Health experts say the data can help with future pandemic planning.
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Here’s how effective vaccine incentives like free beer really are
As more states offer freebees to get their vaccination numbers up, experts contend those incentives should not be treated as the only solution.
Broadway, New York theater scene to reopen in September at full capacity
The Great White Way is poised for its long anticipated comeback.
New Jersey offers free beer to residents who get vaccinated in May
The Garden State has a new incentive to get their vaccination numbers up.
Phony coronavirus vaccine site shut down by federal agents
Federal agents seized a site that they say tried to steal users’ information in exchange for a fake COVID-19 vaccine appointment.
Why mask mandates for kids continue even as case numbers go down
Children still need to take extra caution to protect themselves from the coronavirus.
Why COVID-19 cases haven’t seen sharp drop despite spike in vaccinations
Medical experts say low number of vaccinations and variants are still keeping COVID-19 cases high despite a jump in vaccinations.
2nd vaccine shot statistics show majority getting it, only 5 million missing it: CDC
New data shows that over 90% of patients who received their first COVID-19 vaccination are returning for their required follow-up.
NASA’s Mars helicopter makes 1st flight on another planet
NASA once again made history on the red planet.
Half of Americans over 18 have received at least 1 vaccine shot: CDC
The number of Americans with one COVID-19 vaccination dose grew as more states opened up vaccinations to all residents.
Officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright charged with second-degree manslaughter: DA
Prosecutors charged the former officer who shot Duante Wright.
Legal marijuana movement builds as more states change laws
The national push to change marijuana laws grows stronger, according to experts.
MSG, Barclays Center welcoming fully vaccinated fans back, other businesses likely to follow
As more Americans get vaccinated, sports and indoor events are relaxing some procedures to cater to those crowds who got their shots.
New York legalizes recreational marijuana, expunges former pot convictions
The Empire State is now the latest location to allow regulated recreational marijuana.
Vaccines likely effective against COVID-19 variants, study suggests
Real world data is showing the vaccines are strong against the new COVID-19 variants.
Real world study shows mRNA vaccines protect against symptomatic and asymptomatic infection: CDC
Initial studies are showing that the coronavirus vaccines are preventing more transmissions.
Minority communities were hardest hit by spring and summer 2020 COVID waves: CDC
A report released by the CDC provided additional details into how the earliest months of the coronavirus pandemic disproportionately affected minorities.
Baseball stadiums are reopening this spring. What’s the COVID risk?
All major league baseball stadiums will reopen to fans for the first time since the pandemic began. Health experts say this should be fine, if, the teams stick to the guidelines.
New York City marks anniversary of 1st COVID-19 death with memorial services
New York City honored the thousands of people lost to the coronavirus with a somber ceremony.
New York City high schools to resume in-person classes, sports
New York City announced its teens who chose in person learning this year would return to their desks.