If you have cold or flu symptoms, or suspect you may have COVID, visit with a doctor and find out the best next steps. While these conditions may involve fatigue, a cough, sore throat, and a runny or stuffy nose, there are also several... Read More
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New York state is dropping its mask requirement on public transportation thanks in part to the availability of new booster shots targeting the most common strain of COVID-19. Masks will be encouraged but not required on buses and trains including... Read More
New York City will close its municipal-run COVID-19 vaccination sites for children younger than 5 years old next week, citing a recent decrease in demand and greater availability of the shots via pediatricians and other health providers. The... Read More
Data shows that women in most trigger law states are less likely to have health insurance and more likely to be below the poverty line. On average, nearly 1 of every 4 women who gave birth between 2015 and 2020 in 13 states with pending... Read More
The Biden administration lifts its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights, easing one of the last remaining government mandates meant to contain the spread of the... Read More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to extend the order, which was to expire on April 18, by two weeks to monitor for any observable increase in severe virus outcomes as cases rise in parts of the country. The move was being made... Read More
Nearly every human on the planet — a staggering 99% — breathes air that does not meet quality standards set by global health officials. The new data comes from a survey of over 6,000 municipalities in more than 100 countries across the... Read More
The CDC relaxed its mask guidelines Friday after the agency acknowledged the risk of severe COVID-19 cases has gone down. Instead of looking only at confirmed COVID-19 case counts, the agency will take a more holistic view of the risk the virus... Read More
The NYS Governor announced the statewide indoor mask mandate will expire Thursday amid receding COVID infection and hospitalization rates. Face coverings will still be required in schools in the coming weeks as Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to wait until... Read More
A couple of factors are at play, starting with the emergence of the highly contagious omicron variant. Omicron is more likely to infect people, even if it doesn’t make them very sick, and its surge coincided with the holiday travel season in... Read More
The discovery of a new COVID-19 variant in South Africa this week caused alarm and swift action from a number of countries including travel restrictions. Here’s what you need to know about Omicron. How was this variant found? Scientists... Read More
CVS Health is closing 900 stores over the next three years, amounting to nearly 10% of its footprint, in response to the changing of “consumer buying patterns. “The drug store chain said Thursday that the closures will result in a... Read More
A new survey of higher education institutions reveals surprising details of the significant challenge universities face trying to effectively address indoor air safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. While most schools in the United States (roughly 80%)... Read More
The FDA just authorized Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 5 and 11, one of the last age groups in the U.S. pending vaccine authorization. The approval came after FDA staff reported that the risks of... Read More
With Halloween approaching, swap out the candy on the shelves for a gummy vitamin that helps promote wellness and supports your digestive system. Add America’s #1 Gummy Vitamin Brand, yummy vitafusion™ Apple Cider Vinegar gummy vitamins to... Read More