New York lifts COVID vaccine mandate for health care workers
The state's Department of Health says the change is "due to the changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic."
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The state's Department of Health says the change is "due to the changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic."
"It's such a lonely place to be in because no one wants to hear about [COVID] anymore," one patient said.
CBS2's Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS2 to explain how the news may impact our health and economy.
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Lawmakers say it's time for the Biden administration to reveal what is known about the virus' origins to prevent future outbreaks.
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The U.S. is still seeing an average of more than 40,000 new COVID-19 cases per day, according to the CDC.
Sources tell CBS2 Mount Sinai Health System is still requiring staff, patients and visitors to mask up.
The health department says it's advising health care facilities to develop and implement their own masking plans.
While workers who refused to get vaccinated could be rehired, the mayor said employees will not receive back pay.
The mandate led to protests, lawsuits and hundreds of city employees losing their jobs.
The nearly 2,000 public employees fired for refusing to get the shot won't automatically get their jobs back.
The agency would determine each spring which strains to select for the fall season.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the new strain was first detected in New York in October.
The district had reinstated a mandatory mask policy when students returned from winter break.
He adds the good news is people aren't being hospitalized as much as with other strains.
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It's said to be highly transmissible, but doesn't appear to cause severe respiratory illness.
District officials cited a rising number of COVID, flu and RSV cases for the new mandate.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar says people who don't know they're sick may attend holiday gatherings and spread these illnesses.
Ninety percent of the country is seeing a surge, and New York is fighting a so-called trifecta of viruses.
Students and faculty are asked to mask up in all indoor public spaces.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed retired NYPD lieutenant Edwin Raymond as the new New York City sheriff.
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The collision in the bike lane of the Queensboro Bridge that left two people dead Thursday is shedding light on a lack of enforcement for e-bikes and scooters, and in particular illegal ones that exceed the speed limit.
Part of the Riverside Drive viaduct has been closed for years, plagued with construction delays on a project that started in 2020. Longtime residents are concerned for their quality of life and safety.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed retired NYPD lieutenant Edwin Raymond as the new New York City sheriff.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
The collision in the bike lane of the Queensboro Bridge that left two people dead Thursday is shedding light on a lack of enforcement for e-bikes and scooters, and in particular illegal ones that exceed the speed limit.
Part of the Riverside Drive viaduct has been closed for years, plagued with construction delays on a project that started in 2020. Longtime residents are concerned for their quality of life and safety.
Several men were caught on video early Friday morning coming out of a sewer manhole in Brooklyn.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
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It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
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Clashes between New Jersey State Police and protesters erupted outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility Friday night.
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A train car fire that erupted early Friday morning ended up disrupting NJ Transit and Amtrak service at Penn Station all day.
Community members are demanding answers from the Jersey City Board of Education after a mother was arrested during last week's board meeting.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed retired NYPD lieutenant Edwin Raymond as the new New York City sheriff.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new anti-ICE legislation into law Friday, drawing pushback from DHS and her Republican opponent in the gubernatorial race.
A judge blocked the Kennedy Center from closing its doors during renovations, and ruled that its board acted unlawfully by adding President Trump's name to the building. The president reacted by saying he wants Congress to take it over.
Clashes between New Jersey State Police and protesters erupted outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility Friday night.
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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
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Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
MJ Melendez hit a two-run homer to give the Mets a victory over the Marlins after squandering a four-run lead Friday.
Knicks fans are breathing a sigh of relief over reports that Mitchell Robinson expects to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals next week.
La Fortaleza in New Jersey will become a home away from home for Mexico fans during the World Cup.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has a broken right pinkie finger, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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Clashes between New Jersey State Police and protesters erupted outside Delaney Hall ICE detention facility Friday night, just hours after Gov. Mikie Sherrill established a protected protest zone. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Video captures a group of men climbing in and out of the sewer system in Brooklyn. Now, police are trying to find them and find out why they were underground. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
Thousands of NJ Transit and Amtrak riders faced delays and cancellations at Penn Station all day Friday after an early morning train fire. As CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports, the problems could last through the weekend.
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