Mar 22 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. Continue reading
Mar 19 Biden eyes new goal after U.S. clears 100 million shots since Jan. 20 By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The United States has cleared President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus shots, more than a month before his target date of his 100th day in office. Continue reading
Mar 19 AstraZeneca vaccinations resume in Europe after blood clot scare By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press Countries across Europe are resuming vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot, as leaders seek to reassure their populations it is safe following brief suspensions that cast doubt on the vaccine. Continue reading
Mar 19 Now vaccinated, justices gather privately at Supreme Court By Associated Press The Supreme Court is returning to a little bit of normal following a year disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Mar 19 WATCH: Schumer says New York will get 1.65 million vaccines a week By Associated Press Schumer said the increase amounts to a 33% increase in supply from yesterday. Continue reading
Mar 18 Biden plans to send COVID-19 shots to Mexico, Canada By Zeke Miller, Rob Gillies, Associated Press The U.S. is planning to send a combined 4 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Mexico and Canada in its first export of shots, the White House said Thursday. Continue reading
Mar 18 WATCH: Biden says U.S. to hit 100 million vaccination goal on Friday By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Ahead of Biden's remarks, the White House said it was finalizing plans to send a combined 4 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Mexico and Canada in its first export of shots. Continue reading
Mar 18 EU drug agency discounts any link between vaccine and clots By Maria Cheng, Frank Jordans, Associated Press On Thursday, ahead of the EMA's announcement, Britain's drug regulatory agency said there is no sign AstraZeneca's vaccine causes clots, and it urged people to continue getting the shot. Continue reading
Mar 17 WATCH: White House COVID-19 response team provides update By Associated Press The White House's COVID-19 pandemic response team will hold a briefing on Wednesday to provide an update on the pandemic. Continue reading
Mar 16 Watch 6:11 Why European nations are suspending use of the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine By William Brangham A growing number of European nations are suspending use of the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine, one of three on the continent, after reports of blood clots and other problems among a small number of people. AstraZeneca says these are isolated cases. Continue watching