Vaccine boosters will be recommended for all U.S. residents

U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose.

Record pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations reported amid delta surge

Data collected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations have skyrocketed over the past week.

New Jersey Marathon canceled again due to pandemic

The New Jersey Marathon has been canceled for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

NY schools prep for fall sports but COVID could change things

When the New York State Department of Education released guidance for reopening schools, it also recommended that high-risk fall contact sports, such as football or volleyball, in high-transmission areas should be canceled or held virtually.

Hip hop concert series kicks off in Bronx

The first of four It's Time for Hip Hop in NYC concerts was held at Orchard Beach in the Bronx.

Atlanta Falcons first NFL team to have 100% of players vaccinated

The Atlanta Falcons are the first NFL team to have all of its players vaccinated against COVID-19, the team announced Monday.

NIH scientists develop faster, less costly COVID-19 test

NIH scientists discovered a new COVID-19 test technique that may reduce test time and cost while increasing efficiency.

Hospital, nursing home workers in NY must be vaccinated: Cuomo

Hospital and nursing home workers in New York state will have to get vaccinated against COVID-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday

NYC proof of vaccination mandate in effect

While scores of restaurants across the city are set to comply with the new regulations, the NYC Hospitality Alliance says there is still a number who oppose it.

Philadelphia announces new indoor, outdoor mask mandates: What you need to know

Philadelphia has announced a series of new coronavirus restrictions, including mask mandates in some indoor and outdoor settings. City officials will also soon be required to get vaccinated or double mask while at work.

Boy dies from brain-eating amoeba in California

A child infected with an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba while swimming in a Northern California lake died in a hospital, his family confirmed Friday.

Mask clash shuts down school board meeting in Rockland County

A Rockland County school board called off a meeting this week after attendees angrily bucked being told to wear masks

Southwest Airlines flight attendant dies of COVID-19

A fully vaccinated Southwest Airlines employee passed away this week after a battle with COVID-19.

NY reviewing policy on third COVID-19 booster vaccine

New York health officials say they will soon issue state guidance on giving additional COVID-19 vaccine doses to people with severely weakened immune systems, now that the federal government is allowing them extra shots.

More than 9,000 anti-Asian incidents reported since COVID-19 pandemic onset

A new report has found the frequency of anti-Asian incidents — from taunts to assaults — reported in the U.S. so far this year seems poised to surpass last year, despite months of political and social activism.

Parents allegedly sent COVID-19 positive child to school, exposing 80 other kids

The Nevada school district alleged that the parents knowingly sent their child to school just two days after they had tested positive for COVID-19, exposing 80 others to infection, according to a school district spokesperson.