Mar 23 Moderna says low-dose COVID shots for kids under 6 are safe and effective By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press The pharmaceutical company said in the coming weeks it would ask regulators in the U.S. and Europe to authorize two small-dose shots for youngsters under 6. Continue reading
Mar 13 Obama tests positive for COVID-19, says he's 'feeling fine' By Associated Press Obama encouraged more Americans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, despite the declining infection rate in the U.S. Continue reading
Mar 01 Pfizer vaccine effective against severe COVID-19 for children between 5 and 11, CDC says By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press A new government report shows Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine gave children 5 and older strong protection against hospitalization and death even during the omicron surge. Continue reading
Feb 11 More data needed on Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5, FDA says By Lauran Neergaard, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration had urged Pfizer and its partner BioNTech to apply for authorization of extra-low doses of its vaccine for the youngest children before clinical studies were finished. On Friday, the FDA reversed course. Continue reading
Jan 23 Watch 4:34 How the U.S. could address confusing, shifting COVID-19 health directives By PBS NewsHour Two years since the first lockdown in China, there have been great strides to combat COVID-19, but confusion and questions remain. From vaccinations to testing, to masking and how many days to isolate—there hasn’t always been clarity. More collaboration between… Continue watching
Jan 15 Watch 10:07 Inside Estonia's approach in combating Russian disinformation By Simon Ostrovsky Russian disinformation is rife in countries formerly ruled from Moscow. Some ex-Soviet states have tried to suppress it altogether by banning Russian television stations and even limiting the use of the Russian language on their own domestic channels. Special Correspondent… Continue watching
Jan 13 Supreme Court halts Biden policy creating COVID-19 vaccine or test rules for U.S. businesses By Mark Sherman, Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job. Continue reading
Jan 10 Australian court rules for Djokovic but battle to stay in country not over By Rod McGuirk, Mark Baker, Associated Press Novak Djokovic has won a court battle to stay in Australia to contest the Australian Open after his exemption from strict coronavirus vaccination rules was questioned, but the drama might not be finished. Continue reading
Jan 09 Thousands rally in Prague against vaccination mandate By Associated Press The previous government released an order in early December, making vaccination mandatory for the 60 and over age group, as well as medical personnel, police officers, firefighters and medical students. Continue reading
Jan 03 As omicron surges, FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge. The Food and Drug Administration on Monday allowed extra Pfizer shots for children as young as 12. Continue reading