The city’s Health Commissioner advised New Yorkers to plan their Christmas gatherings indoors so they don’t pose a risk to “the most vulnerable family members.” While Dr. Dave Chokshi did not advise residents to cancel their festivities, he did suggest that they consider virtual celebrations or moving dinner outside. Or, use the masks, respect physical … Read more
What you should know New York broke its record for daily COVID cases for the fifth time this week on Wednesday, as new state data clearly shows declines in vaccine efficacy compared to infection, but not hospitalization. It came on the same day that New York City saw a “staggering” number of nearly 11,000 new … Read more
A doubling of positive cases amid a COVID-19 resurgence has New Yorkers rushing to take home tests and purchase high-quality masks, and the new demand for these products has the state attorney general concerned about the price increase. Attorney General Letitia James raised the alarm Sunday of possible price increases on products to detect and … Read more
New York City’s rising COVID-19 cases, long lines for testing, and event cancellations can feel a bit like a already seen. However, hospitals in the Big Apple are not repeating the sudden increases that once filled emergency rooms at the beginning of the pandemic. The state reported Saturday that nearly 22,000 people had tested positive … Read more
New York leaders are calling on people to get vaccinated and get the booster dose following the latest surge in positive COVID-19 cases across the country. This is just a week before the Christmas holidays. For some, the trips are already underway as millions of people prepare to see their loved ones during the December … Read more
What you should know At least a half dozen Broadway shows have had to cancel performances in recent days, all attributing the cancellations to groundbreaking COVID-19 cases among casts and teams. Under Broadway’s update to its vaccine policy, vaccinated children must be accompanied by an adult who is fully vaccinated, which means that their last … Read more
The new mandates are a pre-emptive strike against a triple threat of COVID-19: the emergence of Ómicron, the constant threat of the delta variant, which is increasing hospitalizations and indoor holiday gatherings. What you should know NYC Has Released More Comprehensive Guidance On Its Looming Vaccine Mandate For The Entire Private Sector Workforce; The changes … Read more
What you should know Under Broadway’s update on its vaccine policy, vaccinated children must be accompanied by an adult who is fully vaccinated, which means that their last injection in the vaccine series must be at least 14 days before the show. Mayor Bill de Blasio expanded the mandate of the vaccine on December 6 … Read more
What you should know The governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, defends her new mandate for the use of masks or vaccination requirement for closed businesses due to the “increase in cases during the fuestas.” His words come as he shares new data of “alarming” increases in cases and hospitalizations in the state. Since Thanksgiving, … Read more
What you should know Gov. Kathy Hochul Says Stronger Measures Needed to Curb the Spread of COVID Statewide; Delta has pushed hospitalizations to month-long highs, while Ómicron may be driving the latest surge in cases. The seven-day average case rate statewide has increased 43% since Thanksgiving, and hospitalizations increased 29% in that period, the governor … Read more