Name: What we know now about the COVID variants
Uploaded: 2021-03-03T23:10:28Z
Duration: 29 min 48 s
Description: LI health experts discuss new findings on the COVID-19 variants and how to protect against them, and vaccine efficacy.

LI health experts discuss new findings on the COVID-19 variants and how to protect against them, and vaccine efficacy.


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Health care providers around Long Island Tuesday began administering COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of 5. Newsday TV's Shari Einhorn reports.

COVID vaccines for kids under 5 roll out

Get the latest COVID updates from Nassau and Suffolk County health commissioners as they discuss which variants are concerning right now, plus LI's rates of reinfections, hospitalizations and deaths.

COVID updates from county health commissioners

The CDC's latest recommendation that people in high risk areas, like LI, wear masks indoors and in public places appears to have been met with something of a collective shrug. Steve Langford reports.

LIers on CDC recommendations: 'I guess if we have to'

COVID-19 will likely continue to spread, medical experts say. Get updates from local doctors on the latest available treatments and ways to protect yourself and your family.

Doctors' tips for getting through a COVID-19 infection

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Dozens of parents brought their children to the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge on Thursday to get COVID-19 vaccines that were approved days ago by federal officials for the last remaining age group to become eligible.

As more COVID-19 doses arrive, Suffolk ramps up effort to vaccinate youngest kids

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State figures show Long Island continues to have a high community level of COVID-19 even as kids under 5 begin getting shots to combat the virus.

LI still a COVID-19 hot spot as youngest begin vaccination

When he was mayor, Bill de Blasio threatened to fine workplaces that failed to check vaccine cards, but under Eric Adams, there are no penalties — or even inspections.

NYC acknowledges it's stopped enforcing vaccine mandate for private employers

Health experts on Long Island said Tuesday that so far, demand for the vaccine for children six months to 4 is less than for previous children's age groups and many heath care providers are in need of doses.

For Long Island's youngest, supply and demand for COVID-19 vaccine both lag

State-run vaccination sites, including the SUNY-Old Westbury site, will be closing by the end of the month, officials said, as people get their COVID-19 shots elsewhere. 

State orders mass COVID-19 vax sites closed as demand drops

Broadway is suspending its mask mandate, at least for July, the Theater District's trade group announced Tuesday.

They say the mask-free time is right on Broadway

Pediatricians and nurses use a gentle touch gained from years of experience while pharmacies are making special preparations for children between 6 months and 4 years of age.

For the youngest kids, taking the sting out of a COVID-19 shot

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Masks were again mandated on Wednesday at Long Island MacArthur Airport and on Suffolk County buses. Riders in Coram had mixed views on wearing masks while they travel. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Mask reversal: Masks again mandated at MacArthur Airport and on Suffolk buses 

Long Island's 7-day COVID positivity rate was 5.46% Sunday. Some Long Islanders on Monday said they are continuing to take precautions to protect themselves from the virus. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Long Island's 7-day COVID positivity rate at 5.46%

Sayville native Larry Kelly briefly opened his eyes on Easter Sunday 2020, after weeks in a coma battling COVID-19. Doctors gave him little chance of survival and his family had been called to say their goodbyes. Those around the country who came to know his story through social media called him "Miracle Larry."

Two years later, 'Miracle Larry' celebrates Easter Sunday with gratitude 

Judith Rossi, 70, was released from rehab after battling COVID-19 in January. The Ridge woman spent 6 weeks on a ventilator at Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson. Newsday's Shari Einhorn reports.

LI woman on ventilator for 6 weeks while battling COVID-19 leaves rehab 

Two years after the first COVID-19 cases were diagnosed on Long Island, many still struggle with lingering long-term effects from the virus. Newsday's Shari Einhorn reports.

Lingering long-term effects from COVID-19

Moderna is moving ahead in its proposal process for the COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 6 months to 5 years. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.

Moderna moves for COVID-19 vaccine approval for children 6 months to 5 years

Infection rates have increased, but the subvariant does not appear to cause more severe illness, NYS Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett said.

New COVID subvariant now 42% of NY cases

Georgio's Coffee Roasters in Farmingdale says sales through their website, launched two months before the pandemic hit, enabled them to keep their business alive despite foot traffic from office workers drying up.

Coffee business says online sales saved it during pandemic

It's been two years since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and while some Long Islanders are back to their pre-pandemic lives, others say they're taking a slower more cautious approach. Newsday's Shari Einhorn reports.

Cautious and optimistic, LIers two years into pandemic

Activity at mass vaccination sites across Long Island, including the site at SUNY Old Westbury, has slowed down, and enthusiasm has been replaced by hesitation. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.

Mass vaccination sites across Long Island grow quiet

What is the latest on masking for travelers? What about COVID-19 testing requirements? Travel and medical experts answer these questions and more.

Traveling? What you need to know now

Some students at McKenna Elementary School in Massapequa returned to school maskless as the mandate to wear them in schools was lifted by Gov. Kathy Hochul.