DeSantis denies report that Florida is recruiting unvaccinated police officers
Governor Ron DeSantis wants police officers from northern cities to fill vacancies in Florida departments. And, he says, their COVID-19 vaccination status doesn’t matter.
US international COVID-19 travel requirements: White House details new rules
The Biden administration is detailing its new international COVID-19 air travel polices for most foreign travelers to the U.S, which will include exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements.
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine generates 'robust' response in kids 6-11
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine generated a “robust” neutralizing antibody response in children ages 6 to 11, the company said Monday.
DeSantis: We are actively recruiting out-of-state police officers out of job due to vaccine mandates
The Republican governor slammed the 'unconstitutional' mandates.
Anti-vaccine mandate demonstrators rush barricades at Nets game
Video posted to social media showed protesters chanting "Let Kyrie Play!" pushing past barricades and rushing towards the arena's doors.
Fauci: COVID-19 vaccines for younger kids could come as early as November
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that COVID-19 vaccines could “be available for children from five to 11 within the first week or two of November.”
Walgreen’s, Walmart, other pharmacies now offering Moderna, J&J booster shots
Several pharmacies are now offering COVID-19 booster shots for Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients.
Unvaccinated people can expect COVID-19 infections every 16 months, study suggests
Unvaccinated people are at risk of being reinfected with COVID-19 every 16 months, according to a new study conducted by the Yale School of Public Health.
South Africa tries to end vaccine inequity by replicating Moderna shot
A team of young scientists in South Africa is assembling the equipment needed to reverse engineer Moderna's coronavirus vaccine.
Southwest Airlines won't fire unvaccinated employees: 'It makes no sense'
While Southwest Airlines "encourages every employee" to get vaccinated, it does not want to "lose any employee" over President Biden's executive order requiring proof of vaccination or testing,
APH, Travis County host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics Oct. 22-25
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
APH holds news conference as CDC backs vaccine boosters expansion
Certain people who received Pfizer vaccinations months ago already are eligible for a booster and now the CDC says specific Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients qualify, too.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in kids 5-11
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective at protecting elementary school-age kids from infection, ahead of a public review.
COVID-19 vaccines: CDC OKs Moderna, J&J and mix-and-match boosters
The CDC has signed off on Moderna and J&J COVID-19 booster shots. The agency is allowing the flexibility of “mixing and matching" the extra dose.
Pfizer says COVID-19 booster restores vaccine efficacy to 95.6%
Pfizer shared results from its Phase 3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine booster, saying the third dose showed 95.6% efficacy against symptomatic disease.
US COVID-19 vaccine donations: Nation marks 200M doses shared globally
The U.S. on Thursday donated its 200 millionth COVID-19 shot to help vaccinate the rest of the world, the White House said.
Pregnant women express regret about not getting COVID-19 vaccine
Two women from Georgia and Alabama who contracted COVID-19 during their pregnancies are urging other pregnant women to get vaccinated.
FDA OKs mixing COVID-19 vaccines, approves Moderna, J&J boosters
U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said Wednesday anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
COVID-19 vaccine mandates won’t impact holiday travel, White House task force says
This news comes as many airlines and businesses require their staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
US details plans to roll out COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11
Kids aged 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine, and the White House is detailing plans for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot.