Oct 27 WATCH: White House COVID task force holds briefing By Associated Press The White House COVID task force is expected to hold a briefing on Wednesday as the U.S. begins to implement nationwide booster shots. Continue reading
Oct 26 FDA panel backs Pfizer’s low-dose COVID-19 vaccine for kids By Lauran Neergaard, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The vote Tuesday by the Food and Drug Administration panel moves the nation closer to vaccinating children ages 5 to 11. The FDA isn't bound by the recommendation and is expected to make its own decision within days. Continue reading
Oct 26 Facebook froze as anti-vaccine comments swarmed users By David Klepper, Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Despite evidence that it worked, Facebook took a full month to implement the changes at a pivotal time in the global vaccine rollout. Continue reading
Oct 25 U.S. details new international COVID-19 travel requirements By Zeke Miller, David Koenig, Associated Press The Biden administration is detailing its new international COVID-19 air travel policies for most foreign travelers to the U.S, which will include exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements. Continue reading
Oct 25 Moderna says its low-dose COVID shot works for kids 6 to 11 By Lauren Neergaard Moderna said Monday that a low dose of its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and appears to work in 6- to 11-year-olds, as the manufacturer moves toward expanding shots to children. Continue reading
Oct 22 Watch 5:26 What you need to know about mixing and matching COVID vaccines, getting boosters Beginning Friday, COVID-19 booster shots for both Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are available to eligible populations. The CDC and FDA also authorized mixing and matching vaccines and boosters. Amna Nawaz discusses the latest with Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency… Continue watching
Oct 22 Scientists urge UK to prep rapid return to COVID restrictions By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The British government's scientific advisers have urged the government to ensure coronavirus restrictions can be introduced rapidly, as the rate of new infections continues to grow. Continue reading
Oct 22 Is it time to get a COVID-19 booster? Which one? By Lauran Neerguard, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press A number of factors, including the vaccine you started with and when your last dose was, help determine when you qualify, according to recommendations issued Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Continue reading
Oct 22 CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots By Lauran Neergaard, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Federal health officials say millions more Americans can get a COVID-19 booster and choose a different vaccine for that next shot. Continue reading
Oct 22 Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90 percent effective in 5 to 11 year olds By Lauran Neergaard, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The shots could begin in early November — with the first children in line fully protected by Christmas — if regulators give the go-ahead. Continue reading