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.
Study suggests severe COVID-19 among pregnant women raises risk of preterm birth, death
Mild or moderate COVID-19 cases among pregnant women were not associated with serious complications in the study.
Mild or moderate COVID-19 cases among pregnant women were not associated with serious complications in the study.
Canada to quarantine travelers, suspend flights to Mexico and the Caribbean
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday announced stricter restrictions on travelers in response to new, likely more contagious variants of the novel coronavirus.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday announced stricter restrictions on travelers in response to new, likely more contagious variants of the novel coronavirus.
NIH launches online database to track, understand neurological symptoms associated with COVID-19
Amid increasing evidence of lasting neurological effects from COVID-19, the National Institutes of Health said it has launched an online database in order to track these symptoms in hopes of better understanding how the coronavirus impacts the brain and nervous system.
Amid increasing evidence of lasting neurological effects from COVID-19, the National Institutes of Health said it has launched an online database in order to track these symptoms in hopes of better understanding how the coronavirus impacts the brain and nervous system.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan quarantining after contact tests positive for COVID
Cardinal Timothy Dolan is quarantining himself after being in close contact last week with someone who has since tested positive for the coronavirus.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan is quarantining himself after being in close contact last week with someone who has since tested positive for the coronavirus.