FDA Authorizes COVID Vaccine Booster Shots For Children As Young As 12

The Food and Drug Administration announced Monday it authorized third doses of Pfizer-BioNTech's shot for that age group.

• Jan 3, 2022

United Federation Of Teachers Not Happy With New York City's Decision To Have In-Person Learning In Schools On Monday

With the rise in COVID-19 cases has come a push for New York City Public Schools to go remote this week.

• Jan 3, 2022

Goldman Sachs Joins List Of Wall Street Firms Telling Workers To Stay Remote

The investment bank sent a memo Sunday asking employees who can work remotely to do so until January 18.

• Jan 3, 2022

Paterson, N.J. Teams With Local Pharmacy To Bring Mobile Testing Unit To Front Of City Hall

Paterson took steps Sunday to fight the rise in COVID-19 cases.

• Jan 2, 2022

Gov. Hochul Outlines 'Winter Surge Plan 2.0' To Combat COVID

It involves more rapid testing, sending dozens of new ambulance teams to New York City, and a dramatic plea for people to get vaccinated. 

• Dec 31, 2021

Some New Haven Hospitals Enforcing Visitation Restrictions Due To Rising COVID Cases

With COVID cases rising, some hospitals in New Haven are limiting access to patients.

• Dec 30, 2021

Attorney General James: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. And Affiliates Found Liable In Landmark Opioids Trial

A verdict was reached Thursday in a precedent-setting trial in New York state, pitting victims, their families, towns and communities in a class action lawsuit against a dozen pharmaceutical companies.

• Dec 30, 2021

City Services Under COVID Strain: MTA Cuts Trains Again Due To Staffing Shortages; FDNY Reminds 911 Is For Emergencies Only

Various New York City services are feeling the strain brought on by the spike in COVID cases brought on by the highly transmissible Omicron variant. 

• Dec 30, 2021

Connecticut Experiencing Delays In Receiving COVID-19 At-Home Test Kits; Stamford Announces Plans For When They Do Arrive

The governor said Wednesday it's due to shipping and warehouse delays that are beyond the state's control.

• Dec 29, 2021

Success Getting A COVID-19 Test Appears To Depend On Where In Greater New York City Area You Go

Many across New York state are still having trouble getting tested for COVID-19, even as more and more sites are coming online. It's a familiar site all over, long lines outside testing sites.

• Dec 29, 2021

Do I Need To Quarantine? How Long Should I Stay Isolated?: Health Experts Break Down CDC's Latest COVID Guidelines

CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke to health experts and patients still figuring out the latest CDC recommendations.

• Dec 29, 2021

CityMD Announces Another Round Of Temporary Closures In New York And New Jersey

"To preserve our ability to staff our sites, we have temporarily closed certain locations. It is our hope that closing sites now will best allow us to avoid future closures as this surge continues," the company said in a statement. 

• Dec 29, 2021

Teachers Union Calls On Parents To Sign COVID Testing Consent Forms, Get Children Vaccinated As NYC Public Schools Get Set To Return

The new rules include an increase in COVID testing in schools, more testing options for teachers and staff, and changes to the exposure protocol. 

• Dec 29, 2021

Westchester County Center Reopens For COVID Testing

Anyone experiencing symptoms, or who has been exposed to COVID, will be able to get tested by appointment only. 

• Dec 29, 2021

New York City To Implement 'Stay Safe And Stay Open' Initiative, Doubling Testing For COVID-19 In Schools

The announcement came Tuesday in reaction to rising hospitalizations across the country that include children.

• Dec 28, 2021

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