COVID vaccine sites open at NYCHA complexes, but issues remain

Five state-run coronavirus vaccine sites have opened at NYCHA complexes across New York City as the city continues to attempt to ramp up its effort to vaccinate New Yorkers against the rampaging virus.

Ice cream from China contaminated with coronavirus: report

Officials believe the coronavirus was able to survive in the ice cream due to the cold temperature and was likely transferred from a person who had the disease. 

New York pharmacies begin vaccinations with limited supply

New York pharmacies just became eligible to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. It's a slow rollout though.

Dodger Stadium transforms into COVID-19 vaccination site

Dodger Stadium reopened Friday as a COVID-19 mass-vaccination center, with Mayor Eric Garcetti saying it will have the capacity to vaccinate 12,000 people a day when it is running fully.

NY nears nursing home vaccine goal, but pace frustrates some

New York says it is getting closer to reaching a vital early goal of its coronavirus vaccine campaign: getting a first dose to every nursing home resident.

NYPD to help vaccinate residents of public housing

Police officers will vaccinate NYCHA residents who are 65 and older and who have registered for appointments.

'American Rescue Plan': Here's what's in Biden's COVID-19 relief plan

President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.

Popularity of plastic surgery surges during pandemic

The plastic surgery industry is booming during the coronavirus pandemic, largely due to the increase in the number of virtual meetings offered through Zoom and other video web services.

'There is no federal reserve': Governors say HHS made empty promise on more vaccine doses

State health officials who were expecting a big boost in coronavirus vaccine doses from the federal government next week will likely be disappointed: reports say the stockpile that Operation Warp Speed pledged to release this week does not exist.

Vaccine surplus hoax spurs rush to Brooklyn site

New Yorkers lined the sidewalks and cars jammed the streets near a Brooklyn coronavirus vaccine site after false rumors spread of extra doses available to the general public.

Mt. Sinai cancels COVID-19 vaccination appointments due to low supply

At least one hospital network in our area has abruptly canceled appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations because there aren't enough doses to go around.

Could a COVID-19 'vaccination pass' become the new normal?

There are several new apps in the works to store records and other COVID health information. It may be the information you'll need to provide in order to fly on a plane, attend a concert or even land a new job.

Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce join effort to develop COVID-19 vaccination digital passport

The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.

$15 an hour minimum wage: Biden pushes for urgent increase amid COVID-19 pandemic

During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.