Coronavirus in New York
Cuomo defends nursing home policies in closed-door House hearing on Covid
Cuomo has faced criticism from Republicans over some of his decisions during the pandemic.
The short reach of long COVID care
Latinos and African Americans suffer the nation’s highest rates of long COVID. Yet systemic health care inequality and poor outreach have resulted in clinics with mostly white patient lists.
2 new Covid variants called ‘FLiRT’ are spreading: What are the symptoms?
A new group of COVID variants are circulating in the U.S., according to tracking by the CDC.
How search for Covid origin turned politically poisonous; Chinese efforts go dark
The Chinese government froze meaningful efforts to trace the virus, despite publicly supporting open scientific inquiry.
Funeral home owners charged with Covid fraud after 190 decaying bodies found
The Colorado funeral home's owners gave families dry concrete instead of cremated ashes, prosecutors said.
Time running out to get free Covid tests from the government
If you want to score free Covid-19 tests from the government, you’ll need to order soon.
Cuomo subpoenaed to testify in Congress about Covid nursing home deaths
Cuomo received a subpoena Tuesday to testify in front of a U.S. House subcommittee.
Covid guidelines: CDC officially ends 5-day isolation recommendation
People are likely still contagious when they test positive, and that hasn’t changed.
Syracuse University houses pandemic journals recording how we lived through Covid-19
Professors from UConn and Brown created an archive "to ensure that the history written in the future would capture everybody.”
CDC to end 5-day isolation period for Covid, report suggests
A news report suggests that U.S. health officials are considering an update to COVID guidelines.
NY bill would force insurers to cover copays for Paxlovid
Covid continues to kill upward of 100 New Yorkers a week, according to state health data.
Onondaga County’s top doc: Most seniors with Covid should take Paxlovid, but majority aren’t
Nearly two-thirds of eligible seniors with Covid are not taking the treatment drug, Dr. Katie Anderson said.
Covid is spiking again in Syracuse hospitals, but that’s the new normal, doc says
Deaths remain lower than a year ago, state data shows.
Long COVID’s deep impact on Latinos
One in five COVID-19 infections results in long COVID, with Latinos the most affected. How prepared are we to care for a looming avalanche of Latino long-haulers?
More hospitals requiring masks as flu and Covid cases surge
New York City instituted a mask mandate for the city’s 11 public hospitals.
‘Everything is that much sweeter’: CNY man embraces life after rare double-lung transplant
About 500 people nationwide have had double lung transplants because of Covid complications.
NY had biggest public school enrollment drop in US during Covid pandemic
The number of students attending public school in the state is down 10 percent from a decade ago.
‘Rapidly increasing’ Covid-19 subvariant JN.1 dominating the Northeast
Several European countries have seen exponential growth of the subvariant.
States trash masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire
Into the trash went more than 18 million masks, 22 million gowns, 500,000 gloves, and more.
House panel pushes to interview Cuomo and staff about pandemic
It’s unclear whether Cuomo will submit to an interview.
Wealthy New Yorkers fled state in pandemic; trend was temporary, report finds
Large numbers of the wealthiest New York residents left the state when the Covid-19 pandemic first hit.
Covid fraudster used relief aid to purchase a private island in Florida
He stole nearly $8 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Say goodbye to the Covid-19 vaccination card; the CDC has stopped printing them
People can still get proof of vaccination from a doctor or state health department.
How to get free Covid tests mailed to your house
You can order the tests online through a federal website.
Free Covid tests being offered again: Here’s how to get yours
The Biden administration is providing $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests.
Hochul urges New Yorkers to get new Covid vaccine: What to know
The governor said updated vaccine doses were on their way to New York.
Updated Covid vaccine now available for everyone 6 months and older
Most Americans should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, health officials said.
US approves updated Covid vaccines to rev up protection this fall
A CDC advisory panel is set to issue recommendations Tuesday on who most needs the updated shots.
Updated Covid shots coming, as part of a trio of vaccines for flu, RSV
Doctors hope enough people get vaccinated to help avert another “tripledemic” like last year.
Upstate’s top Covid doctor: Mask mandates in hospitals not a return to masking everywhere
Dr. Stephen Thomas said a mask mandate in a hospitals is different from in the general public.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, but President Biden’s results are negative so far
Jill Biden will remain at the couple’s home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for the time being, while the president has returned to the White House.,
New York on high alert over new Covid variant detected in US
Virologists are concerned about the new variant.
NYC outdoor dining sheds face new rules after pandemic-era innovation
Outdoor dining was a part of the pandemic that many people actually liked.