NYC coronavirus vaccine rollout lagging despite Cuomo threats

Cuomo ‘hasn’t taken any responsibility’ for his handling of coronavirus pandemic: Janice Dean Fox News Senior Meteorologist Janice Dean argues New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was ‘never called to task’ by the media, says families who have lost loved ones ‘want answers and accountability.’ New York City administered just over 8,300 doses of the coronavirus […]

NYC vaccine scandal under criminal investigation, leaves hundreds in limbo for second dose

NY clinics ‘inappropriately’ handing out vaccines should be under federal investigation: Dr. Marc Siegel New York clinics face criminal probe over vaccines; reaction from Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel. For one New York-based single mother of young children, who suffers from respiratory problems, Christmas came early when she learned through word-of-mouth that – despite conflicting information […]

NYC to reopen schools, even as virus spread intensifies

New York City will reopen its school system to in-person learning, and increase the number of days a week many children attend class, even as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies in the city, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday. The announcement marks a major policy reversal for the nation’s largest school system, less than two weeks […]

From shops to dining out, NYC reopening hits ‘biggest piece’

From Macy’s “Miracle on 34th Street” store to the World Trade Center’s office towers, New York City hits a key point Monday in trying to rebound from the nation’s deadliest coronavirus outbreak. For the first time in three months, New Yorkers will be able to dine out, though only at outdoor tables. Shoppers can once […]

Potent coronavirus strain with four-times as many 'spikes' hit NYC

Is this the mutation that made coronavirus spread like wildfire in NYC and Italy? Super-infectious strain has four-times as many ‘spikes’ that let it invade human cells compared to milder forms seen in California Scientists identified a mutation in the strain of coronavirus most commonly found in New York City and Italy  The mutant virus […]

Kidney problems more prevalent in NYC COVID-19 patients

Hospitalized COVID-19 patients at a New York City medical facility had higher rates of kidney complications than other COVID-19 patient groups in different areas of the U.S. and other countries, according to a new study from researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian. The study, using data from electronic health records and published […]