People with compromised immune systems and the unvaccinated make up a high percentage of patients who end up in the hospital. Source: New York Times
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Vaccinated People May Spread the Virus, Though Rarely, C.D.C. Reports
By Gotham Rex on July 30, 2021
The agency cited an outbreak in Provincetown, Mass., in which most of the infected were immunized. Unpublished C.D.C. documents paint an even more harrowing picture. Source: New York Times
How Often Do the Vaccinated Spread Covid-19?
By Gotham Rex on July 29, 2021
The C.D.C.’s new masking advice was based in part on data showing that the virus can thrive in the airways of vaccinated people. The findings are expected on Friday. Source: New York Times
C.D.C. Says Some Vaccinated Americans Should Wear Masks Again
By Gotham Rex on July 27, 2021
In communities with growing caseloads, vaccinated and unvaccinated people should return to wearing masks indoors in public areas, health officials said. Source: New York Times
As Virus Cases Rise, Another Contagion Spreads Among the Vaccinated: Anger
By Gotham Rex on July 27, 2021
Frustrated by the prospect of a new surge, many Americans are blaming the unvaccinated. A tougher stance may backfire, some experts warn. Source: New York Times
New York City and California to Require Vaccines or Tests for Workers
By Gotham Rex on July 26, 2021
California and New York City announced the mandates for their employees, while the Department of Veterans Affairs said frontline health care workers must get vaccinated or face possible termination. Source: New York Times
The Delta Variant Is the Symptom of a Bigger Threat: Vaccine Refusal
By Gotham Rex on July 25, 2021
There are almost as many reasons for vaccine hesitancy and refusal as there are unvaccinated Americans. But this problem, not the variant, lies at the root of rising infection rates. Source: New York Times
They Live in an N.Y.C. Virus Hot Spot. But They Won’t Get Vaccinated.
By Gotham Rex on July 23, 2021
Staten Island’s recent uptick in coronavirus cases foretold a larger increase across New York City. Source: New York Times
Olympics Virus Cases Raise Tricky Questions About Testing
By Gotham Rex on July 21, 2021
Frequent screening of healthy, vaccinated people will pick up even the mildest infections. How much testing is too much? Source: New York Times
J.&J. Vaccine May Be Less Effective Against Delta, Study Suggests
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2021
Many who received the shot may need to consider boosters, the authors said. But federal health officials do not recommend second doses. Source: New York Times
As Delta Variant Spreads, Coronavirus Cases in NYC Rise
By Gotham Rex on July 15, 2021
But because of vaccines, health experts don’t expect the recent increase to reach the levels seen in New York City’s first and second waves. Source: New York Times
New N.Y.C. Data Shows How Few Fully Vaccinated Were Infected This Year
By Gotham Rex on July 14, 2021
The data underscored that the real-world performance of the vaccines can meet and even exceed trial results in preventing virus cases, hospitalizations and deaths, the city said. Source: New York Times
Covid Didn’t Kill Cities. Why Was That Prophecy So Alluring?
By Gotham Rex on July 12, 2021
A distrust of urban life has persisted in America, finding expression in different ways over time. Source: New York Times
What Parents Need to Know About the C.D.C.’s Covid School Guidelines
By Gotham Rex on July 9, 2021
The agency’s advice on distancing, masks and vaccination bring the coming school year a bit more into focus. Source: New York Times
The C.D.C. Issues New School Guidance, With Emphasis on Full Reopening
By Gotham Rex on July 9, 2021
The guidance acknowledges that many students have suffered from months of virtual learning. Source: New York Times