UK variant a 'brand new ballgame,' infecting children in US 'very readily,' epidemiologist warns
Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said the U.K. variant appears to infect children more easily than previous strains of the virus.
Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said the U.K. variant appears to infect children more easily than previous strains of the virus.
Biden moves COVID-19 vaccine eligibility date for all US adults up to April 19
President Joe Biden on Tuesday plans to announce that every U.S. adult will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19, the Associated Press reports.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday plans to announce that every U.S. adult will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19, the Associated Press reports.
Poll: 40% of evangelical Protestants, largest religious group in US, hesitant to get COVID-19 vaccine
A recent photo posted online of the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, America’s largest evangelical denomination, getting the COVID-19 vaccine drew more than 1,100 comments.
A recent photo posted online of the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, America’s largest evangelical denomination, getting the COVID-19 vaccine drew more than 1,100 comments.
Biden administration will not mandate a COVID-19 vaccine passport system, White House says
“Let me be very clear on this,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday, “the government is not now, nor will we be, supporting a system that requires Americans to carry a credential.”
“Let me be very clear on this,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday, “the government is not now, nor will we be, supporting a system that requires Americans to carry a credential.”
Carnival Cruise Line cancels sailings through June 2021
Carnival said that booked guests and travel advisors are being notified of the cancellations and their options regarding a refund or cruise credit.
Carnival said that booked guests and travel advisors are being notified of the cancellations and their options regarding a refund or cruise credit.
Orange County Convention Center vaccine site reopens portal for appointments
All Florida residents 18 and older can receive the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Those 16 and older are allowed to receive Pfizer.
All Florida residents 18 and older can receive the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Those 16 and older are allowed to receive Pfizer.
CDC awards nearly $200M to expand Florida's vaccine programs
The nearly $200 million is part of $3 billion in funding that the CDC has granted to bolster vaccine distribution, access, and administration efforts.
The nearly $200 million is part of $3 billion in funding that the CDC has granted to bolster vaccine distribution, access, and administration efforts.
Walt Disney World updates mask policy with new exception
According to the Walt Disney World website, face coverings are required for all guests two years of age or older.
According to the Walt Disney World website, face coverings are required for all guests two years of age or older.
CDC: There's 1-in-10,000 chance of getting COVID from surfaces
There is a less than 1-in-10,000 chance of catching COVID-19 from surfaces, according to a Monday update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
There is a less than 1-in-10,000 chance of catching COVID-19 from surfaces, according to a Monday update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine protection lasts at least 6 months, study finds
New research suggests Moderna’s vaccine against COVID-19 offers protection for at least six months, echoing findings from Pfizer last week.
New research suggests Moderna’s vaccine against COVID-19 offers protection for at least six months, echoing findings from Pfizer last week.
EU agency to confirm ‘causal link’ between AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clots
A top official at the European Medicines Agency says there is a causal link between AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine and rare blood clots, but that it's unclear what the connection is.
A top official at the European Medicines Agency says there is a causal link between AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine and rare blood clots, but that it's unclear what the connection is.
Nearly 40,000 kids lost a parent to COVID-19, study suggests
The total marks a 20% increase compared to the number of kids losing a parent during a typical year, researchers say.
The total marks a 20% increase compared to the number of kids losing a parent during a typical year, researchers say.
Alabama fan's death after attending NCAA tournament prompts COVID-19 contact tracing in Indiana
Health officials in Indiana are investigating whether anyone was exposed to COVID-19 by Alabama residents after a fan reportedly died of COVID-19 following attendance of the NCAA Tournament.
Health officials in Indiana are investigating whether anyone was exposed to COVID-19 by Alabama residents after a fan reportedly died of COVID-19 following attendance of the NCAA Tournament.
CDC says soap, rather than disinfectant, enough to reduce COVID-19 surface spread 'in most situations'
The CDC said disinfectants are only recommended in indoor settings, schools, and homes where there has been a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 within the last 24 hours.
The CDC said disinfectants are only recommended in indoor settings, schools, and homes where there has been a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 within the last 24 hours.
Orlando FEMA vaccine site runs out of Pfizer first doses
The federal vaccination site will reopen on Tuesday at 7 a.m. to distribute Johnson & Johnson vaccines and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
The federal vaccination site will reopen on Tuesday at 7 a.m. to distribute Johnson & Johnson vaccines and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
Norwegian says vaccinations will be required to cruise
The Norwegian Cruise Line is seeking permission to resume trips from U.S. ports on July 4, requiring passengers and crew members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks before the trip.
The Norwegian Cruise Line is seeking permission to resume trips from U.S. ports on July 4, requiring passengers and crew members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks before the trip.
Lake County Schools offer vaccines to students 16 and up
Parents or legal guardians must accompany minor students ages 16 and 17 who want to get the vaccine.
Parents or legal guardians must accompany minor students ages 16 and 17 who want to get the vaccine.
New vaccine could revolutionize fight against COVID-19
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
‘Mask Innovation Challenge’: HHS, CDC launch mask design contest for cash prize
The HHS and CDC have partnered to launch the “Mask Innovation Challenge,” which will allow participants to submit a design for the “next generation of masks” for a cash prize.
The HHS and CDC have partnered to launch the “Mask Innovation Challenge,” which will allow participants to submit a design for the “next generation of masks” for a cash prize.
Walgreens spaced Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines 28 days apart instead of recommended 21 days
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.