Media appearances by Denis Nash, PhD, MPH

ICE detainee dies after HIV undiagnosed for months during custody

Medical experts who reviewed the case for Newsweek said a routine blood test could have saved the 45-year-old's life.

State launches public STI database - The Capitol Pressroom

State health officials have launched an online dashboard that makes it easy to track and analyze data on sexually transmitted diseases in New York.

What You Need To Know About STIs In New York State

Curious about New York's STI rates? Learn how awareness and communication can help combat this public health issue during STI Awareness Month.

Professors move classes off campus as hundreds protest Trump crackdown on higher ed

Around 300 students, faculty and community advocates marched from Washington Square Park to Foley Square on Thursday afternoon in protest of the Trump administration's student and faculty visa revocations, research grant terminations and widespread attack on higher education. That same day, dozens of NYU professors moved their classes off campus to demand the university commit...

Here's what losing federal funding means for a CUNY project on Covid-19 vaccination and mental...

The NIH abruptly terminated $3 million in funding for a research project exploring Covid-19 vaccination barriers for people with anxiety and depression. In a Q&A, a project investigator explains the "devastating" impact of the funding loss.

How would NYC mayoral candidates react to another pandemic?

Mayor Eric Adams and his challengers have their own ideas for how the city could weather a future health crisis.

NIH to ax grants on vaccine hesitancy

A Science article reported that the NIH is terminating 33 research grants related to vaccine hesitancy under the new administration. One canceled project was led by Denis Nash, an epidemiologist at the City University of New York (CUNY), focusing on vaccine messaging for people with mental health disorders.

Q&A: CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service essential to managing deadly outbreaks

The Nation’s Health spoke to Denis Nash, PhD, MPH, a distinguished professor of epidemiology at City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health who served as an EIS officer in 1999, about the importance of the program.

Is the U.S. missing a critical opportunity to head off a bird flu pandemic? - CUNY Graduate...

An excerpt from the forthcoming issue of City Health Magazine Bird flu is spreading in the U.S. While the number of severe human cases remains low, the slow response from the federal government and a...

How the CDC's "disease detectives" respond during public health emergencies

The CDC's world-renowned Epidemic Intelligence Service, commonly known as the "disease detectives," consists of young scientists and medical professionals deployed as first responders whenever there is a disease outbreak or public health emergency. A former disease detective, Dr. Denis Nash, joined CBS News to discuss just what the detectives do.

Bird Flu Looms as Trump's Mass Firings Unleash Chaos at Public Health Agencies

Trump and RFK Jr. have moved to fire thousands of highly trained employees at the CDC and other agencies since Friday.

Spared by DOGE-For Now

America's first line of defense against public-health threats is hanging in the balance.

The 'disease detectives' dodged a bullet - but another might be coming

"While the EIS program has likely been spared this time, the fact that its existence was in jeopardy at all highlights the precariousness of our public health infrastructure," writes former disease detective Denis Nash.

Bird flu isn't an immediate health threat in New York, but preparations have begun - UPI.com

As more cases of bird flu emerge across the country, public health leaders in New York City are watching warily -- and making preparations in case the virus becomes a more immediate threat.

What is HMPV? New virus cases are ticking up in China

We're now deep into flu season here in the U.S., and word of respiratory infection cases increasing in China might bring people memories of early 2020. However, public health officials say there isn't a reason to panic.

New HIV Diagnoses Increased Last Year, With Highest Rates Among New Yorkers of Color

The uptick comes despite a decline in the estimated number of new infections overall, which dropped by 17 percent. Latino New Yorkers represented 42 percent of the city's new diagnoses in 2023, while Black New Yorkers represented 41 percent.

Gauging attitudes toward a potential HIV vaccine in COVID-19's wake

A study by researchers from the CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health (ISPH) at CUNY SPH, published in the journal AIDS and Behavior, found that gay and bisexual men reported a general willingness to consider a potential HIV vaccine, while expressing concerns about side effects, safety, and potential barriers.

Despite Long Term Declines, New York Sees Recent Rise in HIV Diagnoses Among Latinos

Experts cautioned that the low numbers in 2020 should be taken with a grain of salt-likely an undercount due to the pandemic, and at odds with a longer term decline in new cases-the upward trend in 2021 and 2022 has caused alarm among HIV researchers and advocates.

Why Covid-19 is spreading this summer

Covid-19 doesn't follow normal seasonal patterns, like other respiratory viruses - waves of infection can happen at any time of year.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV is available-why are so many at-risk individuals ending up HIV...

In a far-reaching effort to understand the factors contributing to HIV transmission among sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals and improve HIV prevention strategies, a team of scientists at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) and the CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health (CUNY ISPH) led a four-year national cohort study of 6,059 cisgender men and transgender individuals who have sex with men.

PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS FOR HIV IS AVAILABLE. WHY ARE SO MANY AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS ENDING UP HIV...

Findings from a four-year study of a U.S.

Is bird flu in cattle here to stay?

Despite assurances from the federal government that bird flu will be eradicated from dairy cows, some experts worry the disease is here to stay.

NEWSLINE: Is NYC prepared for a bird flu pandemic?

NEWSLINE: Is NYC prepared for a bird flu pandemic? 🦠🏥 Denis Nash (@epi_dude) tells @BQuinnWCBS880 hospitals should think about their preparedness plans.

Is New York Prepared for a Bird Flu Pandemic?

The health care system has stockpiles of medicine and has worked out "a lot of the kinks" since the Covid pandemic. But experts still have some concerns about a bird flu outbreak.

Neighborhood social vulnerability and premature cardiovascular disease in Haiti

Higher social vulnerability is associated with premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality, but this relationship is understudied in low-income countries that have both the highest magnitude of social vulnerability and a growing CVD epidemic.

Gov. Hochul's push to restrict masking on the subway faces legal and public health concerns

The governor said "people should not be able to hide behind a mask to commit crimes," but later added that she wanted to make certain exemptions.

Project PROTECTS launches to track acute respiratory infections across the United States

The City University of New York (CUNY) Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health (ISPH) and the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH), in collaboration with Pfizer, are initiating a critical two-year prospective epidemiologic study in the spring of 2024 to track acute respiratory infections across the United States.

The bird flu outbreak has spread to humans - are we too late to prevent the next pandemic?

Since March 29, there has been a major dairy cow outbreak with 66 infected herds across nine U.S. states.

As national wastewater testing expands, Texas researchers identify bird flu in nine cities

As researchers increasingly rely on wastewater testing to monitor the spread of bird flu, some are questioning the reliability of the tests being used.

From sewage to safety: Hospital wastewater surveillance as a beacon for defense against H5N1 bird...

Monitoring wastewater from hospitals can provide an early warning that H5N1 bird flu or or other infections are on the rise in humans.

Flu season is over, but there is a viral surge in California wastewater. Is it avian flu?

Samples from wastewater plants across the nation show an increase in multiple flu viruses. Some experts worry that H5N1 bird flu might be to blame.

Experts blast CDC over failure to test sewage for signs of H5N1 bird flu virus

As officials attempt to determine the extent of bird flu outbreaks among dairy herds, some experts are urging that wastewater surveillance begin immediately.

Paxlovid Cuts Covid Death Risk. But Those Who Need It Are Not Taking It.

With Covid deaths rising to about 1,500 per week, researchers question why Paxlovid use has remained low among high-risk patients.

Updated COVID-19 vaccine now available - New York Amsterdam News

Updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available.

Dr. Denis Nash speaks live w/ Brigitte Quinn about the sharp spike in the covid positivity rate...

Denis Nash and Johan Giesecke discuss the utility of lockdown measures with the omicron variant

Denis Nash and Johan Giesecke discuss the utility of lockdown measures with the omicron variant

Menstrual equity and the pandemic: Study shows it's time to take the gendered experience into...

Income loss was a strong predictor of menstrual product insecurity across the U.S. during COVID-19, and populations with lower incomes and the lowest educational attainment were most vulnerable, according to a new study. The odds of not being able to afford products for those who experienced income loss was 3.64 times that of those who had no income loss.

Covid Vaccination Rates Lag for N.Y.C. Kids. Will Shots at School Help?

New York City officials began holding vaccine clinics at elementary schools this week in hopes of improving rates among children, as coronavirus cases start to head back up. Andrew Melville's daughter is in the fourth grade at P.S. 69 Journey Prep School in the Bronx, where 22 percent of students are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.

COVID-19 Surge Provides Upsides and Downers On Broadway and Beyond

It's happening again. COVID-19 is rearing its ugly head on Broadway, but this time, the motto seems to be "keep calm and carry on." It's easy to get panicky, but we've been here before-twice, in fact. Ask anyone in the theatre industry and they'll invoke PTSD-inducing flashbacks to an 18-month long shutdown and the Omicron interruptions in the fall of 2021.

As Yet Another Wave of Covid Looms, New Yorkers Ask: Should I Worry?

The Omicron subvariant BA.2 is causing an increase in infections, especially in Manhattan. But hospitalizations have yet to rise. Driven by an Omicron subvariant, Covid-19 cases have been ticking up steadily across Manhattan, Staten Island and parts of Brooklyn, threatening New York City with a fifth wave of coronavirus cases just weeks after the city lifted many mask and vaccine requirements.

Women Suffering from Lack of Uptake of Preferred HIV Medication

In July 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) indicated dolutegravir for all adolescents and adults living with HIV. This recommendation came after a safety signal in May 2018 that suggested exposure to dolutegravir at conception was associated with infant neural tube defects.

Is New York City Ready for the Omicron Variant?

New York has already weathered three variants this year - Iota, Alpha and Delta. Will Omicron be different? As reports of the new Omicron variant began to circulate the world late last week, scientists in Queens who search for mutations in coronavirus samples drawn from infected New York City residents double-checked their work to see if they had missed any cases.

As Google delays RTO again, experts say omicron may make it 'impossible' to set new return...

Google has delayed its return-to-office yet again, this time pushing its Jan. 10 full reopening further into 2022, according to a memo sent by the company's vice president of security Chris Rackow, CNBC reports. Unlike previous announcements, the company did not set a new return date and says it will wait until the new year to assess when U.S.

Sex Disparity Mars Rollout of Embattled HIV Treatment in Poorer Countries

In low- and middle-income countries, dolutegravir (Tivicay) uptake in women still trailed that in men months after a safety reaffirmation from the World Health Organization (WHO), a large study showed. By March 2020, cumulative incidence of uptake of the antiretroviral by women ages 16-49 was 29.4% across 11 countries, compared with 57.7% in men of the same age group.

WHO declares monkeypox a global health emergency

The World Health Organization declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) following a spike in cases particularly in Europe and the Americas. Researchers hope that the statement might serve as a wake-up call for countries. But other experts say generalizing warnings of a virus disproportionately might be counterproductive in preventing a pandemic.

Polio detected in two counties in New York State

Denis Nash talks with CBS News about the polio virus outbreak in New York

Early in US pandemic, household crowding was risk factor for severe COVID-19 infection

Toward the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., stay-at-home measures helped stop the spread of the virus. At the same time, it may have shifted transmission to homes where, in many cases, entire families were suddenly spending more time together in close quarters.

As Children Lead NYC COVID Rates, Blind Spots Remain In School Testing Strategy

COVID-19 cases are rising in New York City schools, and parents, teachers, advocates and health experts are expressing concerns that the Department of Education (DOE) in-school testing program isn't screening enough students and staff to catch outbreaks.

NYC Will Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines For All Private Sector Workers

"The fact that, during a pandemic, we allow conventions at the Javits Center with over 50,000 people coming from all over the U.S. and the globe, even with delta, is a dereliction of duty on the part of our leaders," he said, adding that the planned New Year's Eve ball drop event in Times Square was another example.

COVID-19 vaccination rates reported by NY probably inaccurate, experts say

Every day, the state releases the percentage of different groups of New Yorkers who are vaccinated against COVID-19, sometimes accompanied by statements trumpeting the achievement of major milestones. But those percentages - such as the more than 91% of adults the state says are at least partially vaccinated - are probably inaccurate and inflated because of double-counting, population shifts and other factors, experts say.

NIH grants supports HIV care and climate change research

Researchers aim to uncover how extreme weather affects long-term HIV care outcomes and implications for addressing climate change impacts

Over $3.7 million in NIH grants will fund research on impacts of climate change on HIV-related...

PRNewswire/ -- Two grants from the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a four-year $3.2 million award and a 12-month $550,000...

Pandemia. ¿Por qué solo 13 países en el mundo vacunan a los menores de 12 años?

Europa aún no inició la inmunización pediátrica, pero los expertos coinciden en que tarde o temprano se hará efectiva; diferentes estrategias sanitarias de los gobiernos frente a esta población - LA NACION

COVID-19 testing lines grow as omicron likely feeds virus spread

Lines for coronavirus tests are growing around the city, accompanying a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations as the weather gets colder and more people attend year-end family, friend and work gatherings.

City expanding testing, mask distribution as omicron pushes cases up

As coronavirus cases and test positivity in the city continue to rise rapidly, Mayor Bill de Blasio at a press briefing on Thursday announced a series of measures to expand testing and mask availability, as well as urge residents to get vaccinated and seek booster shots.

Can you use an expired COVID home test? Sometimes. Here's how to know when it's OK.

The weather is getting colder, holiday gatherings are coming up, and there's the now-familiar possibility of another COVID-19 surge on the horizon. Some New Yorkers may be looking to stock up on at-home tests or dusting off the ones under their bathroom sinks - just in case.

Rockettes end season as New York tallies record COVID cases

NEW YORK - New York state reported Friday that just over 21,000 people had tested positive for COVID-19 the previous day, the highest single-day total for new cases since testing became widely available.

New York reports a record number of coronavirus cases for one day.

New York officials reported 21,027 new coronavirus cases on Friday, the highest single-day total since the earliest days of pandemic, when the availability of testing was not as widespread as it is now. The data, which reflected test results for Thursday, showed a drastic change in the virus's presence in New York.

Rockettes end season as New York tallies record COVID cases | AP News

NEW YORK (AP) - New York state reported Friday that just over 21,000 people had tested positive for COVID-19 the previous day, the highest single-day total for new cases since testing became widely available.

As COVID Surges, An Adams Indoor Inauguration Takes On Public Health And Political Risks

New York City has long had a history of quirky and unpredictable mayoral inaugurations - from Fiorello La Guardia, who decided to skip the festivities entirely and go straight to work, to John Lindsay, who was forced to cancel a celebratory five-borough tour due to a transit strike.

De Blasio Plans Rare Weekend Briefing Following Record COVID Testing

New York City's spike in COVID-19 cases has prompted the return of Mayor Bill de Blasio's weekend briefings. The outgoing mayor has scheduled an address at 1 p.m. Sunday. The unusual weekend appearance comes amid record-breaking positive cases in the Big Apple as well as the rest of the state.

'This Is a Whole New Animal:' NY Reports Highest Single-Day Case Total of Pandemic

Almost exactly one month after Mayor Bill de Blasio triumphantly announced tens of thousands of fully vaccinated people could return to Times Square to celebrate New Year's Eve in person this year, the state saw it's highest single-day reporting of new COVID infections. The previous record, set 11 months ago on Jan.

This One Thing Spikes Your Risk of Long COVID by 55 Percent, New Study Finds

After more than two and a half years of living with COVID-19, it's almost becoming easy to forget that the virus is still spreading. Recent numbers show that the U.S.'s two-week daily new case average is holding flat at 37,665, as of Oct. 31, per The New York Times.

Dr. Denis Nash joins the 1010 WINS Newsline to discuss testing in the City, and comments on Mayor...

Dr. Denis Nash on the 1010 WINS Newsline with Brigitte Quinn

What to know about the 'triple threat' of RSV, COVID and flu

The city is seeing an "uptick" in COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus cases, Mayor Eric Adams said this week, and health officials are warning that the so-called "triple threat" of the three illnesses could worsen in the coming months.

Covid, Flu, RSV: Hospitalizations Rise as Wave of Viruses Hits New York

New Yorkers are falling ill with new variants of Covid and old illnesses like flu and RSV that masking and other precautions once held at bay. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share.

Omicron Attacks

The health commissioner, who presumably knows how to stay safe, got infected, although she didn't say exactly how. The lawyer got it eating pizza with a colleague. Several people got it at a fundraiser, possibly from guests who had recently flown in from London.

Sweeping private-sector vaccine mandate goes into effect in N.Y.C.

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday implemented what he cast as the most sweeping vaccine mandate for private businesses in the nation. All employers in New York City now have to verify that their on-site workers have received at least one dose of a vaccine.

NYC school COVID testing is falling short, some educators say

As city officials investigated whether a slew of positive COVID cases should close down Millennium Brooklyn High School, science teacher Mike Stivers tried to get swabbed on Tuesday during the school's weekly testing visit. Stivers and other teachers were turned away.

1 Million COVID Test Kits Headed To NYC Schools, As Educators Wonder About January 3rd Return

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said the state is expecting to receive millions of additional COVID-19 tests by the end of this week, and will make most of them available to school districts, including one million kits-each with two tests-for New York City's schools.

Will Shortened Isolation Periods Spread the Virus?

Without rapid testing, some experts fear new U.S. guidelines may mean infected people leave isolation while still contagious. The C.D.C. director said masking was a better option.

Photos: The Times Square Ball Gets Ready For Its Second Pandemic New Year's Eve

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NYC EMS Faces Record Staffing Shortage As 911 Calls For COVID-Like Symptoms Surge

No, it's not in your head. There are more ambulance sirens blaring around New York City. Daily calls to 911 for fevers and coughs have more than doubled since the start of December, according to data shared by the New York City Fire Department (FDNY).

NYC's At-Home COVID Positives Go Unreported And Unsupported

After a series of cases at his school, a sore throat and a feeling of tightness in his chest, Alex Jallot, a Manhattan special education teacher, was sure he'd contracted COVID-19. He took a rapid test at home in his Harlem apartment on Christmas Day, and sure enough, it was positive.

Adams's Virus Policy Includes Keeping Vaccine Mandate for Businesses

After a long silence on the subject, New York City's incoming mayor said he would extend a number of Mayor Bill de Blasio's Covid-19 policies. When outgoing Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a first-in-the-nation vaccine mandate for private businesses, its future was thrown into doubt by the fact that it would take effect during his last week in office.

NYC has lots of new COVID boosters. Will New Yorkers get them?

Only 175,000 New York City residents have received a dose of the latest COVID-19 booster vaccine since their release earlier this month, according to the health department, leaving public health experts concerned about the population's immunity levels ahead of an expected wave of infections.

Hochul extends New York mask mandate to Feb. 1 as pandemic roars into 2022

As New York continues to ride a relentless COVID wave into the new year, Gov. Hochul on Friday extended a statewide mask mandate for businesses through at least the end of January and reported another day of record-breaking positivity numbers.

How to Make Sense of This Fall's Messy COVID Data

Move over, case rates and hospitalizations. The next generation of COVID tracking is here. It is a truth universally acknowledged among health experts that official COVID-19 data are a mess right now. Since the Omicron surge last winter, case counts from public-health agencies have become less reliable.

A New York teacher was arrested after injecting a minor with what appeared to be a Covid vaccine.

Laura Parker Russo, a 54-year-old public-school science teacher in Nassau County, N.Y., was arrested after being accused of giving a minor a Covid-19 vaccine without parental consent. She has since been removed from the classroom and is scheduled to appear in criminal court on Jan. 21.

Dr. Denis Nash, Professor of Epidemiology discusses COVID hospitalizations and whether NYC have a...

Dr. Denis Nash live on the 1010 WINS Newsline with Brigitte Quinn.

Experts: New York vastly undercounting COVID-19 cases

NEW YORK - Every day, New York State has reported tens of thousands of positive COVID-19 tests during this current omicron surge, but Dr. Denis Nash, an epidemiologist at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, said he believes the true number of COVID cases is much higher.

Dr. Denis Nash Speaks On W.H.O. Saying COVID Is Coming To A Close

7.3% of U.S. adults report symptoms of long COVID, study finds

California emerged from its summer surge on Thursday, reporting its lowest daily case rate in four months, and the Biden administration officially ended the emergency phase of the pandemic.

New York state shuts down COVID-19 data tracker for schools

The COVID-19 Report Card, a long-running collection of public health data from schools across New York, has been taken offline. Concerned New York City parents noticed this week that the report card's webpage - schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov - now redirects to the New York State Department of Health's main page on its COVID-19 response.

COVID deaths higher this summer than past two

From June 1 to Sept. 21, 304 Long Islanders died of COVID-19, according to state data. That's 46% higher the same time period in 2021, and 67% more than in 2020, before vaccines were available. For the year, though, COVID deaths nationally are projected to be lower than previous years.

What to know about NYC schools and COVID-19 this year

The New York City public school system is opening its doors this fall for the first time in two years without major COVID-19 restrictions. The city's Department of Education has loosened numerous protocols, following recent updates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

First reported death of U.S. monkeypox patient; Texas health department looking into whether or...

Watch "First reported death of U.S. monkeypox patient; Texas health department looking into whether or not disease played a role", a video on CBSNews.com. View more videos and watch CBS News, a live news stream featuring original CBS News reporting.

As Omicron Drives Up Hospitalizations, Adams Delivers Healthcare Funds And Optimism

New York City will direct $111 million to its public hospital network in an effort to shore up staffing amid a sharp rise in hospitalizations due to the latest coronavirus surge, Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday at Elmhurst Hospital. The news marked the first funding announcement for the Adams administration.

The Truth and Fictions of Past and Current HIV Cures

How have attitudes and treatments for HIV changed over the decades? Dr. Denis Nash, Distinguished Professor of Epidemiology and Executive Director of CUNY’s Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health (http://cunyisph.org) discusses past and current HIV treatment and cures with a look at the circa 1980 attitudes of "It's A Sin" (BBC) versus the realities of Jared Frieder's 2022 film, "Three Months"

Dreaded Side Effect Rears Its Ugly Head in Latest COVID Variant

All over the world, the rates of death and hospitalization from COVID keep dropping. But our successful mitigation of the worst outcomes of the 33-month-old pandemic belie a growing crisis. More and more people are surviving COVID and staying out of the hospital, but more and more people are also living with long-term symptoms of COVID.

Opinion | Biden said the pandemic is over. Is it?

An op-Ed by Prof. Denis Nash. During a CBS "60 Minutes" interview that aired on Sunday, President Joe Biden said the SARS CoV-2 pandemic was over. The most remarkable thing about his words might be that many people will believe, or worse, amplify, them in the most literal sense.

Pandemic Lessons: What happens after Omicron?

We were supposed to be done by now. Or at least wrapping up our yearslong fight with Covid-19. This started 22 months ago, when the coronavirus spread and we sheltered. Then masked. Then got vaccinated. And unmasked. Then remasked. Now boosted. Not everyone did all of those things, but many of us did most of them.

New, Preliminary State Data Shows Half of People In NYC Hospitals with COVID-19 Were Admitted for...

Hochul said Friday the number of people hospitalized for any reason had remained relatively steady since Dec. 21, inching up to 28,500 by Jan. 5, an increase of just 700 people. The share of those people who'd tested positive for COVID-19, however, had surged from 16 to 42 percent.

Study identifies key issues regarding HIV patients

Washington [US], January 10 (ANI): A new study developed a consensus statement to identify the key issues regarding HIV patients that should be addressed immediately.The research has been published in the 'Nature Communications Journal'.To guide stakeholders in improving health system responses to achieve the best possible long-term health outcomes for

What to know about NYC schools and COVID-19 this year

The New York City public school system is opening its doors this fall for the first time in two years without major COVID-19 restrictions. The city's Department of Education has loosened numerous protocols, following recent updates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

East Village public housing tenants mystified as city claims no arsenic in water - but maybe...

The water supply at the Jacob Riis public housing complex in the East Village has "no discernible amount of arsenic" city officials declared Wednesday night, but they're cautioning residents not to drink the water or use it to cook after other tests found potentially harmful bacteria.

Eric Adams's First Days: Battling Omicron, Then a Deadly Fire

During his first week in office, the mayor focused on keeping schools open. Then on Sunday, he was faced with devastating loss of life in the Bronx. Before he took office as mayor of New York City, Eric Adams repeatedly said that his top priority was to serve as the city's cheerleader and promote its recovery.

The CDC Got Lost Trying to Follow the Science

About the author: Denis Nash is a distinguished professor of epidemiology at the City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and the executive director of CUNY's Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health. He is also CEO of Epidemic Intelligence, and a former epidemic intelligence service officer with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

New York's COVID hospital surge may be leveling; deaths still high

New York reported encouraging but preliminary signs on Thursday that the omicron COVID wave menacing medical centers may have started to recede. The count of COVID-linked statewide hospitalization admissions slipped Thursday to 12,452, lower than the tallies from the two previous days, according to Gov. Hochul's office.

Officials say lessons were learned as omicron wave plateaus

NEW YORK - There are reasons for cautious optimism as New York approaches a turning point with the latest COVID-19 surge. New York continues to report a falling infection rate for the past few days, especially downstate. Hospitalizations have also begun to stabilize. "I do think there is some early evidence that we may have [...]

Professor: The tools are available to 'flatten the curve' of COVID

The changing COVID-19 landscape can be confusing as you try to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy and safe. Denis Nash, distinguished professor of epidemiology at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, says the tools that we have of vaccines, masks, social distancing and testing are key to help "flatten the curve" and lessen the impact on a stressed health care system.

Fake Covid-19 testing sites put consumers at risk, officials say as they struggle to keep up

In recent months, mobile Covid-19 testing tents and vans have sprouted on urban sidewalks and street curbs as demand has skyrocketed in response to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

As NYC's COVID Hospitalizations Decline, Adams Says 'We Are Moving In The Right Direction'

Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that the latest health COVID-19 data suggested the omicron wave may be "leveling off," as he continued to insist that New York City schools and businesses could safely remain open.

The Omicron Uncertainty

In the face of Omicron uncertainty, the economy shuddered. Infections from the Omicron variant may be peaking, as the governor reported Friday, but the economic and social impact of this wave ripple fiercely through life in the great city. "I am told by the chambers of commerce that small business is in worse shape than ever," reported Kathryn S.

Officials Struggle to Regulate Pop-Up Covid Testing Sites - And Warn Patients to Beware

High demand for covid screening and scarce supply have opened the door to bad actors, and officials in some states are sounding the alarm about dubious street testing operators that could put people's personal data, their health or wallets at risk.

COVID cases surging in New York, across country as winter approaches

CBS New York NEW YORK -- With winter almost upon us, COVID-19 is making a comeback. Ninety percent of the country is seeing a surge, and New York is fighting a so-called trifecta of viruses. The Biden administration is so concerned it's reinstating its free testing program.

NYC records 400 COVID deaths in 2 weeks as PCR testing drops

In New York City, the number of people taking official COVID-19 tests - those traditional PCR tests given at hospitals and clinics - is the lowest it's been since May 2020. Back then, the U.S. was still recovering from early setbacks with developing PCR tests, which left the country uncertain about where and how the coronavirus was spreading.

Survey results indicate nearly 19 million US adults may have long COVID

A population-based survey of U.S. adults who previously reported having COVID-19 showed a high burden of long COVID, with some reporting symptoms more than 12 months after their initial infection.

Military medical teams arrive in NYC as omicron fades

Military medical teams are now on the ground at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, and will soon be helping in the Bronx. However, this deployment comes as New York's numbers are moving sharply downward- begging the question if this is too little too late?

Examining the effects of climate change and extreme weather on HIV

Large disparities in dolutegravir uptake persist between men and women in low and middle-income...

A study from 11 low and middle-income countries has found that uptake of dolutegravir, a highly effective antiretroviral medication, is lowest for women of reproductive age with HIV. Although similar proportions of men and women were receiving dolutegravir before May 2018, profound disparities rapidly emerged after that date and persist despite the World Health Organization's recommendation to expand its use to all adults and adolescents with HIV.

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Another COVID Surge

Once again, our pandemic numbers are creeping in the wrong direction. When I called the epidemiologist Denis Nash this week to discuss the country's worsening COVID numbers, he was about to take a rapid test. "I came in on the subway to work this morning, and I got a text from home," Nash, a professor at the City University of New York, told me.

Bypassing the Bivalent Booster

If the Great City were granted one holiday wish it should probably be this: All we want for Christmas is for everyone to get the bivalent COVID booster. Unfortunately, New Yorkers, and Americans in general, are bypassing this obvious stocking stuffer in droves, just as holiday gatherings energize the tripledemic of flu, RSV and the new variants of COVID-19.

Why there's NO reason to worry about Covid death uptick in NY

Covid data shows deaths attributed to the virus rose 30% in December But experts say this is not surprising and an uptick at this time was expected Number recorded in December is half the number at the same time last year Scientists have sought to calm fears over rising Covid deaths in New York, saying a rise during the winter months was to be expected.

N.Y.'s indoor mask mandate for business to expire Thursday, Hochul keeps school rule

New York's statewide mask mandate will end Thursday, two months after it was first announced, Gov. Hochul said Wednesday, but a mandate in schools is set to remain in effect until early March. Hochul, who has pushed parents to improve childhood vaccination rates, said she would make an assessment on the school mandate in the first week of March.

Minorities More Hesitant To Receive a COVID-19 Vaccine Compared to Whites

Study finds racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 vaccine uptake. Racial and ethnic minorities were more hesitant or unwilling to receive a COVID-19 vaccine compared to whites. But inequitable distribution of the vaccine in the U.S. also contributed to lower levels of vaccine uptake by minoriti

How can New Yorkers return to the office safely?

After two years of predominantly remote work for office workers in New York, companies are starting to have their employees leave video conference calls behind and reopen their doors for in-person work. Some larger names operating out of New York City like CitiGroup have asked their employees to come back to their offices on Wall Street as of Feb.

Los síntomas de COVID persistente son más frecuentes entre los latinos y los residentes del Bronx

El año pasado, el índice de latinos a través de toda la ciudad y de residentes del Bronx que reportaron síntomas de COVID persistente fue desproporcionadamente alto, según nuevos datos del Departamento de Salud e Higiene Mental obtenidos por THE CITY.

Ending Mask Mandates

Governor Kathy Hochul made it clear she was following more than just the science. "Everybody I could think of received a phone call from me," the governor explained. Yes, her call list included Dr. Anthony Fauci and other scientists and health experts.

Three years since US confirmed first case of COVID-19

January 21 marks three years since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the United States. About 1.1 million Americans have died from the illness so far. While the country has made advancements in fighting the virus, people are still dying. Al Jazeera's Gabriel Elizondo reports from New York, US.

Long COVID Symptoms Most Common Among Latinos and Residents of The Bronx

This story is part of MISSING THEM , THE CITY's COVID-19 memorial and journalism project. MISSING THEM wants to understand the pandemic's collective impact on New Yorkers. Did you experience long-term health problems after getting sick with COVID? Share your experience with us here .

An Unhappy Anniversary for COVID-19

The anniversary of an event that has killed some 15 million people around the world, so far, would seem to cry out for a remembrance. But first we would have to recognize that this third anniversary of COVID-19 is, indeed, upon us. By the estimate of one researcher, that anniversary is this Thursday, November 17.

The covert winter wave of Covid-19

In late October 2022, epidemiologists and infectious disease experts around the world began to notice an unsettling trend. As the epidemiologist Adam Kucharski explained in a Twitter thread, there was a new wave of Covid-19 afoot - but it was going largely unnoticed.

New York City Ends Vaccine Mandate for City Workers

New York City will end its aggressive but contentious coronavirus vaccine mandate for municipal workers, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday, signaling a key moment in the city's long battle against the pandemic.

NYC's COVID battle: A new mayor and a-slightly-new approach

As the restrictions and mandates surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic are being phased out around the U.S., subtly different methods of combating the virus in New York City are emerging between current Mayor Eric Adams and his predecessor, Bill de Blasio.

State: Health care workers have more time to get COVID-19 booster

The state will not enforce its mandate that health care workers receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot by Monday, as more than half a million of them haven't had the additional shot. Meanwhile, Long Island's one-day COVID-19 positivity rate Friday fell below 2% for the first time since October, state Department of Health data shows.

NYC won't disclose school vaccination rates

How many New York City public school students are vaccinated? Education department officials won't say, even though they use those statistics to determine how many students to test for COVID at each school. The city has not provided school-level vaccination rates despite a City Council law that requires the department to do so.

Adams calls end of masking in schools a 'symbol that we are back'

Mayor Eric Adams on Monday said removing mask mandates in public schools was a broader sign that the city is moving toward a full economic reopening. "When we take off the mask, we're going to start to show that we're open," Adams said during an interview on CNBC's Squawk Box.

Some city COVID-19 rules are changing. Here's what you need to know.

On Monday, the city will end two pandemic-era policies that have become fixtures of city life for many residents: requiring people entering restaurants, entertainment venues and fitness centers to show proof of vaccination, and mandated masking in schools for most students.

En attendant la millionième mort de la COVID-19

(New York) Dean Russel sait très bien qu'il y a une histoire derrière chaque mort de la COVID-19. Depuis le printemps 2020, ce New-Yorkais âgé de 33 ans participe au projet Missing Them, dont l'objectif est d'écrire et de publier une nécrologie pour chaque résidant de la métropole américaine tué par le SARS-CoV-2.

Open BxRx Tuesday | Concerns Over Covid Becoming A Yearly Shot

Kibin Alleyne is joined by Dr.Denis Nash , a Professor of Epidemiology at CUNY School of Public Health, to give more details about the thought of the covid shot becoming a yearly shot like the flu.

NYC Mayor Ends Public Sector Employee Vaccine Mandate - accuracy.org

DENIS NASH; denis.nash@sph.cuny.edu , @epi_dude Nash is an epidemiologist and the executive director of the CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health. Nash told the Institute for Public Accuracy that Adams's move "may send the wrong signal that people don't need to worry about staying up to date on their vaccines--that the threat of the pandemic and the need for people to get vaccinated (and, by extension, stay up to date) has passed."

$3.3 million NIMH grant will fund study addressing undervaccination among people with anxiety and...

February 9, 2023 A $3.3 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will fund innovative new research to address high levels of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among individuals with symptoms of anxiety or depression.

NYC's New COVID Moment | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

This week Mayor Adams eased pandemic-era restrictions, lifting mask mandates in schools and vaccine requirements for restaurants and entertainment venues.

CUNY SPH: Unprecedented opportunities for graduate public health students

Public health graduates with hands-on experience have a competitive edge when they enter the job market. At CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH), students acquire real-world experience in the course of their studies, playing roles in faculty-led research projects and applying what they learn in the classroom in practical settings and in their professional lives.

NY epidemiologist warns public health emergency may end too soon

The Biden Administration is set to end the federal public health emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic as of May 11, 2023, but epidemiologists say it may be too soon. "We are at a place where we are not fully taking advantage of the tools that are at our disposal," said Dr. Denis Nash, distinguished professor of epidemiology and executive director of CUNY's Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health.

NYU to drop COVID-19 vaccine requirement

NYU will end its campuswide COVID-19 vaccine mandate starting May 11, according to an update from Carlo Ciotoli, the vice president for campus health. The decision follows that of other colleges in New York and across the country - including Columbia University, which announced last month that it wo

After three years, New York's fight against COVID-19 slows down

In March 2020, as recorded cases of the coronavirus grew exponentially in New York - from one to 89 to 75,795 in just 30 days - many residents started to turn to the daily news briefings of then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo for the latest information about the overwhelming and deadly virus.

NEWSLINE: Why lesser-known respiratory virus, hMPV, surged this spring

As new COVID variant arrives in NYC, here's how to track the back-to-school surge

Public health researchers say to focus on hospitalizations and wastewater data.

COVID-19 study reveals 15% to 25% of adults who have had virus suffer from 'long COVID'

A study that followed up a national 2020 COVID-19 study revealed that 15% to 25% of adults who have contracted COVID-19 in the United States could be suffering from "long COVID". Three years ago, the City College of New York launched a national study involving 7,000 Americans and the risk factors of COVID-19.

In New York, Covid Cases Are Rising, Slightly, Officials Warn

A small uptick in Covid cases has led to more hospitalizations, but the numbers, about 800 statewide, are still far below previous waves.

Do I need a Covid vaccine this year? Everything you need to know about autumn jabs

Head into festive gatherings armed with up-to-date information about vaccinations this season

Examining Effects of Climate Change, Extreme Weather on HIV | UCSB | Noozhawk

Two new grants from the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases will support innovative research to advance the understanding of how

The Pandemic Isn't Over. Here's How to Stay Safe

After more than three years, over 6 million hospitalizations, and 1.1 million American deaths, the Biden Administration has officially declared an end to the federal Covid-19 public health emergency as of May 11, 2023.

CDC expected to approve updated COVID vaccine

Dr. Denis Nash, Executive Director at CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health, spoke to Newsline with Brigitte Quinn about the recent rise in COVID cases and the updated boosters right around the corner.

COVID's Summer Surge: What You Need To Know | All Of It | WNYC

Epidemiology professor Denis Nash explains the current COVID-19 situation.

How worried should we be about the new COVID wave?

STORY: COVID is on the rise again across America.Davis: "Over the past few weeks, we've definitely seen an uptick in the numbers of COVID."New York saw a jump in weekly cases - up to 750 in August, compared to 250 the month before.

What are the latest COVID protocols amid rising cases and hospitalizations?

Experts reveal guidelines around testing, treating, vaccination and masking.

Gov. Kathy Hochul implores all New Yorkers to get updated COVID-19 vaccine

She's hoping to prevent a surge in cases during the fall and winter months and another "tripledemic."

2023 World AIDS Day-NYC health dept releases HIV/AIDS stats

New York City's City Hall and municipal buildings were lit up in bright red to honor the 35th anniversary of World AIDS Day.

Disparities in mpox vaccine uptake could leave many vulnerable to resurgence

A study by CUNY SPH researchers found that, even as availability of the mpox vaccine increased toward the end of the 2022 outbreak in the U.S., uptake remained low.

NEWSLINE: COVID hospitalizations up 10% nationwide as virus spikes

Rise in COVID cases expected, but concerning: CUNY epidemiologist

With COVID-19 cases on the rise again, New Yorkers are trying to figure out what precautions they should take and what comes next with the more transmissible BA.2 variant. Denis Nash, a distinguished professor of epidemiology at the CUNY School of Public Health, joined Shannan Ferry and Rocco Vertuccio Sunday to break it all down "This is expected.

Many Virus Cases Go Uncounted. Are There Better Ways to Track the Pandemic?

An increasing reliance on at-home testing and the closings of mass testing sites are making official case counts less reliable, scientists say. When the highly transmissible Omicron variant of the coronavirus arrived in the United States last fall, it pushed new case numbers to previously unseen peaks.

How many New Yorkers have gotten the latest COVID vaccine? No one knows.

New York City pharmacies are no longer sharing vaccine data with the citywide immunization registry, making it impossible to tell how many people are getting the new boosters.

Why California Is Delaying Its COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Schools

California was the first state to announce that children would be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend school

Restaurant Industry Frustrated With De Blasio's New Vaccine Mandate: "Clearly Wasn't Thought...

On Monday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced some major updates to the city's COVID-19 mandates due to the confluence of holiday party season, the cold weather, and the emergence of the omicron variant. All private-sector employees, who were previously not required by the city to get vaccinated, will now be required to get at least one dose of the vaccine.

Epidemic Intelligence: Keeping your organization running safely, smoothly, smartly

Denis Nash and Sarah Kulkarni speak to Jane King about Epidemic Intelligence, LLC

COVID-19 data reporting scaled back in latest sign pandemic 'emergency' is over

COVID Vaccines Are Coming For Kids Aged 5-11. Here's What New Yorkers Need To Know.

Children ages 5 to 11 will likely be able to get their COVID-19 shots next month after an advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration voted in favor of authorizing the Pfizer vaccine for all children in this age group on Tuesday.

Rising cases and insufficient data create ominous pandemic period by The Capitol Pressroom

April 21, 2022 - Dr. Denis Nash, a professor of epidemiology at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health, talks about the current state of the pandemic in New York, considers what precautions should be in place to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission and evaluates the proactiveness of public health officials.

Here's What Changes When New York Raises Its Covid Risk Level

As coronavirus cases rise again, fueled by BA.2, the highly contagious Omicron subvariant, New York City is on the cusp of moving to a yellow, or medium, risk level from a green or low risk level. But what does that mean for the city's residents and what precautions should they take?

CUNY SPH and the NYC Health Department to study long-acting antiretroviral therapy for HIV

NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has awarded the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) a thirty-month grant to support long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy access, uptake, and adherence among people with HIV enrolled in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (hereafter "Ryan White").

NY Releases Data On COVID Breakthrough Infections, Unvaccinated Make Up 21 Times More...

Vaccinated New Yorkers make up just 4% of COVID-19 infections so far this year, according to data provided by the New York State Department of Health. Unvaccinated people were 21 times as likely to be infected or hospitalized statewide. The trends offer another strong indication that the vaccines saved tens of thousands of people this year from severe disease.

NYC's Plan For Testing Unvaccinated Students Allows Parents To Opt Out-With No Consequences

Some parents and educators are expressing alarm at New York City's revised COVID-19 testing policy for public schools. Part of a series of protocols announced last week, the plan calls for randomly testing 10% of unvaccinated students and staff twice a month.

Socioeconomic and Racial Factors That Affect HIV Care

In the United States, the socioeconomic and racial/ethnic groups at greatest risk for HIV have changed. Initially, the HIV epidemic was concentrated largely among gay White men. Over time, this has shifted to people of color. At-risk groups also include those who inject drugs and have unprotected sex.

In Wake Of Cuomo's Exit, New York State Increases Official COVID-19 Death Tally By 12,000

The New York State Department of Health has increased the COVID-19 death toll on its websites by 12,000 fatalities, finally bringing its reported tallies in line with ones it had been releasing to the federal government.

CUNY SPH and NYC Health Department awarded $3.3 million to study new HIV intervention

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has awarded the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) a five-year, $3.3 million grant to test a new strategy to help people living with HIV achieve viral suppression.

Many City Employees Still Unvaccinated Despite NYC Mayor's 'Vax-Or-Test' COVID Order

A month after New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said that all municipal workers must get vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing, the rate of inoculation among this 367,000-member workforce has barely budged. As of Monday, 58% of city workers-or 211,115 people-have received at least one dose of the vaccines, according to data provided by the mayor's office.

N.Y.C.'s Challenge: Keeping 1 Million Students Safe Amid Delta

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the school safety reopening plan on Thursday, raising questions about the city's readiness to bring back all its students to schools next month. With his time in office coming to a close, Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York City has staked much of his legacy on reopening schools during the pandemic, putting in-class learning at the center of his push to get the city running again.

Comptroller: City was unprepared for Covid

Comptroller Scott Stringer's office on Wednesday released an interim report critical of Mayor Bill de Blasio's Covid-19 preparedness efforts despite a substantial public health infrastructure and budget. "Our investigation shows weaknesses in planning and preparation and failures to promptly make decisions when time was of the essence and every minute counted," Stringer said in a statement.

Why Aren't We Even Talking About Easing COVID Restrictions?

Yes, it's too soon to lift restrictions. But it's odd that there are no clear benchmarks for getting there. About the author: Ross Barkan is a writer and journalist based in New York. He is the author of The Prince: Andrew Cuomo, Coronavirus, and the Fall of New York.

Vaccinated New Yorkers Only 4% of Covid Infections - Hamodia.com

Unvaccinated New Yorkers have made up 96% of all coronavirus infections reported so far this year, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health. Unvaccinated people were 21 times more likely to be infected and hospitalized.

What to know about other Covid variants as delta appears to have peaked

The mu variant has now been identified in all 50 states. It is not nearly as contagious as delta, but the World Health Organization labeled it a "variant of interest." It makes up less than one percent of all U.S. Covid cases.

Dr. Denis Nash, Distinguished Professor of Epidemiology and Executive Director of CUNY's...

Dr. Nash speak with Brigitte Quinn about the US moving closer to offering booster shots to senior citizens and at risk people.

How Cuomo's Resignation Could Improve NY's COVID Response

Most of New York's counties are reporting enough community transmission to call for universal indoor masking, as far as federal guidance is concerned. Medical centers are steadily admitting more patients across all age groups. State numbers show 1,300 New York residents are hospitalized-the highest tally since May.

Here's Where To Get A COVID Test In NYC-And How Much It Will Cost

As more New Yorkers got vaccinated against COVID-19 this spring and summer, interest in getting tested for the virus declined, bottoming out in early July. But demand has resurfaced in recent weeks, likely driven by offices reopening, kids going back to school, a rise in cases due to the highly contagious delta variant and general concerns about another surge.

Hochul faces high expectations from public health experts on COVID response

She had no formal role in New York's COVID-19 response. She rarely appeared alongside Gov. Andrew Cuomo during his nationally televised pandemic briefings in spring 2020. She received her vaccine from Johnson & Johnson days before Cuomo to little media attention. Yet Lt. Gov.

F.D.A. Authorizes Third Vaccine Dose for Immunocompromised

San Francisco announced a strict indoor vaccine mandate. The National Education Association, the largest U.S. teachers' union, supports a vaccine mandate for educators. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will require 25,000 of its health workers to be vaccinated.

Distinguished Professor of Epidemiology at CUNY Denis Nash joins 1010 WINS to discuss the...

N.Y.C. Virus Cases Appear to Plateau. Could an Uptick Lie Ahead?

As students head back to school, experts say that the city's third coronavirus wave may be ebbing. The Delta variant's rapid spread in New York City this summer has slowed in recent weeks, convincing some epidemiologists that the city's third coronavirus wave has begun to ebb.

Dr. Denis Nash discusses the effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots

Brigitte Quinn interviews Dr. Denis Nash, a professor of epidemiology at CUNY School of Public Health about the utility and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.

COVID Vaccination Rate For New York City Workers Hits 74%-But First Responders Still Lag Behind

Two weeks into New York City's "vax-or-test" rule, six municipal agencies, including those that make up first responders, are yet to see their COVID-19 vaccination levels hit 60%. The holdouts demonstrate how the city continues to struggle with vaccinating key members of its workforce amid Mayor Bill de Blasio's offensive with requirements and a back-to-the-workplace order.

NYU Public Health Researchers Receive NIH Grant to Protect Transit Workers from COVID-19

"We're grateful that NYU won this $4 million federal grant so it can continue this important research and recommend ways to better protect transit workers' health. This is groundbreaking research that will be helpful in the ongoing battle with COVID-19 and other infectious diseases that might emerge in the future," said Tony Utano, president of TWU Local 100.

Despite 'Vax-Or-Test' Order, One Third Of NYC Workforce Has Not Been Vaccinated

Days away from having to comply with a health order that requires proof of vaccination or weekly coronavirus testing, more than a third of New York City's municipal workforce is still holding out on getting a vaccine shot.

CDC advisers recommend booster shots for kids 5 to 11

Kids a few years out of booster seats may soon be getting booster shots. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel voted Thursday to recommend that children ages 5 to 11 receive Pfizer booster shots, four months after the agency endorsed extra jabs for Americans over 12.

Facing Mandate, 15,000 NYC Municipal Workers Get COVID Vaccines. But Twice As Many Holdouts Remain

More than 15,000 New York City municipal employees have taken COVID-19 vaccines since Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the mandate last week - and roughly half of those shots came on the eve of Friday's deadline.

Report says Omicron COVID variant killed older Americans at higher rates than Delta variant

CBS New York NEW YORK - 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. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Biden administration are pushing hard to promote boosters now that it appears even vaccinated seniors could be vulnerable to COVID.

Signs COVID is "Out of Control" Where You Live - Eat This Not That

Does it feel like everyone suddenly has COVID (again)? You're not alone-health experts predict there are far more cases than are being officially reported, due to at-home testing and changes in the way data is being collected. "There's a lot of COVID out there.

As Bay Area cases swell again, it's 'very hard right now to avoid getting COVID'

Coronavirus cases blew up across the Bay Area in May, as the region became entrenched in a sixth surge that is likely many times larger than what reported infections show and may even be approaching the magnitude of this past winter's massive omicron wave, health experts say.

Analysis: Fewer hospitalizations, deaths on LI, in NYC than upstate New York

The surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in New York over the past four months has been far less severe on Long Island and in New York City than upstate, a Newsday analysis of state data found. Medical experts say higher vaccination rates, more extensive mask-wearing and vaccine mandates downstate are the primary reasons, along with natural immunity for some previously infected.

Barely HALF of 'Covid' patients in NYC hospitals admitted due to virus

More than half of 'Covid hospitalizations' in New York City are actually patients coming in for another condition and later testing positive, official data shows The data suggests that Covid hospitalization figures reported by U.S.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams masks up, as city's health department recommends

Health commissioner Ashwin Vasan made the recommendation today, citing rising Covid cases across the county. It is the second to make the change More than half of 'Covid hospitalizations' in New York City are actually patients coming in for another condition and later testing positive, official data shows The data suggests that Covid hospitalization figures reported by U.S.

Booster shot uptake lags amid COVID-19 wave

Six months after COVID-19 booster shots became available to all eligible New Yorkers who wanted one, uptake of the extra dose is still lagging the vaccination rate in New York City - and in the rest of the state and country.

New York City Coronavirus Cases Reach 'High' Alert Level

New York City health officials put the city on "high Covid alert" on Tuesday, after rising case counts and hospitalizations reached a level that could put substantial pressure on the health care system. The announcement was triggered by a color-coded alert system that the city introduced in March.

N.Y. COVID rates keep rising; Gov. Hochul calls tests 'critical tool'

With yet another virus wave testing New Yorkers' patience with the 25-month-old pandemic, Gov. Hochul on Tuesday called on people across the state to keep using test swabs to stop the spread. "We have come a long way in the past two years," Hochul said in a statement released with another round of rising COVID figures.

NYC moves to 'high' COVID alert level amid rise in cases: officials

New York City has moved from a "medium" COVID-19 alert level to a "high" alert level amid a rise in cases, the five boroughs' health commissioner, Dr. Ashwin Vasan, announced Tuesday morning.

CUNY: Only 27% of adult New Yorkers infected during initial omicron surge

Despite New York City getting hit hard this winter by the initial omicron wave, its case rates are climbing back into danger zones. On Monday, New York City health officials raised the COVID alert level from low to medium - citing a persistent uptick in cases that has pushed the collective risk above the limits defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Eric Adams isn't following his own COVID-19 guidance

In a series of interviews on Thursday morning, New York City Mayor Eric Adams held firm that the city would not reimplement COVID-19 health precautions like an indoor mask mandate in public settings, despite the city experiencing a surge in cases.

A New COVID Gap

Way more New Yorkers are being infected with COVID-19 these days than the official numbers report, and, compounding the challenge, way too many of those New Yorkers are unaware of the treatment now available to prevent their infection from becoming life-threatening, according to the latest research.

Understanding the latest COVID-19 developments

Denis Nash, a distinguished professor of epidemiology for the City University of New York's School of Public Health and the executive director of its Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health, joins CBS News' Enrique Acevedo to discuss recent developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Surge in Virus Cases Puts Most of New York State on High Alert

C.D.C. guidelines suggest most people in the state should wear masks indoors, including in schools, although New York City cases remained lower. New coronavirus cases surged in most counties in New York State this week, putting them on "high" alert under Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and triggering recommendations for indoor masking, including inside schools.

The official global virus death toll has passed five million. The full count is undoubtedly higher.

The coronavirus is responsible for more than five million confirmed deaths around the world as of Monday, according to data from the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. Such a loss would wipe out almost the entire population of Melbourne, Australia, or most of the nation of Singapore.

9,000 Unvaccinated N.Y.C. Workers Put on Unpaid Leave as Mandate Begins

Mayor Bill de Blasio said thousands more did get the shot and that the first day of the vaccine mandate went smoothly, without significant service disruptions. Hundreds of firefighters called in sick in what appeared to be an organized protest. Sanitation workers were playing catch up, after garbage collection lagged last week.

U.S. COVID Cases May Be 30 Times Higher Than Known

The number of COVID infections in the U.S. may be 30 times higher than has been officially reported, according to a new study in New York.

'We're playing with fire': US Covid cases may be 30 times higher than reported

The United States is now in its fourth-biggest Covid surge, according to official case counts - but experts believe the actual current rate is much higher. America is averaging about 94,000 new cases every day, and hospitalizations have been ticking upward since April, though they remain much lower than previous peaks.

Just How Wildly Are Covid Cases Undercounted?

Feel like your local Covid case counts are gaslighting you? Like the numbers seem piddling compared with your sense that nearly everyone you know has tested positive lately?

Still Unvaccinated, and Now on Unpaid Leave

It's Tuesday. It's Election Day in New York. We told you everything you need to know here , [ 9,000 Unvaccinated N.Y.C. Workers Put on Unpaid Leave as Mandate Begins ] here and here , so you know all about it. Now it's your turn.

Hospitalizations, case rates no longer accurate measure of COVID-19 surge, says expert

With the latest COVID-19 wave hitting various segments of the population, some are considering how to better track a surge if one couldn't go by case numbers alone.

How to Get Covid Treatments in New York City

Covid-19 treatments are widely available to at-risk New Yorkers, but many who could benefit from them may not even be aware they exist. One of these treatments, an antiviral medication called Paxlovid, is particularly effective, said Dr. Ted Long, the head of New York City's Test and Trace Corps, a city program that provides free testing and support to New Yorkers with Covid-19.

Are We in the Middle of an Invisible COVID Wave?

Over the past month, the number of new COVID cases in my social circle has become impossible to ignore. I brushed off the first few-guests at a wedding I attended in early April-as outliers during the post-Omicron lull. But then came frantic texts from two former colleagues.

One pharmacy delivers antivirals for the city. Is that enough?

On Sunday, Dr. Mark Horowitz received a call from a longtime patient, the kind of call he and many city doctors are getting more and more in recent weeks. The man - a vaccinated and boosted 69-year-old, two-time cancer survivor - had tested positive for COVID-19.

Study finds 1.8M city adults infected during winter omicron wave

A quarter of New York City adults - 1.8 million people - got COVID-19 during the latter half of the winter omicron surge, according to a study from CUNY's School of Public Health, showing further evidence that the surge may have rivaled or even exceeded the cases during the coronavirus' first wave.

Amid COVID proliferation, more precautions needed

May 26, 2022 - Dr. Denis Nash, a professor of epidemiology at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health, talks about the state of the pandemic in New York and recommends policies to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for kids ages 5-11

The FDA authorized coronavirus vaccine booster shots from Pfizer for children ages 5-11. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics, and Denis Nash, a distinguished professor of epidemiology at the City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.

COVID, COVID Everywhere

If it feels as if everyone around you has been getting COVID-19, that is probably because, epidemiologically speaking, they are. One out of four New Yorkers likely contracted the virus in just the ten weeks between January first and March 16, according to a survey by City University researchers, far more than the official data reported.

NIH awards $11.3 million grant to renew the Einstein-Rockefeller-CUNY Center for AIDS Research

The National Institutes of Health has awarded Albert Einstein College of Medicine a five-year, $11.3 million grant to renew the Einstein-Rockefeller-CUNY Center for AIDS Research and expand its efforts to prevent, treat and cure HIV infection, and thereby reduce the burden of HIV, locally, nationally, and internationally.

Serving as NYC's doctor while meeting Eric Adams' expectations

On April 18, flight attendants across the country announced over loudspeakers mid-flight that a federal mask mandate on planes and public transit had ended, prompting loud celebrations from some, quiet alarm from others, and a reminder for all that Americans are still divided on their views about the pandemic and the receding mandates that had been lauded as important tools for fighting the spread of the virus.

Op-ed by Denis Nash: To combat COVID, we must have better indicators

New York City's official COVID case counts feel like one of those winter days when meteorologists point out that even though the temperature says 15 degrees, it is going to feel like 2 below. It's the latter number that they want us to pay attention to.

When can students take off masks in school? Hochul says not yet

Now that all school-aged children are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the next question is when can they take off their masks in school? New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams says he wants kids unmasked as soon as possible, potentially even this school year. Gov.

Impfpflicht in New York: Impfung oder unbezahlter Urlaub (Vaccination Requirement in New York:...

The protest is loud, the garbage is piling up, the fire brigade is thinned out: The New York vaccination requirement for city employees has many opponents. But it obviously works.

Dr. Denis Nash On Fauci's Retirement

Fauci's retirement and new COVID protocols for K-12 schools.

What is LayV?

Scientists are monitoring a new virus - Langya henipavirus or LayV -that has infected at least 35 people in eastern China and is thought to have potentially emerged in shrews and passed on to humans.

NYC Says Any Adult Can Now Get A COVID Booster Shot

Rising COVID cases and cold weather prompted the shift, Chokshi said. Previously, boosters for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines were only available to senior citizens, all adults with underlying health conditions and those living or working in high-risk settings, like long-term care facilities and homeless shelters.

NYC sends tests to pools, establishes treatment line as COVID roars

Mayor Adams' administration detailed the two plans as the virus continued its march across the five boroughs, supercharged by recent mutations that have made it significantly more infectious, and as some wondered if the government was taking a too hands-off approach.

As Sixth Covid Wave Hits, Many New Yorkers Shrug It Off

New York City's Covid-19 test positivity rate is 15 percent, an intensity not seen since January. Transmission levels of the virus, according to federal guidelines, are high in every borough. Even hospitalizations, while far below previous peaks, are rising again, as the most transmissible Omicron variant yet, BA.5, spreads through the city and nation.

Fully vaccinated people will be allowed to gather in Times Square for New Year's Eve.

New York City will welcome crowds back to Times Square this New Year's Eve, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday, as long as they provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. After a pared-down celebration last year, the longtime tradition of the ball drop at midnight will return to the city "at full strength," he said.

New Year's Eve Will Return to Times Square for Vaccinated Guests

The event will return at "full strength" after pared-back festivities last year, Mayor Bill de Blasio said. Attendees will have to show proof that they are fully vaccinated.

New York City quietly closed half its COVID-19 testing sites as omicron rebounded this spring

Despite the resurgence of COVID-19 this spring, there are now fewer options for free PCR tests in New York City. A Gothamist analysis of municipal data found that the number of NYC Health + Hospitals testing sites were cut in half citywide from mid-February to mid-April - from 270 sites to 144 locations - leading to fewer hours of testing availability.

The traditional New Year's ball drop celebration in Times Square will be exclusive to fully...

New Year's ball drop virtual event after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in the Manhattan neighborhood of New York City, New York, United States, January 1, 2021. REUTERS / Jeenah moon All those who prove to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus will be able to enjoy the traditional New Year's ball drop in Times ...

How to Celebrate Holidays Safely in 2021 Amid COVID-19

Last year, the predominant public health advice before Thanksgiving and other holiday gatherings was simple: don't go, but if you must, be really, really careful....

Health and the Holidays

In the annals of public health there is probably no moment more notorious than the ill-timed parade in Philadelphia that became a super-spreader event for the 1918 influenza pandemic. The long shadow of this disaster prompted New York last year to cancel the St.

How to Get a Coronavirus Booster Shot in New York City

New Yorkers can get coronavirus vaccine booster shots at a number of places, including pop-up vans, churches, local pharmacies and community health clinics. All adults living in New York City are officially eligible to receive coronavirus booster shots, following decisions made Friday by federal regulators to expand eligibility for the shots across the country beyond those who have underlying conditions, live or work in high-risk settings or are over 65.

FDA vaccine panel supports COVID shots for young children

In a major step, a Food and Drug Administration panel has recommended Moderna's two-dose COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of 6, and Pfizer's three-dose vaccine for children under the age of 5. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports on the latest in the approval process.

This New COVID Wave May Be More Like a Flood

With the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants rising, the U.S. may be stuck with high levels of infection and reinfection for a while, though neither BA.4, BA.5, or the currently dominant BA.2.12.1 seem likely to lead to more serious disease.

Two new versions of Omicron are gaining ground in the U.S., according to C.D.C. estimates.

The spread of the subvariants adds more uncertainty to the trajectory of the pandemic in the United States. The Omicron subvariants known as BA.4 and BA.5 now represent 13 percent of new coronavirus cases in the United States, up from 7.5 percent a week ago and 1 percent in early May, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Rockland County polio sample linked to viruses found in Israel, United Kingdom, state DOH says

The Rockland County polio case has been found to be genetically linked to samples of the virus from greater Jerusalem and the United Kingdom, health officials said. It has also been linked to polio samples found in Rockland County wastewater dating back to June, the state health department announced on Monday.

Polio found in New York City wastewater, indicating a silent spread

There are no confirmed cases in New York City. The local detection comes after a confirmed case in Rockland County and positive wastewater samples in Rockland and Orange counties. The city's positive wastewater samples were collected in June and July, though state officials said they have not been genetically linked to the case in Rockland County.

Most Americans think COVID will never go away: Poll

This photo taken on January 07, 2022 shows a COVID-19 vaccine being prepared for administration at Union Station in Los Angeles, California. (File photo by AFP) A recent poll has showed that the majority of Americans believe COVID will never go away.

Has living through Covid made me a hypochondriac? I asked some experts

Like the unnamed woman Drake sings about in his 2015 hit Hotline Bling, I've been wearing less - at least metaphorically - and going out more. Apparently she started to behave that way ever since Drake left the city. Before that, he laments, she "used to always stay at home, be a good girl".

Signs COVID is "Out of Control" Where You Live

Does it feel like everyone suddenly has COVID (again)? You're not alone-health experts predict there are far more cases than are being officially reported, due to at-home testing and changes in the way data is being collected. "There's a lot of COVID out there.

Two New Omicron Subvariants Gain Ground in U.S.

By By Robert Preidt and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters, HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, June 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- The Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are spreading rapidly in the United States, but it's not yet clear if they'll trigger a new wave of infections or a surge in hospitalizations and deaths, experts say.

New omicron subvariants are rising in U.S., and FDA panel gives its backing to Novavax vaccine

By Ciara Linnane BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants accounted for 13% of cases in the latest week, up from 1% at start of May The BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of the highly transmissible omicron variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 are spreading rapidly, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, raising concern that they may overtake others to dominate in the U.S.

Eric Adams Stopped Enforcing Vaccine Mandate for New York City Businesses

Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has not enforced the city's coronavirus vaccine mandate for employees at private businesses, and has no plans to begin inspecting businesses or begin fining those that are not in compliance. Newsday first reported on the lack of enforcement of the vaccine mandate for private employers.

‘Playing with fire’: COVID-19 cases in US 30 times higher than reported

The United States finds itself in the throes of the fourth wave of coronavirus, according to the official case count, albeit experts say the actual current rate could be 30 times higher than reported.

Eric Adams wants New York to learn to live with COVID. The city scrapped its guide map for how to...

Last week, the New York City Department of Health removed its color-coded COVID-19 alert system from its website, leaving a notice of plans to reevaluate the system. This week, the seven-day positivity rate in New York City crossed 14%, as the highly transmissible BA.5 omicron variant accounts for an increasing share of the city's reported COVID-19 cases.

Yellowstone becomes fourth national park to bring back face masks

Coverings were abandoned across much of the country after the travel mandate was struck down But amid rising cases once again some of America's national parks are starting to bring back the restrictions Yellowstone became the fourth to reimpose the rule on Wednesday for everyone over the age of two

The president is still experiencing mild symptoms

Published Jul 21, 2022, 5:27 PM Dr. Denis Nash, a professor of Epidemiology at CUNY, speaks live on Newsline with Brigitte Quinn about the President's recent COVID Diagnosis.

The first vaccine for Lyme disease in 20 years to enter testing phase

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CUNY epidemiologist discusses omicron variant, vaccine hesitancy

As of Friday, no cases of the COVID-19 variant known as "omicron" had been detected in the U.S., but because the World Health Organization has warned that the global risk from omicron was very high, some countries have closed their borders. The U.S. is restricting flights from South Africa and seven other countries.

Biden administration steps up monkeypox response with 1.8 million new vaccine doses

The Biden administration is stepping up its response to monkeypox, announcing Thursday that it will make an additional 1.8 million vaccine doses available next week. Dr. Denis Nash, a distinguished professor of epidemiology at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, discusses the latest on the outbreak.

Could Covid's omicron variant impact your workplace? Here's what to know

The world is on high alert with the latest developments of the Covid-19 omicron variant, which the World Health Organization said Monday poses a "very high" global risk. U.S. business leaders, meanwhile, are scrambling to figure out how the omicron variant could impact their workplaces, and what health and safety measures they can use to get ahead of it, says Dr. Neal Mills, chief medical officer for professional services firm Aon.

NYC schools to allow on-site COVID tests for teachers once again

With children ages 5 to 11 getting vaccinated, New York City schools may soon see a drop in the number of students participating in their on-site weekly COVID testing program since the program is only supposed to test unvaccinated students. But the swabs might not go unused.

How the omicron variant could impact return-to-office plans: 'We're dealing with rapidly moving...

As scientists learn more about the Covid-19 omicron variant and its arrival in the U.S. on Wednesday, business leaders are scrambling to figure out how it could impact their workplaces, including return-to-office plans. Just as the delta variant pushed Labor Day 2021 office reopenings back, the omicron variant could delay those plans further into 2022.

New York’s First Female Governor Kathy Hochul Must Clean Up After Cuomo Fallout

Denis Nash, a professor of epidemiology at the City University of New York and former city health official, said Hochul will have to change course from Cuomo, who often relied more on private advisers and hospital executives than state health officials.

Global Panel Finds Multimorbidity, Quality of Life, Discrimination Still Major Issues for...

Multimorbidity, health-related quality of life, and stigma and discrimination continue to be major issues for people living with HIV, including those who have achieved viral suppression, according to a consensus statement from a multidisciplinary panel of HIV experts published in Nature Communications.

More people have died of COVID-19 in NY than state publicly reports, fed data shows

More than 2,000 additional people have died on Long Island from COVID-19 than New York State is publicly reporting, a Newsday analysis of federal and state data found. The gap is rooted in New York's continuing exclusion of some COVID-19 deaths from its publicly released totals, even though the state is aware of those additional deaths and reports them to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

NYC To Require Vaccinations For Indoor Dining, Gyms And Other Venues

New York City will require proof of vaccination for all those working and patronizing indoor restaurants, gyms and indoor performance venues. On Tuesday morning, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the plan, which is said to be the first of its kind in the country, at a press briefing attended by representatives from the restaurant industry, lawmakers, and public health experts.

NYC Phases Out Positivity Rate For COVID Decisions-Just As The CDC Says It's Useful

Starting next week, New York City will no longer use COVID positivity as an indicator of the pandemic's grip on the five boroughs, the mayor announced. Instead, cases, vaccinations and hospitalizations will guide the city's policy decisions.

Cuomo To Require All State Workers To Be Vaccinated, Following De Blasio's Lead

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will require all state workers to be vaccinated by Labor Day or be subject to weekly testing. Patient-facing health workers, however, must be vaccinated without exception. The announcement comes two days after Mayor Bill de Blasio imposed a similar mandate for city employees as the extremely virulent delta variant has led to widespread fears of a resurgence.

New COVID Guidance, And What We Learned From Millions of COVID Tests | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

Denis Nash (CUNY Epidemiologist) and Dan Frogel (CityMD) discuss what researchers have learned from a large study of COVID diagnostic and antibody tests during the first wave of COVID infections in the New York area.

Cuomo To Require All State Workers To Be Vaccinated, Following De Blasio's Lead

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will require all state workers to be vaccinated by Labor Day or be subject to weekly testing. Patient-facing health workers, however, must be vaccinated without exception. The announcement comes two days after Mayor Bill de Blasio imposed a similar mandate for city employees as the extremely virulent delta variant has led to widespread fears of a resurgence.

NYC Will Require Vaccination Or Weekly Testing For All City Workers

Beginning in mid-September, New York City will require all of its 340,000 municipal workers, including police, firefighters and teachers, to either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or tested weekly. The mayor's office says the policy will be announced Monday.

Experts develop consensus statement to help improve long-term well-being of people with HIV

Since antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV was introduced in 1996, AIDS-related morbidity and mortality has declined significantly. People living with HIV are now expected to live nearly as long as people without HIV. Despite these advances, those living with HIV often report poor well-being and health-related quality of life.

Advancing the long-term well-being of people living with HIV

A global multidisciplinary group of HIV experts has developed a consensus statement identifying the key issues health systems must address in order to move beyond the longtime emphasis on viral suppression to instead deliver integrated, person-centered healthcare for people living with HIV throughout their lives.

New York to Require Vaccination or Weekly Testing for City Health Workers

The new city policy takes aim at improving vaccination rates at public hospitals. Around 60 percent of workers in the city's public hospital system are vaccinated. For months, Mayor Bill de Blasio has been reluctant to make coronavirus vaccinations mandatory for anyone, hoping that encouragement, convenience and persuasion would be enough.

Could the delta variant complicate the coming NYC school year?

More than 200,000 students have signed up for New York City's "Summer Rising" summer school program, a record number. However, rollout of programming has been fraught with challenges and, in a signal to what might lie ahead this fall, around 95 classrooms are currently quarantining due to positive COVID-19 cases.

Expert warns mixed signals may confuse New Yorkers on mask guidance

A CDC announcement on Tuesday offering guidance to vaccinated Americans about wearing masks indoors did not come as a surprise to Dr. Denis Nash. "Many of us, including the CDC, knew that there was a good chance it would get worse with variants," said Dr. Nash, a professor of epidemiology at CUNY and the executive director of CUNY's Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health.

Prof Denis Nash COVID vaccines in Africa

As COVID Cases Climb In NYC, De Blasio Says No To Masking For All

In the face of a steady climb in coronavirus cases, Mayor Bill de Blasio is resisting calls to reissue an indoor mask mandate, saying that doubling down on vaccination remains the best approach to fighting the recent rebound. "Masks have value, unquestionably, but masks are not going at the root of the problem," he said Tuesday, during his daily press briefing.

City to require vaccine or weekly COVID-19 testing for health workers

Starting Aug. 2, the city will require workers at public hospitals to either get vaccinated for COVID-19 or get tested for the virus on a weekly basis, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday. The decision comes as the delta variant continues to spread through the city, pushing up hospitalization and infection rates.

Recent Rain & Heat Are Creating "Ideal Conditions" For West Nile Virus

The number of animals that have contracted the West Nile virus has gone up this year, which experts say are a bellwether for human cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated their data Thursday showing that those animal-related cases in New York and New Jersey have increased (the CDC doesn't specify how much of an increase occurred).

As Delta Spreads, Virus Cases Rise in New York City

But because of vaccines, health experts don't expect the recent increase to reach the levels seen in New York City's first and second waves. Fueled by the Delta variant, daily coronavirus case counts in New York City have begun climbing in recent days, even as the city seems determined to turn the page on the pandemic.

Cuomo report on nursing-home deaths related to COVID-19 ripped by experts

An internal New York state study that let Gov. Cuomo's administration off the hook for making nursing homes admit coronavirus patients came under withering attack from scientists and medical experts on Tuesday.

Kids under 12 remain unvaccinated: How can parents prepare for Delta coronavirus variant?

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - The new coronavirus (COVID-19) Delta variant has led to numerous outbreaks across the globe, and while the rollout of the vaccine has slowed infection rates, the immunization is still unavailable to anyone under 12 years old - leaving some parents wondering how to protect their kids against the virus, according to a recent report by Gothamist.

New York takes conservative approach counting virus deaths

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - The federal government's count of the COVID-19 death toll in New York has 11,000 more victims than the tally publicized by the administration of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, which has stuck with a far more conservative approach to counting virus deaths.

Professor Of Epidemiology At CUNY's Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health,...

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As Delta Risk Looms, New York City Scales Back Covid Monitoring

The positive test rate in the city has crept up near 1 percent in recent days. Coronavirus testing numbers are dwindling. Contact tracers are being invited to apply for other jobs. And the percentage of coronavirus cases the city is analyzing to track variants has fallen.

Tokyo Summer Olympic Games Precautions

NY Lifting Most COVID Restrictions Now That 70% Of Adults Are Partially Vaccinated

Governor Andrew Cuomo is due to lift the vast majority of New York's coronavirus restrictions and safety measures now that 70% of adults have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The state reached the milestone on Monday, according to data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-just over a week after Cuomo announced the goal.

La vie reprend dans la ville qui ne dort jamais

La ville de New York commence à revivre. Depuis ce matin, magasins, restaurants et théâtres n'ont plus de limite de clients. Le port du masque n'est plus obl...

Key COVID-19 statistics differ, depending on how agencies record them

New York computes coronavirus data differently than other states, New York City and health care groups, leading to lower positivity rates and lower COVID-19 death numbers for Long Island and the rest of the state, experts say. The state's official COVID-19 death toll through Friday was 41,450.

A Tiny Number of People Will Be Hospitalized Despite Being Vaccinated. We Have to Learn Why.

Experts say we should investigate "breakthrough infections" to look out for variants and understand who's vulnerable. In many cases, that's not happening. Crucial pieces of the puzzle are being tossed in the trash. Dr. Carey Washington was eager to be vaccinated. The psychologist, who was still working at 80 years old, got his first coronavirus shot on Jan.

NYC COVID-19 testing plummets, city health officials respond

Over the last year, NYC residents have become accustomed to getting updates from both the mayor and the governor on the state and city's COVID-19 positivity rate.

Covid-19: Studies Indicate Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Protects Against the Most Severe Outcomes of...

The Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine is extraordinarily effective at protecting against severe disease caused by two dangerous variants, according to two studies published Wednesday. The studies, which are based on the real-world use of the vaccine in Qatar and Israel, suggest that the vaccine can prevent the worst outcomes - including severe pneumonia and death - caused by B.1.1.7, the variant first identified in the U.K., and B.1.351, the variant first identified in South Africa.

The variant found in N.Y.C. doesn't seem to lead to more severe infections, a preliminary study...

The coronavirus variant first discovered in New York City does not appear to be leading to more severe infections, or causing re-infections at a significantly higher rate than older forms of the virus, according to a new, preliminary analysis by city health officials that was published by the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention on Wednesday.

Covid-19: Pfizer to Seek Clearance in September for Vaccinating Children as Young as 2

The Biden administration announced it will change its vaccination strategy as the pace of inoculations slows, with a goal of immunizing 70 percent of American adults at least partially by July 4. India becomes the second country to report 20 million total cases but many more are undetected, according to experts.

New York Region to Accelerate Reopening, Raising Hopes and Anxiety

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are pushing ahead with May 19 reopening plans, and the subway will return to 24-hour service. New York and its neighbors New Jersey and Connecticut announced on Monday that they were lifting almost all their pandemic restrictions, paving the way for a return to fuller offices and restaurants, a more vibrant nightlife and a richer array of cultural and religious gatherings for the first time in a year.

'The virus sets the timeline': Health experts concerned over city reopening

New York City is seeing the best COVID-19 numbers in nearly six months, with rates of hospitalizations, positive tests and cases all at their lowest levels since November. Those trends have led Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo to declare ambitious - and, of course, competing - new goals for reopening the city.

New York's pandemic numbers improve, but COVID-19 risks linger |WCNY

April 29, 2021 - Dr. Denis Nash, executive director of the CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health, discusses the relaxed pandemic restrictions in New York, the declining demand for COVID-19 vaccines and when he'll feel comfortable eating indoors at a restaurant.

In U.S., Virus Cases Have Recently Dropped in Over Half of States

More than half of U.S. states have seen a significant decline in new coronavirus cases over the past two weeks, as federal health officials have begun to suggest that the virus's trajectory is improving. Still, the uneven levels of vaccination across the country point to the challenge of reaching those people who have not gotten shots.

CDC Loosens Mask Guidance For Vaccinated People. Here's What That Means For NY

For many New Yorkers, putting a mask on before leaving the house has become second nature by now. But federal health officials announced Tuesday that for those who have been vaccinated, it's no longer necessary to wear a mask outdoors if you're attending a small gathering or casually hanging outside.

How the Coronavirus Variants Are Spreading in New York City

New, searchable ZIP code-level data provides a close look at how contagious variants have kept New York's case levels alarmingly high. The number of new coronavirus cases in New York City has remained alarmingly, and stubbornly, high for weeks, even as tens of thousands of people are vaccinated daily.

'We don't get help from anywhere': Covid exposes inequality in crisis-hit New York neighborhood

year after New York City became the center of the global Covid-19 outbreak, the neighborhood considered at the time to be the "epicenter of the epicenter" of the pandemic remains in crisis - laying bare many of the economic fault lines exposed by the coronavirus.

A Tiny Number of People Will Be Hospitalized Despite Being Vaccinated. We Have to Learn Why.

Dr. Carey Washington was eager to be vaccinated. The psychologist, who was still working at 80 years old, got his first coronavirus shot on Jan. 12 and followed up with the second Pfizer dose on Feb. 4. With both shots done, he let his guard down at the office he shared with another doctor, sometimes leaving his mask off.

As contact tracing ebbs in parts of US, NYC stays committed

NEW YORK - Coronavirus contact tracing programs across the U.S. scaled back their ambitions as cases surged in winter, but New York City has leaned into its $600 million tracing initiative. The city hired more tracers during the holiday season surge and in early March hit its goal of reaching at least 90% of people who test positive, a mark it hadn't reached since around Thanksgiving.

Mixed Virus Data Has Some Experts Questioning Pace of N.Y.C. Reopening

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced this week that businesses like indoor fitness studios would be allowed to reopen. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced recently that New York City would take several more steps toward normalcy: More people would soon be allowed in restaurants; an 11 p.m.

Ask An Epidemiologist: Is New York Reopening Too Fast?

New York City restaurants can now open indoor dining at 50% capacity. On Monday, public high schoolers will be back in class, while yoga and spin classes get up and running again. Shakespeare is returning to Central Park.

Cuomo's nursing home scandal raises questions for one of his senior aides

Last July, when the New York State Department of Health issued a absolving the Cuomo administration of responsibility for the soaring number of COVID-19 deaths in the state's nursing homes, Jim Malatras was tasked with handling what quickly became a storm of criticism.

Two variants may account for half of New York City's virus cases, analysis finds.

Genetic analysis suggests that roughly half of coronavirus cases in New York City now are caused by two new forms of the pathogen, city officials reported on Wednesday. One of the so-called variants, first detected in the city, now accounts for nearly 40 percent of all cases analyzed in local laboratories.

Cuomo's Nursing Home Scandal Raises Questions for One of His Senior Aides

Jim Malatras stood by a Cuomo administration report on nursing home deaths he knew undercounted the true loss of life. Today, he is chancellor of New York State's public university system.

Covid-19: Biden Administration Opens Nursing Home Doors

The Biden administration on Wednesday published revised guidelines for nursing home visits during the pandemic, allowing guests the freedom to go inside to see residents regardless of whether the visitors or the residents have been vaccinated.

New study of NYC school COVID-19 rates presents 'compelling' evidence of low in-school transmission

A sweeping study published Tuesday of COVID-19 spread in city schools offers the strongest evidence to date that virus transmission has remained low within in-person classes, experts and officials say. The study, authored by Mayor de Blasio's chief health adviser Jay Varma and published Tuesday in the journal Pediatrics, draws on hundreds of thousands of in-school COVID-19 tests from Oct.

Sorting Out How Politics, Policies Figure in Flap Over New York Nursing Home Covid Death Rates

The plaudits have faded for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Once hailed as a paragon of pandemic governing, he's since come under scorching criticism for undercounting the state's covid deaths among nursing home residents by as much as half.

PolitiFact - Sorting out how politics, policies swirl around N.Y.'s nursing home Covid-19...

The plaudits have faded for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Once hailed as a paragon of pandemic governing, he's since come under scorching criticism for undercounting the state's Covid deaths among nursing home residents by as much as half.

As Infections Dip, Governors Across U.S. Start Easing Restrictions

With the coronavirus slowly receding, governors around the United States are beginning to relax pandemic restrictions. But the rules are being eased much in the same way as they were imposed: in a patchwork fashion that largely falls along party lines. Republicans are leaning toward rollbacks, and Democrats are staying the course or offering a more cautious approach.

Cuomo's return to normalcy at odds with public health experts |WCNY

Feb. 25, 2021 - Gov. Cuomo has announced a slew of changes to the state's COVID-19 regulations including a limited number of fans that can attend sport events. Dr. Denis Nash, Distinguished Professor of Epidemiology at the CUNY School of Public Health and Executive Director of the CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health, weighed in on the recent changes.

'Everything Seems So Tenuous': Variants Threaten N.Y.C.'s Progress on Virus

Cases have fallen more slowly in New York City than nationwide, and highly contagious variants are causing concern. Since the peak of the holiday surge in early January, New York City has seen a steep decline in the number of people testing positive for the coronavirus each day, as have the state and the nation.

With Arenas Reopening, Health Experts Voice Concerns

NEW YORK - A baseball game at Yankee Stadium. The Nets' new "big three" at Barclays Center. A concert at Madison Square Garden. New Yorkers will soon get to watch these kinds of massive spectator events, unthinkable for much of the past year, after Gov.

Is Lunchtime the 'Weak Link' in School Reopening Plans?

Mary McIntyre, a middle school reading intervention teacher in Albemarle County, Va., is crossing her fingers for good weather in mid-March, when her district plans to reopen school buildings. If it's warm enough, students will eat lunch outside.

New York State to Reopen Large Venues at 10 Percent Capacity

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday that large venues in the state would reopen in limited capacity to audience members on February 23rd, NBC News reports. Ticket holders who provide a negative PCR test within 72 hours of an event will be able to attend events at arenas and stadiums with a capacity of more than 10,000 people, although event capacity will be kept at a strict 10 percent.

NY stadiums allowed to have limited fans starting on Feb. 23

New York's governor is opening up stadiums and arenas to sports and concerts this month. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday afternoon that any large stadium in the state can reopen starting on Feb. 23, 2021, at 10% capacity for venues over 10,000 seats.

Incarcerated Men Sue State For Access to COVID-19 Vaccines

Ira Goldberg was terrified of dying in prison. In panicked phone calls in the days before he caught the coronavirus at Woodbourne Correctional Facility, his attorney described the 72-year-old Brooklyn man with a visceral terror in his voice that reminded her of the Blair Witch Project.

A SoulCycle Instructor Got the Vaccine as an 'Educator'

The spin class teacher, Stacey Griffith, has since apologized. But to many, it was another example of wealthy or well-connected people cutting lines for doses. For Stacey Griffith, a New York City-based SoulCycle instructor whose highly sought-after spin classes are often studded with celebrities, securing a vaccine dose was simple enough: She filled out some paperwork, and on Friday made the hour drive from Manhattan to a coronavirus vaccination site on Staten Island.

9 Top N.Y. Health Officials Have Quit as Cuomo Scorns Expertise

"When I say 'experts' in air quotes, it sounds like I'm saying I don't really trust the experts," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said of pandemic policies. "Because I don't." The deputy commissioner for public health at the New York State Health Department resigned in late summer.

Denis Nash answers questions about the coronavirus vaccine rollout

54 ZIP Codes in New York City Have Positive Test Rates Over 10%

As the focus turns to vaccinations, the virus continues to spread, leaving health experts to wonder if officials will mull new steps and restrictions. Even as New York City officials focus on vaccinating millions of residents, the coronavirus continues to spread, with more than 50 ZIP codes showing a positive test rate over 10 percent.

Cuomo pitches rapid testing to open restaurants, theaters

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday he wants to start opening restaurants, theaters and offices by launching rapid testing sites in New York City and eventually at hundreds of new sites in other city centers throughout the state.

USA Covid-19 Update - Irish National Public Radio interview with Denis Nash

Denis Nash, Distinguished Professor of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, City University of New York, talks to Cormac about why the Covid-19 figures are rapidly increasing in America.

New York Expands Vaccines to Those 65 and Over Amid Glitches

By MICHAEL HILL, Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York state expanded COVID-19 vaccine distribution Tuesday to people 65 and over, increasing access to an already short supply of doses being distributed through an overtaxed system some users have found time consuming.

Battle-Weary Nurses Wonder If New York Hospitals Can Handle Another Coronavirus Surge

No U.S. city suffered more in the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic than New York City, where more than 24,000 people died, mainly in the spring. Medical workers in New York learned exactly how difficult and dangerous things can get when hospitals are overwhelmed, and now they are bracing themselves as infections begin to rise again.

State Covid tracing app slow to gain acceptance

Two months after its launch, fewer than 1,000 users have received warnings from a state app that anonymously alerts New Yorkers to potential Covid-19 exposure, with many of its users failing to log their positive test results. The app, Covid Alert NY, uses Bluetooth technology...

This Is How the Outbreak Is Resurging Across New York City

The positive test rates have gone up in the city in the last month, leading to what many experts say is a second wave. At first, New York officials tracked the resurgence of the coronavirus to a few neighborhoods in the city with large populations of Orthodox Jewish residents.

New York Health Care Workers Are Worried Amid Another COVID-19 Spike

New York City hospitals say they're better prepared for the growing number of COVID-19 cases than they were earlier this year, but some health care workers are worried. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: New York public health leaders and elected officials say the city's in a much better position to withstand a COVID-19 surge than it was in March and April.

With Hospitalizations Low, NY Health Care Providers Say They're Prepared, But Nervous Of Second...

At New York City Health and Hospitals, and medical centers around the New York metropolitan area, public health leaders and health care workers say they're watching the trend lines, as intensive care units in other parts of the United States and the world fill up.

Europe Keeps Schools Open, Not Restaurants. The U.S. Has Other Ideas.

Science increasingly suggests classrooms can be kept open safely. But dining rooms pose a different problem. Across much of Europe, even as coronavirus cases rise anew, governments are keeping classrooms open while forcing restaurants and bars to shut their doors. But in some American cities, officials have opted to keep students home even as dining rooms bustle with customers.

"Barely Holding On": NYC Restaurants Brace For Indoor Dining Pause As Virus Infection Rate Keeps...

New York City restaurants and bars, already decimated by the pandemic, are coming under greater scrutiny as elected officials urge the state and city to put an end to indoor dining as virus infection rates continue to spiral upward. On Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a curfew order for bars and restaurants that will require them to close at 10 p.m.

N.Y.C. Dangerously Close to Second Wave, Mayor Says, as New Rules Loom

The spike in virus cases threatens the city's recovery and could mean "a lot more restrictions," Mayor Bill de Blasio said. [Read more on NYC school closings due to Covid-19 ] As coronavirus cases surged to record highs across the country, New York City had hoped to keep the outbreak at bay and press ahead with its slow but steady recovery from the dark days of spring.

As Covid-19 Cases Rise, Europe Enters 'Living-With-the-Virus Phase'

People across the continent have largely gone back to work, even as the possibility of a second wave looms. Officials in Texas have recorded more than 700,000 coronavirus infections, and India's caseload has topped five million. Here's what you need to know: In the early days of the pandemic, President Emmanuel Macron exhorted the French to wage "war" against an invisible enemy.

'Are you doing OK?': On the ground with NYC contact tracers

NEW YORK - Joseph Ortiz headed for the home of a stranger who tested positive for COVID-19, unsure how his unexpected visit would go. The person hadn't answered phone calls from New York City's contact tracing program, a massive effort to keep the coronavirus from spreading by getting newly diagnosed people to identify others they might have infected before those people spread it further.

N.Y.C. to Allow Indoor Dining, in Milestone on Recovery From Pandemic

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced that restaurants can open for indoor service at 25 percent capacity, starting on Sept. 30. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Wednesday that the prohibition on indoor dining in New York City would be lifted on Sept.

PolitiFact - Is Cuomo directive to blame for nursing home COVID deaths as HHS official claims?

Editor's note, Feb. 16, 2021: In recent weeks, N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has faced increasing scrutiny regarding his handling of information related to covid-related deaths among nursing home residents. A recent report by N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James noted that the death count may be 50% higher than what Cuomo's administration provided.

Can We Prevent the Next 5 Million COVID Cases?

Aug. 10, 2020 -- The U.S. just sailed past the 5 million mark for confirmed cases of COVID-19. The coronavirus continues to spread in dozens of states. And Americans who've spent the last 4 months in various stages of lockdown are frustrated and exhausted.

CUNY ISPH landmark national cohort study awarded $3.4M NIH grant | CUNY ISPH

The Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health ( ISPH) at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy ( CUNY SPH) has received $3.4 million in emergency funds from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, to support its ongoing national longitudinal COVID-19 study.

68% Have Antibodies in This Clinic. Can a Neighborhood Beat a Next Wave? (Published 2020)

Data from those tested at a storefront medical office in Queens is leading to a deeper understanding of the outbreak's scope in New York. At a clinic in Corona, a working-class neighborhood in Queens, more than 68 percent of people tested positive for antibodies to the new coronavirus.

Substitute Pharmacists Warn Their Co-Workers: We'll Probably Bring the Virus to You

He joined Walgreens around a decade ago, fresh out of pharmacy school and eager to learn. Like many new grads, he started as a floater - a substitute for employees who call out sick or take vacation - and he was floated as far as he was willing to go.

Two Coasts. One Virus. How New York Suffered Nearly 10 Times the Number of Deaths as California.

By March 14, London Breed, the mayor of San Francisco, had seen enough. For weeks, she and her health officials had looked at data showing the evolving threat of COVID-19. In response, she'd issued a series of orders limiting the size of public gatherings, each one feeling more arbitrary than the last.

He Saw 'No Proof' Closures Would Curb Virus. Now He Has De Blasio's Trust. (Published 2020)

The head of New York City's public hospitals pushed to keep the city open in early March. Now the mayor has put him in charge of contact tracing, deepening a rift with the Health Department.

Q&A: Researchers hope new COVID-19 cohort study will be a 'game changer'

Investigators recently launched the CHASING COVID Cohort study to help physicians and policymakers understand the impact of our public health response to the pandemic on clinical outcomes, and to prepare for future health crises. Specifically, the CHASING COVID study will gather definitive evidence about whether antibodies are protective against reinfection.

What to Know About Coronavirus Testing

May 14, 2020 -- With a pandemic moving as fast as COVID-19, so does the science working to contain it. New tests come to the market quickly, and some are more reliable than others. We consulted experts to bring you answers to common questions.

How Accurate Are Coronavirus Death Counts?

The lack of widespread diagnostic testing in the U.S. has forced doctors and researchers to use other ways to find out where an outbreak is particularly bad, and how well stay-at-home orders are working. The death toll is one of them.

Pharmacy Workers Are Coming Down With COVID-19 -- But They Can't Afford to Stop Working

At his home in the Bronx, where he lies in bed with a fever, Jose Peralta keeps replaying the scene in his head. It was Monday, March 16th, the start of an unusually hectic week at a Walgreens in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City.

Push being made to make sure all COVID-19 deaths are counted

NEW YORK CITY - There are increasingly reports of people dying in their homes, likely from COVID-19, unable to make it to the hospital. Most of the deaths are coming from hard hit neighborhoods of color and making sure everyone is counted is becoming an increasing concern for people who do not feel there has [...]

Evidence Mounts for Greater COVID Prevalence

April 24, 2020 -- Coronavirus infection rates may be higher than confirmed cases suggest, new data show. Because a significant percentage of infected people don't show any symptoms, experts have known the real number of infections was likely to be higher than confirmed cases. Others may have had symptoms but weren't able to get tested.

Pressure to reveal racial info about COVID-19 impact

NEW YORK - The city continues to release data of which neighborhoods are getting hit hardest by COVID-19 and the pattern emerging if one of racial and wealth disparity. Now there are new calls for more information about and support for neighborhoods hardest hit by COVID-19, particularly communities of color.

Wearing a face covering is helpful, but doesn't mean an end to social distancing

NEW YORK - City officials said Thursday they now recommend using an improvised covering of your face like a scarf. The new recommendation is based on a number of studies done recently about people who have COVID-19 but have yet to show symptoms. Some studies suggest even breathing on near others when pre-symptomatic can infect [...]

Now That Coronavirus Is Inside This Adult Home for the Elderly or Mentally Ill, It May Be...

The staff and residents of an adult home for old, sick or mentally ill New Yorkers fear the virus is spreading and nobody will tell them who is sick. At least one resident has already died. Several have tested positive.

New York's fight to save itself from coronavirus is also America's fight

New York's fight against the novel coronavirus is also the nation's fight, as the state - and the city in particular - emerges with "astronomical numbers" of cases, to quote Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Why it matters: The Empire State has 5% of the world's COVID-19 cases and about 50% of the nation's.

Your Neighborhood Might Be a Coronavirus Hot Spot, but New York City Refuses to Release the Data

Residents of Los Angeles can go to a county website to look up how many confirmed coronavirus cases there are in Beverlywood, or Koreatown, or Echo Park. Officials in Charlotte, North Carolina, have released figures at the ZIP code level. The South Korean government is sending geotargeted texts to alert citizens to positive cases near them.

What we've learned from the HIV pandemic

As people who have worked to respond to the HIV pandemic for most of our adult lives, we understand the consequences of early mistakes in the response to disease outbreaks and how politicians can often stand in the way of protecting the public's health.

A Quick Guide to the Coronavirus - Explainers

Coronavirus information changes quickly, so please take note of this story's publication date. You can find current recommendations and national outbreak data on the CDC website. Or, if you want local coronavirus updates and stats, check out the department of health website for your state or your city.

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How the Coronavirus Variants Are Spreading in New York City

New, searchable ZIP code-level data provides a close look at how contagious variants have kept New York's case levels alarmingly high. The number of new coronavirus cases in New York City has remained alarmingly, and stubbornly, high for weeks, even as tens of thousands of people are vaccinated daily.

How the Coronavirus Variants Are Spreading in New York City

New, searchable ZIP code-level data provides a close look at how contagious variants have kept New York's case levels alarmingly high. The number of new coronavirus cases in New York City has remained alarmingly, and stubbornly, high for weeks, even as tens of thousands of people are vaccinated daily.

New study of NYC school COVID-19 rates presents 'compelling' evidence of low in-school transmission

A sweeping study published Tuesday of COVID-19 spread in city schools offers the strongest evidence to date that virus transmission has remained low within in-person classes, experts and officials say. The study, authored by Mayor de Blasio's chief health adviser Jay Varma and published Tuesday in the journal Pediatrics, draws on hundreds of thousands of in-school COVID-19 tests from Oct.

New York State to Reopen Large Venues at 10 Percent Capacity

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday that large venues in the state would reopen in limited capacity to audience members on February 23rd, NBC News reports. Ticket holders who provide a negative PCR test within 72 hours of an event will be able to attend events at arenas and stadiums with a capacity of more than 10,000 people, although event capacity will be kept at a strict 10 percent.

A Wider Inquiry, as More People Get Antibiotics and 2nd Apartment Is to Be Checked (Published 2006)

Seven people are now on antibiotics as result of expanded investigation into first case of naturally occurring inhalation anthrax in United States since 1976; African drum maker Vado Diomande remains hospitalized in Pennsylvania since collapsing after Feb 16 performance at Mansfield University; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention scientists and others are investigating and testing Diomade's Manhattan apartment, Crown Heights apartment and Brooklyn warehouse; photo (M)

New York's Disease Detectives Hit The Street In Search Of Ebola

A little-seen force has fanned out across New York City intent on stopping the spread of Ebola virus - disease detectives go looking for contacts who might be infected. "They're just really good at finding people," says Denis Nash.

A Wider Inquiry, as More People Get Antibiotics and 2nd Apartment Is to Be Checked (Published 2006)

Seven people are now on antibiotics as result of expanded investigation into first case of naturally occurring inhalation anthrax in United States since 1976; African drum maker Vado Diomande remains hospitalized in Pennsylvania since collapsing after Feb 16 performance at Mansfield University; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention scientists and others are investigating and testing Diomade's Manhattan apartment, Crown Heights apartment and Brooklyn warehouse; photo (M)

Man Versus Mosquito (Published 2000)

Name: Denis Nash Age: 32 Coming from: Atlanta Looking for: A virus Denis Nash has never been to Queens in his whole life. And yet here he is, as green as the lawns of Flushing, sitting in a New York City health department van parked in front of a small brick house in the northern part of the borough.

VITAL SIGNS: CAUSE AND EFFECT; Legacy of Lead at Menopause (Published 2003)

Dr Denis Nash reports his University of Maryland School of Medicine research shows that high lead levels in blood of menopausal women correlate to high blood pressure; says that build-up of lead over time is released as bones break down and lose minerals; contends that treatment for bone loss could reduce lead dispersal; cartoon (S)

THE DOCTOR'S WORLD; Nationwide H.I.V. Reporting To Bring Trends Into Focus (Published 2004)

All states are now required to report newly identified HIV infections in addition to AIDS cases; change in reporting gives agencies opportunity to actively focus on prevention efforts since statistics provide detailed information about who is becoming infected; article holds that better treatment and management of HIV has extended time

Transcript: Mayor de Blasio Appears Live on the Brian Lehrer Show

Brian Lehrer: Brian Lehrer on WNYC. Time now for our weekly Ask The Mayor segment, my questions and yours for Mayor Bill de Blasio at 6-4-6-4-3-5-7-2-8-0, 6-4-6-4-3-5-7-2-8-0. Or tweet your question, just use the hashtag #AskTheMayor so we'll be sure to see it go by. And good morning, Mr. Mayor.

NYC schools' low COVID-19 test rate shows disease likely not spreading in classrooms - but...

"Surveillance testing has turned up much fewer cases than anyone expected" in city schools, said Denis Nash, a professor of epidemiology at CUNY's School of Public Health. But health experts say there are limitations in what the data says about the safety of city schools.

Mayor de Blasio on Ask the Mayor with Brian Lehrer

Mayor de Blasio responds to a point made by a 'well known epidemiologist' (at 4' 30")

9 Top N.Y. Health Officials Have Quit as Cuomo Scorns Expertise

"When I say 'experts' in air quotes, it sounds like I'm saying I don't really trust the experts," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said of pandemic policies. "Because I don't." The deputy commissioner for public health at the New York State Health Department resigned in late summer.

米ＮＹ 経済活動の規制ほぼ撤廃、飲食店、美術館、劇場など

新型コロナの感染が一時は世界最悪の状況だったアメリカ・ニューヨークでは、１年あまり続いた経済活動の規制がほぼ撤廃になりました。ニューヨークから萩原記者の報告です。 ...