Countdown to Olympics continues as more athletes test positive
Dozens of athletes connected to the Olympic Games have tested positive but the leading health advisor for the event said this was expected.
Dozens of athletes connected to the Olympic Games have tested positive but the leading health advisor for the event said this was expected.
Fauci: Smallpox, polio would still exist if faced with same vaccine misinformation as COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said he’s “certain” that the U.S. would not be able to contain other deadly illnesses like polio or smallpox if misinformation for those vaccines spread like it over COVID-19.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said he’s “certain” that the U.S. would not be able to contain other deadly illnesses like polio or smallpox if misinformation for those vaccines spread like it over COVID-19.
Olympic sponsor Toyota pulls Games-related ads in Japan, citing 'mixed sentiment' over event
One of the Olympic Games' top sponsors announced it will be pulling any Games-related TV ads in Japan, citing "many issues with these Games that are proving difficult to be understood."
One of the Olympic Games' top sponsors announced it will be pulling any Games-related TV ads in Japan, citing "many issues with these Games that are proving difficult to be understood."
COVID-19 pandemic recession ended in April 2020, shortest on record
The recession that broke out with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic lasted just two months, officially ended in April 2020. That makes it the shortest downturn on record, according to the committee of economists that determines when recessions begin and end.
The recession that broke out with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic lasted just two months, officially ended in April 2020. That makes it the shortest downturn on record, according to the committee of economists that determines when recessions begin and end.
Long Island commercial real estate activity in a lull
A recent report by Avison Young found leasing volume has fallen 42% below the 20-year annual average.
A recent report by Avison Young found leasing volume has fallen 42% below the 20-year annual average.
Nurses union calls on CDC to reinstate universal mask guidelines
In a letter addressed to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, the National Nurses Union called on the agency to reinstate universal mask-wearing guidelines and to implement more robust data tracking for infections among health care workers and breakthrough cases.
In a letter addressed to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, the National Nurses Union called on the agency to reinstate universal mask-wearing guidelines and to implement more robust data tracking for infections among health care workers and breakthrough cases.
As rate of pediatric cases rises, NJ holding off on masks
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday he’s not ready to reinstitute mask requirements, now or when schools are back in session in September.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday he’s not ready to reinstitute mask requirements, now or when schools are back in session in September.
Canada to open U.S. border to fully vaccinated citizens Aug. 9
Those that wish to cross the border will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of crossing the border, as well as showing proof of a full series of vaccines at least two weeks prior to crossing the border.
Those that wish to cross the border will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of crossing the border, as well as showing proof of a full series of vaccines at least two weeks prior to crossing the border.
Economic recovery from pandemic will have ups and downs, Biden says
Amid rising consumer costs as the US rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden assured Americans Monday that the inflation is short-term.
Amid rising consumer costs as the US rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden assured Americans Monday that the inflation is short-term.
NYC councilman wants mask mandate reinstated
With COVID-19 cases climbing in all 50 states, New York City Councilman Mark Levine, who chairs the Health Committee, is calling for the indoor mask mandate to be reinstated even for the vaccinated.
With COVID-19 cases climbing in all 50 states, New York City Councilman Mark Levine, who chairs the Health Committee, is calling for the indoor mask mandate to be reinstated even for the vaccinated.
Alcohol consumption blamed for more than 700k cancer cases in 2020, study says
Results revealed that men accounted for 568,700 alcohol-related cancer and women accounted for 172, 600 in 2020 with the majority of the cancers involved the esophagus, liver and breasts.
Results revealed that men accounted for 568,700 alcohol-related cancer and women accounted for 172, 600 in 2020 with the majority of the cancers involved the esophagus, liver and breasts.
NY COVID infection rates inch higher
1.51% of tests came back positive on Saturday, up from 1.02% a week ago and 0.63% two weeks ago.
1.51% of tests came back positive on Saturday, up from 1.02% a week ago and 0.63% two weeks ago.
As COVID-19 cases rise in US, surgeon general expresses worry
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is worried about what lies ahead with cases of COVID-19 increasing in every state.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is worried about what lies ahead with cases of COVID-19 increasing in every state.
Just 1% in world's poorest countries have gotten first dose of vaccine
Poor countries have vaccinated 1% of their population, compared with 55% in the United States and about 25% globally.
Poor countries have vaccinated 1% of their population, compared with 55% in the United States and about 25% globally.
Delta variant now the dominant COVID strain in NYC as cases rise nationwide
According to Mayor Bill de Blasio, the Delta variant makes up more than two-thirds of the new cases in New York City, but de Blasio says he does not expect to take any drastic measures yet.
According to Mayor Bill de Blasio, the Delta variant makes up more than two-thirds of the new cases in New York City, but de Blasio says he does not expect to take any drastic measures yet.
Pop-up shops filling empty storefronts across the U.S.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we're starting to see pop-up shops appearing year-round to fill empty storefronts.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we're starting to see pop-up shops appearing year-round to fill empty storefronts.
Canada closing in on US’ COVID-19 vaccination rate
Canada’s current vaccination rate continues to accelerate, while efforts here in the U.S. have stalled.
Canada’s current vaccination rate continues to accelerate, while efforts here in the U.S. have stalled.
Three Texas House Democrats who traveled to Washington, D.C., test positive for coronavirus
All three lawmakers, whom the Texas House Democratic Caucus did not identify, are fully vaccinated, which helps protect against severe illness.
All three lawmakers, whom the Texas House Democratic Caucus did not identify, are fully vaccinated, which helps protect against severe illness.
US to send first COVID-19 vaccine doses to Africa
The U.S. will begin making its first COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Africa in the coming days, with the ultimate goal of sharing 25 million doses this summer across the continent in partnership with the African Union.
The U.S. will begin making its first COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Africa in the coming days, with the ultimate goal of sharing 25 million doses this summer across the continent in partnership with the African Union.
‘Long COVID-19’: Study finds more than 200 symptoms associated with virus
A recent study published in the medical journal Lancet found more than 200 symptoms affecting 10 organ systems associated with the novel coronavirus.
A recent study published in the medical journal Lancet found more than 200 symptoms affecting 10 organ systems associated with the novel coronavirus.