Health

Temperature checks are gone from some theme parks and elsewhere. Health experts say that's just fine

Mask policies across the US are rapidly changing. Here's what worries experts about that

How should parents with children younger than 12 use the CDC's new mask guidelines? Dr. Wen explains

Talking on Zoom could help older people stave off dementia

Picente pushes Cuomo to change NY mask guidelines

Governor, local community react to CDC's new guidance for fully vaccinated individuals

Kids and the COVID-19 vaccine: A pediatrician answers safety questions

State records show just over half of staff, 79% of residents vaccinated at nursing homes

What to do if you're planning or attending a wedding during the pandemic

It may be time to relax indoor face mask mandates, Fauci says

What the mothers of 3 Civil Rights leaders have to teach Black moms today

CDC website now emphasizes coronavirus spreads in the air

Here's what's known about the coronavirus variants

The average number of COVID-19 vaccines administered dipped below 2 million per day

Coronavirus numbers by county: May 7, 2021

Pfizer/BioNTech seek full FDA approval for their COVID-19 vaccine

California bar owner charged with multiple felonies for allegedly selling fake Covid-19 vaccination cards, officials say

Less than a third of parents say they'd let their child get COVID-19 vaccine right away, survey finds

COVID vaccines can take on new coronavirus variants, studies show

CDC projects 'sharp decline' in COVID-19 cases by July, but calls variants a 'wild card'

New York to set minimum staffing levels for nursing homes

Pfizer/BioNTech seek full FDA approval for their Covid-19 vaccine

Kids and the Covid-19 vaccine: A pediatrician answers safety questions

Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare vendor faces data breach; potentially exposing information on thousands of patients

Pfizer to seek authorization for COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 2 to 11 in September

FDA to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for 12-to-15-year-olds by early next week, official says

MVHS holding pop-up vaccination clinics in Rome, Utica

100 million fully vaccinated people are helping the US reopen. But many millions more are needed

More than 100 US colleges and universities are now requiring students to get Covid-19 vaccinations

CDC reports most J&J vaccine side effects are 'nonserious,' 17 cases of blood clot condition

Full FDA approval of Covid-19 vaccines could help fight vaccine hesitancy, officials say

FDA moves to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars

Covid-19 vaccine myths: These reasons for not getting a shot don't hold up. In fact, they'll set the US back

Pfizer and Moderna vaccines reduce COVID-19 hospitalization risk by 94% among older adults, CDC study says

Blood clots and Johnson & Johnson vaccine: What you need to know

Oneida County to resume use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

NYS updates COVID-19 guidance for venue capacities

CDC's updated Covid-19 guidance for summer camps emphasizes getting vaccinated, wearing masks and staying distanced

The number of fully vaccinated people has outpaced those with just one dose, CDC says

With OK from experts, some states resume use of J&J vaccine

Officials say the US is getting closer to the 'finish line' for coronavirus. What does that mean?

CDC, FDA lift pause on using J&J's coronavirus vaccine, add safety warning

The DEA wants your unused prescription drugs

Dance competition fallout continues as hundreds in quarantine watch for symptoms

Health panel urges restarting J&J COVID-19 vaccinations

Oneida County announces additional COVID-19 vaccine clinics

What everyone gets wrong about cholesterol in food

CDC recommends that pregnant people get a Covid-19 vaccine

CDC vaccine advisers to hear about new blood clot cases linked with J&J coronavirus vaccine

Oneida County Health Dept. hosts Covid-19 vaccine clinics at local schools

Utica Zoo gets an X-Ray machine

Do we still need to wear a mask outdoors?

FDA report details flaws at Emergent facility making Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine

CDC vaccine advisers will meet Friday to discuss the J&J vaccine. Here's what could happen next

These blood clot experts want you to get a Covid-19 vaccine. Here's why.

The US is vaccinating millions of Americans daily. But here's why Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are up

To end this pandemic, 'we've got to get everyone in our country vaccinated,' US surgeon general says

Tickets on sale for MVHS $100,000 Miracle Drawing

Other US states could see scenarios similar to the Covid-19 crisis unfolding in Michigan, expert says

Surprise conception: Woman conceives second child while carrying first

The US made little progress this week in preventing more Covid-19 deaths, an influential forecasting team says

Nearly half of US states reported an increase in Covid-19 cases this week. Here's what experts say can help stop another surge

Covid-19 surge in Michigan is putting some hospitals at critical capacity levels, health care provider says

So far, 5,800 fully vaccinated people have caught COVID anyway in US, CDC says

NIH director says J&J vaccine pause will give researchers time to do more study on certain groups

CDC and FDA recommend US pause use of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine over blood clot concerns

When should you get the vaccine if you have had COVID-19? Dr. Wen explains

Losing a long-term spouse can be deadly, studies show

For many sufferers of long COVID, proving they are sick is a big part of the battle

As vaccinations keep rising, so do COVID-19 hospitalizations among those who aren't vaccinated

New York eases distancing requirements for schools

Reforms follow deadly year in New York nursing homes

Wearing masks could save at least 14,000 people from Covid-19 deaths by August, model predicts

FDA will evaluate Pfizer's request to allow Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15 'as quickly as possible,' acting commissioner says

Oneida County offering Moderna, Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinics

Tenney introduces federal bill to allow caregivers access to nursing home residents in health emergencies

Moderna vaccines available at New Hartford medical office

These are the two key things that can help curb another Covid-19 surge, Fauci says

Traumatizing details of George Floyd's death were shown in court. Experts weigh in on who should -- and shouldn't -- see them

Coronavirus numbers by county: April 2, 2021

Fully vaccinated people can gather unmasked and indoors for Easter, CDC says

Don't freak out if you get these side effects from a COVID-19 vaccine. They can actually be a good sign

More than 11,000 cases of a troubling variant reported in the US. These states have the highest numbers

Ongoing trial shows Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine remains highly effective after six months

Coronavirus numbers by county: March 31, 2021

Pfizer/BioNTech says its Covid-19 vaccine is 100% effective and well tolerated in adolescents

Covid-19 was third leading cause of death last year, CDC confirms in early data

MVHS updates hospital policy to allow 2 visitors at a time

Coronavirus likely spread to people from an animal -- but needs more study, new WHO report says

Coronavirus likely came from animal, not a lab, WHO draft report finds

NY expanding vaccine eligibility age to 30 this week, 16 next week

Some US states report concerning COVID-19 case increases -- and one warns the surge is already here

Former US Surgeon General defends Birx in tweets following CNN special report

Autopsy of a pandemic: 6 doctors at the center of the US Covid-19 response

Record Covid-19 vaccinations don't mean it's time to relax, officials say

New AstraZeneca report says vaccine was 76% effective in preventing Covid-19 symptoms

Study says COVID-19 vaccines provide protection for pregnant and lactating women -- and their newborns

More vaccine appointments available at MVHS New Hartford POD

Primary Urgent Care offering Moderna vaccine at Utica location

New York Coronavirus Cases

County data is updated nightly.

Cases: 2083623

Reported Deaths: 52914

County	Cases	Deaths
Kings	277183	10311
Queens	274033	9845
Suffolk	199411	3379
Nassau	182253	3161
Bronx	181231	6529
New York	136828	4447
Westchester	128835	2266
Erie	88350	1776
Richmond	73971	1809
Monroe	66700	1074
Orange	47851	810
Rockland	46656	955
Onondaga	38048	671
Dutchess	29175	444
Albany	24428	350
Oneida	22251	505
Niagara	19686	360
Broome	18344	357
Saratoga	15113	166
Ulster	13762	251
Schenectady	12988	200
Rensselaer	11104	140
Putnam	10539	91
Chautauqua	8807	141
Chemung	7554	135
Oswego	7436	90
Ontario	7299	92
Steuben	6775	143
Sullivan	6549	72
St. Lawrence	6507	96
Cayuga	6214	92
Jefferson	5931	66
Wayne	5650	67
Cattaraugus	5600	87
Genesee	5348	123
Herkimer	5102	107
Clinton	4803	33
Madison	4471	88
Livingston	4371	58
Fulton	4338	91
Tompkins	4241	51
Montgomery	4203	123
Columbia	4008	101
Cortland	3756	60
Tioga	3695	62
Warren	3585	57
Wyoming	3511	52
Allegany	3433	84
Chenango	3402	76
Otsego	3400	47
Greene	3365	75
Washington	3085	55
Orleans	3051	83
Lewis	2707	34
Franklin	2518	12
Delaware	2320	37
Seneca	1980	56
Schoharie	1662	16
Essex	1577	26
Yates	1168	26
Schuyler	1030	14
Hamilton	307	2
Unassigned	124	50
Out of NY	0	237