injuries
A Japanese theme park has closed a rollercoaster for investigation after a series of bone-breaking injuries.
A Japanese theme park has closed a rollercoaster for investigation after a series of bone-breaking injuries.
Moderna requests FDA grant priority review to its COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna has asked the FDA for priority review of its COVID-19 vaccine, which would allow the FDA to take action within a six-month window, rather than the typical 10-month time frame.
Moderna has asked the FDA for priority review of its COVID-19 vaccine, which would allow the FDA to take action within a six-month window, rather than the typical 10-month time frame.
COVID-19 delta variant races through entire Oakland household, killing father and sending mother to ICU
An Oakland family has been dealing with the heartbreaking loss of a father from COVID-19 as they’ve been holding out hope for their mother’s full recovery from the devastating illness.
An Oakland family has been dealing with the heartbreaking loss of a father from COVID-19 as they’ve been holding out hope for their mother’s full recovery from the devastating illness.
Salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats sickens dozens: CDC
Salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats have been reported in 17 states, sickening dozens and hospitalizing at least 12 people, the CDC said.
Salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats have been reported in 17 states, sickening dozens and hospitalizing at least 12 people, the CDC said.
US troops must get COVID-19 vaccines ASAP, Pentagon says
Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”
Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”
Krispy Kreme sweetens deal by offering another free doughnut to vaccinated customers
Krispy Kreme announced the “Show Your Heart” promotion Wednesday, which will allow customers who show a valid COVID-19 vaccine card can receive an original glazed doughnut, as well as a heart-shaped treat.
Krispy Kreme announced the “Show Your Heart” promotion Wednesday, which will allow customers who show a valid COVID-19 vaccine card can receive an original glazed doughnut, as well as a heart-shaped treat.