omicron in nyc

The NYC Health Department released a new report detailing the impact that omicron has had on the city, its residents and its hospitals — here are some of the biggest takeaways

The latest COVID-19 surge has overwhelmed short-staffed hospitals across the country, including in the tri-state area. The federal government is now sending military medical personnel to help. NBC New York’s Brian Thompson reports.

The spike in U.S. omicron cases has Americans asking — when will the Covid-19 pandemic end? Experts weigh in. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino reports.

As COVID-19 infections with the omicron variant of the virus surge out of control nationwide, emergency rooms are filling up again — and one well-known New York City doctor says what they’re seeing now is much different than the last two years of the pandemic. Manhattan emergency room physician Dr. Craig Spencer took to Twitter late Monday night to explain…

In a grim warning amid near record-high hospitalizations across the state, Hochul reported that more than 9,000 New Yorkers are now hospitalized with COVID-19. NBC New York’s Romney Smith and Tracie Strahan report.

A growing body of scientific evidence suggests the omicron variant of COVID-19 is less severe than the delta variant — but according to one prominent New York City emergency room physician, it all depends on what shots you’ve had. Omicron is surging out of control in the city, with the rolling daily average up 79% over the averages for the…

The FDA expanded COVID-19 booster eligibility on Monday for children as young as 12. The CDC must still decide whether to recommend a third dose for the younger teens before they are available.

A growing body of scientific evidence suggest the omicron variant of COVID-19 is less severe than the delta variant — but according to one prominent New York City emergency room physician, it all depends on what shots you’ve had. Omicron is surging out of control in the city, with some Manhattan neighborhoods approaching 20% positivity rates, and hospitalizations doubling or…

NYC’s strictest-in-nation vaccine mandate takes effect as omicron surge intensifies. Here’s what you need to know. NBC New York’s Gaby Acevedo reports.

The omicron variant has already caused havoc on holiday plans, but it didn’t stop everyone from attempting to join New York City during Christmastime. NBC New York’s Jessica Cunnington reports.

The state of New York issued an urgent advisory to pediatricians on Christmas Eve, pressing them to ensure their patients are vaccinated after COVID hospitalizations in children rose four-fold in less than three weeks. The unusual warning, on Friday night on the eve of a major holiday, comes as the omicron variant of COVID-19 burns like wildfire through New York…

Cases are surging, testing facilities are being slammed, but holiday celebrations are still happening. News 4 reports.

New York City is digging back into its pockets as it scrambles to curb the record-setting omicron tide, offering $100 cash to anyone who gets a COVID-19 booster at a city-run vaccine site between now and New Year’s Eve, the mayor said Tuesday. Romney Smith reports.

As the crowds dash to complete last-minute holiday shopping or put those finishing touches in their holiday plans, both delta and the rampant spread of omicron have many wondering if they should cancel their holiday plans. During Mayor Bill de Blasio’s coronavirus press briefing Monday, New York City’s Health Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi shared tips on how to safely...

Holiday activities are expected to look different as many react to a resurgence of COVID-19 just days before the Christmas holiday. NBC New York’s Romney Smith reports.