Nov 16 Pfizer asks U.S. regulators to approve promising COVID pill By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Pfizer is submitting its experimental pill for COVID-19 for U.S. authorization, setting the stage for a likely launch of the promising therapy in coming weeks. Continue reading
Nov 12 Nursing homes can now lift most COVID restrictions on visits By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press New guidance Friday from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services instructs nursing homes to allow visits at all times for all residents. Continue reading
Nov 12 In memo, NBA tells players and coaches to act on booster shots By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press The league told players and coaches in a memo Friday that it is no longer advisable to wait before receiving the additional dose. The booster shots should be received "as soon as possible."… Continue reading
Nov 11 WATCH: Answering your questions on COVID vaccines for kids By News Desk So far, more than 900,000 newly eligible children were vaccinated against COVID-19 in the days after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed the shot, according to data from the White House COVID-19 Task Force briefing this week. Continue reading
Nov 11 The COVID-19 vaccine and kids. Your questions answered By Laura Santhanam Looking across the coronavirus pandemic, people who remain unvaccinated make up the overwhelming majority of people who have suffered the most -- signaling the protective and preventive power of getting vaccinated. Continue reading
Nov 10 After banning teachers from displaying diversity symbols, Oregon school board fires superintendent By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press The escalating disputes on the Newberg School Board come as schools nationwide have become battlegrounds, with arguments over vaccine and mask mandates and how racism is addressed in teaching. Continue reading
Nov 10 Mandates drive up vaccinations at colleges, despite leniency By John Seewer, Associated Press Some universities have seen nearly complete compliance, including at state flagship schools in Maryland, Illinois and Washington. Continue reading
Nov 10 White House says campaign to vaccinate children off to a 'very strong start' By Zeke Miller, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press About 900,000 kids aged 5 to 11 will have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in their first week of eligibility, the White House said, providing the first glimpse at the pace of the school-aged vaccination campaign. Continue reading
Nov 09 As U.S. borders reopen, experts say it will take years for travel to recover By Tali Arbel, Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press The U.S. says it is inviting the global community to visit now that the government has ended the ban on travelers from 33 countries. In reality, however, it will still be difficult for much of the globe to enter the… Continue reading
Nov 08 Biden team defends worker vaccine rule, wants challenges combined into single case By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press At least 27 states plus several businesses and associations filed legal challenges in at least six federal appeals courts after the Occupational Safety and Health Administration released its mandate last week. Continue reading