Among those under age 50, vaccination even without a booster protected strongly against hospitalization and death, according to new C.D.C. data. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Vaccination and Immunization”
Yes, Omicron Is Loosening Its Hold. But the Pandemic Has Not Ended.
By Gotham Rex on January 27, 2022
With spotty immunity in the population and a churn of new variants, the coronavirus is likely to become a persistent but hopefully manageable threat. Source: New York Times
New York’s Attorney General Moves to Block a Ruling Striking Down a State Mask Policy
By Gotham Rex on January 25, 2022
A state judge had ruled against the mask mandate late Monday, arguing that Gov. Kathy Hochul lacked the authority to enact it. Source: New York Times
New York Judge Blocks State’s Mask Mandate
By Gotham Rex on January 25, 2022
The state attorney general, Letitia James, said she planned to appeal the decision. Source: New York Times
Sarah Palin Recently Dined Indoors in NYC While Unvaccinated
By Gotham Rex on January 24, 2022
Elio’s, an Upper East Side celebrity haunt, confirms that it let her in despite a city requirement that all indoor guests show proof of vaccination. Ms. Palin tested positive for the coronavirus on Monday. Source: New York Times
As Omicron Crests, Booster Shots Are Keeping Americans Out of Hospitals
By Gotham Rex on January 21, 2022
Extra vaccine doses were expected to lower infection rates. But the shots also seem to be preventing severe illness caused by the new variant, the C.D.C. reported. Source: New York Times
Can Omicron Cause Long Covid?
By Gotham Rex on January 19, 2022
It is too soon to know, scientists say, but mild initial illness may not signal reduced risk. Source: New York Times
Mayor Says N.Y.C. is Winning Omicron Fight, but Experts Urge Caution
By Gotham Rex on January 18, 2022
The number of known cases is still much higher than last winter, and during the devastating first wave in the spring of 2020, testing was scarce, leaving many cases unreported. 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
Citigroup’s Vaccine Mandate Prompts a Flurry of Shots
By Gotham Rex on January 14, 2022
Unvaccinated employees will lose their jobs by the end of the month. Source: New York Times
New Yorkers Reflect on a Stressful Week Back at School Amid Omicron Wave
By Gotham Rex on January 7, 2022
Two dozen interviews with parents, educators and students revealed a range of opinions about whether schools should remain open. But most said the return to classrooms had been bumpy. Source: New York Times
Scientists Endorse Covid Boosters, But to a Point
By Gotham Rex on January 6, 2022
Everyone should get a booster shot. In the long run, though, doses every few months aren’t a viable public health strategy, scientists say. Source: New York Times
Hochul Mandates Boosters For New York Public University Students
By Gotham Rex on December 31, 2021
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled the measure as the fast-spreading Omicron variant continued to push the number of virus cases in the state to new heights with each passing day. 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
As Omicron Spreads, Officials Ponder What It Means to Be ‘Fully Vaccinated’
By Gotham Rex on December 29, 2021
The contagious new variant has companies and government officials wondering whether Americans can really be considered vaccinated without booster shots. Source: New York Times