Fauci says variants are ‘wild card’ in COVID-19 booster vaccine equation

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he feels confident in current indications of the enduring efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines — but there’s a “wild card” in play: emerging coronavirus variants.

Vice President Kamala Harris says vaccinated workers can be 'role models' for friends, family

Vice President Kamala Harris is urging Chicago union members to share their experience receiving a COVID-19 vaccine and act as “role models” for family and friends who may be reluctant even as Illinois prepares to open access to all adults.

Abbott issues executive order prohibiting "vaccine passports" in Texas

On Tuesday, many groups that receive “public funds” were scrambling to determine how Abbott's order will impact them, if at all.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

Abbott issues order against ‘vaccine passports’ in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott said Texans will not have to prove they've gotten the COVID-19 vaccine -- at least not to state and local governmental officials.

Texas governor issues order to prohibit government-mandated vaccine passports

“Those shots will help slow the spread of COVID-19, reduce hospitalizations and reduce fatalities,” Governor Abbott said. “But, as I have said all along, these vaccines are always voluntary and never forced.”

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. 

Volunteers needed to help with COVID-19 vaccines in Williamson County

Family Hospital Systems is seeking both medical and non-medical volunteers to help with the COVID-19 vaccination effort in Williamson County.

Public health experts urge Americans to not skip 2nd vaccine dose

The overwhelming scientific evidence shows that both doses offer the best protection against COVID-19, according to experts.

COVID vaccine passport: Fauci says federal government won't mandate

Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said he does not believe the federal government will mandate the use of vaccine passports for traveling or businesses post-pandemic.

Texas receiving large allotment of COVID-19 vaccine doses

2.5 million doses of the vaccine are headed for Texas over the course of this week. It will be distributed to more than 2,000 providers across Texas.

UK to test series of COVID-19 safety measures to bring back mass gatherings - including vaccine passport

Britain is planning to test a series of measures including “coronavirus status certifications” over the coming weeks to see if they can allow people to safely return to sports arenas, nightclubs and concerts.