By Consumer Affairs
With the Fourth of July in the rearview mirror, the temperatures will only continue to skyrocket this summer, and consumers should know how to best handle the extreme heat.
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CDC Awards New York $68 Million To Address COVID-19 Related Health Disparities
CDC has awarded Health Research Inc. (agent for New York State Department of Health) and the Fund for Public Health in New York.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio And School Chancellor Porter Announce Historic Return To School For All NYC Students
Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter announced a full return to in-person learning for all New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) students, teachers, and staff members beginning September 13, 2021. Continue reading
CDC Says People From Harlem To Hawaii Should Still Wear Masks In Indoor Public Spaces And Places
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Tuesday that fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear a mask in small outdoor gatheringsContinue reading
Kids Who Lost A Parent From COVID-19 Need Support Services For Long-Term Wellness
Consumer Affairs reports that in a new study conducted by researchers from Penn State explored the long-term impacts associated with children from Harlem to Hollywood who lost parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
CDC Lauds Seniors For Getting Their Vaccinations But Says Others Aren’t Being Smart
According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens -- who are the most vulnerable to COVID-19 -- are leading the way in vaccinations from Harlem to Hollywood.Continue reading
CDC Awards $100+ M To Expand NY’s COVID-19 Vaccine Programs And NYC Receives Additional $81+ M
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded New York $100,449,264 to support local efforts to increase vaccine uptake by expanding COVID-19 vaccine programs.Continue reading
CDC Releases Updated COVID-19 Travel Guidance From Harlem To Hawaii
In updated guidance issued Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said fully vaccinated people can travel at low risk to themselves as long as they practice the usual COVID-19 precautions. Continue reading
CDC Study Finds One Shot Of Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Confers 80 Percent Immunity
A new CDC study has found that just one dose of the vaccines produced by either Pfizer and Moderna are 80 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 infections. Continue reading
CDC Extends Halt On Evictions From Harlem To Hawaii Through End Of June
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that it will be extending its moratorium on evictions through June 30, 2021, in order to stem the spread of COVID-19. Continue reading
CDC Says Vaccinated People Can Visit Each Other Indoors Without A Mask
If you’ve gotten your COVID-19 vaccination and haven’t had a chance to hang out with your friends much since the pandemic began, it might be time to chill the champagne. Continue reading
CDC Says Consumers From Harlem To Hawaii Shouldn’t Double-Up With Disposable Masks
Recently, both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID),Continue reading
Doctors Urge Transparency About COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects From Harlem To Hawaii
With a successful COVID-19 vaccine on the way, doctors are urging CDC officials to make sure patients are prepared for the possibility of side effects after getting vaccinated against the coronavirus.Continue reading
NYC Health + Hospitals Continues To Urge New Yorkers To Get A Flu Vaccine
In observation of National Influenza Vaccination Week, NYC Health + Hospitals continues to urge New Yorkers to get a flu vaccine, which are available at more than 60 patient care sites across the five boroughs.Continue reading
Target Announces New Round Of Employee Bonuses From Harlem To Hollywood
With a Target store in East Harlem, Target thank its workers who have persevered during the COVID-19 pandemic, Target will be giving out $70 million in bonuses as the holiday shopping season gets underway. Continue reading