May 14 International panel calls for overhaul of pandemic preparedness efforts By Helen Branswell, STAT The experts say the COVID-19 crisis should trigger a series of actions to ensure this pandemic is the last of its kind the world ever faces. Continue reading
May 13 School nurses, health service corps part of $7.4 billion virus plan By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Zeke Miller, Associated Press That will mean hiring school nurses to vaccinate kids and creating a service corps around health care as well as bolstering traditional disease detection efforts. Continue reading
May 13 WATCH: Biden calls it a ‘great day for America’ after CDC eases mask requirements By Associated Press In a move to send the country back toward pre-pandemic life, the CDC on Thursday eased indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places. Continue reading
May 13 WATCH: CDC eases guidance on indoor mask-wearing By Zeke Miller, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is easing indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places. Continue reading
May 12 U.S. advisers endorse Pfizer COVID-19 shot for kids 12 and up By Lauran Neergaard, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The younger kids in some places are already rolling up their sleeves. But much of the nation was waiting for Wednesday's recommendations from advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Continue reading
May 12 Schools ditch student mask requirements in growing numbers By Jeff Amy, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Where many see a continued need to protect children and teachers who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19, opponents argue that masks make students uncomfortable and mandates impinge on freedom. Continue reading
May 12 WATCH: Biden urges kids 12 and above to get vaccinated By Associated Press Earlier in the week, the Food and Drug Administration cleared the expanded use of Pfizer's shots, citing evidence the shots worked as well in those 12 to 15 years old as those 16 and older. Continue reading
May 12 COVID fears keep many Latino kids out of classrooms By Heidi de Marco, Kaiser Health News When faced with the choice of sending their kids back to school or keeping them in online classes, many Latino parents say their kids are safer at home. Continue reading
May 12 U.S. COVID-19 deaths hit lowest level in 10 months By Associated Press The last time deaths were this low was early July, nearly a year ago. Continue reading
May 10 Pfizer COVID-19 shot expanded to U.S. children as young as 12 By Lauran Neergaard, Candice Choi, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration said Monday the shot is safe and offers strong protection for younger teens based on testing of more than 2,000 U.S. volunteers. Continue reading