NY health officials urge vigilance as COVID variants spread
New York state has partnered with a lab to test the positive cases to find out specific variants, officials said. And while we will see more people with different strains in the coming weeks and months, experts said not much has changed when it comes to stopping the spread and fighting the virus.
New York state has partnered with a lab to test the positive cases to find out specific variants, officials said. And while we will see more people with different strains in the coming weeks and months, experts said not much has changed when it comes to stopping the spread and fighting the virus.
US COVID-19 pandemic toll: In 1 year, half a million lives
Precisely a year later, America reached a milestone of 500,000 deaths from COVID-19.
Precisely a year later, America reached a milestone of 500,000 deaths from COVID-19.
‘Grim and horrific milestone’: Biden marks more than 500K American lives lost to COVID-19
The U.S. surpassed half a million deaths due to COVID-19 on Monday. President Joe Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for five days to remember the lives lost.
The U.S. surpassed half a million deaths due to COVID-19 on Monday. President Joe Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for five days to remember the lives lost.
Transplanted lungs tainted by coronavirus killed woman, infected surgeon, researchers say
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently published a report about a woman who died of complications related to COVID-19 three days after receiving a coronavirus-tainted double-lung transplant.
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently published a report about a woman who died of complications related to COVID-19 three days after receiving a coronavirus-tainted double-lung transplant.
New York City movie theaters can reopen March 5
You'll be able to go to the movies in New York City again soon.
You'll be able to go to the movies in New York City again soon.
FDA urges makers of COVID-19 vaccines, tests, treatments to adapt to coronavirus variants
As more-contagious variants of the novel coronavirus become dominant in the U.S., the FDA is warning vaccine makers, test manufacturers and developers of COVID-19 antibody treatments that they must adapt.
As more-contagious variants of the novel coronavirus become dominant in the U.S., the FDA is warning vaccine makers, test manufacturers and developers of COVID-19 antibody treatments that they must adapt.
Alcohol-free spirits and beer shop opens amid pandemic
Spirited Away is New York City's first zero-proof bottle store.
Spirited Away is New York City's first zero-proof bottle store.
NJ loosens restrictions on some sports, entertainment venues
Fans will be allowed to attend sports and entertainment events at the New Jersey's largest facilities in limited numbers starting next week, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.
Fans will be allowed to attend sports and entertainment events at the New Jersey's largest facilities in limited numbers starting next week, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.
Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
Rescue organization 'Paws of War' in need of donations
The organization, Paws of War, which provides service dogs to U.S. military veterans and first responders is in need of donations to continue its mission.
The organization, Paws of War, which provides service dogs to U.S. military veterans and first responders is in need of donations to continue its mission.
Family of boy who froze to death sues power companies for $100 million
The family of an 11-year-old Texas boy who is believed to have died of hypothermia is suing two power companies for $100 million.
The family of an 11-year-old Texas boy who is believed to have died of hypothermia is suing two power companies for $100 million.
Study finds about a third of people with ‘mild’ COVID-19 still have symptoms months later
This study followed patients who had a mild case of COVID-19 for up to nine months after recovery - and found about a third of them had persisting symptoms.
This study followed patients who had a mild case of COVID-19 for up to nine months after recovery - and found about a third of them had persisting symptoms.
With COVID-19 vaccination pace set to take off, Biden team well on path to hit 100M goal
One month into Joe Biden's presidency, the government is on a glide path to reach his initial goal of administering 100 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office.
One month into Joe Biden's presidency, the government is on a glide path to reach his initial goal of administering 100 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office.
Dr. Fauci: It's 'possible' Americans may still be wearing face masks in 2022
Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that it is "possible" Americans may still need to wear face masks in 2022, even as the country could approach a certain "degree of normality."
Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that it is "possible" Americans may still need to wear face masks in 2022, even as the country could approach a certain "degree of normality."
South African COVID-19 variant discovered on Long Island
New York's COVID-19 positivity rate has dropped below 3 percent for the first time since November 23.
New York's COVID-19 positivity rate has dropped below 3 percent for the first time since November 23.
UK's Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, admitted to hospital
Buckingham Palace says 99-year-old Prince Philip has been admitted to a London hospital after feeling unwell.
Buckingham Palace says 99-year-old Prince Philip has been admitted to a London hospital after feeling unwell.
UK speeds up vaccinations: All adults get 1st jab by July 31
The British government says it aims to give every adult in the country a first dose of coronavirus vaccine by July 31, at least a month earlier than its previous target.
The British government says it aims to give every adult in the country a first dose of coronavirus vaccine by July 31, at least a month earlier than its previous target.
Skateboarding world champion charged for hosting superspreader event
A skateboarding world champion is among five people prosecutors in Southern California have charged with organizing parties that were possible superspreader events amid the pandemic.
A skateboarding world champion is among five people prosecutors in Southern California have charged with organizing parties that were possible superspreader events amid the pandemic.
NYC vaccine supply drops below 1,000 doses as new sites open in Queens, Brooklyn
According to data from the city's website, the city has less than 1,000 doses of the first dose of the vaccine on hand, but over 110,000 second doses.
According to data from the city's website, the city has less than 1,000 doses of the first dose of the vaccine on hand, but over 110,000 second doses.
Cuomo: COVID positivity rate in NY lowest since Thanksgiving
Just 3.5% of tests came back positive for coronavirus on Friday, declining for the 43rd straight day.
Just 3.5% of tests came back positive for coronavirus on Friday, declining for the 43rd straight day.



















