Coping in the Time of COVID

An early clinical drug trial taking aim at long COVID fatigue has fallen short of a primary objective to restore normal energy-fueling cell function but still provided encouraging evidence that a favorable pathway exists for long haulers. Long COVID or post-COVID is a condition where patients will recover from the acute infection caused by the SARS...

In searching for a cure to the enduring enigma of the coronavirus pandemic, one small biotechnology company is on a mission to develop a new, possibly the world’s first-ever, drug specifically geared to treat long COVID patients. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino reports.

New York City’s largest food rescue organization gathered upwards of 100,000 pounds of specialty items from this year’s Summer Fancy Food Show and delivered the goods to dozens of food pantries and soup kitchens across all five boroughs. City Harvest joined forces with the not-for-profit Specialty Food Association, a trade association f...

In certain cases, new symptoms can begin three to four months after a person recovers from COVID infection.

Recognized for the expeditious development of a lifesaving shot, two scientists Dr. Katalin Karikó and Dr. Drew Weissman accepted an award in New York City honoring the duo’s tireless efforts in inventing the mRNA technology behind the COVID-19 vaccine. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino sits down with the famous team.

Recognized for the expeditious development of a lifesaving shot, scientists Dr. Katalin Karikó and Dr. Drew Weissman accepted an award in front of dozens of their peers celebrating the duo’s tireless efforts in inventing the mRNA technology behind the COVID-19 vaccine. On Tuesday in Manhattan, in conjunction with the Feinstein Institutes for ...

Growing research shows how patients who suffer from long COVID are developing cardiovascular conditions. One group of physicians raised a call to action in sharing new guidance on diagnosing and treating these mystery post-COVID complications. Long COVID is a condition where patients who recover from the acute COVID infection experience lingering s...

In honor of fallen healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, a special event will be held on Wednesday at New York City’s Big Screen Plaza with artist portraits featuring the lives lost. Located off 6th Ave. and W 30th St., the event begins at 5:00 P.M. and is hosted by ARTHOUSE.NYC, a digital gallery and international art collective. ...

About 1 in 5 adults may develop a health condition related to a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to a new study by the CDC. For those ages 65 and up, the chances of having a post-COVID complication are greater at 25%. According to the research released on Tuesday, patients who recovered from a COVID-19 infection have twice the risk of ...

The COVID-19 pandemic poses another puzzling question that is concerning several patients who have taken Pfizer’s COVID antiviral drug, Paxlovid, and are experiencing rebounding symptoms after initially feeling better. Matthew Boyd, 32, lives on the Lower East Side of Manhattan and tested positive for coronavirus on May 6 with a sore throat, ...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams along with NYC Health + Hospitals launched three COVID-19 Centers of Excellence located in the hardest-hit communities during the pandemic. The newest and final health clinic opened in Bushwick, Brooklyn, and started treating patients in mid-February. The other two COVID-19 Centers of Excellence are stationed in the T...

Left with a bizarre feeling of pins-and-needles, one democratic lawmaker is no stranger to the agonizing effects of long COVID. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.), a long-hauler himself, along with other members of Congress, aims to boost care for long COVID patients through legislation while opening up on his own journey. Long COVID is a condition that may...

Two New York City residents battling long COVID share their unique experiences with the lingering condition to provide a sense of hope for other long haulers or people who may be enduring similar symptoms. Long COVID is a debilitating condition that encompasses an array of symptoms that may occur after recovering from the initial infection caused b...