Jun 16 Florida only state not preordering COVID-19 vaccines for young children By Associated Press Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that he won't facilitate their distribution but that the shots will be available to people who want them. Continue reading
Jun 16 Simultaneous shortages of formula, tampons and child care hit parents hard By Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th "For women and children, there is not enough support."… Continue reading
Jun 16 WATCH: The Senate Health committee holds hearing on the federal response to COVID-19 By News Desk The Senate Health committee held a hearing on the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic with Centers for Disease Control Director Rochelle Walensky and Dr. Anthony Fauci among others scheduled to give testimony. Continue reading
Jun 15 Watch 5:48 News Wrap: Buffalo mass shooting suspect faces federal hate crimes In our news wrap Wednesday, a white man accused of shooting 10 Black victims in Buffalo will face federal hate crimes, President Biden pushed oil companies to produce more gasoline, Michigan police officer charged with murdering Patrick Lyoya was fired,… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 6:19 What parents need to know about newly approved COVID vaccines for children under age 5 Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday endorsed COVID vaccinations for children under 5. The FDA approved reduced-strength vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer for the age group. With CDC approval, shots could be available as soon as Monday… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 8:16 Coastal Louisiana struggles with housing crisis after Hurricane Ida By Roby Chavez, Diane Lincoln Estes The Atlantic hurricane season started June 1, but people in southeast Louisiana are still recovering after being hit last year by one of the strongest hurricanes ever to make landfall in the state. Communities correspondent Roby Chavez went back to… Continue watching
Jun 15 Fauci tests positive for virus, has mild COVID-19 symptoms By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of America's pandemic response through two White House administrations, has tested positive for the coronavirus. Continue reading
Jun 15 FDA advisers approve COVID-19 vaccine shots for kids under 5 By Lindsey Tanner, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press COVID-19 shots for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in the U.S. have moved a step closer. An advisory panel for the Food and Drug Administration gave a thumbs-up to Moderna's two shots for the littlest kids. Continue reading
Jun 15 EPA says ‘forever chemicals’ pose a health risk even at very low levels By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water are more dangerous than previously thought — and pose health risks even at levels so low they cannot currently be detected. Continue reading
Jun 15 President Biden issues executive orders to counter state actions he sees as anti-LGBTQ By Will Weissert, Associated Press The orders seek to discourage "conversion therapy," which is a discredited practice that aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. Continue reading