COVID-19
As state drops mask mandate for health facilities, North Fork hospitals say they’re keeping them in place for now
Hospitals and medical facilities on the North Fork will be keeping their mask policies in place for the time being, despite New York State ending the requirement last month....
Residents urged to take precaution as ‘tripledemic’ of flu, RSV and COVID-19 infections rise
Amid concerns over a possible “tripledemic,” state health officials held a press conference Wednesday to urge residents to take precautions as respiratory viruses including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus and...
Rollout begins of updated COVID-19 booster that aids protections against latest variants
An updated COVID-19 booster that offers greater protection against the most recent variants is now available, health officials said. The updated booster is the most recent development in the...
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Rollout of Covid-19 vaccines for children under 5 expected to begin this week after FDA, CDC approvals
More than a year and a half after the first vaccines against COVID-19 became available, eligibility has been expanded to include the youngest children, from 6 months through 4...
Indoor mask mandate to expire Thursday as COVID-19 cases steadily decline, governor announces
As New York approaches a “new phase of the pandemic,” Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that the state mask-or-vaccine requirement for indoor businesses will be lifted Thursday. The decision...
