The annual General Assembly meeting would ordinarily attract scores of heads of state and other top officials to New York. But American officials say it should be mainly virtual again this year for safety’s sake. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Vaccination and Immunization”
N.Y.P.D. to Unvaccinated Officers: Wear Masks or Face Discipline
By Gotham Rex on August 19, 2021
The Police Department appears to have one of the lowest vaccination rates among city agencies, and officers have been criticized for flouting various mask mandates. Source: New York Times
New York’s ‘Excelsior Pass’ to Cost At Least $27 Million
By Gotham Rex on August 19, 2021
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s administration had initially disclosed a $2.5 million cost for development of the app. Source: New York Times
Vaccine Effectiveness Against Infection May Wane, C.D.C. Studies Find
By Gotham Rex on August 18, 2021
Federal health officials said the new data justified a campaign of booster shots. But some scientists disagreed, saying not every American needs another dose. Source: New York Times
In a Handful of States, Early Data Hint at a Rise in Breakthrough Infections
By Gotham Rex on August 17, 2021
With the arrival of the contagious Delta variant, Covid hospitalizations and deaths among vaccinated Americans also may have increased, according to preliminary figures. Source: New York Times
Health Care Workers in New York Must Get Vaccine, Cuomo Says
By Gotham Rex on August 16, 2021
In his first major policy announcement since saying he would resign, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said New York health care workers must be vaccinated by Sept. 27. Source: New York Times
Health Care Workers in New York Must Get Vaccinated, Cuomo Says
By Gotham Rex on August 16, 2021
The mandate will apply to all hospitals, nursing homes and adult care facilities, public and private. Source: New York Times
New York City Mandates Vaccines for Museum Visitors and Staff
By Gotham Rex on August 16, 2021
The mayor and cultural institutions agree to require vaccinations as coronavirus cases rise with the spread of the Delta variant. Source: New York Times
Vaccination Rates in N.Y.C., and One Major Disparity
By Gotham Rex on August 13, 2021
Only 28 percent of Black New Yorkers ages 18 to 44 are fully vaccinated — a number that worries health experts as the Delta variant spreads. Source: New York Times
Breakthrough Infections and the Delta Variant: What to Know
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
Scientific understanding of the coronavirus variant is changing quickly. Here’s a recap of the most important findings. Source: New York Times
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
The Challenges of Getting Employees Vaccinated
By Gotham Rex on August 6, 2021
Requiring shots can be complicated, particularly for small businesses. An eyewear company in the Bronx has tried to persuade its workers. Source: New York Times
Inside One Company’s Struggle to Get All Its Employees Vaccinated
By Gotham Rex on August 6, 2021
At an optical business in New York City, it took months of coaxing, a cash bonus and a weekly testing mandate to persuade 90 percent of the staff to get a coronavirus vaccine. Source: New York Times
New York City’s Vaccine Passport Plan Renews Online Privacy Debate
By Gotham Rex on August 4, 2021
The mainstreaming of digital vaccine passes could lead to more surveillance, privacy researchers cautioned. Source: New York Times
New York City to Require Proof of Vaccination for Indoor Dining and Gyms
By Gotham Rex on August 3, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the tough restrictions were necessary to encourage New Yorkers to get vaccinated and curtail a third wave of coronavirus cases. Source: New York Times