CDC warns Americans not to hug, kiss chickens amid salmonella outbreak
Federal health officials are warning people not to touch backyard poultry after reporting more than 100 cases of salmonella across 43 states.
Federal health officials are warning people not to touch backyard poultry after reporting more than 100 cases of salmonella across 43 states.
Study: Queens, Brooklyn likely origin points of most COVID cases in NYC
A new study says that Queens and Brooklyn were likely the origin points of most of New York City's COVID-19 infections.
A new study says that Queens and Brooklyn were likely the origin points of most of New York City's COVID-19 infections.
US sees lowest levels of new COVID-19 cases since last June
New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism that vaccination campaigns are stemming both severe COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus.
New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism that vaccination campaigns are stemming both severe COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus.
After an absence, New England's ticks are back — and hungry
A late-summer drought virtually eliminated ticks in parts of New England but they’re back with a vengeance this spring.
A late-summer drought virtually eliminated ticks in parts of New England but they’re back with a vengeance this spring.
Climbing guide says at least 100 virus cases on Mount Everest
An expert climbing guide said Saturday that a coronavirus outbreak on Mount Everest has infected at least 100 climbers and support staff, giving the first comprehensive estimate amid official Nepalese denials of a COVID-19 cluster on the world’s highest peak.
An expert climbing guide said Saturday that a coronavirus outbreak on Mount Everest has infected at least 100 climbers and support staff, giving the first comprehensive estimate amid official Nepalese denials of a COVID-19 cluster on the world’s highest peak.
COVID-19 death toll could be 2 to 3 times higher than recorded, WHO reports
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
Nervous workers struggle to adjust to CDC's new mask policies
An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.
An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.
Bronx Zoo is now a vaccine site; offering free ticket for future visit
The Bronx Zoo is now part of the city's efforts to get shots in the arms of New Yorkers. As an incentive to get vaccinated there, you'll get a free ticket to visit the zoo on a future date.
The Bronx Zoo is now part of the city's efforts to get shots in the arms of New Yorkers. As an incentive to get vaccinated there, you'll get a free ticket to visit the zoo on a future date.
Why New York's economic recovery will take a long time
New York City is way behind in recovering from the pandemic compared to the rest of the country.
New York City is way behind in recovering from the pandemic compared to the rest of the country.
Fauci believes Biden ‘will attain’ July 4 70% vaccine goal
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Biden administration’s goal to reach another COVID-19 vaccine milestone by July 4 is well within reach as coronavirus cases continue to decline and more people get vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Biden administration’s goal to reach another COVID-19 vaccine milestone by July 4 is well within reach as coronavirus cases continue to decline and more people get vaccinated.
Can businesses ask about your COVID-19 vaccination status?
Some people have claimed that they cannot be asked about their COVID-19 vaccination status due to HIPAA.
Some people have claimed that they cannot be asked about their COVID-19 vaccination status due to HIPAA.
White House, dating apps team up to add VAX sticker on profiles
The largest dating apps in America are teaming up to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
The largest dating apps in America are teaming up to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
When do I still need to wear a mask?
Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.
Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.
Big gaps in COVID-19 vaccine rates across the US worry health experts
A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
Pfizer, Moderna: 1st COVID-19 vaccine recipients could need booster by September
The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.
The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.
Travelers take to skies as vaccinations rise, Europe reopens
Some of Europe's top destinations — such as France, Germany, Greece, and Italy — could open to American tourists as soon as June, experts said. But you'll have to prove that you're fully vaccinated.
Some of Europe's top destinations — such as France, Germany, Greece, and Italy — could open to American tourists as soon as June, experts said. But you'll have to prove that you're fully vaccinated.
NY offering unvaccinated chance to win $5 million in exchange for COVID shot
In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million.
In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million.
CDC: More than 600K 12 to 15-year-olds have received COVID-19 vaccine
On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.
On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.
Pop-up vaccination sites coming to 7 airports in NY
Seven airports in New York will host pop-up vaccination sites for five days in May.
Seven airports in New York will host pop-up vaccination sites for five days in May.
Victims of faulty breast implants must be compensated, court rules
Thousands of victims of a breast implant scandal are entitled to compensation, an appeals court in France ruled.
Thousands of victims of a breast implant scandal are entitled to compensation, an appeals court in France ruled.