Health News New York Ends Covid Vaccine Mandate For Health Care Workers

NYC workers fired over COVID vaccine mandate say they would consider coming back

John Macari struggled to find work after he lost his job as a lieutenant with the NYPD in early 2022 over his refusal to get a COVID-19 vaccine. After he opted to retire early instead of taking the ... Read More

Covid skeptics are starting to win in court. Vaccine access could shrink as a result

Isabella Cueto covers the leading causes of death and disability: chronic diseases. Her focus includes autoimmune conditions and diseases of the lungs, kidneys, liver (and more). She writes about ... Read More

Pentagon to review discharges of 8,700 troops who declined COVID vaccine

The Pentagon has ordered the services to review and potentially upgrade the discharge records of about 8,700 troops separated for refusing the now-rescinded COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Read More

Flu, respiratory viruses on the rise in NY, NJ as some hospitals mandate masks

Flu and other respiratory viruses are on the rise in New York and New Jersey, prompting a number of hospitals to bring back their mask mandate, data shows. According to the New York State Department ... Read More

Federal agency sues Advocate Aurora over COVID vaccine mandate

The EEOC accused Advocate Aurora Health of religious discrimination by firing a nurse in 2021 who refused to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Read More

"Tripledemic" of flu, COVID and RSV cases surging across New York ahead of holidays, health officials warn

In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving, and doctors expect that trend to continue with more holiday gatherings. "Flu is rising a lot faster than it did last year," ... Read More