COVID Vaccinations For New Jersey Health Care Workers To Begin Tuesday
The first COVID-19 vaccines in New Jersey will be administered to health care workers at University Hospital in Newark on Tuesday.
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The first COVID-19 vaccines in New Jersey will be administered to health care workers at University Hospital in Newark on Tuesday.
U.S. Army General Gus Perna, chief operating officer of Operation Warp Speed, said Saturday he expects the first COVID-19 vaccine shipments will arrive at 145 sites across the country on Monday.
The decision will set off a nationwide operation to get nearly three million doses to hospitals and drug stores, and then into the arms of vulnerable Americans.
The panel overwhelmingly found the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks for patients 16 and older.
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve the Pfizer vaccine as soon as Thursday.
Health officials say the goal of the coronavirus vaccine is to create herd immunity. That means enough people have to take it. But many are still skeptical.
The warning came after two health care workers who got the vaccine on Tuesday suffered adverse reactions.
The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to millions of Americans this month, but who qualifies depends on certain factors.
In the U.K., the much-anticipated vaccine program got underway. Here in the U.S., the FDA said there are more positive findings from the vaccine ahead of its final recommendations.
Even when the COVID-19 vaccine is available to the general public, that doesn't mean everyone will be rushing to get it. But a new campaign is trying to change that.
U.K. health authorities began rolling out the first doses of a widely tested and independently reviewed COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday.
FDNY employees are among the first groups that will be offered the coronavirus vaccine after hospital workers, and nursing home patients and staff. But will they actually take it?
Coronavirus vaccines are on the way, potentially rolling out to New Yorkers in less than two weeks time. Health care workers and the frailest of the elderly will get priority. But then who?
There are plenty of questions when it comes to the COVID vaccine, including timing, who gets it first, and where it will be handed out.
The campaign pays tribute to "Rosie the Riveter," the cultural icon who represented women working in factories and shipyards during WWII.
In the race to stop the spread of COVID-19, Bill Panzella is preparing to jump in.
Assuming the FDA approves the Pfizer vaccine, the mayor said priority will be given to hospital workers along with nursing home patients and staff.
The state is expecting receive enough doses for 170,000 New Yorkers, the governor said.
Advisers to the CDC officially voted Tuesday to recommend that health care workers and long-term care facility residents should be the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
The nation's top infectious disease expert also said Americans should get vaccinated if they want to be "part of the solution" to the pandemic.
Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine. The request comes as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection - ramping up the race to begin limited vaccinations as the coronavirus rampage worsens.
The FDNY confirmed to CBS2 it is planning to potentially have its first responders vaccinated for COVID-19 as early as next month.
As the death toll continues to soar, hopes for ending the COVID-19 pandemic rest on vaccines that are nearing authorization by the Food and Drug Administration.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious diseases expert, said Sunday the U.S. could reach herd immunity against the coronavirus "reasonably quickly" next year if enough Americans get vaccinated.
Pfizer says results from its largest vaccine trial are complete, and it's 95% effective.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
Two dozen states filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's legal authority to impose new global tariffs.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
The New York City Council held a hearing Thursday on sanctuary city laws, and how well agencies are complying, prompting a rally outside City Hall.
A driver is wanted after they struck and killed a young child in Brooklyn and then fled the scene Thursday, New York City police said.
Two teen girls were rescued from a stuck elevator at NJ Transit's Ninth Street/Congress Street light rail station over the weekend.
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.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
Two teen girls were rescued from a stuck elevator at NJ Transit's Ninth Street/Congress Street light rail station over the weekend.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Four people were critically injured after an explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey, officials said.
Some New Jersey residents are among the Americans in more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries scrambling to get home amid the war with Iran.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann allegedly used burner phones to contact dozens of sex workers more than 500 times up until the months before his arrest, according to a new court filing.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
The New York City Council held a hearing Thursday on sanctuary city laws, and how well agencies are complying, prompting a rally outside City Hall.
A new bill could potentially allow for outdoor and public drinking for the duration of the FIFA World Cup in New York this summer.
New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino is hiring a lawyer to fight an attempt by the Ethics Committee to censure her because of social media posts it deemed Islamophobic.
Radio host Sid Rosenberg apologized Wednesday for hateful remarks he made about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
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.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Cutter Gauthier scored twice in a span of just over three minutes in the first period, backup Ville Husso stopped 42 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 5-1.
The New Jersey Devils beat Toronto 4-3 on Wednesday night, sending the Maple Leafs to their fifth straight loss.
The Oklahoma City Thunder edged the New York Knicks 103-100 on Wednesday night.
Bam Adebayo had 23 points, nine rebounds and six steals, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-98 on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game series.
The New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 111-95 on Wednesday night for their fifth win in six games.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Forever chemicals are known to have leaked into our food from packaging and cookware, but now the risk may be reaching our crops. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports on a new study that shows toxic chemicals may be entering the food chain through contaminated soil, water and air.
The NYPD has released pictures of a person wanted in connection to the violent robbery of a 14-year-old in the Bronx in February.
The U.S. military says it's bombarding Iran, taking out its missiles and trying to stop its ability to respond. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A jury in Lower Manhattan is now deliberating the fate of the Alexander brothers, who are charged with sex trafficking.
Starting Friday night, New Jersey Transit warns of additional delays due to emergency Amtrak repairs.
