Opinion: The COVID-19 vaccines remain the best weapons against the pandemic
A new antiviral medication developed by Merck is awaiting FDA approval. The potential approval and widespread use of this new medication could help save thousands of lives, but the vaccine remains the best deterrent to the pandemic.
Srishti Bungle, Deputy Opinion Editor
• October 19, 2021
Explained: COVID-19 booster shots, and who can get one
The CDC’s recent booster shot recommendation left members of the NYU community wondering who is eligible to receive an extra dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Kristian Burt, Staff Writer
• October 14, 2021
Even after vaccination, some students’ concerns about COVID-19 remain
As vaccination rates throughout the state continue to increase, some students feel unsure about the safety of the city and resuming their pre-pandemic activities.
Natalie Melendez, Staff Writer
• May 4, 2021
You could be quarantined in your dorm for reporting your vaccine side effects
With no apparent university policy on post-vaccination symptoms, responding honestly to the Daily Screener could get you quarantined.
Alex Tey, Copy Chief
• April 27, 2021
NYU will require COVID-19 vaccines for all in-person students this fall
The university says the requirement will minimize the spread of COVID-19 and allow for a return to in-person activities.
Rachel Fadem, Staff Writer
• April 21, 2021
Staff Rants and Raves: Vaccines
With New York residents getting vaccinated, we'd figure that we should share our opinions on vaccines in general.
Cutting ties with line cutters: A student’s friendships are tested after ineligible friends get vaccinated
Liberal Studies first-year Amber Alirahi has put friendships on hold with students who used loopholes to get vaccinated early. Public health experts said such cheating is to be expected and pushes eligible people aside.
Rachel Cohen, Staff Writer
• April 8, 2021
Securing the coveted vaccine: How NYU fights back
After just over a year of the first confirmed COVID-19 death in New York City, vaccines are available, though access is limited. These are the stories of two fortunate NYU members who were able to secure the vaccine.
Sarah Gil, Staff Writer
• March 15, 2021
NYU prepares vaccination sites on campus
The university encourages eligible groups to get vaccinated and released plans for on-campus vaccination sites.
Rachel Cohen, Staff Writer
• March 9, 2021
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