Man gets vaccinated up to 10 times in a single day
A man allegedly got vaccinated against COVID-19 as many as 10 times in a single day. Here's why:
Fauci: Americans may 'just have to deal with' more COVID boosters
Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.
Navy commander loses job after refusing COVID-19 vaccine
Cmdr. Lucian Kins was relieved of his duties Friday as second in command of the USS Winston Churchill, a destroyer, by Navy Capt. Ken Anderson, commander of Naval Surface Squadron 14.
New York indoor mask mandate for places without vaccine requirement
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an indoor mask mandate Friday for all public places that do not require proof of vaccination.
In US, more than 200 million people now fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Over 200 million people in the U.S. — or about 60% of the total population — are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, even as cases and hospitalizations climb.
WHO warns omicron variant fears may set off hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines
The World Health Organization has expressed concerns that rich countries spooked by the emergence of the omicron variant could step up hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines.
Hospital crowding in Arizona reaches pandemic high
The current hospital crowding is due not only to large numbers of COVID-19 patients, most of whom were unvaccinated, but also many non-virus patients needing treatment for other conditions.
Pfizer COVID booster: FDA expands extra dose to people as young as age 16
The Food and Drug Administration has given emergency authorization for 16- and 17-year-olds to get a third dose of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech -- if it's been six months since their last shot.
The Phoenix Zoo is giving animals the COVID-19 vaccine
Phoenix Zoo officials say the decision was made months ago out of an “abundance of precaution,” and that they have been using an “experimental” vaccine made specifically for animals that is not widely available yet.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids: What if your child gets the wrong dose?
As efforts continue to vaccinate the nation’s younger population, some parents have reported their kids getting the wrong dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. While parents should remain diligent, health experts say it’s no cause for concern.
Medicago's plant-based COVID-19 vaccine showing promising trial results, company says
Medicago announced Tuesday that its two-dose vaccine was 71% effective at preventing COVID-19 infection in a large, late-stage study that included several variants including the delta variant.
Pfizer: COVID-19 booster offers protection against omicron in early study
Pfizer said its COVID-19 booster dose may protect against the new omicron variant, but the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
Unvaccinated Illinois residents to pay own COVID-19 hospital bill, state lawmaker proposes
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll is proposing that any Illinois resident who refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine should pay their own bill if hospitalized with the virus.
US to boost COVID-19 vaccine global distribution with $400M investment
“This money will speed efforts both to get shots in arms and to support vaccine manufacturing in low-and-middle-income countries,” USAID administrator Samantha Power announced Monday.
Maryland man facing federal charges for selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards
Authorities say a Maryland man is facing federal charges in connection with a scheme to distribute fake COVID-19 vaccination cards.
SC nurse charged with creating fake COVID-19 vaccine cards, DOJ says
Tammy McDonald pleaded not guilty Thursday during an appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Shiva Hodges.
Italian man tries to get COVID-19 vaccine with fake arm
A nurse said she could tell right away that something was off when a 57-year-old man presented the phony limb for a shot earlier this week.
Omicron variant: Pfizer running ‘neutralization tests’ with its COVID-19 vaccine
Companies Pfizer and BioNTech are currently running tests in response to the rapidly spreading omicron variant with data likely available in the coming weeks.
Vaccine inequity: Global initiative to share shots struggles to meet goal
The vaccine alliance that helps run COVAX warned in internal documents that a substantial number of doses might only show up in late 2022 or even 2023.
Pfizer asks FDA to expand emergency use of COVID-19 booster to include 16, 17-year-olds
The request comes as the world rushes to learn more about the new and highly transmissible omicron variant first discovered by South Africa.