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NYC legislators, COVID families rally in Albany for ‘baby bonds' to assist nearly 18K children
New York legislators and families are speaking at the state’s capital on Tuesday, in support of “baby bonds” for those children who lost a parent or caregiver during the COVID-19 pandemic, marking four years since it ravaged the country. State Senator Jamaal Bailey (D-NY) and Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz (D-NY) introduced a bill in May 2023 called the New York Covid-19…
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Four years since NYC's COVID state of emergency: What has changed?
Wednesday marks four years since the start of NYC’s coronavirus emergency. The declaration meant the start of social distancing, and a lengthy halt to things like concerts and sporting events. The question now: What has the city learned in the four years since then? NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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Cuomo team in talks over congressional subpoena regarding COVID response
Former Governor Cuomo was subpoenaed by Congress regarding his handling of the COVID-19 crisis, now the leader of the Republican sub-committee assigned to this case say time is of the essence. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.
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New Jersey releases review of response to COVID-19 pandemic
News 4’s Chris Glorioso reports.
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4th anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic
The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic on March 11, 2020, after more than 118,000 cases and 4,291 deaths were registered.
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NJ remains underprepared for next crisis following COVID-19 pandemic, report finds
An independent report examining New Jersey’s response to the pandemic said the state and nation were unprepared for it, adding the state is still underprepared for the next crisis.
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Friday is the last day to place mail orders for free COVID tests from the government
The U.S. government is suspending mail orders for free COVID-19 tests. Friday is the last day residential households can request for free tests shipped through USPS.
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GOP House subcommittee sends Andrew Cuomo subpoena over COVID response
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is being subpoenaed by a Republican-led House subcommittee, asking him to answer questions about his administration’s COVID response and nursing home policies during the pandemic. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.
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Ex-NY Gov. Cuomo subpoenaed by Congress to testify about state's COVID response
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is being subpoenaed by a Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee to answer questions about his administration’s COVID response and nursing home policies during the pandemic.
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CDC updates Covid isolation guidelines for people who test positive
People who test positive for Covid do not need to isolate for five days, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday.
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Older US adults should get another COVID-19 shot, advisers say
Older U.S. adults should roll up their sleeves for another COVID-19 shot, even if they got a booster in the fall, an influential government advisory panel said.
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Report: CDC planning to drop 5-day isolation requirement for COVID
The agency last changed its policy for COVID-positive diagnoses in 2021, when it reduced the isolation guidelines from 10 days to five days.
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Woman fined $650k for renting out NYC hotels room meant for health care workers
New York prosecutors say a Brooklyn woman has been sentenced in connection with a sprawling COVID-19 fraud scheme.
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Not wearing mask during COVID outbreak isn't free speech right, NJ appeals court says
A federal appeals court shot down claims earlier this week that New Jersey residents’ refusal to wear face masks at school board meetings during the COVID-19 outbreak constituted protected speech under the First Amendment. The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling Monday in two related cases stemming from lawsuits against officials in Freehold and Cranford, New Jersey. The…
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Paxlovid can lessen the chance of a severe COVID-19 illness. Why is it underused?
Paxlovid can prevent hospitalization and death from COVID-19, but experts say it’s being underused. The pills’ high price and doctors’ hesitation to prescribe them are creating obstacles to getting the drug to everyone who would benefit.
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Evidence mounts that Covid in pregnancy can cause health issues in babies
Babies born to mothers who got Covid while pregnant had “unusually high rates” of respiratory issues, according to a new study.
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With COVID cases still high, who's at risk of COVID rebound? Know these common symptoms
It’s not clear exactly how common COVID rebound is or why it happens to some people and not others. Here’s what we do know.
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In a break with CDC, California quietly changed its Covid isolation guidelines
In California, a person who tests positive for Covid and has no symptoms does not need to isolate, according to new state health guidelines.
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NYC seeking 10k participants in yearslong COVID-19 study
The city once the world epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic is undertaking a yearslong study to track how the virus impacts New Yorkers long-term. The NYC Health Department on Wednesday announced plans to with some 10,000 participants over the course of a multi-year research study on the long-term outcomes among adults infected with COVID-19. The data the city hopes to…
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With COVID, flu and RSV surging, when and where should you wear a mask?
Experts weigh in on masks amid a major surge in respiratory illnesses across the United States.