COVID-19

COVID-19 cases are once again on the increase, but Gov. Kathy Hochul and state health officials say a new vaccine due out Friday could counteract that trend.

The new variant, known as BA.2.86, is genetically different than omicron. It has been found in Israel, Denmark, and South Africa, as well as in the states of Michigan and Virginia

Transplant chief Reza Saidi explains the value of pancreas transplants. Public health researcher Jamie Romeiser discusses the connection between COVID-19 and chronic pain. Ophthalmology researcher William Spencer shares what he's learned about the retina.

With COVID-19 cases on the rise, Upstate University Hospital and Upstate Community Hospital are reinstating a mask mandate. The hospital policies will also require universal COVID testing for all patients admitted to the hospital.

In an interview with public radio, state Health Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald offers guidance on how to deal with new COVID-19 strains that are emerging this summer.

Over the past week, the number of hospitalizations from COVID-19 and the number of reported cases across New York state have been on the rise.

The app will be decommissioned on July 28. It was launched in 2021 and used by almost twelve million people. State officials say the stored personal data will remain “private and secure.”

Onondaga County Health Commissioner Dr. Katie Anderson said the end of the emergency does not mean the COVID-19 pandemic is over.

It's been three years since the coronavirus pandemic shut down performing industries. Audiences have returned, yet theatres still face challenges.

SUNY officials have lifted the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students. SUNY Chancellor John King says the decision is more reflective of the current state of COVID-19.