NYC teachers, staff required to get COVID vaccine with no opt-out option
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval
President Joe Biden called on Americans waiting for full FDA approval to get their COVID-19 vaccine after Monday’s FDA announcement of the Pfizer shot.
President Joe Biden called on Americans waiting for full FDA approval to get their COVID-19 vaccine after Monday’s FDA announcement of the Pfizer shot.
Majority of Americans support school mask, vaccine mandates, poll finds
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools.
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools.
Pentagon to make COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for military
The Pentagon says it will require military service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.
The Pentagon says it will require military service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.
Tampa opens COVID-19 vaccine site at Lee Davis Community Center
A new vaccination site has opened in the city of Tampa on Monday morning.
A new vaccination site has opened in the city of Tampa on Monday morning.
When -- and how -- the pandemic could become endemic
The vaccines are expected to help put the world on track to a sense of normal again and push COVID-19 into the background, but plenty of people want to know exactly when the pandemic will end.
The vaccines are expected to help put the world on track to a sense of normal again and push COVID-19 into the background, but plenty of people want to know exactly when the pandemic will end.
Parents of 4 die from COVID-19, dying wish was for children to get vaccinated
"One of the last things she said before she was put on the ventilator to her sister was please get my children vaccinated."
"One of the last things she said before she was put on the ventilator to her sister was please get my children vaccinated."
US support for vaccine mandates grows as COVID-19 anxiety rises, poll finds
A recent poll finds that most American adults want vaccination mandates for those attending movies, sports, concerts and other crowded events; those traveling by airplane; and workers in hospitals, restaurants, stores and government offices.
A recent poll finds that most American adults want vaccination mandates for those attending movies, sports, concerts and other crowded events; those traveling by airplane; and workers in hospitals, restaurants, stores and government offices.
COVID-19 booster and Johnson & Johnson vaccine: Here’s what to know
Will Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recipients need a booster shot too? U.S. officials say it's likely at some point.
Will Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recipients need a booster shot too? U.S. officials say it's likely at some point.
'Compassion fatigue' setting in for Tampa Bay area healthcare workers
Doctors around the country are sharing their frustration as more unvaccinated people show up in emergency rooms with COVID-19 while a safe and effective vaccine is available.
Doctors around the country are sharing their frustration as more unvaccinated people show up in emergency rooms with COVID-19 while a safe and effective vaccine is available.
Nursing home advocates worry vaccine requirement could leave facilities understaffed
President Biden announced a requirement that all nursing home workers be vaccinated. If facilities don't comply, they won't be able to continue receiving federal funding for Medicare and Medicaid. Advocates worry if facilities can't meet the requirement, they may have to close.
President Biden announced a requirement that all nursing home workers be vaccinated. If facilities don't comply, they won't be able to continue receiving federal funding for Medicare and Medicaid. Advocates worry if facilities can't meet the requirement, they may have to close.
How boosters will work: Doctors prepare for third vaccine doses for all Americans
Federal health officials announced Wednesday third doses of Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines will be available to all vaccinated people eight months after their second dose starting September 20, and Tampa Bay public health experts are weighing on what that means for the public.
Federal health officials announced Wednesday third doses of Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines will be available to all vaccinated people eight months after their second dose starting September 20, and Tampa Bay public health experts are weighing on what that means for the public.
‘We have the tools’: Biden says COVID-19 boosters could start in September
On Wednesday, the president outlined plans for booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans, which could begin as early as the week of Sept. 20.
On Wednesday, the president outlined plans for booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans, which could begin as early as the week of Sept. 20.
Biden to require COVID-19 vaccines for nursing home staff or face losing federal funds
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
Doctor says he won’t see unvaccinated patients, reports say
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
New variants concern health officials as factors impacting booster shots evolve
Doctors are working out how to get FDA-authorized third doses into immuno-compromised people to protect them against COVID-19, as the federal government considers booster shots for the rest of the general public in an evolving pandemic.
Doctors are working out how to get FDA-authorized third doses into immuno-compromised people to protect them against COVID-19, as the federal government considers booster shots for the rest of the general public in an evolving pandemic.
Las Vegas Raiders to require vaccines for fans at home games
The Las Vegas Raiders will require all fans attending home games to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19.
The Las Vegas Raiders will require all fans attending home games to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19.
Chicago pharmacist charged with selling COVID-19 vaccination cards on eBay
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.
Sources: US to recommend COVID vaccine boosters at 8 months
U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose of the shot, to ensure lasting protection against the coronavirus as the delta variant spreads across the country
U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose of the shot, to ensure lasting protection against the coronavirus as the delta variant spreads across the country
More Floridians choose vaccination as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
Over the last six weeks, there has been an increase in Floridians deciding this is the time to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccine hesitancy, while still strong for some, appears to be fading for others.
Over the last six weeks, there has been an increase in Floridians deciding this is the time to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccine hesitancy, while still strong for some, appears to be fading for others.