As NYC vaccine sites stay closed, mayor calls for release of doses

The mayor said almost 100,000 doses are being saved for second doses. He wants those to be used as first doses for New Yorkers who are still waiting. 

Interview: Sen. Cory Booker
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U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, speaks to FOX 5 NY about two topics: Donald Trump's second impeachment and the COVID-19 vaccine shortage.

Georgia lawmaker removed from House Chamber after refusing COVID-19 test

Speaker David Ralston ordered Rep. David Clark removed from the House by law enforcement, saying that he refused to follow testing requirements.

‘Wartime effort’: Biden boosting vaccine supply to states, buying 200 million more doses

President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”

Cicis Pizza files for bankruptcy, citing  'challenging 2020'

Cicis Pizza, known for its unlimited pizza buffet, has filed for bankruptcy according to court filings obtained by FOX Television Stations.

WHO doesn’t recommend Moderna vaccine for pregnant women, unless at risk of high exposure

The World Health Organization released recommendations for the Moderna vaccine, saying it is “currently not recommended” for pregnant women unless they are at high risk of exposure.

Biden administration to boost vaccine supply to states next week

The Biden administration is giving states an approximately 17% boost in coronavirus vaccine next week following complaints around the U.S. of shortages so severe that some vaccination sites had to cancel tens of thousands of appointments with people waiting for their first shot.

Terms for $1,400 stimulus checks could change, what to know

President Joe Biden on Monday said he was open to negotiating terms for a pending round of economic impact payments, which may indicate that fewer individuals would end up qualifying.

First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant discovered in Minnesota

A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.  

California lifts regional stay-at-home order, allowing more businesses to reopen

More businesses were allowed to reopen with modifications after the state lifted its regional stay-at-home order on Monday, state health officials announced. 

Target giving $500 pandemic bonuses to 375,000 frontline employees

Target has handed out bonuses before during the pandemic, and this latest one gives $500 to hundreds of thousands of frontline workers.

Biden feels confident U.S. will be ‘well on our way’ to herd immunity by summer

President Joe Biden said Monday he’s confident the U.S. will be soon be vaccinating 1.5 million people per day - getting the country “well on our way” to herd immunity by summer.

New York's film and TV industry thriving amid pandemic

Production of TV shows and movies continues to ramp up to meet viewers' demand for fresh content. And New York City is benefitting.

Lawmaker wants $1,400 stimulus checks for people who get vaccine

One Republican lawmaker says he would want to give $1,400 stimulus checks to those who are willing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

California resident dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, officials say

An investigation was underway, following the death of a person who died shortly after receiving a vaccine for the coronavirus in Placer County last week.

New Jersey vaccination hotline goes live

The New Jersey vaccine hotline is now live and is staffed 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

1 in 5 Americans have sexually transmitted diseases

New federal data show that an estimated 1 in 5 people in the United States have had a sexually transmitted infection on any given day and half of them are in people under the age of 24.