COVID-19 vaccine

Judge blocks Florida law that prevents cruise lines from requiring proof of vaccination

By Associated Press

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Florida law that prevents cruise lines from requiring passengers to prove they're vaccinated against COVID-19. The judge says it appears unconstitutional and won't likely hold up in court.

Canada reopens its border for vaccinated U.S. visitors

By Lisa Baumann, Wilson Ring, Associated Press

Canada has lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians.

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.

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.

Fauci hopeful COVID vaccines get full OK by FDA within weeks

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

The U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said Sunday that he was hopeful the Food and Drug Administration will give full approval to the coronavirus vaccine by month’s end and predicted the potential move will spur a…

Students ask Supreme Court to block college vaccine mandate

By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

It's the first time the high court has been asked to weigh in on a vaccine mandate and comes as some corporations, states and cities are also weighing vaccine requirements for workers or even to dine indoors.

California to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for health workers

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

The order, issued Thursday by the California Department of Public Health, is different when Governor Gavin Newsom announced health care workers would have the choice of either getting vaccinated or submitting to weekly testing.

WATCH: White House COVID Response Team holds news briefing

By Associated Press

Foreign nationals traveling to the United States "may need to have some type of a vaccine requirement," Jeff Zients, White House Coronavirus coordinator said during a COVID briefing Thursday.

U.S. plans to require COVID-19 shots for foreign travelers

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official says.

Nursing home operator tells workers to get vaccine or lose their jobs

By Bernard Condon, Matt Sedensky, Associated Press

The industry has largely rejected compulsory measures for fear of triggering an employee exodus that could worsen already dangerous staffing shortages.