CDC urges COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women amid delta surge

The CDC updated its guidance after reviewing new safety data on 2,500 women who showed no increased risk of miscarriages for those who’d received a Pfizer or Moderna shot prior to their 20th week of pregnancy.

US sending 837K Pfizer shots to Caribbean amid anti-vaccine protests

The U.S. is sending more than 800,000 Pfizer shots to Caribbean nations as the region struggles with a spike in COVID-19 cases amid violent anti-vaccine protests.

Could parents sue if a child gets COVID-19 from an unvaccinated teacher? Legal experts weigh in

As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.

Norwegian Cruise Line can require proof of vaccination after judge's ruling

Thanks to a judge, Norwegian brands can now require passengers to prove they are vaccinated before boarding any of Norwegian's cruises leaving from Florida.

Orange County to shorten testing lines by moving some services to new location

Orange County Health Services has announced its COVID-19 vaccine operations will transfer from Barnett Park to Camping World Stadium beginning on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 9 a.m. This means Barnett Park will no longer conduct vaccinations.

Chances of heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccine are slim, study finds

A recent study found that the chances of developing heart inflammation complications after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine are slimmer than a person’s chances of getting struck by lightning.

Fauci believes wave of vaccine mandates could follow full FDA approval

Dr. Anthony Fauci, says he's hopeful that the Food and Drug Administration will give full approval to the coronavirus vaccine by month’s end, which could usher in a wave of vaccine mandates in the private sector as well as schools and universities.

US now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day

The U.S. is now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day, returning to a milestone last seen during the winter surge in another bleak reminder of how quickly the delta variant has spread through the country.

COVID-19 boosters: Some in US getting extra shot without FDA approval

An untold number of Americans have managed to get COVID-19 booster shots even though the U.S. government hasn't approved them.

Orange County COVID test site draws long lines as officials warn of 'rough' days ahead

Long lines formed outside a COVID-19 test site in Orange County on the same day that officials warn there will be rough days ahead if the coronavirus continues its resurgence.

DeSantis objects to vaccine mandates at hospitals

Governor DeSantis says he doesn’t support hospitals requiring their staff members to get vaccinated.