FDA Recommends 'Pause' For Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine After Rare Blood Clots Reported
The FDA and CDC say they are investigating clots in six women in the days after vaccination, in combination with reduced platelet counts.
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The FDA and CDC say they are investigating clots in six women in the days after vaccination, in combination with reduced platelet counts.
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.
Over the past two weeks, the average number of daily new cases in Connecticut has increased by more than 60%.
The vaccine had the same side effects in children as in adults - fever, malaise and body aches -- but was generally well tolerated.
Activists say those incarcerated should have had access to vaccines weeks ago, when others living in congregate settings became eligible.
Then next week, on April 6, eligibility will expand again to residents at least 16 years old.
Thousands of workers now qualify, including food production workers, eldercare and support staff, as well as hospitality, postal and shipping staff and more.
Eligibility also expands for some frontline workers, including retail workers, laundromat employees, maintenance workers, IT and communications employees, and higher education staff.
The Belmawr gym initially made headlines last year when it repeatedly defied Gov. Phil Murphy's shutdown order.
All locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
With one fourth of the U.S. population under age 21, ending the pandemic will depend on getting children, as well as adults, vaccinated.
Starting next Wednesday, so-called "public-facing" workers can also get the shot, including government workers, nonprofit workers and essential building service workers.
Then next week, all public-facing employees, nonprofit employees and building workers will also be eligible.
There was another major milestone on Wednesday morning in the fight to end COVID-19.
More than 70 million doses have been administered across the country, but the rollout has been plagued with issues, delaying vaccination goals.
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a single shot and was 66% effective in a clinical trial.
The federally-backed sites opened their doors Wednesday to qualified residents living in underserved, minority communities.
The J&J shot could help speed up vaccinations with just one dose, instead of two.
Gov. Ned Lamont said the move is meant to avoid chaos and confusion, but the timetable could change.
This comes as vaccine shipments delayed by last week's storm are expected to arrive Monday.
Meanwhile, Mount Sinai Hospital abruptly canceled already-scheduled appointments Wednesday.
Some lawmakers are crying foul, because Long Island accepts qualifying New York City residents.
Rite Aid and Walgreens will serve New York City residents, while CVS and Walgreens are used in the rest of the state.
Citi Field opened it doors on Wednesday for eligible Queens residents, but it didn't take long to run into a similar problem other sites have experienced -- short supply.
One will be a York College in Jamaica, Queens, and the other at Medgar Evers College in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn.
The evening rush will coincide with the end of the match between Senegal and France on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The Mets fell behind by nine runs through two innings and never came close to recovering in an eventual 12-0 loss to the Reds on Monday night.
Controversy is swirling in one Long Island village after Pride flags were taken down just as celebrations were ramping up. The move followed complaints about them hanging above banners honoring local military heroes.
The Bronx district attorney and NYPD say they have taken a major step in arresting dozens of people for allegedly selling drugs at all hours of the day.
The evening rush will coincide with the end of the match between Senegal and France on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
Controversy is swirling in one Long Island village after Pride flags were taken down just as celebrations were ramping up. The move followed complaints about them hanging above banners honoring local military heroes.
The Bronx district attorney and NYPD say they have taken a major step in arresting dozens of people for allegedly selling drugs at all hours of the day.
New York City's top officials promise a robust security plan for the New York Knicks championship parade, which is expected to be one of the biggest in the city's history.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
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.
The evening rush will coincide with the end of the match between Senegal and France on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute to give five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Controversy is swirling in one Long Island village after Pride flags were taken down just as celebrations were ramping up. The move followed complaints about them hanging above banners honoring local military heroes.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
Severe weather and storm threats return to the New York City area on Sunday.
The man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer in January has changed his plea to guilty.
Long Island reporter Jennifer McLogan was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Folio Awards Luncheon.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The Mets fell behind by nine runs through two innings and never came close to recovering in an eventual 12-0 loss to the Reds on Monday night.
New York City's top officials promise a robust security plan for the New York Knicks championship parade, which is expected to be one of the biggest in the city's history.
Kevin Hart and Stephen A. Smith say Spike Lee deserves a championship ring from the Knicks. Rings are typically given to players, coaches and executives.
Knicks fans in New York City are still celebrating after the big win as they look forward to the ticker-tape parade Thursday.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Harlem has a strong Senegalese community with many fans excited for the historical game against France on Tuesday in New Jersey. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
Luigi Mangione is being tried on federal and state charges for the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The city is treating the ticker-tape parade like other major events, bringing in counter-terrorism resources. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Tuesday's World Cup match in New Jersey is expected to create a ripple effect across the entire region. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
It's a clear and comfortable morning with highs reaching into the upper 70s throughout the day. Showers and storms are on deck later in the week. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
