CDC study: Moderna vaccine most effective at preventing hospitalization
A CDC study comparing the three vaccines authorized in the U.S. found that Moderna’s is most effective at preventing hospitalization due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 boosters likely to be expanded in coming weeks, US health officials predict
Two top U.S. health officials said Sunday that they believe COVID-19 booster use may be expanded to cover more Americans in the coming weeks.
COVID-19 in Arizona: Hospitals struggle to care for patients due to the unvaccinated
On Sept. 18, 108 Arizonans lost their lives due to COVID-19 -- a death toll we haven't seen in our state since February. But during this surge, most of the victims are under the age of 50. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.
Biden to convene virtual COVID-19 summit amid UN General Assembly
President Joe Biden will convene a virtual summit Wednesday on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly, the White House said on Friday.
FDA advisory panel OKs Pfizer COVID-19 booster for 65 and older, votes no for younger
An independent advisory panel for the FDA voted against a proposal for a booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for Americans 16 and older.
Florida mother of two receives notice to get vaccinated or face eviction: I was 'very shocked'
A South Florida mother of two told "Fox & Friends" Friday she was "very shocked" to receive a notice from her landlord to get vaccinated within two weeks or face eviction from her apartment.
Northern Michigan meteorologist fired from TV station after 30 years after refusing COVID-19 vaccine
Karl Bohnak began working at WLUC in Marquette in 1988. He says the Upper Peninsula was one of the most challenging places in the U.S. for weather forecasting.
Biden tasks OSHA with enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Joe Biden directed OSHA to write a rule forcing employers with at least 100 workers to require staff get vaccinated or produce weekly test results showing they are virus free.
Senior COVID-19 advisor to Arizona Gov. Ducey details plan to get more people vaccinated
The man appointed to the task is Dr. Richard Carmona, senior COVID-19 advisor to the governor. He is a former U.S. Surgeon General, and recently was named as a key COVID-19 advisor to ADHS.
24 GOP state attorneys general threaten lawsuit over federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Two dozen Republican attorneys general are warning the White House of impending legal action if a proposed coronavirus vaccine requirement for as many as 100 million Americans goes into effect.
White House offered Nicki Minaj phone call to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccine
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Thursday the White House offered Nicki Minaj a simple phone call with a health expert to answer any questions she may have about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Illinois family blames unvaccinated in obituary after vaccinated woman dies from COVID-19
The Illinois family of a vaccinated woman who died of COVID-19 says her death could have been avoided if more people were vaccinated.
Nicki Minaj says she was invited to White House after COVID-19 vaccine tweet
Nicki Minaj’s tweet comes just days after she posted a separate, controversial tweet in which she claimed her cousin’s friend allegedly became impotent and suffered swollen testicles after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Is it safe to get a flu shot and COVID-19 booster at the same time? One expert weighs in
The CDC recommends Americans 6 months and older who can get a flu shot by the end of October. But, one CDC-trained epidemiologist, says you may not want to wait around this year.
Moderna study: Recently vaccinated have stronger protection from breakthrough COVID-19
Moderna on Wednesday posted a study suggesting immunity from its COVID-19 vaccine may wane over time, saying that a booster shot is necessary to maintain strong protection against variants of concern.
COVID-19 booster: FDA strikes neutral tone on additional shots ahead of panel meeting
U.S. government advisers will debate Friday if there’s enough proof that a booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective.
Whirlpool offers employees $1,000 to get COVID-19 vaccine
The appliance company increased the incentive to $1,000, hoping to further encourage any employees who are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Army: ‘Relief of duties, discharge’ possible for those who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Army announced Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for soldiers is being implemented, saying those who refuse could face relief of duties or discharge.
Comedian Jim Breuer cancels shows at venues requiring vaccinations, calls policies 'segregation'
"Due to the segregation of them forcing people to show up with vaccinations, prove you're vaccinated, to prove that you've had a shot -- I am absolutely not doing those shows," Breuer said.
DeSantis: Florida cities, counties that require employees get vaccinated will be fined
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that any city or county that requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be fined $5,000 per infraction.