COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates have come and Mostly Gone in the US – an Ethicist Explains why their Messy Rollout Matters for Trust in Public Health

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates have come and Mostly Gone in the US – an Ethicist Explains why their Messy Rollout Matters for Trust in Public Health

By Rachel Gur-Arie | October 18, 2023 Ending pandemics is a social decision, not scientific. Governments and organizations rely on social, cultural and political considerations to decide when to officially declare the end of a pandemic. Ideally, leaders try to minimize the social, economic and public health burden of removing emergency restrictions while maximizing potential benefits. Vaccine policy […]

New Covid variant BA.6 ‘likely’ present in US, experts warn as calls for masking return

New Covid variant BA.6 ‘likely’ present in US, experts warn as calls for masking return

Written by: Brendan Taylor Photo Contributor: CKA/ Shutterstock.com A new Covid variant called the BA.6, which has led to discussions about bringing masks back, might already be present in the US. This news comes from experts who spoke to DailyMail.com. Experts raise concerns about new Covid mutant variant BA.6 possibly arriving in US – mask advocacy grows The […]

Covid Makes a Comeback, But New Vaccines Are Around the Corner

Covid Makes a Comeback, But New Vaccines Are Around the Corner

By: Sunita Sohrabji Photo Contributor: Prostock-studio / shutterstock.com The US is experiencing a summer swell of infections, though hospitalization rates remain relatively stable. Three eminent experts conclude that Covid-19 will continue to pose a health threat over many years, as it continues its evolution. But updated vaccines are expected to mitigate the severity of infections. […]

Yale Researchers Predict COVID-19 Endemic Phase Will Happen in 2024

Yale Researchers Predict COVID-19 Endemic Phase Will Happen in 2024

By Jane Caffrey, NBC New York When the COVID-19 pandemic first started, there were so many unanswered questions. Now more than two years in, there are still a lot of mysteries surrounding the ever-evolving virus. The newest subvariant, BA.5, is more contagious than ever. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it is the […]

Governor Hochul Announces the Launch of a New COVID-19 Treatment Hotline by the State Department of Health in Partnership With NYC Health + Hospitals

888-TREAT-NY Hotline Utilizes NYC Health + Hospitals' Virtual ExpressCare Platform; Proven Treatment Options Available to Effectively Treat COVID-19; Statewide Hotline Will Help Reduce Barriers to COVID-19 Treatment for all Communities.

Governor Hochul Announces the Launch of a New COVID-19 Treatment Hotline by the State Department of Health in Partnership With NYC Health + Hospitals

New York, NY – July 5, 2022: Governor Kathy Hochul poses with signed bills to strengthen New York’s commitment to clean energy at Newlab Headquarters. (Shutterstock) Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of a new free Hotline for those who test positive for COVID-19, but don’t have a health care provider, as part of […]

Experts are Preparing for the ‘Next Normal’ in the COVID-19 Pandemic—Here’s What That Might Look Like

Does the recent CDC announcement that more than 70% of Americans can stop wearing masks mean the pandemic is winding down? Not exactly.

Experts are Preparing for the ‘Next Normal’ in the COVID-19 Pandemic—Here’s What That Might Look Like

By Alyssa Hui, Health (March 07, 2022) – An end to the COVID-19 pandemic might finally be in sight for Americans after living nearly two years with the virus. As COVID-19 cases drop in the U.S., many parts of the country are relaxing their restrictions and mitigations. Major cities like New York and Washington DC […]