The state has done so well with vaccination that it can now safely drop its pandemic restrictions, Gov. Phil Scott said on Monday.
Author: Daniel E. Slotnik
C.D.C. Finds Spike in E.R. Trips Linked to Suspected Suicide Among Teen Girls
“The findings from this study suggest more severe distress among young females than has been identified in previous reports,” the C.D.C. said.
Macy’s July 4 Fireworks Return to N.Y.C. at Pre-Pandemic Brilliance
“Why is it possible?” Mayor Bill de Blasio said in announcing the milestone. “Because you got vaccinated.”
Sinovac Coronavirus Vaccine Authorized by WHO for Emergency Use
The clearance means that the vaccine could be distributed as part of Covax, the global effort to share shots with hard-hit, undersupplied nations.
Moderna Seeks Full F.D.A. Approval for Covid Vaccine
The company’s application follows the move by Pfizer and BioNTech to seek full approval last month. The vaccines already have emergency use authorization in the United States.
How Memorial Day Weekend Travel in U.S. May Be Different
Many more people are likely to leave town for the Memorial Day holiday this year, meaning travelers facing crowded airports and roads.
Stephen Colbert’s late-night show will resume filming soon before a vaccinated live audience.
Starting June 14, about 400 people who present proof of vaccination against the coronavirus will be allowed to attend live tapings of the show, CBS said.
N.Y.C. businesses are now freed of most restrictions, but many indicate they will only return to normal gradually.
On Wednesday, New York State removed most capacity restrictions from businesses statewide and adopted federal guidelines that allow people who have been vaccinated to largely eschew masks, indoors and out in most situations.
U.S. to Donate 20 Million Doses for Global Vaccination Effort
The World Health Organization says that countries in which the virus is declining need to do more to help countries that are struggling.
Over 70 Percent of Older U.S. Adults Are Fully Vaccinated
The proportion of those with full protection is much higher among older Americans than among younger people.