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Biden Administration to Stop Sending Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Friday
The giveaway, which includes tests mailed at no cost to recipients who request them at Covidtests.gov, will end Friday, according to an announcement on the site — unless there’s a surprise round of funding from Congress, the source said.
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White House COVID Czar Warns of Fall, Winter Surge If Congress Doesn't Approve More Relief
Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator, warned Wednesday the U.S. will face a challenging fall and winter without additional congressional funding for testing and treatment.
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Biden Requests $22.5 Billion to Continue Fight Against COVID-19
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he would be requesting $22.5 billion in additional funds to fight the ongoing spread of COVID-19 and address pandemic-caused issues in the supply chain.
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Fauci Details Road to End of Pandemic: ‘We Believe We Can Get There'
During a coronavirus task force press briefing on Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci outlined the steps that could bring the pandemic to an end. “Control will mean not eradication, like we did with smallpox— that’s unreasonable. Not necessarily elimination, like we’ve done with polio and measles by mass vaccination campaigns. But a level of control that does not disrupt us in...
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Biden Announces Plan to Buy 500M More COVID Tests, Offer Free Masks
President Joe Biden detailed Thursday his administration’s efforts to double its procurement of rapid COVID-19 tests and make high-quality masks available for free as coronavirus cases continue to spike nationwide.
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Which COVID Test Should I Take?
With omicron causing record infections in the U.S., many are left wondering which COVID-19 test is most effective.
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White House to Make 500M At-Home COVID Tests Available for Free
The federal government next month will start mailing at-home COVID test kits for free to any U.S. household that requests one, a senior administration official said.
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NFL Could Become Trend-Setter for COVID-19 Testing Policies
The NFL’s decision to reduce COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic, vaccinated players could signal a trend for pro sports leagues and provide an example for society to follow heading into 2022
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Over 624K Coronavirus Tests Conducted for Athletes, Workers During Tokyo Olympics
The IOC released their coronavirus testing data on Sunday, which included the total tests and results for Games participants, staff and contractors from July 1 through August 6. Across the weeks leading up to and through the Games, 624,364 screening tests were completed in Tokyo with 138 confirmed positives.
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NJ Expands Vaccine Eligibility List; Weddings in NY Can Resume
In New York, wedding receptions can resume Monday. Venues are restricted to 50% capacity, or up to 150 guests, and all must bed tested beforehand. NBC New York’s Tracie Strahan reports.
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COVID-19 Remembrance: New York City Remembers Lives Lost
It’s been one year since New York City’s first known COVID-19 death was confirmed and in honor of the tens of thousands who have died since, a virtual memorial was held on the Brooklyn waterfront. NBC New York’s Ida Siegal reports.
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NYC to Receive New Shipment of Vaccines
New York City is expecting a big delivery of additional COVID-19 vaccines. Myles Miller reports.
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New York OKs Paid Time Off for Vaccine Shots, Expands Rapid Testing Ahead of More Reopenings
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Friday authorizing four hours of paid time off per vaccine injection for all New York’s public and private employees. He also expanded the state’s rapid COVID testing program ahead of next week’s reopenings for wedding receptions and catering events as well as the looming return of smaller entertainment venues. The rapid testing approach was...
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Plunging Demand for COVID-19 Tests May Leave US Exposed
Communities across the U.S. are seeing plummeting demand for coronavirus testing
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Long Island School District Rolls Out Student COVID Testing Program
COVID-19 testing is coming to school in South Huntington. Greg Cergol reports.
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Everything That Happened Today in the Fight Against Coronavirus
Team coverage of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Cuomo's New Pilot Plan Is a Go, Could Be Gateway to Reopening Broadway, More
A first-in-the-nation pilot plan with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills is on — and may serve as a blueprint for potentially reopening Broadway and other large venues before wide-scale vaccination, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday. With indoor dining still closed, for the second time in New York City, cluster zone areas restricted elsewhere, and large, revenue-generating events seemingly off the table…
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COVID-19 Updates: Congressman Dies, New Viral Strain Found in Colo.
NBC New York’s Ray Villeda reports.
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Long Lines as New Yorkers Seek Last-Minute COVID Tests Before Holidays
Just as they did before Thanksgiving, people lined up outside Bellevue Hospital and elsewhere Thursday to get last-minute COVID tests before seeing family this holiday weekend. News 4’s Myles Miller reports.
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Cuomo Floats Potential Reopening Game-Changer — and the Bills Want to Play
Even as he issues his final pleas to New Yorkers to celebrate the holidays safely and avert a new potential shutdown, Gov. Andrew Cuomo acknowledges that the ultimate goal — large-scale vaccination of the public — remains months away. With indoor dining still closed, for the second time, in New York City, and cluster zone areas restricted elsewhere, Cuomo said…