Merck ends development of 2 potential COVID-19 vaccines after poor results
Merck said Monday that it will focus instead on studying two possible treatments for the virus that also have yet to be approved by regulators.
Merck said Monday that it will focus instead on studying two possible treatments for the virus that also have yet to be approved by regulators.
COVID vaccine rollout continues as many wait to be vaccinated
The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues this week, but those doses are not coming fast enough to meet the demand in the Austin area.
The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues this week, but those doses are not coming fast enough to meet the demand in the Austin area.
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine appears effective against new variants, working on booster shot as precaution
Moderna said it is developing a new vaccine against the new variant first detected in South Africa as a precaution.
Moderna said it is developing a new vaccine against the new variant first detected in South Africa as a precaution.
Budweiser joins Coke, Pepsi brands in sitting out Super Bowl to donate to COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Anheuser-Busch won't be advertising its Budweiser brand during Super Bowl LV. Instead, it’s donating the money it would have spent on the ad to coronavirus vaccination awareness efforts.
Anheuser-Busch won't be advertising its Budweiser brand during Super Bowl LV. Instead, it’s donating the money it would have spent on the ad to coronavirus vaccination awareness efforts.
Walmart expects to deliver up to 13M COVID-19 vaccine doses per month
Walmart announced Friday that it expects to deliver up to 13 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine per month "when supply and allocations allow."
Walmart announced Friday that it expects to deliver up to 13 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine per month "when supply and allocations allow."
CDC changes guidance for 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccines amid shortages
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidance regarding the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine amid nationwide shortages and widespread confusion plaguing vaccination efforts in many states.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidance regarding the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine amid nationwide shortages and widespread confusion plaguing vaccination efforts in many states.
Hays County opens COVID-19 vaccination sign up portal
The Hays County Local Health Department warns residents that due to a very limited supply, time slots will fill up quickly.
The Hays County Local Health Department warns residents that due to a very limited supply, time slots will fill up quickly.
APH officials note decline in hospitalizations, ICU numbers
The decline is a crucial step in getting ahead of COVID-19 as public health officials clamor to get everyone vaccinated in the phase 1a and 1b groups.
The decline is a crucial step in getting ahead of COVID-19 as public health officials clamor to get everyone vaccinated in the phase 1a and 1b groups.
100-year-old WWII fighter pilot gets vaccinated
A World War II veteran who just celebrated his 100th birthday got his COVID-19 vaccine on live TV Friday. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said at the time Henry Sayler was the one-millionth senior citizen to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida, but later walked his comments back, acknowledging the state was about 200,000 short of the milestone.
A World War II veteran who just celebrated his 100th birthday got his COVID-19 vaccine on live TV Friday. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said at the time Henry Sayler was the one-millionth senior citizen to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida, but later walked his comments back, acknowledging the state was about 200,000 short of the milestone.
CDC finds 10 cases of life-threatening reaction to COVID-19 vaccine out of more than 4M administered doses
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has detected only 10 cases of anaphylaxis — a rare, life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur after vaccination — out of 4 million of the first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has detected only 10 cases of anaphylaxis — a rare, life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur after vaccination — out of 4 million of the first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Hays County health department prepares to distribute COVID vaccines
According to the Hays County Local Health Department, residents currently have two options to get the vaccine.
According to the Hays County Local Health Department, residents currently have two options to get the vaccine.
Amazon offers assist with COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Amazon is offering its colossal operations network and advanced technologies to assist President Joe Biden in his vow to get 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations to Americans in his first 100 days in office.
Amazon is offering its colossal operations network and advanced technologies to assist President Joe Biden in his vow to get 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations to Americans in his first 100 days in office.
Singles looking for love post vaccine selfies on dating apps
Many people seem to think showing they are protected from the virus will make them a better catch.
Many people seem to think showing they are protected from the virus will make them a better catch.
Austin doctor shares her experiences with second COVID-19 vaccine
For the past year, Dr. Aliza Norwood says COVID-19 has really worried her since she is in the healthcare industry and works directly with patients.
For the past year, Dr. Aliza Norwood says COVID-19 has really worried her since she is in the healthcare industry and works directly with patients.
Eanes ISD secures more than 100 COVID-19 vaccines for staff
Eanes ISD's superintendent spoke Thursday about how they were able to secure 138 COVID-19 vaccines for district staff.
Eanes ISD's superintendent spoke Thursday about how they were able to secure 138 COVID-19 vaccines for district staff.
Harris Co. doctor charged with stealing COVID-19 vaccine vial says it would have 'expired'
The laywer for a fired Harris County Doctor who is being charged with stealing a vial of COVID-19 vaccine is firing back.
The laywer for a fired Harris County Doctor who is being charged with stealing a vial of COVID-19 vaccine is firing back.
Preliminary research finds some COVID-19 mutations may dampen vaccine effectiveness
Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the coronavirus may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines.
Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the coronavirus may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines.
Williamson County opens two COVID-19 vaccine distribution sites
Williamson County is hoping their organization shown this week will prove to the state that they can handle a larger number of doses.
Williamson County is hoping their organization shown this week will prove to the state that they can handle a larger number of doses.
Llano County reports lack of vaccines, patients with second cases of COVID-19
Part of the country charm in Llano County has led to difficulty in getting COVID-19 vaccine doses from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Part of the country charm in Llano County has led to difficulty in getting COVID-19 vaccine doses from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
States running out of COVID-19 vaccine doses, canceling appointments
The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine, and tens of thousands of people who managed to get appointments for a first dose are seeing them canceled.
The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine, and tens of thousands of people who managed to get appointments for a first dose are seeing them canceled.