New York City's parks become essential refuge during pandemic
New York City’s parks have served as essential refuges through the hard times of the pandemic
New York City’s parks have served as essential refuges through the hard times of the pandemic
'Captain Tom,' 100-year-old veteran who raised millions for COVID relief, hospitalized with virus
Captain Sir Tom Moore raised more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, and now he’s been admitted to the hospital after testing positive and having trouble breathing.
Captain Sir Tom Moore raised more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, and now he’s been admitted to the hospital after testing positive and having trouble breathing.
Coronavirus vaccinations on hold in New York City
Vaccine appointments across two dozen city-run locations in New York City have been canceled due to the major winter storm.
Vaccine appointments across two dozen city-run locations in New York City have been canceled due to the major winter storm.
Vaccine ruled out as cause of death in California man
Authorities have determined that the coronavirus vaccine was not a contributing factor to a Northern California man's death at the beginning of the month, authorities said Saturday.
Authorities have determined that the coronavirus vaccine was not a contributing factor to a Northern California man's death at the beginning of the month, authorities said Saturday.
Blacks, Latinos in NYC lag behind in COVID vaccinations
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is acknowledging that Black and Latino New Yorkers are receiving COVID-19 vaccines at far lower rates than white or Asian residents.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is acknowledging that Black and Latino New Yorkers are receiving COVID-19 vaccines at far lower rates than white or Asian residents.
TSA to require masks at screening checkpoints as new strains of COVID-19 hit the US
The acting secretary of Homeland Security directed the TSA to take steps to protect passengers and employees in the transportation system.
The acting secretary of Homeland Security directed the TSA to take steps to protect passengers and employees in the transportation system.
Anti-vaccine protesters temporarily shut down Dodger Stadium’s COVID-19 vaccination site
Dodger Stadium’s mass COVID-19 vaccination site was temporarily shut down Saturday afternoon when a group of anti-vaccine protesters gathered at the entrance, frustrating hundreds of motorists who had been waiting in line for hours.
Dodger Stadium’s mass COVID-19 vaccination site was temporarily shut down Saturday afternoon when a group of anti-vaccine protesters gathered at the entrance, frustrating hundreds of motorists who had been waiting in line for hours.
Don't share COVID-19 vaccine card on social media, BBB warns
Something as incidental as posting a selfie while holding the vaccine card can create an opportunity for scammers, the BBB warns.
Something as incidental as posting a selfie while holding the vaccine card can create an opportunity for scammers, the BBB warns.
Coronavirus stimulus payment may arrive as a debit card, IRS says
The IRS said earlier this month, it will be sending around 8 million debit cards “to speed delivery of the payments to reach as many people as soon as possible.”
The IRS said earlier this month, it will be sending around 8 million debit cards “to speed delivery of the payments to reach as many people as soon as possible.”
Analysis: Racial disparity seen in US vaccination drive
A racial gap has opened up in the nation’s COVID-19 vaccination drive, with Black Americans in many places lagging behind whites in receiving shots.
A racial gap has opened up in the nation’s COVID-19 vaccination drive, with Black Americans in many places lagging behind whites in receiving shots.
New CDC order requires travelers to wear masks on all forms of public transportation
A new CDC order goes into effect Monday that requires travelers on airplanes, trains, buses, subways, ships, ferries, taxis and ride-shares must wear a mask.
A new CDC order goes into effect Monday that requires travelers on airplanes, trains, buses, subways, ships, ferries, taxis and ride-shares must wear a mask.
Biden warns of growing ‘cost of inaction’ on $1.9T COVID-19 relief plan
The White House says the Biden administration is searching for “creative” ways to garner public support for the COVID relief package that has gotten a cold shoulder from Senate Republicans.
The White House says the Biden administration is searching for “creative” ways to garner public support for the COVID relief package that has gotten a cold shoulder from Senate Republicans.
Johnson & Johnson 1-dose vaccine less effective than some others
Johnson & Johnson’s long-awaited vaccine appears to protect against COVID-19 with just one shot – not as strong as some two-shot rivals but still potentially helpful for a world in dire need of more doses.
Johnson & Johnson’s long-awaited vaccine appears to protect against COVID-19 with just one shot – not as strong as some two-shot rivals but still potentially helpful for a world in dire need of more doses.
COVID-19 symptoms remained for at least 6 months for some Wuhan patients, study finds
A study out of Wuhan, China, where COVID-19 was first identified, found that nearly 2,000 patients hospitalized during the onset of the pandemic were still reporting symptoms six months later.
A study out of Wuhan, China, where COVID-19 was first identified, found that nearly 2,000 patients hospitalized during the onset of the pandemic were still reporting symptoms six months later.
WHO changes COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for pregnant women
The World Health Organization walked back a recommendation it made earlier this week saying pregnant woman should not get the Moderna coronavirus vaccine, instead saying women who are pregnant should be offered a vaccine upon consulting with a medical professional.
The World Health Organization walked back a recommendation it made earlier this week saying pregnant woman should not get the Moderna coronavirus vaccine, instead saying women who are pregnant should be offered a vaccine upon consulting with a medical professional.
AG slams NY's legal shield for nursing homes, hospitals
New York’s attorney general has joined calls for the state to loosen a partial immunity from lawsuits and criminal prosecutions it had granted to nursing homes at the height of the pandemic last spring.
New York’s attorney general has joined calls for the state to loosen a partial immunity from lawsuits and criminal prosecutions it had granted to nursing homes at the height of the pandemic last spring.
COVID-19 vaccine: These retail stores, pharmacies and supermarkets are offering immunizations
Amid the roll-out of coronavirus vaccines, various retailers have answered the call to help immunize eligible members of the public, including Walmart, Costco and Publix.
Amid the roll-out of coronavirus vaccines, various retailers have answered the call to help immunize eligible members of the public, including Walmart, Costco and Publix.
New York City indoor dining to resume starting on Valentine's Day
New York City restaurants can resume indoor dining at reduced capacity starting on Valentine's Day.
New York City restaurants can resume indoor dining at reduced capacity starting on Valentine's Day.
Fauci warns new coronavirus variants are 'wake-up call,' says scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that new coronavirus variants are a “wake-up call to all of us” and said scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines as needed to stay ahead of the public health crisis.
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that new coronavirus variants are a “wake-up call to all of us” and said scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines as needed to stay ahead of the public health crisis.
Fauci hopes COVID-19 vaccination for children will happen by late spring, early summer
The U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said Friday that he hopes children will begin to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by late spring or early summer.
The U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said Friday that he hopes children will begin to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by late spring or early summer.