US purchasing 500M more Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to share globally
The U.S. will buy 500 million more doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to share globally.
The U.S. will buy 500 million more doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to share globally.
Lack of COVID-19 shots puts Africa far behind in global vaccination effort
In the global race to vaccinate people against COVID-19, Africa is tragically at the back of the pack.
In the global race to vaccinate people against COVID-19, Africa is tragically at the back of the pack.
Families receive child tax credit letters: The dates you will receive payments
Low- and middle-income parents can expect to receive $3,000 for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 for every child under age 6.
Low- and middle-income parents can expect to receive $3,000 for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 for every child under age 6.
Mass COVID-19 vaccination sites supported by DOD pared down to 5
The Department of Defense is withdrawing from several mass COVID-19 vaccination centers where it was providing operational support, leaving personnel at only five as vaccination rates slow in many areas.
The Department of Defense is withdrawing from several mass COVID-19 vaccination centers where it was providing operational support, leaving personnel at only five as vaccination rates slow in many areas.
People line street for COVID-19 tests in China following delta variant outbreak
Mass COVID-19 testing sites have been underway since the outbreak of the delta coronavirus variant in southern China.
Mass COVID-19 testing sites have been underway since the outbreak of the delta coronavirus variant in southern China.
Pfizer lowers COVID-19 vaccine dose for younger kids in next stage of trial
Pfizer has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in a larger group of kids under 12 with lower dosages compared to older age groups.
Pfizer has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in a larger group of kids under 12 with lower dosages compared to older age groups.
'Joints for Jabs': Dispensaries in Washington can offer joints for vaccines
First, it was free beer. Then, it was the chance for cash and loads of other prizes. Now, it's “Joints for Jabs.”
First, it was free beer. Then, it was the chance for cash and loads of other prizes. Now, it's “Joints for Jabs.”
Florida university holds contest for vaccinated students, offering free tuition and $1,000 awards
Opportunities are available for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Opportunities are available for both undergraduate and graduate students.
High vaccination coverage greatly reduces risk of COVID-19 variant outbreak, WHO says
A top World Health Organization official estimates that COVID-19 vaccination coverage of over 80% is needed to significantly lower the risk of variants.
A top World Health Organization official estimates that COVID-19 vaccination coverage of over 80% is needed to significantly lower the risk of variants.
Vaccination event being held at Orlando Goodwill on Monday
The two-dose Pfizer vaccine, which can be given to those 12 and older, and the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine are being distributed.
The two-dose Pfizer vaccine, which can be given to those 12 and older, and the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine are being distributed.
Royal Caribbean only 'recommending' vaccine to cruise passengers
Guests who are not vaccinated will reportedly be required to undergo testing and follow other protocols that will be announced at a later date.
Guests who are not vaccinated will reportedly be required to undergo testing and follow other protocols that will be announced at a later date.
Florida restaurant industry returning to normal as hiring increases
There are signs that Florida dining is returning to normal and sooner than many expected.
There are signs that Florida dining is returning to normal and sooner than many expected.
DeSantis nixes Florida's daily COVID-19 reports
The Florida Department of Health plans to stop releasing the daily COVID-19 reports that have been used by the media and the public to track changes in the number of coronavirus cases and deaths in the state.
The Florida Department of Health plans to stop releasing the daily COVID-19 reports that have been used by the media and the public to track changes in the number of coronavirus cases and deaths in the state.
US economy shows growth despite lacking enough workers, supplies
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
Hawaii to drop COVID-19 restrictions for travelers once 70% of population is inoculated
Hawaii's governor says the state will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers once 70% of the state’s population has been vaccinated against the disease.
Hawaii's governor says the state will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers once 70% of the state’s population has been vaccinated against the disease.
COVID-19 origin: Fauci urges China to release Wuhan lab medical records
Dr. Anthony Fauci said China should release the medical records of six lab workers — three of whom died — after entering a bat cave in 2012 and becoming ill in 2019.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said China should release the medical records of six lab workers — three of whom died — after entering a bat cave in 2012 and becoming ill in 2019.
Blood donations safe from COVID-19, NIH says
The National Institutes of Health on Tuesday said COVID-19 does not pose a threat to blood donations in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health on Tuesday said COVID-19 does not pose a threat to blood donations in the U.S.
United offers flight attendants extra pay, vacation for proof of COVID-19 vaccination
United Airlines announced it will offer flight attendants extra vacation days or pay for proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
United Airlines announced it will offer flight attendants extra vacation days or pay for proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
'Shot of a Lifetime:' Washington launches vaccine lottery with $2 million cash prizes, tuition, flights
Washington is the latest state to offer prizes to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 including lottery drawings totaling $2 million, college tuition assistance, airline tickets and game systems.
Washington is the latest state to offer prizes to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 including lottery drawings totaling $2 million, college tuition assistance, airline tickets and game systems.
Biden 'extremely optimistic' about May jobs report, economists less so
President Joe Biden said the latest jobs report leaves room for optimism. However, economists were disappointed with the latest numbers.
President Joe Biden said the latest jobs report leaves room for optimism. However, economists were disappointed with the latest numbers.