The FBI and federal prosecutors in Brooklyn are investigating Gov. Andrew Cuomo's coronavirus task force with a particular focus on his administration's handling of nursing homes early in the pandemic, two sources told ABC News.
Young women in Florida dress as grannies in apparent attempt to get COVID-19 vaccine, official says
Young women in Florida dressed up as older women in an apparent attempt to qualify for COVID-19 vaccination, a local official said Thursday.
Dr. Raul Pino, the director of the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, said the women arrived at a vaccination site dressed up as grannies in bonnets, glasses and gloves but were turned away. The women appeared to be in their twenties, he told reporters.
Vatican employees who refuse COVID-19 vaccine without medical reason risk firing
The Vatican is taking Pope Francis pro-vaccine stance very seriously: Any Vatican employee who refuses to get a coronavirus shot without a valid medical reason risks being fired.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is sounding off on Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is involved in a dispute with another state Democrat who claims the governor threatened him over the reporting of COVID nursing home deaths.
FEMA to open more vaccination centers in New York and Texas
FEMA will open additional vaccination centers in Texas and New York next week, part of its effort to potentially set up 100 mass vaccination sites nationwide. And if the military has to man each of these stations, it s possible that there could be 18,000 military personnel involved in putting in vaccines.
NEW YORK: Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn - will be able to vaccinate 3,000 people a day
TEXAS Houston - NRG Center will be able to vaccinate 6,000 people a day. Dallas - Fair Park Cotton Bowl Stadium will be able to vaccinate 3,000 people a day.
Starting March 26, indoor family entertainment centers and amusement parks in New York can reopen at 25% capacity, while outdoor amusement parks may reopen April 9 with 33% capacity.