Sep 06 Watch 6:03 Despite vaccines’ positive impact, unvaccinated hotspots and delta raise COVID numbers When the summer of 2021 began, COVID-19 seemed to be on the retreat in most of the U.S. President Joe Biden talked about celebrating America's "independence" from the virus on July 4. But the delta variant has changed the game. Continue watching
Sep 03 4 takeaways about Americans’ COVID views at summer’s end By Laura Santhanam While taming the coronavirus will continue to depend on widespread adoption of key public health measures, the United States is still confronting the gulf between those who believe that something like getting a vaccine is a personal decision versus those… Continue reading
Aug 26 Japan suspends 1.63 million doses of Moderna over contamination found in unused vials By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The health ministry said the contamination was reported at multiple vaccination sites. Continue reading
Aug 23 New York City mandates vaccinations for public school teachers and staff By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday, ramping up pandemic protections as the nation's largest school system prepares for classes to start next month. Continue reading
Aug 23 WATCH: FDA gives full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine By Lauran Neergaard, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet. Continue reading
Aug 09 Pentagon to require COVID vaccine for all troops by Sept. 15 By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press That deadline could be pushed up if the vaccine receives final FDA approval or infection rates continue to rise. Continue reading
Aug 09 Fake COVID-19 vaccination cards worry college officials By Roselyn Romero, Associated Press A growing number of colleges and universities are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for students to attend in-person classes. Continue reading
Aug 02 Employers are losing patience with unvaccinated workers By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press Many of the companies that are requiring shots have mostly office workers who are already largely vaccinated and are reluctant to work alongside those who aren't. Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch 6:19 Vaccine, mask opponents are fueling the delta variant’s death toll. Will incentives help? Judy Woodruff discusses the latest on COVID-19's spread in the U.S. — which is surging thanks to the delta variant — and how incentives for those who are unvaccinated and anti-maskers will affect the situation with Dr. Paul Offit, director… Continue watching
Jul 26 California to require proof of vaccination for state workers By Kathleen Ronayne, Janie Har, Associated Press California will require state employees and all health care workers to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or get tested weekly. Continue reading