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The prevalence of more contagious variants in New York City is rising, and health officials are looking into whether one in particular causes heightened risk of reinfection or is more resistant to vaccines.

Muslims in many parts of the world are marking the start of Ramadan as coronavirus cases spike in some countries

With a third coronavirus vaccine now approved in the U.S., what is the difference between the vaccines and should you opt for one over the other?

The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine out of “an abundance of caution” to investigate reports of rare, potentially dangerous blood clots.

India is experiencing its worst pandemic surge, with average daily infections exceeding 143,000 over the past week

As more Americans get fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, the number of breakthrough infections is expected to rise, too. Here’s what you need to know about this medical phenomenon.

New York state will no longer require international travelers to quarantine upon arrival whether or not they are fully vaccinated. Meanwhile, Lin-Manuel Miranda was on hand Monday to help launch the first New York City vaccine site dedicated to the theater industry in Times Square.

“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda helped NYC Mayor de Blasio open a new vaccination site dedicated to the theater, film and TV industries in Times Square. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.

New York state is focusing its latest COVID-19 vaccination campaign on getting college students dosed before they leave campus for the summer.

All New York and Connecticut residents age 16 and older are now eligible for vaccination, while New Jersey will make that universal push early next week. The process does vary by state. Here’s how to find a vaccine location that’s convenient for you and how to book an appointment, with key FAQs from across the region.

What makes someone more likely to experience side effects from the coronavirus vaccine than others? Is one brand more likely to cause side effects? What about that second dose? Here are the most common questions and answers around vaccine side effects.

It’s better to get any vaccine than none, but now people are saying “Pfizer’s for hot people”? Vaccine rivalries are playing out on TikTok, as young people get their shots and find community with others who got the same brand’s dose. Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News Youth and Internet Culture reporter, explains the trend.

Bhutan’s COVID-19 vaccination drive was fast from the start

In a rare acknowledgement, China’s top disease control official says current vaccines offer low protection against the coronavirus and mixing them is among strategies being considered to boost their effectiveness

Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech have requested the FDA expands the emergency use of their COVID-19 vaccine to include adolescents aged 12 to 15.

Pfizer on Friday filed a request with the Food and Drug Administration to expand use of its COVID-19 vaccine to teens ages 12 to 15.

A production issue with Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine that tossed out 15 million doses is causing concern among states trying to expedite their rollouts as they expand eligibility.

When asked on Friday about what percentage of the U.S. will need to be vaccinated in order to reach herd immunity, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the number is still unknown, saying, “I think we need to get away from waiting for this mystical, elusive number and just say to get as many people as we possibly can get vaccinated, as...

The Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines have all proven effective at preventing serious illness and death from coronavirus, experts say. But how effective are they generally — and how do they compare to one another?

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced sweeping changes to the coronavirus-related closure policy for the nation’s largest public school system Thursday, adjustments he says will provide families more consistent scheduling while still prioritizing safety for all students and staff.