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SHARE: On April 30, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that indoor capacity for restaurants and hair and nail salons in New York City would be allowed to increase to 75% on May 7 and that gyms and fitness centers could increase capacity to 50% starting on May 15.  Cuomo’s announcement came just one day after New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio notified the public that the city would be fully reopened by July 1. “This is going to be the summer of New York City,” the mayor said during a press conf...

Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.

Youve been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card? Megan Cerullo © Getty Images/iStockphoto Covid vaccine plan More than 100 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot. The proof? A 4-by-3-inch paper "vaccination record card" issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  In a post-pandemic world, that humble card for those who are fully vaccinated could become an important document used for travel, attending events, returning to t...

"I would laminate it because by the time a booster comes along, the technology will have evolved," suggested Dr. Maureen Miller, a professor of epidemiology at Columbia Universitys Mailman School of Public Health.  You can get your card laminated for free at office supply store Staples by using the code 81450 or at Office Depot with code 52516714.  Leave the original at home Make sure to store the original hard copy of your vaccine card someplace safe — you dont need to keep it on your pers...

By: CBS News More than 100 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot. The proof? A 4-by-3-inch paper "vaccination record card" issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  In a post-pandemic world, however, that humble card for those who are fully vaccinated could become an important document used for travel, attending events, returning to the post-pandemic office and other purposes. Heres what experts say you should know about vaccination cards.  P...

Youve been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card? Megan Cerullo © Getty Images/iStockphoto Covid vaccine plan More than 100 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot. The proof? A 4-by-3-inch paper "vaccination record card" issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  In a post-pandemic world, however, that humble card for those who are fully vaccinated could become an important document used for travel, attending events, retur...

Youve been vaccinated. So what should you do with your vaccine card? By Megan Cerullo "Vaccine passports" spark controversy More than 100 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot. The proof? A 4-by-3-inch paper "vaccination record card" issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  In a post-pandemic world, however, that humble card for those who are fully vaccinated could become an important document used for travel, attending ev...

Will There Be Rock Concerts in 2021? Music fans pining for the return of live performances continue asking the same question: When will it be safe for concerts to return? Like anything related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the answer is complicated. It’s been roughly a year since the coronavirus brought live music to a halt, with the majority of major tours and festivals shut down by March 2020. In a conversation with  The New York Times, Dr. Anthony Fauci, an infectious disease expert and the c...

With safety the top priority, UCR looks at the likelihood of concerts in 2021.

SHARE: New York has entered a troubling new phase of the coronavirus pandemic: the state has confirmed four cases of a more contagious strain currently wreaking havoc in Britain. While much remains unknown about the new variant, public health experts said now is the time to take proactive steps to prevent worse-case scenarios. And they say that officials need to begin seriously considering the reintroduction of restrictions, like ending indoor dining statewide, to slow the spread.  New York st...