NPR reports the U.S. Justice Department is appealing the ruling by a federal judge that voided the mask mandate for public transportation. DOJ spokesperson Anthony Coley said a notice of appeal had been filed in light of the determination by … [Read more...]
Federal Transportation Mask Mandate Extended Until May 3
The Federal transportation mask mandate is being extended for another 15 days. CNN reports individuals traveling aboard airplanes, trains and on public transportation in the United States will be required to wear a mask until at least early … [Read more...]
Second COVID-19 Boosters Now Available for Those Who are Eligible
The second COVID-19 vaccine booster doses are now available at state-run mass vaccination sites. Eligible New Yorkers may receive either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for their second booster shot. The State's Department of … [Read more...]
AP: FDA Authorizes Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Booster for Age 50 And Up
The Associated Press reports the Food and Drug Administration has authorized another COVID-19 booster for people age 50 and older. The FDA's decision opens a fourth dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines to that age group at least four months … [Read more...]
Doctors: Getting COVID-19 Not Necessarily Inevitable
The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that while the Omicron variant is still highly contagious, experts don't think it's inevitable that everyone will get COVID at some point. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently estimated … [Read more...]
NYS Not Enforcing Booster Mandate for Healthcare Workers
State officials said New York will not enforce its mandate requiring health care workers to get COVID-19 boosters in light of concerns about staffing shortages. ABC News reports Governor Kathy Hochul pointed to a troubling rise in breakthrough … [Read more...]
Pfizer Requests FDA Authorization for COVID Vaccine for Children Under 5
Pfizer asked the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday for emergency use authorization for its vaccine for children under the age of 5. ABC News reports the move puts the process in motion for the FDA to review the data, bring it before its … [Read more...]
Federal Government to Make Free N95 Masks Available Starting Early February
The Biden administration plans to distribute 400 million high-quality N95 masks for adults free of charge starting next week. A White House official said the masks will be available at thousands of pharmacies and other locations. The distribution … [Read more...]
CDC Shortens Recommended Isolation Time for COVID from 10 to 5 Days
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shortened the recommended times that people should isolate when they've tested positive for COVID-19 from 10 days to five days if they don't have symptoms and if they wear a mask around others … [Read more...]
Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Approved as Booster for 16-17 Year Olds
The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine has been approved for use as a booster in 16 and 17-year olds. CNN reports the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the vaccine with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommending it for … [Read more...]
