New CDC Guidance Leaves Some Ready To Toss Their Masks, Others More Hesitant
New Yorkers have different comfort levels when it comes to ditching their masks.
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New Yorkers have different comfort levels when it comes to ditching their masks.
The agency says by April, the variant accounted for 40% of COVID-19 cases in the city.
This includes fainting, dizziness, nausea, racing hearts or even chest pain.
Some executive orders that have been in place since the peak of the coronavirus pandemic are being repealed by the state. That includes the midnight curfews.
Keep in mind, many venues have their own rules and you still need to wear a mask indoors.
The FDA and CDC say they are investigating clots in six women in the days after vaccination, in combination with reduced platelet counts.
There was another single day record in New York City.
Health officials say those fully vaccinated who are at least two weeks after getting their second shot can gather indoors without masks.
Travelers who are fully vaccinated don't need to be tested before or after traveling, unless required to do so by their destination. They also don't need to self-quarantine, according to the new guidelines.
The updated guidance only applies to schools that require everyone to wear a face mask.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidance for fully vaccinated people, outlining what they can safely do — including visiting indoors and mask-free with others.
Health officials say the proper way to double mask is to first put on a disposable mask, then a cloth face covering for a more snug fit.
Schools are urged to prioritize wearing masks and physical distancing, along with handwashing, cleaning of the facility and contact tracing with isolation and quarantine.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging fans not to hold Super Bowl parties this year. If you do, however, they say to keep it small.
Experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the safest way to watch the Super Bowl is at home with the people you live with, but they still had a few tips for attending a watch party or even going to the game.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an order requiring travelers to wear face masks at transportation hubs, and on planes and all forms of public transportation.
The new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that a COVID-19 variant first detected in the United Kingdom has now been found in 26 states.
The CDC says coronavirus rarely spreads in schools where public health recommendations are followed.
The CDC says it must be a viral test, not an antibody or some other types of tests. It must be done within 72 hours of departure with paper or electronic proof brought to the airport.
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 Centers for Disease Control and other health organizations are warning against travel this Thanksgiving during the coronavirus pandemic.
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel times of the year. This year, the CDC is asking people to pump the brakes.
Experts say small enclosed spaces that lack outside air put people more in danger of contracting COVID.
In a powerful new PSA campaign, the Centers for Disease Control wants you to hear the stories of mothers who almost lost their lives while trying to have a baby.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging Americans to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 during the upcoming holiday season.
Igor Shesterkin stopped 41 shots and the struggling New York Rangers beat the Dallas Stars 3-1 to end a three-game losing streak.
Party City announced mass layoffs at its headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, according to an email sent to employees.
After a fire in Sunnyside, Queens forced hundreds of people out of their apartments last year, tenants say repairs still have not been made.
As Hanukkah approaches, the Brooklyn organization is in a race against time to deliver gifts to children battling illnesses.
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
Party City announced mass layoffs at its headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, according to an email sent to employees.
After a fire in Sunnyside, Queens forced hundreds of people out of their apartments last year, tenants say repairs still have not been made.
As Hanukkah approaches, the Brooklyn organization is in a race against time to deliver gifts to children battling illnesses.
A new law in Suffolk County allows police to arrest spectators at street takeovers, not just drivers at the illegal meetups.
A woman who lost her jaw after being caught in a crossfire in Ukraine can smile again thanks to transformative surgery in New York.
New York City congestion pricing is facing a last-ditch effort in federal court to delay the Jan. 5 implementation new tolls in Manhattan.
Leftover snow may lead to treacherous travel conditions across the Tri-State Area overnight Friday into Saturday morning.
With the first day of winter quickly approaching, it's time to take a look at what's in store, and how La Niña may factor in.
We're in for a generally sunny day with some clouds from time to time — certainly nothing to fret about. Friday's a First Alert Weather Day, as we're anticipating rain and snow showers to develop.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
Party City announced mass layoffs at its headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, according to an email sent to employees.
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
New York City congestion pricing is facing a last-ditch effort in federal court to delay the Jan. 5 implementation new tolls in Manhattan.
Leftover snow may lead to treacherous travel conditions across the Tri-State Area overnight Friday into Saturday morning.
With the first day of winter quickly approaching, it's time to take a look at what's in store, and how La Niña may factor in.
A new law in Suffolk County allows police to arrest spectators at street takeovers, not just drivers at the illegal meetups.
The FAA issued a temporary flight restriction for drones over New York City, Long Island and parts of Westchester County. The restrictions are in effect until January 19.
New York City congestion pricing is facing a last-ditch effort in federal court to delay the Jan. 5 implementation new tolls in Manhattan.
We're in for a generally sunny day with some clouds from time to time — certainly nothing to fret about. Friday's a First Alert Weather Day, as we're anticipating rain and snow showers to develop.
The mysterious drones seen flying over New Jersey and several other East Coast states have prompted a ban from the FAA.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit Thursday against a former aide, Charlotte Bennett, who alleged he sexually harassed her in 2020.
The stopgap measure to fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief passed the Senate and now goes to President Biden for his signature.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin has been indicted on bribery charges, the Manhattan DA announced.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
A woman who lost her jaw after being caught in a crossfire in Ukraine can smile again thanks to transformative surgery in New York.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
Igor Shesterkin stopped 41 shots and the struggling New York Rangers beat the Dallas Stars 3-1 to end a three-game losing streak.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 20 rebounds in his return to Minnesota, leading the inspired Knicks past the Timberwolves on Thursday night.
The Brooklyn Nets overcame a 10-point deficit and beat the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night.
The Columbus Blue Jackets snapped a five-game skid with a victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
The Yankees on Wednesday introduced one of their latest big name acquisitions – left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried.
As Hanukkah approaches, the Brooklyn organization is in a race against time to deliver gifts to children battling illnesses.
Mets owner Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park casino complex proposal has picked up steam after gaining the Queens borough president's approval.
Parts of the MTA's emergency exit infrastructure are in a hazardous state of disrepair, according to a new audit report.
The Riverside Church of New York announced this week plans to close its Weekday School after 95 years of caring for local children.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated nightly First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
It appears the party is over at Party City. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
One year after a fire forced hundreds of people out of their apartments, some of the tenants say no repairs have been made to the building. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Two people died and dozens were injured in Germany when a suspect plowed a vehicle through a crowd at a holiday market. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Drivers across the Tri-State Area had to navigate snow and a wintry mix amid their holiday shopping Friday. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
