Just 1% in world's poorest countries have gotten first dose of vaccine
Poor countries have vaccinated 1% of their population, compared with 55% in the United States and about 25% globally.
Canada closing in on US’ COVID-19 vaccination rate
Canada’s current vaccination rate continues to accelerate, while efforts here in the U.S. have stalled.
Three Texas House Democrats who traveled to Washington, D.C., test positive for coronavirus
All three lawmakers, whom the Texas House Democratic Caucus did not identify, are fully vaccinated, which helps protect against severe illness.
US to send first COVID-19 vaccine doses to Africa
The U.S. will begin making its first COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Africa in the coming days, with the ultimate goal of sharing 25 million doses this summer across the continent in partnership with the African Union.
Olivia Rodrigo reads vaccine tweets with Dr. Fauci
Video shared by the White House shows “Drivers License” singer Olivia Rodrigo and Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, reading vaccine tweets aloud.
COVID-19 vaccines for children under 12 likely approved later this year, FDA says
During an FDA stakeholder meeting on July 6, experts say approval for COVID-19 vaccines in children younger than 12 will likely not happen until later this year, citing safety precautions take longer than for older age groups.
FDA to decide on full approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by January
Pfizer is seeking to have its COVID-19 shot become the first fully approved vaccine against the novel coronavirus.
Washington state vaccine lottery: King County mechanic wins $1M grand prize
A mechanic from King County is $1 million richer after winning the grand prize in Washington state's vaccine lottery.
COVID-19 becoming ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’, CDC director says
During a White House briefing, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said cases in the U.S. were up about 70% over the last week, hospital admissions were up 36% and deaths rose by 26%.
Los Angeles County re-implementing indoor mask mandate regardless of vaccination status
The new mandate will take effect at 11:59 p.m. Saturday.
Austin-Travis County moves back to Stage 3 due to Delta variant cases
Austin-Travis County has moved to Stage 3 of the COVID-19 risk-based guidelines due to rising cases, hospitalizations, and the confirmed Delta variant cases.
Napa neighbors shocked to learn naturopath accused of offering fake COVID-19 vaccine cards
The case against Juli Mazi began with a tip from someone who claimed she provided his family with pellets to swallow, and claimed they contained tiny amounts of COVID-19, enough to trigger an antibody response.
France, Greece, Italy mandate COVID-19 vaccine for health care workers
French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered all French health care workers to get virus vaccines by Sept. 15 and urged all of his compatriots to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Texas monitoring increase in COVID-19 cases
In one 24-hour period this week, the daily number of active cases locally jumped, a reflection of a statewide trend linked to the Delta variant.
Tennessee halts COVID-19 vaccine outreach for minors, fires top official
Dr. Michelle Fiscus said the state’s elected leaders put politics over the health of children by firing her Monday for her efforts to get more Tennesseans vaccinated.
California woman first to face federal charges over fake COVID immunizations, vaccination cards
A homeopathic doctor in California became the first person in the United States to face federal charges over fake COVID-19 immunizations and falsified coronavirus vaccine cards.
Olivia Rodrigo visits White House to record videos promoting COVID-19 vaccine
The singer met with President Joe Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci Wednesday, assisting in the administration’s efforts to get more youth vaccinated against COVID-19.
CDC says J&J vaccine has ‘small possible risk’ of rare neurological disorder
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may pose a “small possible risk” of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health officials said Monday.
Pfizer to discuss booster shots with US health officials Monday
Pfizer says it plans to meet with top U.S. health officials Monday to discuss the drugmaker’s request for federal authorization of a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Unvaccinated people account for 'virtually all' COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths, White House says
Unvaccinated people now account for “virtually all” COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, according to the White House.