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Covid cases as of late are of noticeably weak intensity, a top NYC doctor said.

Doctors say they’re finding it increasingly difficult to distinguish Covid from allergies or the common cold, even as hospitalizations tick up. The illness’ past hallmarks, such as a dry c...

Doctors describe a clearer, more consistent pattern of Covid symptoms than they saw in the past. The illness often starts with sore throat and congestion.

As climate change continues to cause summer temps to soar, the lack of green spaces in underserved communities don't make things any better.

In this edition of 'Eyewitness News Extra Time,' we begin with a check on the extreme heat with the help of meteorologist Lee Goldberg.

Heat-related emergency room visits more than quadrupled on Thursday as New York reached sizzling temperatures with the heat index forecast to climb above 100 degrees. And with days still left in the heat wave, doctors worry worse could still be on the way. There were 25 heat-related emergency room visits in the city on Thursday, up from just six visits the day before, according to city data. ...

Temperatures are forecast to approach nearly 100 degrees in New York City over the next few days as warm winds from the Southwest that have triggered a massive heat wave blow into the city. Temperatures are expected to rise to over 90 degrees for at least three days this week, and the most stifling days will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday according to Brian Ciemnecki, a meteorologist with ...

One of the biggest and oldest hospitals is trying to get patients with mild COVID symptoms to use telehealth services instead of emergency rooms.

Winter weather kills more than twice as many Americans as summer heat. Author: Monica Danielle (AccuWeather) Updated: 4:39 PM EST January 7, 2021 Kevin Kelly was walking to his home in Motherwell, Scotland, early on New Years morning when he slipped and fell on ice. The 45-year-old father of five was found unconscious and rushed to the emergency room where he was put on life support. Tragically, Kelly died from a massive head injury two days later. According to t...