First Case Of Omicron Variant Reported In New Jersey
New Jersey has reported its first case of the Omicron variant.
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New Jersey has reported its first case of the Omicron variant.
The new mandate applies to about 56,000 employees at 938 schools across New York City.
Officials said two of the cases are in Queens and one is in Brooklyn. The exact location of the fourth case in New York City is unknown.
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.
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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.
The mandate at the New Jersey State House took effect Wednesday.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday workers need to get their first dose by Dec. 20.
Americans with private health insurance will be reimbursed for at-home tests, President Biden announced Thursday, and international travelers will now be required to undergo stricter COVID-19 testing.
"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.
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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.
More than six million people in New Jersey are fully vaccinated. That includes people who work, study or live in the Garden State.
Adams is set to return on Dec. 8.
In anticipation of deepening staff concerns, Mayor Bill de Blasio issued an executive order moving correction officers to 12-hour shifts.
New information shows the Omicron variant was spreading earlier than first thought.
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.
While cases in the state have been on the rise in recent weeks, the Delta variant continues to be the concern. But there is a lab in Nutley that has started to turn its attention to Omicron.
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.
As nations around the world try to contain the spread, Dr. Fauci says he "would not be surprised" if the new variant is already in the United States.
A growing number of countries around the world are reporting cases and tightening travel restrictions. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
President Trump is holding a news conference in Miami after saying the war with Iran is "very complete, pretty much."
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New York City Police are looking for the man accused of pushing two men onto the subway tracks on the Upper East Side Sunday.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
New York City Police are looking for the man accused of pushing two men onto the subway tracks on the Upper East Side Sunday.
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Major Sorffly Davius, an NYPD officer who was deployed to Kuwait with the U.S. Army National Guard, died Friday after suffering a medical episode.
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Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
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The suspect allegedly used Google Translate to threaten to shoot a cashier at Mi Rinconcito Ecuatoriano in Newark.
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
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Many of these Long Islanders believe their section of New York's shoreline is shrinking because of the brutal winter.
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HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
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Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
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Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Baltimore Ravens' tight end Isaiah Likely and All-Pro punter Jordan Stout are following John Harbaugh to the New York Giants, the Associated Press reported.
Minkah Fitzpatrick is coming to the New York Jets and will fill a major need for Aaron Glenn's defense.
John Gibson and Cam Talbot combined to make 31 saves, Dominik Shine scored his first NHL goal and the Red Wings beat the Devils 3-0 on Sunday night.
Wiki Carmona scored two goals against his former team after Prince Owusu found the net on a penalty kick and CF Montreal thumped the Red Bulls 3-0 on Sunday.
Luka Doncic had 35 points and eight rebounds, Austin Reaves added 25 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James' injury absence to grind out a 110-97 victory over the New York Knicks.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
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