COVID-19 vaccine booster shots likely to be recommended at 8 months
The U.S. is expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans eight months after they received their second dose, AP sources say.
Las Vegas Raiders to require vaccines for fans at home games
The Las Vegas Raiders will require all fans attending home games to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19.
Chicago pharmacist charged with selling COVID-19 vaccination cards on eBay
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.
2 Hawaii tourists arrested for using fake vaccine cards, officials say
Two tourists were recently arrested and charged for allegedly using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to visit Hawaii, authorities said.
Vaccine boosters will be recommended for all U.S. residents
U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose.
California pastor hands out COVID-19 vaccine exemption letters
A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
Maroon 5's Dallas concert requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test
More festivals and shows are announcing COVID-19 vaccination policies, but legal experts say those could come into conflict with laws in Texas.
Atlanta Falcons first NFL team to have 100% of players vaccinated
The Atlanta Falcons are the first NFL team to have all of its players vaccinated against COVID-19, the team announced Monday.
Live Nation to require COVID-19 vaccination or negative test from artists, fans
Live Nation will require all artists and fans to either show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test starting Oct. 4, the company said.
Austin ISD continues to move forward with mask mandate
Austin-Travis County leaders also stepped up to back school districts like AISD by signing several orders requiring masks in public schools and city/county buildings.
COVID-19 boosters: Walgreens, CVS offering 3rd dose to immunocompromised
Walgreens and CVS are already scheduling immunocompromised patients for third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Austin brewery offers free beer following onsite vaccinations Saturday
Thirsty Planet Brewing will be offering free cases of beer for those who get the COVID-19 vaccine at their brewery Saturday.
German nurse allegedly injects saline into thousands of patients instead of COVID-19 vaccine
The alleged injections took place between March and April and s believed to have impacted over 10,000 people, according to a district counselor’s Facebook page.
National Education Association supports vaccine mandates, COVID-19 testing
The nation’s largest teachers’ union issued a statement on Thursday supporting the use of FDA-authorized vaccines or regular COVID-19 testing for all public school educators.
Study: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine protects against delta variant up to 6 months
A recently published study found that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine provides enough protection against the coronavirus and the more contagious delta variant for up to six months.
Study suggests lambda variant could evade COVID-19 vaccine protection
A study published July 28 on bioRxiv by researchers in Japan found concerning data that suggests the lambda coronavirus variant may evade protection from current COVID-19 vaccines.
Metro Atlanta church to require vaccination proof for in-person services
A metro Atlanta Pastor and his team have made the decision to require worshipers to show proof of full vaccination status before they are allowed to enter for worship service.
COVID-19 booster: CDC panel votes in favor on 3rd shot for immunocompromised after FDA approval
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met Friday and approved COVID-19 boosters for the immunocompromised following the FDA’s earlier approval.
Coachella, Stagecoach to require proof of vaccination for festivalgoers
According to AEG Presents, the company that runs Coachella and Stagecoach, all festivalgoers must show they are fully vaccinated.
COVID-19 booster vaccine: FDA approves 3rd shot for immunocompromised
The FDA has authorized use of a third booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised people, the agency announced late Thursday.