COVID-19 vaccinations slow down as infectious delta variant spreads
One major concern is the highly contagious and potentially more severe delta variant of the coronavirus that originated in India. While health officials say the vaccines are effective against it, the fear is that it will lead to outbreaks in states with lower vaccination rates.
One major concern is the highly contagious and potentially more severe delta variant of the coronavirus that originated in India. While health officials say the vaccines are effective against it, the fear is that it will lead to outbreaks in states with lower vaccination rates.
EU recommends gradual lifting of COVID restrictions on U.S. tourists
It will now be easier for American citizens to take a vacation in one of the EU's 27 member states.
It will now be easier for American citizens to take a vacation in one of the EU's 27 member states.
You could win $2,500 for getting vaccinated at NYC site
New York City is doubling down on its vaccination efforts with a $2,500 prize for getting at shot at a city-run site, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
New York City is doubling down on its vaccination efforts with a $2,500 prize for getting at shot at a city-run site, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
More than half of cosmetics in U.S. contain toxic 'forever chemicals,' study finds
More than half the cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada are awash with a toxic industrial compound, a new study finds.
More than half the cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada are awash with a toxic industrial compound, a new study finds.
LA Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard out indefinitely after suffering possible ACL injury
The Los Angeles Clippers will be without NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard in Game 5 and likely the rest of the Western Conference semifinals against the Utah Jazz due to a knee injury.
The Los Angeles Clippers will be without NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard in Game 5 and likely the rest of the Western Conference semifinals against the Utah Jazz due to a knee injury.
Regeneron antibody drug reduces death in COVID-19 hospitalized patients, study finds
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
With 70% of New York adults with 1 COVID shot, Cuomo lifts restrictions
With 70% of adults in New York having at least one dose of the COVID vaccine, Gov. Andrew Cuomo lifted all state-mandated restrictions "effective immediately."
With 70% of adults in New York having at least one dose of the COVID vaccine, Gov. Andrew Cuomo lifted all state-mandated restrictions "effective immediately."
Morgan Stanley CEO expects NYC workers to return to the office
The head of one of the country's biggest investment banks is telling its New York workforce that it is time to return to the office.
The head of one of the country's biggest investment banks is telling its New York workforce that it is time to return to the office.
New Yorkers may encounter inconsistent mask rules
Businesses can choose to continue health and safety precautions. And that could lead to confusion and conflicts.
Businesses can choose to continue health and safety precautions. And that could lead to confusion and conflicts.
Some hospitals seeing no new COVID-19 patients, but delta variant could undo progress
Some hospitals are going days without any new COVID-19 patients for the first time in more than a year, but the milestone could be undone by the delta variant becoming more dominant in the U.S., putting unvaccinated Americans at risk.
Some hospitals are going days without any new COVID-19 patients for the first time in more than a year, but the milestone could be undone by the delta variant becoming more dominant in the U.S., putting unvaccinated Americans at risk.
Who wants to be a millionaire? 10 vaccinated Californians won $1.5M each for getting shots in their arms
The newly minted $1.5-million winners came from these counties: Four from Los Angeles, Marin, Riverside, Santa Barbara, Sacramento, Stanislaus and Ventura.
The newly minted $1.5-million winners came from these counties: Four from Los Angeles, Marin, Riverside, Santa Barbara, Sacramento, Stanislaus and Ventura.
Times Square pop-up vaccine site used expired doses
A pop-up COVID vaccination site in Times Square administered ineffective shots to hundreds of people last week.
A pop-up COVID vaccination site in Times Square administered ineffective shots to hundreds of people last week.
US COVID-19 death toll reaches 600,000 as cases, vaccinations slow
More than 600,000 Americans have now died of COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
More than 600,000 Americans have now died of COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
CDC to label delta COVID-19 strain a 'variant of concern,' say vaccines 'effective'
Two doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines effective against delta variant, officials say.
Two doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines effective against delta variant, officials say.
3 NYC besties celebrate their 100th birthdays together
Friends Ruth Schwartz, Lorraine Perrillo and Edith Moscou all turn 100 years old around the same time.
Friends Ruth Schwartz, Lorraine Perrillo and Edith Moscou all turn 100 years old around the same time.
COVID-19 likely in US by Christmas 2019, new blood samples suggest
Thousands of new blood samples suggest COVID-19 popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.
Thousands of new blood samples suggest COVID-19 popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.
Fungal infection detected in some COVID-19 patients in Oman
Doctors have detected a potentially fatal fungal infection afflicting some coronavirus patients, the first such known cases on the Arabian Peninsula as the sultanate faces a surge in COVID-19 infections that has swamped its hospitals.
Doctors have detected a potentially fatal fungal infection afflicting some coronavirus patients, the first such known cases on the Arabian Peninsula as the sultanate faces a surge in COVID-19 infections that has swamped its hospitals.
Masks optional at Disney World for vaccinated visitors
Face masks will be optional for visitors to the theme park resort who are vaccinated, though Disney workers won’t require proof of vaccination.
Face masks will be optional for visitors to the theme park resort who are vaccinated, though Disney workers won’t require proof of vaccination.
NYC to honor essential workers with Hometown Heroes Parade July 7
New York City will honor all essential workers who saw the city through the coronavirus pandemic with a ticker-tape parade on July 7, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.
New York City will honor all essential workers who saw the city through the coronavirus pandemic with a ticker-tape parade on July 7, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.
CDC: 70% of NY adults have had at least 1 vaccine shot
The governor's office has not yet confirmed the CDC's latest data. In fact, the state's own vaccine tracker shows 67.4% for that category.
The governor's office has not yet confirmed the CDC's latest data. In fact, the state's own vaccine tracker shows 67.4% for that category.