Life expectancy drops a year in U.S. amid pandemic, most since WWII
Life expectancy in the United States dropped a staggering one year during the first half of 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic caused its first wave of deaths, health officials are reporting.
Life expectancy in the United States dropped a staggering one year during the first half of 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic caused its first wave of deaths, health officials are reporting.
Grocery workers feeling expendable after COVID-19 vaccine delays
As panicked Americans cleared supermarkets of toilet paper and food last spring, grocery employees gained recognition as among the most indispensable of the pandemic's front-line workers.
As panicked Americans cleared supermarkets of toilet paper and food last spring, grocery employees gained recognition as among the most indispensable of the pandemic's front-line workers.
Despite supply issues, Javits Center surpasses 50,000 COVID vaccinations
New York City is once again dangerously close to running out of COVID-19 vaccines, thanks to winter weather across the nation. However, despite the supply issues, the Javits Center hit a vaccine milestone on Wednesday.
New York City is once again dangerously close to running out of COVID-19 vaccines, thanks to winter weather across the nation. However, despite the supply issues, the Javits Center hit a vaccine milestone on Wednesday.
Pa. Health Department: Second doses of COVID-19 vaccine misused as first doses
Health officials called it a "structural issue" that began in early January, but was not addressed until it compounded week-over-week.
Health officials called it a "structural issue" that began in early January, but was not addressed until it compounded week-over-week.
Pfizer says lab test indicates diminished antibody response by its COVID-19 vaccine to South Africa variant
Despite the results of the in vitro lab test, the company said that there is still no clinical evidence from human trials that the South African mutation reduces the overall protection of the vaccine.
Despite the results of the in vitro lab test, the company said that there is still no clinical evidence from human trials that the South African mutation reduces the overall protection of the vaccine.
US government seizes roughly 10M fake N95 masks in COVID-19 probe
Federal agents have seized roughly 10 million fake N95 masks in recent weeks.
Federal agents have seized roughly 10 million fake N95 masks in recent weeks.
Maryland resident dies after contracting Brazil COVID-19 variant: health officials
Maryland health officials have confirmed a case of COVID-19 in a resident that was caused by the new P.1 variant, which is commonly known as the Brazil variant of the coronavirus.
Maryland health officials have confirmed a case of COVID-19 in a resident that was caused by the new P.1 variant, which is commonly known as the Brazil variant of the coronavirus.
FEMA to open 4 community vaccine sites in New York
The community-based vaccination sites will be located in Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, and Yonkers.
The community-based vaccination sites will be located in Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, and Yonkers.
LI school district goes remote after spike in COVID-19 cases
An outbreak of COVID-19 cases has led to sports and extracurricular activities at Manhasset Secondary School being put on hold immediately, with officials blaming gatherings that led to the increase in cases.
An outbreak of COVID-19 cases has led to sports and extracurricular activities at Manhasset Secondary School being put on hold immediately, with officials blaming gatherings that led to the increase in cases.
Here’s why doctors say women may want to schedule mammograms prior to getting COVID-19 vaccine
Health officials are advising women seeking mammograms to schedule the mammograms prior to receiving the first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Health officials are advising women seeking mammograms to schedule the mammograms prior to receiving the first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Carbon monoxide poisoning: Know the signs
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas, so it can be difficult to know if you’re exposed to high concentrations of it.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas, so it can be difficult to know if you’re exposed to high concentrations of it.
Medical marijuana workers in California move to front of vaccine line
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
New York sues Amazon over pandemic safety protocols
New York's attorney general claims Amazon failed to provide workers with a safe environment at warehouses in Staten Island and Queens as COVID-19 infections surged nationwide.
New York's attorney general claims Amazon failed to provide workers with a safe environment at warehouses in Staten Island and Queens as COVID-19 infections surged nationwide.
Ashley Judd shares photos of '55-hour' rescue in Africa
Ashley Judd is opening up about her recent '55 hour odyssey' in Africa after suffering a serious accident.
Ashley Judd is opening up about her recent '55 hour odyssey' in Africa after suffering a serious accident.
'Variants represent a growing threat': COVID-19 relief bill would increase ability to spot virus mutations
Scientists would gain vastly expanded capabilities to identify potentially deadlier mutations of the coronavirus under legislation advancing in Congress.
Scientists would gain vastly expanded capabilities to identify potentially deadlier mutations of the coronavirus under legislation advancing in Congress.
Mount Sinai cancels COVID vaccination appointments, again, due to lack of supply
One of New York City's top hospital systems announced it was canceling dozens of COVID vaccine appointments for a second time.
One of New York City's top hospital systems announced it was canceling dozens of COVID vaccine appointments for a second time.
NJ university adding more sports while others axe them due to pandemic
The athletic director at Fairleigh Dickinson is planning to increase the number of sports played at the small Division I school a short ride from New York City.
The athletic director at Fairleigh Dickinson is planning to increase the number of sports played at the small Division I school a short ride from New York City.
Some New Yorkers journeying far from home to get vaccinated
Some New York residents have complained on social media and to their local lawmakers that they have had to resort to signing up for appointments hours away.
Some New York residents have complained on social media and to their local lawmakers that they have had to resort to signing up for appointments hours away.
Fauci awarded $1M prize from Israeli foundation for ‘defending science in the face of uninformed criticism’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, was awarded $1 million by the Dan David Foundation for “defending science in the face of uninformed criticism” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, was awarded $1 million by the Dan David Foundation for “defending science in the face of uninformed criticism” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FEMA opens new mass COVID-19 vaccination sites amid wintry weather across US
Crippling winter weather is hampering vaccination efforts in swaths of the country and that has forced the cancellation of some mass inoculation events.
Crippling winter weather is hampering vaccination efforts in swaths of the country and that has forced the cancellation of some mass inoculation events.