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WATCH: Biden urges COVID-19 booster shots for those now eligible

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Biden is expected to speak from the White House at 9:45 a.m. EST today. Watch the president's remarks here.

CDC panel recommends extra dose of Pfizer vaccine for vulnerable groups

By Lauran Neergaard, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

The U.S. vaccination drive against COVID-19 stands on the verge of a major new phase: Government advisers on Thursday recommended booster doses of Pfizer’s vaccine for millions of Americans.

African country leaders urge U.N. members to increase access for COVID vaccines

By Pia Sarkar, Associated Press

Several African leaders urged U.N. member states on Thursday to support a proposal to temporarily waive certain intellectual property rights to allow more countries, particularly low- and middle-income countries, to produce COVID-19 vaccines.

WATCH: CDC advisory committee supports Pfizer booster shots for vulnerable groups

By Lauren Neergaard and Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

The U.S. vaccination drive against COVID-19 is poised for a major new phase: Government advisers on Thursday recommended booster doses of Pfizer’s vaccine for millions of Americans.

FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk

By Matthew Perrone, Lauran Neergaard, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

The FDA on Wednesday signed off on such shots as a way to shore up protection in those groups. This is not a done deal yet: The CDC has yet to weigh in on who it believes should get boosters…

Florida makes quarantine optional for exposed students

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Florida's new surgeon general has signed new protocols allowing parents to decide whether their children should quarantine or stay in school if they are asymptomatic after being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

Anger, confusion spread over U.K.’s new COVID travel rules

By Cara Anna, Danica Kirka, Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press

The British government announced what it billed as a simplification of the rules last week, allowing fully vaccinated travelers to skip quarantine and take fewer tests. But the fine print on who was considered “fully vaccinated” is proving far more…

WATCH: Biden announces U.S. has purchased COVID vaccines to donate globally

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

President Joe Biden says the U.S. is doubling its purchase of Pfizer's COVID-19 shots to share with the world.

Lawmakers attempt to revive nationwide eviction moratorium

By Michael Casey, Associated Press

Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri say their bill would direct the secretary of Health and Human Services to implement a ban on evictions in response to COVID-19.

Johnson & Johnson says booster dose of COVID shot revs up protection

By Associated Press

Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday that a booster of its one-shot coronavirus vaccine provides a stronger immune response months after people receive a first dose.