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Independent report criticizes Cuomo's ‘top-down' management of NY's COVID-19 response
An investigation into New York’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic finds former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “top down” approach of dictating public health policy through his office sewed confusion during the crisis.
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TODAY EXCLUSIVE: Man, 32, becomes fully paralyzed within days of catching COVID due to rare syndrome
Dr. William Dugal experienced total paralysis after developing Guillain-Barre syndrome. After a year of rehabilitation, he’s back to working as surgeon.
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Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo testifies about New York's COVID response
After months of delays, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was grilled on Capitol Hill regarding his pandemic response. Specifically, the Coronavirus Subcommittee sought better answers on the Cuomo administration’s March 2020 order requiring nursing homes to accept COVID patients from hospitals, and the claims his team manipulated data on nursing home deaths. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.
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World Health Assembly hopes to reinforce pandemic preparedness after bold treaty project stalls
The World Health Organization is beginning its annual meeting with government ministers and other top envoys hoping to reinforce global preparedness for the next pandemic in the devastating wake of COVID-19.
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CDC: No evidence COVID vaccines cause deadly heart problems
A new report published by the cdc finds that there is no evidence that covid vaccines cause fatal cardiac arrest or other deadly heart problems.
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Marriages in the US are back to pre-pandemic levels, CDC says
U.S. marriages have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels with nearly 2.1 million in 2022.
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Cuomo team in talks over congressional subpoena regarding COVID response
Former Governor Cuomo was subpoenaed by Congress regarding his handling of the COVID-19 crisis, now the leader of the Republican sub-committee assigned to this case say time is of the essence. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.
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GOP House subcommittee sends Andrew Cuomo subpoena over COVID response
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is being subpoenaed by a Republican-led House subcommittee, asking him to answer questions about his administration’s COVID response and nursing home policies during the pandemic. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.
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Ex-NY Gov. Cuomo subpoenaed by Congress to testify about state's COVID response
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is being subpoenaed by a Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee to answer questions about his administration’s COVID response and nursing home policies during the pandemic.
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The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?
Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools, the CDC says parents can start treating the virus like other respiratory illnesses.
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Newest COVID shots are 54% effective in preventing symptoms, CDC finds
The latest COVID-19 vaccines are 54% effective at preventing symptomatic infection in adults.
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As winter virus activity picks up, CDC warns of ‘urgent need' to boost vaccine coverage
Not enough Americans are being vaccinated against Covid, the flu and RSV to stem rising numbers of the respiratory illnesses, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
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U.S. to offer another round of free at-home Covid tests starting Monday
Starting Monday, American households can request four additional free at-home Covid-19 test kits through the Biden administration’s website.
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Novavax updated Covid vaccine wins FDA, CDC backing, paving way to reach Americans within days
Health officials see Novavax’s protein-based vaccine as a valuable alternative for people who don’t want to take messenger RNA shots from Pfizer and Moderna.
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Insurance hurdles for new Covid vaccines largely resolved, Biden administration says
Reports of people being denied insurance coverage for the latest Covid vaccines emerged last week as the shots were rolled out to pharmacies
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Here's how to get your free Covid tests this Fall
The Biden administration said it has resumed offering free at-home Covid tests Monday. Here’s how to order tests for your household.
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Free COVID tests now available again through the mail. How to get yours
As cases and hospitalizations climb in the U.S., government officials are bringing back a program that brings free COVID tests mailed directly to residents.
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U.S. will again offer free at-home Covid tests starting Monday
Americans will soon be able to use COVIDtests.gov to request four free tests, the Biden administration said in a release.
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New Covid boosters could reach Americans as soon as Thursday – here's what you need to know
Updated Covid boosters from Pfizer and Moderna will soon be administered at pharmacies, and many other locations across the U.S.
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CDC recommends updated Covid shot for everyone ages 6 months and up
Everyone ages 6 months and older should get the updated Covid vaccine this fall, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday.