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.
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.
US begins rollout of Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine
The third COVID-19 vaccine began rolling out to Americans.
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.
New Jersey legalizes recreational marijuana
The Garden State became the latest jurisdiction to allow recreational pot.
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.
United Airlines passengers, pedestrians recall horror of watching engine rain debris
Eyewitnesses in the air and on the ground said they watched in horror and shock as parts of a United Airlines jet engine exploded and broke apart shortly after takeoff from Denver, raining debris over homes.
Hundreds of tacos delivered to seniors amid brutal winter storm
A group of volunteers scrambled to feed needy victims of the February winter storm.
Advocates call on ‘secretaries, janitors, students’ to sign-up for 9/11 compensation
Attorneys and advocates say thousands of Manhattan residents and workers haven’t applied for benefits related to 9-11 health issues.
COVID-19 case numbers drop, signaling winter surge is slowing
Experts say a drop in coronavirus hospitalizations and deaths is promising but urged people to continue heeding health warnings.
Texas officials scramble to administer 5,000 COVID vaccines after power loss
Hospital workers and other officials raced to salvage hundreds of COVID-19 vaccines after the Texas storms knocked out power.
Outdated computer system exploited in Florida water treatment plant hack
An outdated version of Windows gave hackers the opening to take over a Florida water treatment facility, investigators said.
Florida city’s water treatment system hacked by ‘intruder,’ investigators say
A Florida treatment center was hacked by an outsider, according to investigators.
Younger adults responsible for most of COVID-19 spread: Study
A new report found that younger adults drove the surge in coronavirus cases during the late summer and fall.