NYC DOT Investigating Anti-Vaccine Ad At Bus Shelter In Brooklyn
The department says it did not sell space for the ad, and it's possible someone pried open the glass casing.
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The department says it did not sell space for the ad, and it's possible someone pried open the glass casing.
This follows the first detected U.S. case, which was confirmed in California on Wednesday, and a case involving a Minnesota resident who had recently visited the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan.
Office holiday parties are happening again. For some, it's the first opportunity to meet co-workers in more than a year.
As more countries report cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, scientists in the U.S. are analyzing tens of thousands of virus samples, looking for the new strain.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday workers need to get their first dose by Dec. 20.
"It is likely that this is not an isolated case, meaning that there is ongoing community spread of the Omicron variant in NYC," New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi wrote on Twitter.
The White House released a new plan early Thursday morning to fight the Omicron variant, as the U.S. joined about two dozen other countries with confirmed cases.
It was back to work on Rikers Island on Wednesday, but this time only for staff who have had at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.
New York health officials are urging everyone to get fully vaccinated for the winter.
The U.S. imposed new restrictions on travel from eight southern African countries late last week.
In anticipation of deepening staff concerns, Mayor Bill de Blasio issued an executive order moving correction officers to 12-hour shifts.
New York City schools have started offering second doses of the vaccine Tuesday for students ages 5 and up.
The health commissioner also urged people to get tested, especially after holiday travel and gatherings.
President Biden urged Americans to remain calm as scientists work to determine the strength and the transmissibility of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
A growing number of countries around the world are reporting cases and tightening travel restrictions. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
There is growing concern over a new COVID-19 variant that could spread faster, and may put vaccines to the test.
Currently identified as B.1.1.529, the new variant has also been found in Botswana and Hong Kong in travelers from South Africa, officials said.
Approximately 4.2 million Americans are expected to fly for Thanksgiving -- a more than 80% increase from last year.
COVID cases in children have risen by 32% from just two weeks ago.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to impose a COVID vaccine mandate on MTA employees.
Millions of Americans are crowding airports and hitting the roads in what's expected to be the biggest holiday travel period since the pandemic started.
Vaccine hesitancy is having a direct impact on health care in the city of Long Beach. The barrier island's only emergency department stopped taking patients Monday.
A recent study found the majority of Americans surveyed plan to celebrate like they did before the pandemic.
Americans are crowding airports and hitting the roads as the holiday travel rush begins.
The vote came a few hours after the FDA expanded its emergency use authorization for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to cover all adults age 18 and up.
