New 'double mutant' coronavirus variant detected in India
Health officials in India said a new “double mutant” coronavirus variant was detected in the country, as worrisome variants first detected in the U.K., South Africa and Brazil now circulate within the nation’s borders and around the world.
Health officials in India said a new “double mutant” coronavirus variant was detected in the country, as worrisome variants first detected in the U.K., South Africa and Brazil now circulate within the nation’s borders and around the world.
NJ kidney clinics would love to vaccinate patients but can't get a supply
Kidney patients have been vaccine-eligible in New Jersey since Jan. 14. But the state said it cannot give a vaccine supply to kidney clinics because it doesn't have enough shots to go around.
Kidney patients have been vaccine-eligible in New Jersey since Jan. 14. But the state said it cannot give a vaccine supply to kidney clinics because it doesn't have enough shots to go around.
CDC says no-sail order to remain in place until Nov. 1 despite cruise association request
The CDC said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships, despite a request from the Cruise Lines International Association to lift the order several months early.
The CDC said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships, despite a request from the Cruise Lines International Association to lift the order several months early.
COVID-19 antibodies found in 1 in 5 blood donations from unvaccinated people in March, Red Cross data shows
Between June 15, 2020, and March 6, 2021, the Red Cross tested more than 3.3 million blood donations from unvaccinated people.
Between June 15, 2020, and March 6, 2021, the Red Cross tested more than 3.3 million blood donations from unvaccinated people.
Pfizer begins phase 1 study of oral COVID-19 treatment drug
Pfizer announced Monday that it has begun the phase 1 study of an oral antiviral drug to treat SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Pfizer announced Monday that it has begun the phase 1 study of an oral antiviral drug to treat SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Biden signs bill allowing all veterans, military spouses and caregivers to receive COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility.
Pope Francis, citing pandemic, cuts pay for cardinals, priests, nuns
Pope Francis, in a letter made public by the Vatican, noted that the pandemic emergency "negatively impacted all sources of revenue" for the Holy See and Vatican City State.
Pope Francis, in a letter made public by the Vatican, noted that the pandemic emergency "negatively impacted all sources of revenue" for the Holy See and Vatican City State.
Fauci to star in children's book detailing life of nation’s top infectious disease doctor
"Dr. Fauci: How a Boy from Brooklyn Became America's Doctor," a children's picture book, will chronicle the life of the nation's top infectious disease doctor.
"Dr. Fauci: How a Boy from Brooklyn Became America's Doctor," a children's picture book, will chronicle the life of the nation's top infectious disease doctor.
Santa Clara County takes stand for menstrual equity, makes feminine products free
The plan covers public access and employee bathrooms of all genders at county facilities, "just as there are free paper towels and toilet paper," the office of Supervisor Cindy Chavez said.
The plan covers public access and employee bathrooms of all genders at county facilities, "just as there are free paper towels and toilet paper," the office of Supervisor Cindy Chavez said.
Wages are only up because the bottom half of workers lost their jobs
If one looks at the data for American wages in 2020, which shows that they grew historically fast, this fact may seem to be cause for celebration. But a closer look at the data paints yet another picture of stark inequality and of the "K-shaped recovery."
If one looks at the data for American wages in 2020, which shows that they grew historically fast, this fact may seem to be cause for celebration. But a closer look at the data paints yet another picture of stark inequality and of the "K-shaped recovery."
Tourism groups push U.S. to eliminate travel restrictions
More than two dozen groups representing airlines and others in the tourism industry want the Biden administration to come up with a plan to reduce restrictions on international travel.
More than two dozen groups representing airlines and others in the tourism industry want the Biden administration to come up with a plan to reduce restrictions on international travel.
Millions of Americans face past-due utility bills amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Millions of U.S. households are facing heavy past-due utility bills, which have escalated in the year since the pandemic forced Americans hunkered down at home to consume more power.
Millions of U.S. households are facing heavy past-due utility bills, which have escalated in the year since the pandemic forced Americans hunkered down at home to consume more power.
Merkel says Germany in 'a new pandemic' as country extends COVID-19 lockdowns amid rising cases
Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.
Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.
Senate confirms Vivek Murthy as US Surgeon General
The Senate confirmed a soft-spoken physician as President Joe Biden's surgeon general Tuesday.
The Senate confirmed a soft-spoken physician as President Joe Biden's surgeon general Tuesday.
Could there be a 4th stimulus check? Democratic lawmakers push for more direct payments
10 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to include additional stimulus payments in an upcoming $3 trillion infrastructure package.
10 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to include additional stimulus payments in an upcoming $3 trillion infrastructure package.
Study: Regeneron cocktail cuts risk of COVID death, shortens symptoms
A phase 3 trial shows Regeneron's REGEN-COV cocktail reduced hospitalization or death by 70% in non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients. It also significantly shortens the duration of symptoms by four days, the trial showed.
A phase 3 trial shows Regeneron's REGEN-COV cocktail reduced hospitalization or death by 70% in non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients. It also significantly shortens the duration of symptoms by four days, the trial showed.
Nassau Coliseum vaccination site opens
The first day of vaccinations at Nassau Coliseum wasn't smooth sailing. The registration website had a glitch, and staff turned away walk-ins.
The first day of vaccinations at Nassau Coliseum wasn't smooth sailing. The registration website had a glitch, and staff turned away walk-ins.
80,000 NYC municipal employees to return to office starting May 3
About 80,000 New York City municipal employees will return to their offices starting May 3, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.
About 80,000 New York City municipal employees will return to their offices starting May 3, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.
SoHo dentist busts dental myths, urges patients to return for routine care
Dr. Martin Aronoff, owner of Spring Street Dental, says dentistry is taking a huge hit since the pandemic began.
Dr. Martin Aronoff, owner of Spring Street Dental, says dentistry is taking a huge hit since the pandemic began.
CDC: 1 in 4 Americans have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday that one in four Americans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a critical milestone in the fight to get the country vaccinated.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday that one in four Americans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a critical milestone in the fight to get the country vaccinated.