Health experts say the data can help with future pandemic planning.
Category: Coronavirus
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
US begins rollout of Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine
The third COVID-19 vaccine began rolling out to Americans.
COVID survivors network launches site to help patients get antibody treatments
A group of volunteers have set up a source to help fellow COVID-19 patients find life saving treatments.
COVID devastated New York, but here’s why it fared better in fall surge
New Yorkers were able to stick together and were able to withstand the harshest effects of the winter surge, according to public health experts.
Gyms with maskless users shown to be at high risk for COVID spread: Study
Health leaders are urging gym goers to wear masks after two studies found that gyms spread the virus.
US crosses new COVID-19 milestone: Half a million Americans dead
The number of deaths in the U.S. has surpassed the number of deaths in the Civil War.