The commissioner, Dr. Dave A. Chokshi, will continue to run the health department after Eric Adams becomes mayor on Jan. 1, as the Omicron variant surges. Dr. Ashwin Vasan will succeed Dr. Chokshi in mid-March.
Tag: Medicine and Health
Secret Charms and 7th Sons: ‘The Cure’ Is Alive and Well in Ireland
Belief in the benefits of the cure, a type of folk medicine that interweaves home remedies with superstition, religion and a sprinkle of magic is still a way of life in pockets of Ireland.
How Conflicting Guidance on Travel During the Pandemic Shows Little Progress
The Omicron variant turned my trip home from South Africa into a nightmare episode of conflicting public health orders that often seemed to have little connection to science.
Will High Vaccination Rates Help Spain Weather Omicron?
Spain surpassed others in Europe by avoiding politicized debate about Covid shots. Citizens also largely heeded the health guidance from their leaders.
Will High Vaccination Rates Help Spain Weather the Omicron Variant?
Spain surpassed others in Europe by avoiding politicized debate about Covid shots. Citizens also largely heeded the health guidance from their leaders.
Surgeon Was First Omicron Case in Israel. Only One Contact Is Sick.
In the days leading up to his positive test, Elad Maor interacted with about 100 people. So far, only one contact has tested positive.
Federal Judge Blocks Vaccine Mandate for Health Workers
The ruling is a setback for the administration’s effort to require vaccination for hospital and nursing home workers, which had been set to start next week.
Federal Judge Blocks Vaccine Mandate for Health Workers
The sweeping ruling is a setback for the administration’s effort to require vaccination for hospital and nursing home workers, which had been set to start next week.
Britain to Ban Flights From Six African Nations as Variant Identified
The British health secretary said the ban takes effect on Friday. Earlier on Thursday, South African scientists said they had identified a new variant.
South Africa Identifies New Variant of Coronavirus
Within hours of the announcement, Britain, Israel and Singapore had restricted travel from South Africa and some nearby countries.