Jan 25 Watch 6:09 What is driving the disparities in vaccine distribution? There have been more than 40 million Pfizer and Moderna vaccine doses delivered around the U.S. thus far, with more than half of those administered. But while the pace has increased, the rates of vaccination vary widely by states and… Continue watching
Jan 23 UK doctors seek review of 12-week gap between vaccine doses By Jill Lawless, Associated Press A major British doctors’ group says the U.K. government should “urgently review” its decision to give people a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine up to 12 weeks after the first, rather than the shorter gap recommended by the… Continue reading
Jan 22 COVID-19 vaccine guidance for those who are lactating is based on faulty assumptions, experts say By Elizabeth Preston, STAT Guidelines have grouped breastfeeding and pregnant people together when addressing vaccine safety. That, experts say, doesn't make sense. Continue reading
Jan 20 California winds easing after sparking fires, power outages By Associated Press A windstorm that fanned brushfires, toppled trees and left thousands of Californians without power is finally easing out of the south and some rain may be on the way. Gusts of up to 50 mph hit the region Tuesday night… Continue reading
Jan 20 As virus surges, states report shortages of vaccine By Michael Hill, Associated Press The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine. Continue reading
Jan 19 Black Americans are getting vaccinated at lower rates than white Americans By Hannah Recht, Lauren Weber, Kaiser Health News In 16 states that have released data by race, white residents are being vaccinated at significantly higher rates than Black residents, according to a new Kaiser Health News analysis — in many cases two to three times higher. Continue reading
Jan 19 City of Manaus in Brazil’s Amazon begins COVID-19 immunization By Marcelo Silva de Sousa, Associated Press The Amazonian city of Manaus in Brazil began administering vaccines against the coronavirus, providing a ray of hope for the rainforest’s biggest city whose health system is collapsing. Continue reading
Jan 18 California becomes first state to top 3 million virus cases By Robert Jablon, Associated Press The grim milestone wasn't entirely unexpected in a state with 40 million residents but its speed was stunning. The state only reached 2 million reported cases on Dec. 24. Continue reading
Jan 18 California urges halt to batch of COVID-19 vaccine doses after reports of reactions By Robert Jablon, Associated Press Dr. Erica S. Pan is recommending that vaccine providers stop using one lot of the Moderna vaccine pending completion of an investigation. She says less than 10 people who got the shots at a single site needed medical attention. Continue reading
Jan 18 Israel trades Pfizer vaccine doses for medical data By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press Israel has struck a deal with Pfizer, promising to share vast troves of medical data with the international drug giant in exchange for the continued flow of its hard-to-get vaccine. Continue reading