New York City Public Schools Doing Away With '2-Case Rule' For Coronavirus-Related Closures
Schools had been forced to shut down for 10 days if two positive cases were detected.
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Schools had been forced to shut down for 10 days if two positive cases were detected.
That comes as new concerns emerge about variants targeting younger people.
New York City reached a COVID vaccination milestone last week, with a record number of residents receiving shots in the arm.
The 11 p.m. curfew for bars and restaurants and the 12 a.m. curfew for catered events remain in effect.
According to the Department of Health, 36% of the city's population has had at least one dose. But in the Bronx and Brooklyn, that number is 31%, compared to Manhattan, where it's 44%.
More people become eligible this week for the coronavirus vaccine in New York and New Jersey.
There was another single day record in New York City.
Health officials say those fully vaccinated who are at least two weeks after getting their second shot can gather indoors without masks.
Travelers who are fully vaccinated don't need to be tested before or after traveling, unless required to do so by their destination. They also don't need to self-quarantine, according to the new guidelines.
The mandatory quarantine remains in effect for international travelers.
Over the past two weeks, the average number of daily new cases in Connecticut has increased by more than 60%.
Schools in the Maplewood-South Orange school district have been all virtual for more than a year. The Pfizer news gives renewed hope for a return back to schools with teachers and friends.
Wednesday marked a historic day across the Empire State. Recreational marijuana is now legal. The legislation has won praise from many supporters, but opponents have voiced several concerns.
Albany is now finalizing that state budget, and slashes to care management programs are looming.
It's a major risk factor for bad outcomes from COVID-19. Obese patients face a higher risk for severe illness and death due to the virus.
