Hillsborough County offers $500, extra vacation days as incentives for employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
County Administrator Bonnie Wise sent out an email Monday to employees, offering two extra "vaccine incentive leave" days as well as $500 as a "vaccination incentive" to those who show proof of vaccination.
Army: ‘Relief of duties, discharge’ possible for those who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Army announced Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for soldiers is being implemented, saying those who refuse could face relief of duties or discharge.
Comedian Jim Breuer cancels shows at venues requiring vaccinations, calls policies 'segregation'
"Due to the segregation of them forcing people to show up with vaccinations, prove you're vaccinated, to prove that you've had a shot -- I am absolutely not doing those shows," Breuer said.
DeSantis: Florida cities, counties that require employees get vaccinated will be fined
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that any city or county that requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be fined $5,000 per infraction.
COVID-19 boosters not yet needed, says group of health experts
An international group of scientists, including 2 FDA officials, is arguing the average person doesn't need a COVID-19 booster yet — an opinion that highlights the intense scientific divide over the question.
Why George Washington called for 'severe penalties' for the anti-vaxxers of his time
We are living through an unusual health crisis with government rules that are drawing praise and opposition. But this is not unprecedented or new. Our nation has gone through this many times before.
Company mandates may not change made-up minds about vaccines
Get the COVID-19 vaccine, undergo weekly testing, or risk termination. It's a new reality for millions of Americans.
CDC: Unvaccinated nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.
Tampa General Hospital to mandate vaccines for employees following Biden's announcement
Tampa General Hospital announced it will mandate COVID-19 vaccines for all of its physicians and employees following President Joe Biden's Thursday announcement, requiring employers with more than 100 workers to make the vaccines mandatory.
LAUSD now requiring all eligible students be vaccinated against COVID-19
The Los Angeles Unified School District, one of the nation's largest school districts, has passed a vaccine mandate that requires all eligible students aged 12 and up be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend in-person classes.
Anti-mask adults heckle student discussing grandmother’s COVID-19 death
"This time last year, my grandmother, who was a former teacher at the Rutherford County school system, died of COVID because someone wasn't wearing a mask," Knox said during his speech. Behind him, women could be seen laughing and shaking their heads.
Moderna developing combo COVID-19 booster, flu shot
Moderna announced on Thursday that it is developing a vaccine that combines a booster for COVID-19 and a shot for the seasonal flu.
LAUSD proposing vaccine mandate for all eligible students ages 12 and up
If the proposal passes, eligible students aged 12 and up would be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend in-person classes.
COVID-19 boosters: WHO chief urges countries halt extra shots for rest of 2021
The WHO chief has again called on countries with a large supply of vaccines to refrain from offering COVID-19 booster shots through the end of 2021.
Vaccination after COVID-19 infection gives 'hybrid' immunity to some, studies suggest
Some who have been infected with COVID-19 and later received a vaccine may develop a powerful “hybrid” immunity to the virus, research suggests.
75% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
Three-quarters of U.S. adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC said this week.
Potential COVID-19 vaccine side effects are more common in actual infection
A recent study found that potential side effects from COVID-19 vaccines that many use as an excuse to remain unvaccinated are actually far more common and severe in those who opt not to get the shot and wind up with an actual COVID-19 infection instead.
Straz Center to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test for all performances
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Tampa has announced that it will require patrons to provide proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests for all performances.
American Airlines ends coronavirus pandemic leave for unvaccinated employees
Starting Oct. 1, any American Airlines employee who isn't vaccinated and has to miss work due to COVID-19 will need to use earned sick time or medical leave while away.
Pfizer boosters up first, Moderna expected to follow, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci says studies are being done to determine whether it's safe and/or effective to mix and match booster shots.