New York State
Policy
COVID-19 inequality likely to return in second wave
Experts say national changes, including universal health care, needed to address race and income disparities.
New York State
Policy
‘The weapon that ends the war’: the COVID-19 vaccine distribution process begins
Beginning this week, the rollout will likely continue until the middle of 2021.
Health Care
Policy
Some NY counties won’t enforce COVID-19 restrictions
Making sure private gatherings don’t exceed 10 people isn’t high on their list of priorities, despite recent COVID-19 surges.
Health Care
Personality
Richard Gottfried on the busy legislative front against COVID-19
Assembly Health Committee Chair said state needs to codify pandemic lessons learned.
New York State
Policy
The case for a nuanced battle plan against the next COVID wave
Avoiding a winter lockdown hinges on implementing the right types of restrictions
Health Care
Policy
Battling racial inequities in coronavirus vaccine distribution
Prioritizing people of color will be easier said than done.
Health Care
Policy
How the Supreme Court’s case on the ACA could hurt New York
If the Affordable Care Act is struck down, at least 1 million New Yorkers could lose their health insurance.
Health Care
Policy
How Biden will change the national COVID response
The president-elect is already shaping things on Day -72 of his presidency.
New York State
Policy
Lies, damned lies and COVID statistics
Understanding pandemics requires lots of data so reader beware of arguments based on a single-metric
New York State
Policy
Candidates’ ad hoc mask approach
Some politicians are back to canvassing, making safety procedures on their own.
Health Care
Policy
How accurate are rapid COVID-19 tests?
What we know about the 400,000 15-minute tests New York is sending to schools, hospitals and local governments.
Health Care
Policy
A first look at state vaccine distribution protocols
Here is what we know about the state plans for a coronavirus vaccine
New York State
Policy
How did the state fail in its health messaging to Hasidic Jews?
Public health experts said it should rely on trusted community leaders and avoid shaming to combat coronavirus misinformation.
New York City
Policy
4 things NYC should do to curb its COVID-19 outbreaks
Why placing restrictions on specific neighborhoods and zip codes isn’t enough.
New York City
Politics
Oxiris Barbot resigns as NYC health commissioner
She will be replaced by Dave Chokshi, who was a senior leader at New York City Health + Hospitals.
New York State
Politics
Independent pharmacies need COVID-19 testing support
Unlike CVS and Walgreens, the state’s smaller pharmacies may struggle to begin administering coronavirus tests.
Health Care
Politics
New Yorkers are struggling with mental health issues
But the city and state have resources available for those in need.
Budget
Politics
Cuomo warns of $8.2 billion in cuts to localities
Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to slash aid to localities by $8.2 billion and cut state agency budgets by 10% unless new federal aid comes through in the coming weeks
New York State
Politics
NY still doesn’t have enough PPE
New emergency guidelines go against everything medical workers have been taught about using personal protective equipment.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics