NIH launches research effort to understand MIS-C, other effects of COVID-19 on children
It’s a segment of the population that accounts for roughly 13% of the total cases of COVID-19 in the United States: children. Now, the National Institutes of Health is launching a new research effort to better understand how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects adolescents.
It’s a segment of the population that accounts for roughly 13% of the total cases of COVID-19 in the United States: children. Now, the National Institutes of Health is launching a new research effort to better understand how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects adolescents.
Program ensures home-bound NY seniors get COVID vaccine
A local telehealth company is teaming up with the state Health Department in Albany to vaccinate New Yorkers who cannot leave their home due to COVID.
A local telehealth company is teaming up with the state Health Department in Albany to vaccinate New Yorkers who cannot leave their home due to COVID.
Thousands at Oakland Coliseum received wrong vaccine dosage, medical staff say
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Why the right travel insurance is crucial in a pandemic
Standard trip-cancellation coverage oftentimes doesn't protect against the fear of traveling during COVID-19.
Standard trip-cancellation coverage oftentimes doesn't protect against the fear of traveling during COVID-19.
Stillborn baby tests positive for COVID-19 in 2nd reported case in Israel
The mother, who was 36 weeks pregnant, was admitted to the hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports. Lab tests revealed the fetus was also infected with the virus and had died in the womb.
The mother, who was 36 weeks pregnant, was admitted to the hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports. Lab tests revealed the fetus was also infected with the virus and had died in the womb.
New York to offer Johnson & Johnson vaccine at 3 sites
New York will launch a pilot program for the Johnson & Johnson's vaccine at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, the Javits Center in Manhattan, and the state fairgrounds in Syracuse.
New York will launch a pilot program for the Johnson & Johnson's vaccine at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, the Javits Center in Manhattan, and the state fairgrounds in Syracuse.
‘His fighting spirit prevailed’: COVID-19 patient discharged from hospital after spending 85 days in ICU
A man is finally going home after spending 85 days at a Nevada hospital fighting COVID-19.
A man is finally going home after spending 85 days at a Nevada hospital fighting COVID-19.
Cooped-up renters search market for amenities
Apartment hunters are looking for deals on rentals with lots of amenities.
Apartment hunters are looking for deals on rentals with lots of amenities.
Brazil coronavirus variant capable of reinfecting those who already had COVID-19, research suggests
Researchers found that the Brazil variant, called P.1, is between 1.4 and 2.2 times more transmissible than other coronavirus strains and appears to be better at escaping natural immunity.
Researchers found that the Brazil variant, called P.1, is between 1.4 and 2.2 times more transmissible than other coronavirus strains and appears to be better at escaping natural immunity.
Researchers look at psychedelics to treat addiction and depression
NYU's new Center for Psychedelic Medicine aims to use psychedelics to reduce dependency on alcohol, mitigate major depression, and also ease the anxiety and discomfort associated with terminal illnesses.
NYU's new Center for Psychedelic Medicine aims to use psychedelics to reduce dependency on alcohol, mitigate major depression, and also ease the anxiety and discomfort associated with terminal illnesses.
‘Neanderthal thinking’: Biden calls Texas, other states’ decisions to ease COVID-19 rules ‘a big mistake’
President Joe Biden called Texas and other states’ decisions to end mask mandates and loosen other COVID-19 restrictions “a big mistake” and said it's “Neanderthal thinking.”
President Joe Biden called Texas and other states’ decisions to end mask mandates and loosen other COVID-19 restrictions “a big mistake” and said it's “Neanderthal thinking.”
NY testing 'COVID passport'
With the limited resumption of sporting events at venues in New York, Madison Square Garden and the Barclays Center will be used as testing grounds for a new digital pass that could confirm the owner's COVID status.
With the limited resumption of sporting events at venues in New York, Madison Square Garden and the Barclays Center will be used as testing grounds for a new digital pass that could confirm the owner's COVID status.
Stimulus checks: Democrats agree to lower income limit for $1,400 COVID-19 relief payments
President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed Wednesday to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks, a Democratic official said.
President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed Wednesday to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks, a Democratic official said.
Democrats approve tighter income limits for 3rd stimulus check
In a major concession to moderates, the president and Senate Democrats have agreed to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks.
In a major concession to moderates, the president and Senate Democrats have agreed to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks.
Abortion concerns prompt Catholic archdiocese warning on vaccine
Roman Catholic leaders in St. Louis and New Orleans are advising Catholics that the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, newly approved for use in the U.S., is “morally compromised” because it is produced using a cell line derived from an aborted fetus.
Roman Catholic leaders in St. Louis and New Orleans are advising Catholics that the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, newly approved for use in the U.S., is “morally compromised” because it is produced using a cell line derived from an aborted fetus.
What happens to unused vaccine doses?
Once a vial of vaccine is opened, it must be used within a certain amount of time. What happens to unused doses depends on who is giving the shots.
Once a vial of vaccine is opened, it must be used within a certain amount of time. What happens to unused doses depends on who is giving the shots.
Food insecurity in Westchester County
In Westchester County, the epicenter of the coronavirus in New York one year ago, demand for food is higher than ever.
In Westchester County, the epicenter of the coronavirus in New York one year ago, demand for food is higher than ever.
Fauci donates his personal 3D COVID-19 model to Smithsonian
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of the U.S. government’s pandemic response, has donated his personal 3D model of the COVID-19 virus to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of the U.S. government’s pandemic response, has donated his personal 3D model of the COVID-19 virus to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
Researching psychedelics
A clinical trial is looking into the possible effectiveness of psychedelics, like psilocybin, to reduce dependency on alcohol. NYU Langone is also researching its effects on major depression and terminal cancer. The trials are a component of NYU Langone Health's new Center for Psychedelic Medicine.
A clinical trial is looking into the possible effectiveness of psychedelics, like psilocybin, to reduce dependency on alcohol. NYU Langone is also researching its effects on major depression and terminal cancer. The trials are a component of NYU Langone Health's new Center for Psychedelic Medicine.
‘Now is not the time to relax’: CDC director warns of possible 4th surge amid easing of COVID-19 restrictions
The director of the CDC is pleading with Americans not to get too comfortable amid easing COVID-19 restrictions and mass vaccination rollouts.
The director of the CDC is pleading with Americans not to get too comfortable amid easing COVID-19 restrictions and mass vaccination rollouts.