US 'herd immunity' uncertain but vaccination will help restore some normalcy, experts say
The question of if and when the U.S. will reach "herd immunity" remains unclear, experts say. But continuing the COVID-19 vaccination drive will help Americans get back to a sense of normalcy in the future.
Maryland priest tests positive for COVID-19 after visit to India despite being fully vaccinated
A Maryland priest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated, after a trip to India.
WHO approves China's Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The World Health Organization gave its authorization for emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by China's Sinopharm, potentially paving the way for millions of doses to reach needy countries.
Pfizer starts application for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Since December, Pfizer has been authorized on an emergency use basis and has delivered more than 170 million doses of the shot to people 16 and older.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine effective against worrisome coronavirus variants, studies find
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to be highly effective at protecting against infection, severe disease and death in two new studies published this week out of Israel and Qatar.
Cheers erupt for 106-year-old man who got his 2nd vaccine shot in San Jose
Cheers and applause erupted as 106-year-old Ton Tran arrived in his wheelchair at the San Jose medical center to get vaccinated.
COVID-19 vaccine boosters likely needed every 9 to 12 months, Moderna president says
Moderna’s CEO said the coronavirus is “not going away,” and the president of the company said its vaccine will likely require a booster shot within a year.
COVID-19 vaccine call center to be launched in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott, TDEM, and the Texas Military Department announced the launch of the call center, which will be available starting Friday at 8 a.m.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine appears safe, 96% effective in teens 12-17
Recent data from an ongoing trial of Moderna’s vaccine in teenagers found that it was 96% effective against COVID-19, and no serious safety concerns were present, according to the company.
Pfizer, BioNtech donating vaccines for Olympic athletes
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.
Bastrop County seeing people hesitant about getting vaccinated
Health officials are trying to find ways to reach people who are hesitant about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
FOX 7 Discussion: Efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccine confidence
Stephanie Cerda with the United Way joins FOX 7 Austin to talk about efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccine confidence.
EU proposal could allow vaccinated Americans to travel to Europe by end of June
In announcement sure to be welcomed by travelers worldwide, the EU’s executive branch has proposed easing restrictions on visiting the 27-nation bloc as vaccination campaigns keep gathering speed.
Nebraska reports 1st COVID-19 death of a fully vaccinated person
State health officials said the patient was an 80-year-old woman with underlying conditions.
Drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic moves to Travis County Expo Center
Anyone age 16 and above will qualify to get their free first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Expo Center.
Detroit going door-to-door to promote vaccines
The city has knocked on 4,936 doors as teams fan out to six neighborhoods that have vaccine centers nearby.
NFL giving away Super Bowl LVI tickets to 50 fans vaccinated for COVID-19
Want a free ticket to the 2022 Super Bowl? You could snag one of 50 that the NFL is giving away for free — if you’re vaccinated against COVID-19.
US backs waiving intellectual property rights on COVID-19 vaccines
U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai said the country will support efforts to waive intellectual property protections on COVID-19 vaccines in an effort to end the pandemic.
Moderna vaccine booster appears to neutralize South Africa, Brazil COVID-19 variants
Moderna shared data from an ongoing trial of its COVID-19 vaccine booster suggesting the shot appeared to be effective against concerning variants of the coronavirus from South Africa and Brazil.
CVS now accepting walk-in COVID-19 appointments
If you want a COVID-19 vaccine, you can walk into CVS without an appointment and request one, according to the pharmacy chain.