Testing proved that a Long Island woman had been exposed to the mosquito-borne virus, which is more commonly seen in the Caribbean and Central and South America. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Tests (Medical)”
How to Get Free Covid Tests in NYC
By Gotham Rex on August 29, 2022
Officials have closed many brick-and-mortar testing sites and are instead focused on increasing access to Covid-19 treatments. Source: New York Times
Demand for Monkeypox Vaccine Exceeds Supply, C.D.C. Says
By Gotham Rex on July 15, 2022
The United States has ordered nearly seven million doses in total, but most of them will not arrive for months. Source: New York Times
The U.S. May Be Losing the Fight Against Monkeypox, Scientists Say
By Gotham Rex on July 8, 2022
Longstanding weaknesses in the public health system are giving the virus a chance to become entrenched. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. to Offer Paxlovid at Mobile Virus Test Sites, First in U.S.
By Gotham Rex on June 30, 2022
Mayor Eric Adams says that offering immediate prescriptions to people who test positive at the mobile sites will help address concerns over inequities in distributing antiviral treatments. Source: New York Times
Uterine Cancer Is on the Rise, Especially Among Black Women
By Gotham Rex on June 17, 2022
The cancer eventually will become the third most common type among women, experts say. The mortality rate is highest among Black Americans. Source: New York Times
A Better Way to Measure Immunity in Children
By Gotham Rex on June 17, 2022
Some scientists believe that a clearer picture of Covid vaccine efficacy could have emerged sooner if investigators had tracked certain immune cells, not just antibodies. Source: New York Times
When Covid Enters the House, What Should We Do?
By Gotham Rex on April 17, 2022
When someone in the family tests positive for the coronavirus, there are some guidelines to follow. Source: New York Times
Two Years Later, New York City’s Lessons from the Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on March 17, 2022
The city was slow to react, and the vaccine rollout was flawed. Poor neighborhoods still need help. But shutdowns and mandates saved lives. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Attorney General Recovers Funds for Those Misled by Virus Testing Labs
By Gotham Rex on February 15, 2022
As demand for coronavirus tests surged, some companies offered expedited testing but failed to provide results as fast as promised, officials said. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Schools Cut Covid Quarantine to 5 Days for Most Students
By Gotham Rex on January 26, 2022
Longer isolation will still be required for some preschoolers. The change brings the school system’s policy in line with recent federal and state guidance. Source: New York Times
A Quandary for New York Restaurants and Workers: What to Do About Omicron?
By Gotham Rex on January 16, 2022
Without hard rules about employees who test positive, owners and workers are weighing safety against finances, and not always agreeing on the answer. Source: New York Times
The Plane is Boarding, Where Are Your Test Results?
By Gotham Rex on December 31, 2021
International travelers in search of Covid-19 tests are scrambling to find sites that can get them results before their flights take off — and sometimes failing. Source: New York Times
Adams’s Virus Policy Includes Keeping Vaccine Mandate for Businesses
By Gotham Rex on December 30, 2021
After a long silence on the subject, New York City’s incoming mayor said he would extend a number of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Covid-19 policies. 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