The new mandate will affect about 148,000 city employees. Source: New York Times
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F.D.A. Aiming to Speed Vaccine Booster Shot for Immunocompromised Patients
By Gotham Rex on August 6, 2021
Worried about a vulnerable population as the Delta variant surges, administration officials are taking a new tack. 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
The Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Is Said to Be Powerfully Protective in Adolescents
By Gotham Rex on March 31, 2021
A clinical trial found no symptomatic infections among vaccinated children ages 12 to 15, the companies said, and there were no serious side effects. The data have not yet been reviewed by independent experts. Source: New York Times
As Rollout Falters, Scientists Debate New Vaccination Tactics
By Gotham Rex on January 3, 2021
Should second doses be delayed? Should most adults receive half-doses? Scientists are pondering ways to get more shots into more arms. Source: New York Times
New York Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Begins
By Gotham Rex on December 14, 2020
A nurse in Queens received the coronavirus vaccine during a news conference with Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Source: New York Times
Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women May Opt to Receive the Vaccine
By Gotham Rex on December 11, 2020
Although no coronavirus vaccine has been studied in these women, many scientists believe the benefits will outweigh any potential risks. Source: New York Times
AstraZeneca Partly Resumes Coronavirus Vaccine Trial After Halting It for Safety
By Gotham Rex on September 12, 2020
The company said tests of its vaccine would start up again in Britain while remaining suspended in the U.S. and other countries. Pfizer, a competitor, announced an expansion of its trials. Source: New York Times
Your Coronavirus Test Is Positive. Maybe It Shouldn’t Be.
By Gotham Rex on August 29, 2020
The usual diagnostic tests may simply be too sensitive and too slow to contain the spread of the virus. Source: New York Times
Why Antibody Tests Won’t Help You Much
By Gotham Rex on August 21, 2020
Most antibody tests are useful only for large population surveys, diagnosis in certain children or when initial diagnostic testing fails, according to an expert panel. Source: New York Times
How to Donate Blood
By Gotham Rex on June 15, 2020
What you need to know about donating in a time of crisis. Source: New York Times