Many of the factors that led to higher rates of infection, hospitalization and death among Black Americans will likely lead to an over-prevalence of long Covid symptoms too, a new report found. Source: New York Times
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N.Y. Officials Say They Don’t Expect a Spike in BA.2 Cases, the Omicron Subvariant
By Gotham Rex on March 22, 2022
As BA.2 drives increased caseloads in some parts of Europe, New York officials don’t anticipate a “steep surge” but are watching the data closely. Source: New York Times
NY Officials Say They Don’t Expect a Spike in BA.2 Cases, the Omicron Subvariant
By Gotham Rex on March 21, 2022
As BA.2 drives increased caseloads in some parts of Europe, New York officials don’t anticipate a “steep surge” but are watching the data closely. Source: New York Times
Can Eric Adams Cheerlead New Yorkers Past the Pandemic?
By Gotham Rex on March 20, 2022
The mayor is singularly focused on bringing back New York City’s economy, now that coronavirus cases have dropped. Source: New York Times
Mounting Data Shows J&J Vaccine as Effective as Pfizer and Moderna
By Gotham Rex on March 15, 2022
Once dismissed as less effective, the vaccine now seems to be preventing infections and illness about as well as the two mRNA options. Source: New York Times
New York City Schools Will Lift Outdoor Mask Mandate
By Gotham Rex on February 25, 2022
Masking inside the city’s public schools will still be required, as is the case across the state, but not outside on school grounds. Source: New York Times
School Mask Mandate to Be Lifted in New Jersey
By Gotham Rex on February 7, 2022
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, New Jersey districts will be permitted to allow students and teachers to stop wearing masks. Source: New York Times
Younger Americans Benefited Less From Booster Shots Than Older People
By Gotham Rex on February 4, 2022
Among those under age 50, vaccination even without a booster protected strongly against hospitalization and death, according to new C.D.C. data. Source: New York Times
The Met Opera Never Missed a Curtain. It Hopes Audiences Rebound.
By Gotham Rex on January 28, 2022
Positive tests at the company are falling as the Met prepares to take a long-planned midwinter break. It hopes cases will be down, and audiences up, when it returns. Source: New York Times
Yes, Omicron Is Loosening Its Hold. But the Pandemic Has Not Ended.
By Gotham Rex on January 27, 2022
With spotty immunity in the population and a churn of new variants, the coronavirus is likely to become a persistent but hopefully manageable threat. Source: New York Times
As Omicron Crests, Booster Shots Are Keeping Americans Out of Hospitals
By Gotham Rex on January 21, 2022
Extra vaccine doses were expected to lower infection rates. But the shots also seem to be preventing severe illness caused by the new variant, the C.D.C. reported. Source: New York Times
Covid Cases Level Off in New York City
By Gotham Rex on January 11, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul said new coronavirus cases in New York City were beginning to plateau. The state will stop requiring counties to trace contacts, freeing public health resources for other needs. Source: New York Times
Scientists Endorse Covid Boosters, But to a Point
By Gotham Rex on January 6, 2022
Everyone should get a booster shot. In the long run, though, doses every few months aren’t a viable public health strategy, scientists say. Source: New York Times
Will Shortened Isolation Periods Without Testing Spread the Virus?
By Gotham Rex on December 28, 2021
Without rapid testing, some experts fear new U.S. guidelines may mean infected people leave isolation while still contagious. The C.D.C. director said masking was a better option. Source: New York Times
Despite Rising Hospitalizations, Omicron Is Not Worse for Children
By Gotham Rex on December 28, 2021
More children are being treated for Covid, but a combination of factors, including low vaccination rates, most likely explains the increase. Source: New York Times