Apr 07 WATCH: U.S. expanding COVID-19 vaccine access to community health centers By Associated Press White House COVID-19 adviser Andy Slavitt announced the development Wednesday, which expands opportunities for underserved communities to find vaccines in their communities. Continue reading
Apr 06 Colleges and universities plan for normal-ish campus life in the fall By Mark Kreidler, Kaiser Health News Colleges are hoping that widespread vaccination will help “normal” campus activities resume in the fall as they try to recuperate an estimated $183 billion in losses from 2020. Continue reading
Apr 06 Why COVID-19 conspiracy theories persist By David Klepper, Associated Press Conspiracy theories about the coronavirus have flourished since the global pandemic was declared a year ago. Researchers want to know why, and are examining the reasons some people believe conspiracy theories and others don't. Continue reading
Apr 06 Bosnians protest over government’s pandemic handling By Associated Press The Balkan nation has reported a new record number of deaths from COVID-19. Authorities said 99 people died in 24 hours in the country of 3.3 million people. Continue reading
Apr 06 What we’ve learned about leadership from the COVID-19 pandemic By Courtney Vinopal Experts who study crisis and leadership say while some aspects of the pandemic transcend any one person’s power, a few key themes have emerged from countries who have contained the virus and kept public trust. Continue reading
Apr 06 WATCH: Biden to move COVID-19 vaccine eligibility date to April 19 By Darlene Superville, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press President Joe Biden is set to announce that he's shaving about two weeks off his May 1 deadline for states to make all adults eligible for coronavirus vaccines. Continue reading
Apr 05 WATCH: U.S. sees opportunity to share more vaccine overseas By Associated Press Blinken said the pandemic won't truly end "at home until it ends worldwide," and he said the United States is the country best positioned to bring governments, businesses and international institutions together to end the pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 02 Florida governor issues order banning businesses from requiring ‘vaccine passports’ By Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order Friday banning businesses from requiring customers to show proof they've been vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to get service. Continue reading
Apr 02 The powerful technology behind the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas There are lots of different ways to make a vaccine, but the ultimate goal of any shot is to introduce the body to the biological equivalent of a “most wanted” poster so that if the real enemy ever shows up,… Continue reading
Apr 02 WATCH: Psaki speaks on Japan’s prime minister visit, Iran, Russia By Associated Press The White House has confirmed that President Joe Biden will welcome Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga for the first in-person visit of his presidency on April 16th. Continue reading