Officials: New COVID subvariant makes up 73% of NYC cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the new strain was first detected in New York in October.
Air quality alert for NYC, Long Island and lower Hudson Valley today
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the new strain was first detected in New York in October.
It's said to be highly transmissible, but doesn't appear to cause severe respiratory illness.
The XBB variant has climbed to 3.1% of new COVID cases nationwide, the CDC now estimates.
The governor made the announcement before receiving her latest COVID booster Wednesday.
Until now, the other vaccines have targeted the original strain of the virus.
Health leaders say BA.5 is the most infectious and transmissible subvariant yet, even infecting people who are vaccinated and boosted.
"Your immune system will have a harder time fighting off this current wave."
COVID boosters for older Americans may be more important than ever, according to a new report, as studies suggest the current COVID wave is much bigger than we realize; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
With Passover, Easter and Ramadan overlapping this weekend, more at-home testing kits are being handed out.
CBS2's Lisa Rozner has more on the rise in cases, fueled by the BA.2 variant, in New York City.
CBS2's Alice Gainer has the latest.
With holidays, sporting events, and concerts coming up, Dr. Ashwin Vasan wants to make sure all residents stay safe.
CBS2's Lisa Rozner has more on the rise in cases in New York City and an uptick in positive cases in the state and in New Jersey.
CBS2's Lisa Rozner has more on the increase in COVID cases in the city.
The FDA has authorized a second booster of Moderna or Pfizer as early as four months after receiving first one.
Health officials say in NYC the seven-day average a week ago was 8 per 100,000 people. Now, it's 11 per 100,000.
CBS2's Dana Tyler reports.
Dr. Max Gomez says there are concerns because some early symptoms of COVID resemble allergies.
The BA.2 form of the variant is dominating new cases worldwide.
Fast-spreading BA2 is fueling the worst outbreak in the country since the COVID pandemic began.
As CBS2's Christina Fan reports, the concern is over a new Omicron subvariant called BA2.
Masks will still be required for everyone inside school buildings.
Health expert says CDC data suggests MIS-C is less common with Omicron variant compared to prior COVID strains
Other variants were previously found in deer in New York State, but researchers said this was the first study to find Omicron in deer or any wild animal population.
State health officials say the positivity rate is now 3.7%.
A 19-year-old man faces arson charges related to the wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. that has scorched more than 15,000 acres.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is now believed to be a case of arson started by a bonfire, authorities say.
A man who shot and killed an 11-year-old girl in the Bronx back in 2022 was sentenced to 10 years to life in prison Wednesday.
The Mets beat the Phillies 4-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to seven.
Legislation that impacts multiple parts of the agriculture industry is in jeopardy in Congress.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is now believed to be a case of arson started by a bonfire, authorities say.
A man who shot and killed an 11-year-old girl in the Bronx back in 2022 was sentenced to 10 years to life in prison Wednesday.
Legislation that impacts multiple parts of the agriculture industry is in jeopardy in Congress.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a $5.5 million investment to expand free swimming lessons to children in the city.
A powerful new campaign from a Brooklyn organization pairs music with memory, honoring Holocaust survivors this Yom HaShoah.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
The stock market's wild ride is having an impact on families who use a 529 college savings account, a tax-free way for parents to save for educational expenses.
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
Wind gusts between 30-45 mph will persist into Wednesday across the Tri-State Area
The UConn women's basketball team celebrated its NCAA championship with a victory parade Sunday in downtown Hartford.
A 19-year-old man faces arson charges related to the wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. that has scorched more than 15,000 acres.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is now believed to be a case of arson started by a bonfire, authorities say.
Legislation that impacts multiple parts of the agriculture industry is in jeopardy in Congress.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, forced thousands to evacuate their homes, but the evacuation orders were lifted Wednesday morning.
Jet Set owner Antonio Espaillat spoke out in an exclusive interview on "El Dia," a program on Telesistema Dominicano with host Edith Febles, about the deadly April 8 accident that killed 232 people.
The developer who planned to turn Long Island's Nassau Coliseum site into a casino has pulled the plug on the project.
Police on Long Island have released the identities of a mother and child whose remains were found near Gilgo Beach nearly three decades ago.
President Trump says a Long Island high school should be allowed to keep their Native American mascot, going against a statewide ban that went into effect in 2023.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos sent a lengthy letter to the judge set to sentence him on Friday as prosecutors seek a seven year sentence.
Simple words and gentle gestures -- that is how Long Islanders remember Pope Francis, a pontiff they loved and respected.
Legislation that impacts multiple parts of the agriculture industry is in jeopardy in Congress.
Mohsen Mahdawi — a Columbia student who was detained at a U.S. citizenship interview last week — must remain in Vermont for at least 90 days while his legal team pushes for his release.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he believes the Trump administration could strike a deal with China.
Democratic members of Congress demanded their immediate release.
Congressman James Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, is once again asking the Department of Justice to prosecute former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Doctors in New York City were able to save the lives of three children with one heart transplant. Here's how.
A grieving family in Queens wants answers after a young woman died two weeks after giving birth to twins. They believe it was due to complications with her C-section, but say the hospital is not giving them any answers.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Travelers who stopped at a New Jersey Turnpike service area in Middlesex County earlier this month may have been exposed to measles, state health officials say.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial started with opening statements in NYC, five years after the original was a catalyst in the #MeToo movement.
Opening statements are set for Wednesday in former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial.
The world famous Radio City Rockettes are holding auditions in New York City Tuesday.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in court Friday as a judge denies to delay his sex trafficking and racketeering trial by two months.
The Frick Collection, housed in a luxurious Gilded Age mansion on Fifth Avenue, reopened after the museum's five-year renovation.
The Mets beat the Phillies 4-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to seven.
The New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-1 on Wednesday to avoid a series sweep.
The Mets defeated the Phillies 5-1 on Tuesday night for their second six-game winning streak already this season.
Tanner Bibee recovered from giving up a home run on his first pitch to work six innings, leading the Guardians to a win over the Yankees.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Tuesday for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a $5.5 million investment to expand free swimming lessons to children in the city.
A powerful new campaign from a Brooklyn organization pairs music with memory, honoring Holocaust survivors this Yom HaShoah.
Preston High School in the Bronx will remain open for years to come, Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday.
NYCHA is transitioning its doors to electronic key fobs, but tenants at Queensbridge South tell us they don't work.
A computer training school in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx is looking for applicants for a coding fellowship.
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."
The fast-moving fire in Ocean County forced some 5,000 people to evacuate and destroyed at least one business in Lacey Township.
Pope Francis' body is on display at St. Peter's Basilica ahead of his funeral on Saturday.
The fire in South Jersey has scorched more than 13,000 acres, and officials say it could be the largest the state has seen in two decades. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
The Harlem community says the woman was killed when she stepped outside to check on her grandson. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
