Dec 08 Watch 8:33 Britain rolls out a vaccine, but what will distribution look like in the U.S.? The first shots of a COVID vaccine in Britain Tuesday delivered new hope around the world. Officials in the U.S. want to begin rolling out a vaccine in the coming weeks. But there are many concerns about getting the vaccine… Continue watching
Dec 08 WATCH: FDA advisers endorse Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency authorization By Lauran Neergaard, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press A U.S. government advisory panel has endorsed Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine, in a major step toward an epic vaccination campaign that could finally conquer the outbreak. Continue reading
Dec 08 California uses text alert to warn millions of COVID-19 spread By Associated Press Both regions came under increased restrictions this week after the total capacity of hospital intensive care units dropped below 15 percent. The restrictions will remain in effect for at least three weeks. Continue reading
Dec 08 WATCH: House Democratic Caucus holds news briefing By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Already, Capitol Hill leaders are moving a key government shutdown deadline to the end of next week, but progress is slow and key decisions are yet to be made. Continue reading
Dec 08 Why health care providers think vaccinating 20 million by the end of the year may be unrealistic By Olivia Goldhill, STAT Health care systems in California, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Kansas expect to still be giving staff their first shots in mid-January. Continue reading
Dec 08 U.S. is taking final steps to review the first COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s what’s next By Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration posted a positive review of the Pfizer vaccine on Tuesday and will hold a public hearing on Thursday. The Associated Press has a look at the process. Continue reading
Dec 08 WATCH: Biden calls for action on virus as he introduces health team By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Topping the roster is health secretary nominee Xavier Becerra, a Latino politician who rose from humble beginnings to serve in Congress and as California’s attorney general. Continue reading
Dec 08 WATCH: Trump speaks at White House vaccine summit By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Biden officials were not invited to a White House event on the vaccine, and representatives from the drug companies also didn't attend. Continue reading
Dec 08 WATCH: Pentagon set to begin COVID-19 vaccinations on small scale By Robert Burns, Associated Press Pentagon officials say that once the Food and Drug Administration gives its “emergency use authorization,” the military will start giving shots within a day or two. Continue reading
Dec 08 WATCH: Senate holds second hearing on COVID-19 early outpatient treatment By Courtney Vinopal The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs committee will hold a second hearing Dec. 8 on early outpatient treatment for COVID-19. Continue reading