More evidence of polio has been detected in New York City wastewater, according to the state Department of Health. So far, only one case of polio has been identified, in a previously healthy 20-year-old man from Rockland County who developed paralysis in his legs, local officials said. As of Oct. 7, 70 wastewater samples have … Read more
Polio virus particle, computer illustration. Kateryna Kon | Science Photo Library | Getty Images New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has extended the state of emergency declared in response to the spread of poliovirus after sewage tested positive in Brooklyn and Queens. Hochul said the state disaster emergency will remain in place at least through Nov. … Read more
hospital Getty Woman in hospital A New York City woman was sent a huge medical bill after receiving care for her ectopic pregnancy, an instance that shows that cost could be a barrier to care for some women, even in states where abortion is protected. Sara Laub told Kaiser Health News [KHN] that she did … Read more
A research assistant prepares a PCR reaction for polio at a lab at Queens College on August 25, 2022, in New York City. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images When a young adult in a New York City suburb visited an emergency department in June after experiencing weakness in their lower legs, the shocking … Read more
Start spreading the news, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra are taking New York City by storm. The couple was spotted holding hands (and looking ultra stylish) at the actress’ restaurant Sona in the city’s Gramercy neighborhood on Sept. 21. For their date night, the “Burnin Up” singer donned a colorful, short-sleeve button-up shirt, teamed with … Read more
In the countdown to Vogue World: New York, we saw Lil Nas X hop on the subway, take a dip in the Central Park Reservoir, and play a cheeky game of telephone with Hailey Bieber, all to help spread the word ahead of the big event – and to the delight of all who tuned … Read more
Theater leadership has had a lot of business lately. Some have been fired. Others have given up on doing something else in the arts. Many have retired. Artistic director of Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and career-long theater director Daniela Topol is set to become a nurse. The unusual move comes at a crucial time for Rattlestick, … Read more
Rising demand for the monkeypox vaccine caused the appointment system in New York City to crash, one of many places where supplies are nearly as exhausted as they come. City health officials acknowledged frustration over limited supplies of the vaccine and vowed to build a “stable deployment infrastructure” as vaccine supplies increase. Infections have now … Read more
New York – More monkeypox vaccine appointments were released on Tuesday afternoon. This was welcome news for those concerned who think that they may have been exposed. But as CBS2’s Natalie Dudridge pointed out, they still ain’t easy to find. While waiting in line at the Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic, dozens tried to get one … Read more
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — For the second time in less than a week on Tuesday, the New York City website crashed for scheduling monkeypox vaccinations. The city said traffic was heavy – further evidence that the demand for shots remains high. On Tuesday, the city released 1,250 appointment time slots at its clinics in … Read more
newYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York City made available another batch of monkeypox vaccines on Tuesday, health officials said, but the website for appointments crashed within minutes due to excessive demand. About 267 New Yorkers have already tested positive for monkeypox, a virus similar to smallpox with mild symptoms. About 7,000 … Read more
Monkeypox is becoming more of a health problem in New York, reporting at least 175 cases of the infected virus. Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that does not usually result in serious illness. Symptoms include rashes, bumps or blisters, as well as flu-like symptoms. It is also spread through close, physical contact and contact … Read more
CHELSEY, New York City (WABC) — More New York City residents will have a chance to sign up for the monkeypox vaccine Tuesday. Bookings are taking place as soon as monkeypox vaccine appointments become available. Today at 1 p.m., the city is expected to release 1,250 appointment time slots at its clinics in Chelsea, Harlem … Read more