Health

These 'vaccine hunters' are chasing down appointments for people who need them most

By Laura Santhanam

For many people, especially those who are older, technological obstacles and access shut them out of the process and prolong their wait and risk of exposure to the virus.

Hong Kong halts use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, cites defective lids

By Associated Press

Hong Kong suspended use of the Pfizer vaccine Wednesday after its Chinese distributor informed the city that one batch had defective bottle lids.

Texas joins states making vaccines available to all adults

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

The announcement by state health officials Tuesday adds Texas to the rapidly growing list of states that are making the vaccine available to all adults.

WATCH: Biden to expand 'Obamacare' by cutting health insurance costs

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

President Joe Biden pledged Tuesday that his $1.9 trillion rescue package would build on the promise of the Affordable Care Act, the hallmark legislation of Barack Obama's presidency that became law 11 years ago.

Germany extends virus lockdown until mid-April as cases rise

By Frank Jordans, Associated Press

Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.

WATCH: Health care experts testify about prescription drug prices

By News Desk

Health care experts will testify Tuesday before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee about the high cost of prescription drugs in the U.S.

AstraZeneca may have used outdated information in U.S. vaccine trial

By Associated Press

Results from a U.S. trial of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine may have included "outdated information" and that could mean the company provided an incomplete view of efficacy data, American federal health officials said early Tuesday.

U.S. data shows AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine effective for all adults

By Maria Cheng, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

The results raised hopes that the findings could help rebuild public confidence in the beleaguered shot in other countries and were a step toward clearance for American use.

Germany: police clash with protesters against virus measures

By Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press

Police in central Germany have used water cannons, pepper spray and batons against people trying to break through barriers during a protest against coronavirus restrictions.

Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics

By Stephen Wade, Associated Press

Spectators from abroad will be barred from the Tokyo Olympics when they open in four months. The decision was announced after a meeting of the International Olympic Committee, the Japanese government, the Tokyo government, the International Paralympic Committee, and local…