What is Florona?
That double infection, a combination of two illnesses - the flu and coronavirus - is considered "florona."
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Pfizer Says COVID Booster Offers Protection Against Omicron
Pfizer says a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine may protect against the new omicron variant.
Unvaccinated Italians Face New Restrictions as Holidays Near
Italy is making life more uncomfortable for unvaccinated people as the holidays draw near.
9,000 NYC Workers on Leave as Vaccine Mandate Takes Effect
About 9,000 NYC workers and firefighters were put on unpaid leave for refusing to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate that takes effect today.
Former Senator Seward Sends Plea To Non Vaccinated
When I say that this is a deeply personal subject, I mean I am profoundly grateful to God and my medical team for getting me through it and that I do not wish this disease on anybody.
8 Million New Yorkers Have Received COVID Vaccine
Governor Andrew Cuomo says eight million New Yorkers have now received the COVID-19 vaccine.
New York Opens Vaccine Eligibility To Everyone Age 50 And Up
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that the state is expanding eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine to everyone age 50 and older.
Parents of Unvaccinated Kids Decry Religious Exemption's End
Parents of unvaccinated children in New York state are protesting the repeal of a religious exemption to school immunization requirements.
Judge Denies Order Letting Unvaccinated Kids Go To School
A judge has upheld a New York state law repealing religious exemptions from vaccinations required for children attending school schools and day care programs.
Order Sought To Let Unvaccinated NY Students Attend School
A judge in New York has declined to immediately rule on whether to let unvaccinated children go back to school.