Here's what experts say to know about new COVID variant BA.2.86
Officials say testing should still work for the new COVID variant.
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Officials say testing should still work for the new COVID variant.
Cases of the new variant have been on the rise across the country.
The newest COVID variant has been detected in New York City, although not in a person. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3YZsRrw
Just as students are heading back to the classroom, a new COVID variant is hitting the Tri-State Area.
Just as students are heading back to the classroom, a new COVID variant is hitting the Tri-State Area. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York with some precautions we should all be taking.
There has been a rise in COVID hospitalizations, and as cooler weather approaches, the CDC revealed its timeline for updated boosters. Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to expect this fall.
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have not announced new mask mandates, some experts say you may want to consider it, depending on your situation.
COVID, RSV and flu are expected to surge as the summer winds down and classrooms fill up.
As the summer winds down and classrooms fill up, COVID, RSV and flu are expected to surge. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
So far, the CDC doesn't think the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant is to blame.
Millions of people may have Long COVID and not know it. New research suggests limited testing contributed to the problem. Jarred Hill reports for CBS New York.
"The majority of people who are hospitalized and severely ill are unvaccinated," said the city health commissioner.
The New York State Department of Health is reporting an increase in COVID cases. Dr. Nidhi Kumar joined CBS New York to talk about these numbers.
Hundreds of students are being paid this summer to pursue enrichment in fields they find engaging.
As of Monday, the Bronx and Queens have the most cases out of the five boroughs.
Doctors say they're seeing a rise in respiratory viruses this summer, including a new COVID variant. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram takes a closer look at the numbers and how you can stay healthy. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3DTis6P
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the EG.5 variant now makes up the largest proportion of COVID-19 infections nationwide.
It is unclear which regions of the U.S. have the most EG.5 infections.
Health officials are asking New Yorkers to be cautious and seek treatment options if necessary.
There's an uptick in COVID-19 cases in New York. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3OGcV9S
Weekly COVID-19 hospitalizations are up by more than 10% across the country. It's the largest percent increase since last December.
How concerned should you be with the summer surge? We ask a doctor to find out.
"Almost all" the agencies studying the issue assess the virus "was not genetically engineered," a U.S. intelligence report states.
Public health officials say it's too early to know if it's the start of a full-blown COVID wave in New York City.
All of New York City's wastewater treatment plants reported high concentrations of COVID recently.
Strong winds fueled the flames in Paterson as firefighters also battled frigid temperatures.
Josh Giddey scored a career-high 32 points with 10 rebounds, Nikola Vucevic added 26 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks 135-125 to get out to their best start in nearly three decades.
A United Airlines spokesperson said both planes returned to their gates and passengers deplaned normally. No injuries were reported.
Alex Ovechkin remained one goal shy of 900 for the Capitals, who have lost three straight.
If you break it down by party, as of Friday, nearly 514,500 Democrats have turned out, followed by roughly 279,000 Republicans and about 177,000 unaffiliated and independent voters.
A United Airlines spokesperson said both planes returned to their gates and passengers deplaned normally. No injuries were reported.
The rookie quarterback's good luck charm holds a deeper meaning when he takes the field in the NFL.
City officials say the decision only buys time as the government shutdown continues.
There's a crackdown in Suffolk County on Long Island on unlicensed limo drivers who aren't properly insured or registered with the state, and don't have safety equipment.
First responders found Juan Carlos Montoya Hernandez dead in a flooded boiler room in Washington Heights.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
Strong winds fueled the flames in Paterson as firefighters also battled frigid temperatures.
If you break it down by party, as of Friday, nearly 514,500 Democrats have turned out, followed by roughly 279,000 Republicans and about 177,000 unaffiliated and independent voters.
Residents usually do their trick-or-treating on Oct. 30, a day early, to make way for the town's holiday parade on Oct. 31.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
According to activists, the majority of those taken away in the Woodbridge, N.J. operation were packers at Savino Del Bene, an international shipping company.
There's a crackdown in Suffolk County on Long Island on unlicensed limo drivers who aren't properly insured or registered with the state, and don't have safety equipment.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
Amanda Fraser, 23, is charged with attempted murder in connection to the elder abuse case in Massapequa.
Hurricane Melissa was the most powerful hurricane to lash the island in recorded history.
The victim's son said surveillance footage shows the mother's overnight home health aide got into bed with her and stab her.
If you break it down by party, as of Friday, nearly 514,500 Democrats have turned out, followed by roughly 279,000 Republicans and about 177,000 unaffiliated and independent voters.
The issue of NYPD headcount has been hotly contested in the mayoral campaign.
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
A pair of federal judges ruled the government must tap into a contingency fund to make SNAP payments.
It was DeBlasio's email address, bearing his full name, that got his opinion of Mamdani onto the pages of The Times of London.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
Hundreds of people waited in line for hours to catch the performance on a livestream.
Josh Giddey scored a career-high 32 points with 10 rebounds, Nikola Vucevic added 26 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks 135-125 to get out to their best start in nearly three decades.
Alex Ovechkin remained one goal shy of 900 for the Capitals, who have lost three straight.
The rookie quarterback's good luck charm holds a deeper meaning when he takes the field in the NFL.
William Eklund scored in the opening minute to set the tone, and the Sharks earned their first home win of the season by beating the Devils.
J.T. Miller scored 2:49 into overtime and the New York Rangers erased a two-goal deficit to beat the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
A new survey found hundreds of illegally parked vehicles in the Downtown Brooklyn every day.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
As the government shutdown continues, federal workers are still not getting paid and funding for food stamps was about to expire. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Strong winds fueled the flames as firefighters also battled frigid temperatures. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for October 31 at 11 p.m.
Yaman NYC, a three-day cultural festival of all things Filipino, kicked off Friday. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson shared her story at a fireside chat about Filipino Americans in the media.
