With nearly 96% of city workers vaccinated against COVID-19, the mayor said the city is changing its rules.
Category: Coronavirus
California considering bill to create trust funds for COVID-19 orphans
A bill is looking to help the neediest children who became orphaned by the pandemic.
A tale of two New Yorks: COVID-19 hospitalization rate surging upstate
A major discrepancy emerged between rural and city areas as the omicron variant wave hit, according to health data.
COVID-19 vaccine mandates moving the needle, experts say
Despite protests and calls for a boycott, health data showed that employer issued COVID-19 vaccine mandates spurred more people to get their shots.
Few people medically exempt from getting COVID-19 vaccine: Experts
Scientists say there are very few medical conditions and scenarios that would bar someone from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.
US passes major vaccine milestone: 70% of adults now have at least 1 shot
The U.S. continues to push forward in its goal to vaccinate people against the coronavirus.
NYC, California turn to COVID testing mandate to boost vaccination numbers — will it be enough?
Health experts say shifting to a testing mandate will encourage more people to get their shots.
Disability advocates calling for reform as US Paralympian Becca Meyers drops out of Games citing lack of support
Disability rights advocates say the Paralympian’s plight is too common.
States keep alcohol delivery options after pandemic as restaurants rebound
Businesses ay alcohol delivery options are saving their establishments.
Canada will open borders to vaccinated Americans soon
After 16 months, the northern border will be open for vaccinated Americans.
Why COVID-19 vaccine incentives didn’t really work: Experts
Lotteries and other incentives programs failed to move the needle on vaccinations, according to health data.
Arkansas vaccine incentives not working: Health officials
Arkansas officials say their plans to get more shots into eligible residents failed.
Young adult vaccination rate lags behind other age groups, CDC finds
Younger adults are lagging when it comes to vaccinations against the coronavirus.
Vermont relaxes COVID-19 restrictions after crossing major vaccine milestone
Vermont leads the nation when it comes to vaccination, according to health data.
Ex-pharmacist sentenced to prison for tampering with COVID-19 vaccines
The man who admitted to tampering with COVID-19 vaccines was sentenced to prison.
New York City planning ‘huge’ concert as COVID-19 cases continue to drop
As New York City continues to rebound from the pandemic, it plans on giving back to residents.
US surpasses 300 million COVID-19 vaccine shots administered
The U.S. continues to move forward in its efforts to vaccinate Americans against COVID-19.
70% of adults in 12 states have received at least 1 COVID vaccine dose: CDC
Several states have surpassed a major vaccine milestone.
Half of US adults now fully vaccinated against COVID-19: CDC
The U.S. passed another major milestone in its efforts to vaccinate Americans against the virus.
How New York City is slowly but surely rebounding from COVID-19
Experts say the city is slowly showing signs of strengthening.