NYC hits 40,000 COVID deaths
According to the New York City Health Department, 40,022 people in the city have lost their lives to the pandemic.
Moderna seeks FDA authorization for 4th dose of COVID shot
Drugmaker Moderna asked the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge won't say if he's vaccinated
Yankees star Aaron Judge refused to directly answer a question about his vaccine status Tuesday amid a requirement in New York City that every private sector employee be inoculated against the coronavirus.
Pfizer seeks approval for 4th COVID-19 booster dose for seniors
Pfizer is expected to request authorization for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for seniors in a move to provide extra protection to the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.
NBA star Kevin Durant calls out NYC Mayor Adams for confusing vaccine mandate
Kevin Durant is calling on New York City Mayor Eric Adams to figure out what the Brooklyn Nets feel is a confusing vaccine mandate that now allows Kyrie Irving to attend but not play in their home games.
Pfizer: 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose will be needed
“Right now, the way that we have seen, it is necessary, a fourth booster right now,” Pfizer’s CEO Albert Bourla said.
How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed after two years?
Two years after the pandemic began, more countries are shifting toward a return to normal and learning to live with the virus. Safe and effective vaccines have been developed and experts know a lot more about how to keep the coronavirus under control since it emerged in late 2019.
Never gotten COVID? Experts say whether you will as cases decline
With more than 40% or at least 140 million people in the United States infected with coronavirus during the pandemic, 60% were never sickened, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
WHO says COVID-19 boosters are needed, reversing previous guidance
An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.
Global COVID death toll tops 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year
The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.
NYC vaccine and school mask mandates end March 7, Mayor Adams says
The indoor vaccine mandate for restaurants, bars, and theaters in New York City along with the mask mandate in public schools will end on Monday, March 7, announced Mayor Eric Adams.
48,000 New Yorkers' lives saved by vaccination
According to a new report, the city's vaccination drive prevented deaths among 1 out of every 175 New Yorkers and another 303,000 hospitalizations.
NY mask mandates: When and where you still need to wear a mask across NYC region
Here is what you need to know about the new mask rules in different areas of the New York City region.
NYC vaccine mandate to end
Mayor Eric Adams is expected to announce the lifting of vaccine mandates on restaurants, bars, and theaters as soon as March 7.
As COVID vaccine demand falls, states left with huge stockpiles
As the demand to get vaccines collapses in many areas, states are scrambling to use doses before they expire. From some of the least vaccinated states (Indiana and North Dakota) to some of the most vaccinated states (New Jersey and Vermont), health departments are trying to find providers that can use them.
Exercise after COVID-19 vaccine may increase antibodies, study finds
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
NY school mask mandate ends
New York lifted its school mask mandate Wednesday, although students in New York City will have to continue to mask up through at least Monday.
Pfizer shot offers nearly no protection against infection in 5- to 11-year-olds
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is effective at preventing hospitalization in children 5 to 11 but offers virtually no protection against infection, even just a month after full immunization.
NYC proof of vaccination rule for restaurants, gyms ends March 7
Starting Monday, March 7, you will no longer be required to show proof of COVID vaccination when you go to a restaurant, bar, gym, or entertainment venue.
CDC tool shows pandemic guidelines in your area
The tool allows people to see whether their area is at low, medium or high risk of COVID-19 transmission.