Novel coronavirus

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Florida fines key county $3.5 million for mandating vaccines

By Anthony Izaguirre, Mike Schneider, Associated Press

The Florida Department of Health issued the $3.5 million fine Tuesday for Leon County, saying the municipality violated Florida’s “vaccine passport” law.

Americans quit their jobs at a record pace in August

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The Labor Department said that quits jumped to 4.3 million in August, the highest on records dating back to December 2000.

Murano glassblowing model shattered by methane price surge

By Colleen Barry, Associated Press

Dozens of furnaces that remain on the lagoon island must burn around the clock, or the costly crucible inside the ovens will break. But the price for methane that powers the ovens has skyrocketed fivefold.