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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.

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.

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.

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.

As a supply shortage impacting Johnson & Johnson vaccines could potentially trip up the tri-state race to vaccinate, NYC said how it was changing its school COVID closure policies. NBC New York’s Pat Battle and Marc Santia have team coverage.

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a new threshold Thursday for closing public schools over coronavirus outbreaks.

Fans at Citi Field and several other parks will get to see their teams play in person for the first time since 2019. NBC New York’s Gaby Acevedo reports.

COVID-19 vaccines are hitting the road. Andrew Siff reports.

All New Yorkers age 16 and older are eligible to sign up for COVID-19 vaccinations as of 8 a.m. Tuesday, marking the state’s last big expansion and one that comes weeks ahead of President Joe Biden’s deadline for a universal rollout nationally.

Andrew Siff and Phil Lipof have team coverage on the race to vaccinate the tri-state area.

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President Joe Biden praised his administration’s efforts to expand coronavirus vaccine supply and eligibility during a speech on Tuesday, announcing that all American adults will be eligible for the vaccine beginning April 19. The president also implored Americans to remain vigilant as caseloads remain high, saying, “The virus is spreading because there are too many people who see the end...

All New Yorkers age 16 and older are eligible to sign up for COVID-19 vaccinations as of 8 a.m. Tuesday, marking the state’s last big expansion and one that comes weeks ahead of President Joe Biden’s deadline for a universal roll out nationally. Erica Byfield reports.

New Yorkers over 16 years old can sign up for COVID-19 vaccinations starting Tuesday, a major expansion of eligibility as the state seeks to immunize as many people as possible. NBC New York’s Erica Byfield reports.

As Gov. Andrew Cuomo prepares to drop New York’s longstanding quarantine requirement for domestic travelers in less than 24 hours, New Jersey officials are expected to warn the increasing prevalence of highly contagious coronavirus variants could send new daily case totals to record levels in mid-May.

New York is lifting 11 p.m. curfews for a number of business (but not bars and restaurants) and NYC said it will be changing the rule that shuts down schools in the event of two unrelated COVID cases. In NJ, eligibility for the vaccine will expand to everyone 16 and older on April 19. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff and...

More people in New Jersey and New York are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine this week and many businesses, with the exception of bars and restaurants, across the Empire State will no longer be restricted by curfew.