COVID hospitalizations for children under 5 reach alarming levels
The number of children under 5 hospitalized with COVID-19 saw an alarming rise across the country including an eightfold increase in New York in recent weeks, according to new government data.
The number of children under 5 hospitalized with COVID-19 saw an alarming rise across the country including an eightfold increase in New York in recent weeks, according to new government data.
NY reports highest single-day COVID deaths since mass vaccinations began
130 people across the state died due to COVID-19 on Wednesday, while hospitalizations topped 11,000
130 people across the state died due to COVID-19 on Wednesday, while hospitalizations topped 11,000
Nassau County Executive signs order leaving mask decision to schools
New Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed an executive offer Thursday that allows school districts to end mask mandates if they so choose.
New Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed an executive offer Thursday that allows school districts to end mask mandates if they so choose.
What type of face mask is best amid the recent omicron surge
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
2022 Grammy Awards postponed amid Omicron surge
The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.
The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.
Omicron symptoms: Is that runny nose COVID-19 or a common cold?
How can you tell the difference between COVID-19, a common cold and the flu? Cook Children's Medical Center said it can be nearly impossible to tell without a test because the most common symptoms of the omicron variant are similar to those of a cold or the flu.
How can you tell the difference between COVID-19, a common cold and the flu? Cook Children's Medical Center said it can be nearly impossible to tell without a test because the most common symptoms of the omicron variant are similar to those of a cold or the flu.
Rutgers University students, faculty, staff must get COVID vaccine booster
Rutgers University officials are now requiring all students, faculty, and staff to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster as soon as they become eligible.
Rutgers University officials are now requiring all students, faculty, and staff to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster as soon as they become eligible.
COVID surge: NYC shutdown list updates
Across New York City, several Broadway shows, productions, performances, games and stores have temporarily closed, postponed or canceled events due to the surge in COVID cases.
Across New York City, several Broadway shows, productions, performances, games and stores have temporarily closed, postponed or canceled events due to the surge in COVID cases.
COVID continues surging in New York but cases appear milder
COVID infections in New York are rising but people appear to be coming down with a less-severe form of the disease, the governor said.
COVID infections in New York are rising but people appear to be coming down with a less-severe form of the disease, the governor said.
Adams: Parents should 'fear not' sending kids back to school
Appearing on morning news shows after bicycling to work, Adams said his message to parents is to “fear not” and that statistics show the safest place for children is inside a school.
Appearing on morning news shows after bicycling to work, Adams said his message to parents is to “fear not” and that statistics show the safest place for children is inside a school.
NYC schools prepare to reopen with new COVID safety guidelines
2 million at-home test kits provided by the state will be used to increase testing following the break, while students whose classmates test positive can keep coming to school as long as their at-home tests are negative and they don’t have symptoms.
2 million at-home test kits provided by the state will be used to increase testing following the break, while students whose classmates test positive can keep coming to school as long as their at-home tests are negative and they don’t have symptoms.
Twitter suspends verified account belonging to Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene
Twitter said the Georgia congresswoman's verified account @mtgreenee is suspended for violating Twitter's rules.
Twitter said the Georgia congresswoman's verified account @mtgreenee is suspended for violating Twitter's rules.
US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
COVID IN NEW YORK: Over 85K people test positive at New Year's start
The continued escalation in positive test results raised the rate of positive tests to 22.2 percent and the seven-day average to nearly 20 percent.
The continued escalation in positive test results raised the rate of positive tests to 22.2 percent and the seven-day average to nearly 20 percent.
'Get stuff done' - NYC Mayor Eric Adams unveils theme for first 100 days
The new mayor rode the subway to City Hall for his first day on the job Saturday and called 911 to report a fight after witnessing two men tussling near a subway station.
The new mayor rode the subway to City Hall for his first day on the job Saturday and called 911 to report a fight after witnessing two men tussling near a subway station.
Happy New Year! NYC ushers in 2022 with Times Square ball drop
A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
COVID Surge: Nearly 4,000 hospitalized in NYC and 76,000 new cases statewide
New York City will close out the year with 3,925 people hospitalized with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as the omicron surge continues to ravage the region. Across the state, 7,919 people were hospitalized and 76,555 new cases were reported Friday, said Gov. Kathy Hochul.
New York City will close out the year with 3,925 people hospitalized with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as the omicron surge continues to ravage the region. Across the state, 7,919 people were hospitalized and 76,555 new cases were reported Friday, said Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams unveils plan to deal with COVID surge
Adams' plan includes continuing the city's vaccine mandates, along with increasing testing for students and educators to make sure the city's schools can reopen on January 3.
Adams' plan includes continuing the city's vaccine mandates, along with increasing testing for students and educators to make sure the city's schools can reopen on January 3.
FDNY to New Yorkers: Don't call 9-1-1 for COVID tests
Emergency responders say the last thing they need is to be tied up helping someone who doesn't actually have an emergency.
Emergency responders say the last thing they need is to be tied up helping someone who doesn't actually have an emergency.
NJ hospitals limiting visitors to prevent omicron spread as COVID surge continues
Facilities are now limiting visitors, with very few exceptions. Any visits to COVID-19 and immunocompromised patients must be approved by a member of the patient's care team.
Facilities are now limiting visitors, with very few exceptions. Any visits to COVID-19 and immunocompromised patients must be approved by a member of the patient's care team.