Coronavirus

COVID-19 survivors, long haulers and families who have lost loved ones to the virus will march across the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday in solidarity to raise awareness about urgent pandemic needs. News 4’s Linda Gaudino reports.

The fact that a rebound rather than a reinfection possibly occurred is a positive sign for his health once he’s clear of the disease.

Doctors have said that early data shows the new COVID vaccine should be more effective against the latest virus variants, including the omicron subvariant BA.5. So which is the better option for those who haven’t gotten a booster in several months: Get one now, as COVID cases continue to spread? Or wait for the new version? 

A new COVID-19 booster shot will be available in September and is expected to be more effective against the latest virus variants. Greg Cergol reports.

After isolating for five days with mild COVID-19 symptoms, President Joe Biden said he was “feeling great” and credited vaccines, boosters and therapeutic treatments like Paxlovid for his swift recovery.

COVID super dodgers, people who have never been infected with COVID-19, are becoming an even more exclusive club now that the BA.5 omicron subvariant has taken over.

Two new studies provide more evidence that the coronavirus pandemic originated in a Wuhan, China market where live animals were sold – further bolstering the theory that the virus emerged in the wild rather than escaping from a Chinese lab.

President Joe Biden likely has the BA.5 strain of COVID-19, the highly infectious variant that is currently responsible for most cases in the U.S., the president’s physician said Saturday.

A third-party auditor will review the New York state government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including efforts by the administration of the previous governor to downplay the number of deaths of nursing home residents.

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 today and is reported to only have mild symptoms, Jonathan Dienst reports.

White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha shared an update on President Joe Biden after his positive COVID-19 diagnosis.

The president is fully vaccinated, after getting two doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine shortly before taking office, a first booster shot in September and an additional dose March 30.

It was quite the homecoming for Rob Alongi, who was put on a ventilator and his family told he may not survive after getting COVID in Oct. 2021. But nine months and a double lung transplant later, the New Jersey dad went home to hug his family for the first time in months

An emotional welcome celebration in New Jersey tonight as a COVID patient was finally able to return home after 9 months. Checkey Beckford reports.

New York state is looking to the fall and outlining the battle plan against the virus. Chris Glorioso reports.

The CDC has recommended the Novavax COVID-10 vaccine for adults ages 18 and up, providing more options and flexibility for the public.

In the race for Governor today, Republican Lee Zeldin is targeting Governor Kathy Hochul on the thousands of deaths of nursing home residents. Melissa Russo reports.

A California man says he tested positive for COVID-19 and was diagnosed with monkeypox at the same time.

COVID cases are surging in New York City and throughout the country, fueled by the omicron BA.5 subvariant. Though the cases are less severe, the soaring case count is alarming — although fewer people appear to be masking up to protect themselves and others.

About 25 million children worldwide have missed out on routine immunizations against common diseases like diphtheria, largely because the coronavirus pandemic disrupted regular health services or triggered misinformation about vaccines, according to the U.N.