A new study may ease fears about taking mass transit during the pandemic.
But Mayor Bill de Blasio said COVID-19 cases are still increasing in six of nine ZIP codes now the target of outreach and testing efforts.
The change brings the number of restricted areas to 33.
There’s troubling news about children and flu shots as we head into an uncertain cold, flu and COVID-19 season.
Growing cases in nine Brooklyn and Queens ZIP codes drove the daily infection rate to a months-long high, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Infections in the Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods grew 3.3 times and account for 23 percent of new cases in the city, officials said.
It's the first death from the West Nile virus in New York City since 2018.
Mayor Bill de Blasio framed a broad vision of New York City emerging from the coronavirus crisis as a global hub of health care innovation.
COVID-19 surges in several Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods are bigger problems than officials first realized, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Roughly 44 percent of New Yorkers reported feeling anxiety over the coronavirus and 36 percent said they felt depressed, a new study found.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said officials are watching six new neighborhoods across New York City where COVID-19 have ticked up in recent days.
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The city’s pools will have a 33 percent capacity limit for their reopening, officials said.
The city-run Pandemic Response Lab will be able to conduct 20,000 daily tests by November with results in 24 to 48 hours, officials said.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced several states and territories were taken off the 14-day quarantine list, and Puerto Rico was added.
This year’s flu vaccine will be the most important ever thanks to the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio and health officials said Tuesday.
Find out what types of non-urgent medical care you can receive virtually without even having to leave your home.
A group of indoor fitness studios claim $250 million in damages over "unconstitutional" closures, according to a new class action lawsuit.
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New York’s infection rate has stayed under 1 percent for 32 days, but 35 states considered "high-risk” are now on NY's quarantine list.
Roughly 24,000 New Yorkers have died and 231,000 have been infected since the first confirmed COVID-19 case on March 1.
Most New Yorkers are doubtful COVID-19 pandemic is over and stick with social distancing measures, according to a new statewide survey.
Indoor malls must have 50 percent capacity and require coronavirus safety measures, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday.
NYC Care officially expanded to Manhattan and Queens on Wednesday, expanding uninsured city residents’ access to health care.
Health inspections are underway for the long-awaited reopening, which sets 33 percent capacity limits and mandates mask wearing.
New York’s list of states with pandemic travel restrictions now stands at 30, plus Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The “virtual inspections” will ensure gyms reopening Wednesday follow coronavirus rules and pave way for later, in-person inspections.
In a conference with reporters on Wednesday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called the change a "failed policy of denial."
Mayor Bill de Blasio said COVID-19 checkpoints have led to 3,000 stops and just two tickets as motorists largely comply with requirements.
Visitors from five states are no longer required to quarantine when visiting New York.
The airport testing sites are meant to guard against out-of-state travelers bringing COVID-19 to New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday.
The first 1,000 people to get tested for the coronavirus on Tuesday are in for a special treat, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
More than 3,000 rodent calls squirmed into 311 in July as city officials worried growing trash piles will give rats a "welcome mat."
The city’s per day counts could be revised, but data shows August so far had three COVID-19 average daily deaths compared to 12 in July.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said 0.24 percent of New Yorkers recently tested positive for COVID-19 — a rate that once hit 71 percent.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said it's unlikely New York City will be able to perform health inspections on gyms by a Sept. 2 reopening deadline.
New Yorkers now have until Sept. 15 to obtain health insurance during a special enrollment period.
Hotels and short-term rentals can't check-in travelers from certain states until they fill out health forms, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced.
The states were added because their populations are experiencing "significant community spread" of coronavirus, Gov. Cuomo said Tuesday.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlined strict reopening rules for gyms — including mask wearing and inspections — that New York City may not meet.