Oct 17 Watch 4:06 Booster shots challenge governments during global vaccine inequality By PBS NewsHour COVID-19 was the number one cause of death for people between the ages of 35 to 54 during some months since the pandemic began last year, according to recent data. Meanwhile, as the Delta variant continues to drive infections around… Continue watching
Oct 15 FDA panel endorses booster shot for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine By Matthew Perrone, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press J&J has asked the Food and Drug Administration for flexibility with its booster, arguing the extra dose adds important protection as early as two months after initial vaccination -- but that it might work better if people wait until six… Continue reading
Oct 14 WATCH: FDA advisory committee debates Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shots By Matthew Perrone, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee is expected to hold a meeting on Friday to discuss the emergency authorization of booster doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for people 18 and older. Continue reading
Oct 14 FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster By Lauran Neergaard, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press U.S. health advisors said Thursday that some Americans who received Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine should get a half-dose booster to bolster protection against the virus. Continue reading
Oct 14 WATCH: Biden touts COVID-19 response as FDA advisors debate use of booster shots By News Desk and Associated Press President Joe Biden touted the progress his administration has made in battling COVID-19 Thursday, as he stressed the need to continue vaccinating Americans who have not yet received their shots. Continue reading
Oct 14 WATCH: FDA advisory committee endorses Moderna COVID booster shot By Lauran Neergaard, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously to recommend a booster shot for seniors, adults with other health problems, jobs or living situations that put them at increased risk for COVID-19. Continue reading
Oct 13 White House aims to ease supply chain bottlenecks with deal to make LA port 24/7 By Josh Boak, Associated Press The White House said Wednesday it has helped broker an agreement for the Port of Los Angeles to become a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operation, part of an effort to relieve supply chain bottlenecks and move stranded container ships that are driving prices higher for U.S. consumers. Continue reading
Oct 13 U.S. to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The rules announced Wednesday will allow fully vaccinated foreign nationals U.S. entry regardless of the reason for travel. That starts in early November, when a similar easing of restrictions kicks in for air travel. Continue reading
Oct 13 WATCH: White House backs 24-hour Los Angeles port operation By Associated Press The supply chain problem is tightly linked with the broader challenge of inflation confronting Biden, as higher prices are creating both economic and political risks. Continue reading
Oct 13 WATCH: White House COVID task force holds briefing as vaccine makers seek approval for boosters By Associated Press U.S. manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines are seeking additional approvals from federal regulators in order to distribute and administer more booster shots for at-risk Americans and first doses for children ages 5 to 11. Continue reading