U.K. Warns Against Giving Pfizer Vaccine To People Prone To Severe Allergic Reactions
The warning came after two health care workers who got the vaccine on Tuesday suffered adverse reactions.
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The warning came after two health care workers who got the vaccine on Tuesday suffered adverse reactions.
The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to millions of Americans this month, but who qualifies depends on certain factors.
In the U.K., the much-anticipated vaccine program got underway. Here in the U.S., the FDA said there are more positive findings from the vaccine ahead of its final recommendations.
Even when the COVID-19 vaccine is available to the general public, that doesn't mean everyone will be rushing to get it. But a new campaign is trying to change that.
U.K. health authorities began rolling out the first doses of a widely tested and independently reviewed COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday.
FDNY employees are among the first groups that will be offered the coronavirus vaccine after hospital workers, and nursing home patients and staff. But will they actually take it?
Coronavirus vaccines are on the way, potentially rolling out to New Yorkers in less than two weeks time. Health care workers and the frailest of the elderly will get priority. But then who?
There are plenty of questions when it comes to the COVID vaccine, including timing, who gets it first, and where it will be handed out.
The campaign pays tribute to "Rosie the Riveter," the cultural icon who represented women working in factories and shipyards during WWII.
In the race to stop the spread of COVID-19, Bill Panzella is preparing to jump in.
Assuming the FDA approves the Pfizer vaccine, the mayor said priority will be given to hospital workers along with nursing home patients and staff.
The state is expecting receive enough doses for 170,000 New Yorkers, the governor said.
Advisers to the CDC officially voted Tuesday to recommend that health care workers and long-term care facility residents should be the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
The nation's top infectious disease expert also said Americans should get vaccinated if they want to be "part of the solution" to the pandemic.
Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine. The request comes as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection - ramping up the race to begin limited vaccinations as the coronavirus rampage worsens.
The FDNY confirmed to CBS2 it is planning to potentially have its first responders vaccinated for COVID-19 as early as next month.
As the death toll continues to soar, hopes for ending the COVID-19 pandemic rest on vaccines that are nearing authorization by the Food and Drug Administration.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious diseases expert, said Sunday the U.S. could reach herd immunity against the coronavirus "reasonably quickly" next year if enough Americans get vaccinated.
Pfizer says results from its largest vaccine trial are complete, and it's 95% effective.
As coronavirus cases increase nationwide, there's a new breakthrough on a second COVID-19 vaccine. CBS2 spoke to a local woman who was part of the trial.
There's some promising news in the race for a COVID vaccine as cases continue to skyrocket in the U.S.
Mayor Bill de Blasio reminded everyone Tuesday that the city is on the brink of a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
The creatures, often seen on Long Island beaches, have been dwindling for years and that poses a potential problem for vaccine makers.
U.S. drugmaker Pfizer says human trials suggest its coronavirus vaccine is 90% effective at preventing COVID-19 infections.
The Dow jumped 5.3% in early trading, reaching a record high of 29,836. The S&P 500 rose more than 3%, while the Nasdaq added less than 1%.
Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke each had a goal and an assist, goalie Lukas Dostal made 32 saves, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday night.
A family is mourning after after a beloved brother and son was found dead in Crown Heights on Saturday night. The NYPD is still looking for the person responsible.
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
Brunson scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 and 15 rebounds as the Knicks handed the Bulls their first loss, 128-116 on Sunday night.
Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey had 26, and the 76ers defeated the Nets 129-105 on Sunday night.
A family is mourning after after a beloved brother and son was found dead in Crown Heights on Saturday night. The NYPD is still looking for the person responsible.
Sunny skies drove voters to the polls on Sunday, with some having to wait more than 50 minutes at several voting sites.
The Republican is staying in the New York City mayor's race despite polling in third place and calls for him to drop out.
Hellen Obiri set a women's course record to win the NYC Marathon. Her countrymate Benson Kipruto won the men's race by less than a second.
Here are the winners and results in the 2025 NYC Marathon.
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.
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
The Republican is in a heated race with Democrat Mikie Sherrill to take over for term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.
The president says his lawyers are asking the courts for legal direction, insisting that ending the shutdown would be the best solution.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are crisscrossing the Garden State in a last push to sway undecided voters.
Strong winds fueled the flames in Paterson as firefighters also battled frigid temperatures.
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.
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
Sunny skies drove voters to the polls on Sunday, with some having to wait more than 50 minutes at several voting sites.
The Republican is in a heated race with Democrat Mikie Sherrill to take over for term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the federal government will "stop traffic" if it becomes a safety issue, adding, "We're not going to let that happen."
The Republican is staying in the New York City mayor's race despite polling in third place and calls for him to drop out.
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.
Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke each had a goal and an assist, goalie Lukas Dostal made 32 saves, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday night.
Brunson scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 and 15 rebounds as the Knicks handed the Bulls their first loss, 128-116 on Sunday night.
Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey had 26, and the 76ers defeated the Nets 129-105 on Sunday night.
Rookie Matthew Schaefer and Simon Holmstrom in the final minutes on Sunday, helping the Islanders rally for a 3-2 win.
McCaffrey caught a touchdown pass from Jones, rushed for another score and the 49ers got back on track by running all over the Giants in a 34-24 victory on Sunday.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says Election Day looks beautiful, but there is a threat of more rain later in the week.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke to many of them as they crossed the finish line on Sunday night.
Charleston police say 19-year-old Owen Kenney was last seen by his friends on Halloween, wearing a Boston Celtics jersey. Kenney is a freshman transfer student at the College of Charleston. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The boy's family is remembering him as a gentle soul, and they are asking the public to tell police anything they may know that leads to an arrest. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Sunday he is urging air traffic controllers to go to work, even though many are struggling with second jobs. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
