The city moved into the medium risk level, known as yellow, as it sees a troubling increase in cases and the mayor weighs bringing back some restrictions. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Vaccination and Immunization”
The Coronavirus Has Infected More Than Half of Americans, the C.D.C. Reports
By Gotham Rex on April 26, 2022
But prior infection does not guarantee protection from the virus, officials said, and Americans should still get vaccinated and boosted. Source: New York Times
What Happens When New York’s Covid Alert Level Moves to Medium Risk?
By Gotham Rex on April 20, 2022
The city will reach a yellow or medium risk level if new cases surpass 200 a week for every 100,000 residents. Here’s what that would mean. Source: New York Times
New Jersey Republican Stronghold Has State’s Worst Virus Death Rate
By Gotham Rex on April 10, 2022
Ocean County, a predominantly white and middle-class community in central New Jersey, also has low vaccination rates. Source: New York Times
New Omicron Subvariant Reaches New York: Should I Worry About BA.2?
By Gotham Rex on April 7, 2022
The Omicron subvariant BA.2 is causing an increase in infections, especially in Manhattan. But hospitalizations have yet to rise. Source: New York Times
Hochul Says Second Boosters Are Offered at New York Vaccination Sites
By Gotham Rex on April 3, 2022
Government officials move to get ahead of an uptick in cases fueled by the highly transmissible Omciron subvariant. Source: New York Times
Covid Vaccines Did Not Protect Adolescents as Effectively During the Omicron Surge
By Gotham Rex on March 30, 2022
Hospitalizations of children remained comparatively rare, but vaccine effectiveness fell sharply among adolescents who did not have life-threatening Covid-19. Source: New York Times
Long Covid May Become a Crisis for Black Americans, Experts Say
By Gotham Rex on March 29, 2022
Many of the factors that led to higher rates of infection, hospitalization and death among Black Americans will likely lead to an over-prevalence of long Covid symptoms too, a new report found. Source: New York Times
Inside New York City’s Decision to End Vaccine Mandate for Pro Athletes
By Gotham Rex on March 24, 2022
Owners and executives of some of the wealthiest sports franchises urged Mayor Eric Adams to allow unvaccinated athletes to play in New York. Source: New York Times
A judge on New York State’s highest court is unvaccinated and could be removed from the bench.
By Gotham Rex on March 22, 2022
Since September, court employees have had the chance to either get vaccinated or apply for a religious or medical exemption. Monday marked the end of the review process for those applications. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Officials Say They Don’t Expect a Spike in BA.2 Cases, the Omicron Subvariant
By Gotham Rex on March 22, 2022
As BA.2 drives increased caseloads in some parts of Europe, New York officials don’t anticipate a “steep surge” but are watching the data closely. Source: New York Times
NY Officials Say They Don’t Expect a Spike in BA.2 Cases, the Omicron Subvariant
By Gotham Rex on March 21, 2022
As BA.2 drives increased caseloads in some parts of Europe, New York officials don’t anticipate a “steep surge” but are watching the data closely. Source: New York Times
30 Percent of N.Y.C. Cases Are Omicron BA.2, Officials Say
By Gotham Rex on March 18, 2022
Overall cases have been ticking up, but remain far below the peak of the surge driven by BA.1 that started in December and retreated in January. Source: New York Times
Mounting Data Shows J&J Vaccine as Effective as Pfizer and Moderna
By Gotham Rex on March 15, 2022
Once dismissed as less effective, the vaccine now seems to be preventing infections and illness about as well as the two mRNA options. Source: New York Times
New York City Booster Shot Data Shows Major Racial Disparities
By Gotham Rex on March 13, 2022
The data showed that only about 36 percent of city residents had received a booster shot, and the numbers varied significantly by neighborhood and race. Source: New York Times