Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine offered at 2nd Kanye West 'Donda' listening event
People attending Kanye West’s second “Donda” listening event on Thursday will be able to get a Pfizer vaccine.
People attending Kanye West’s second “Donda” listening event on Thursday will be able to get a Pfizer vaccine.
Hour waits for ambulances, low vaccination among first responders strain emergency service in St. Pete
As healthcare workers and community leaders beg people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the city of St. Petersburg is dealing with problems in its own house. Apparently, too many city workers in fire rescue and city police aren’t getting the shot, and when they get sick, the staffing shortages are noticeable.
As healthcare workers and community leaders beg people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the city of St. Petersburg is dealing with problems in its own house. Apparently, too many city workers in fire rescue and city police aren’t getting the shot, and when they get sick, the staffing shortages are noticeable.
CVS Health scales back locations offering J&J COVID-19 vaccine
CVS Health says it has decreased the number of locations offering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine from more than 9,400 to 1,000 as a means to “manage our vaccine supply.”
CVS Health says it has decreased the number of locations offering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine from more than 9,400 to 1,000 as a means to “manage our vaccine supply.”
Sen. Graham says he's urged Trump to 'speak up' on COVID vaccines
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a longtime Trump ally, says he has asked the former president to press his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine, which was developed during Trump's time in office. "He's very proud of that accomplishment," Graham said. "I've urged him to be aggressive and say, 'Take the vaccine.'"
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a longtime Trump ally, says he has asked the former president to press his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine, which was developed during Trump's time in office. "He's very proud of that accomplishment," Graham said. "I've urged him to be aggressive and say, 'Take the vaccine.'"
Moderna says delta variant will lead to more breakthrough cases among vaccinated
Moderna said it believes the delta variant’s spread combined with people indoors as it gets colder will lead to an increase in breakthrough COVID-19 cases.
Moderna said it believes the delta variant’s spread combined with people indoors as it gets colder will lead to an increase in breakthrough COVID-19 cases.
Moderna: Vaccine 93% effective up to 6 months but booster likely needed before winter
Moderna said its vaccine remained 93% effective 6 months after the second dose but believes a booster shot will “likely be necessary” going into winter.
Moderna said its vaccine remained 93% effective 6 months after the second dose but believes a booster shot will “likely be necessary” going into winter.
Vaccinated people half as likely to be infected with COVID-19, new study says
The 37-page study showed participants who reported being vaccinated were at substantially reduced risk of testing positive for COVID-19 compared with those who reported not being vaccinated.
The 37-page study showed participants who reported being vaccinated were at substantially reduced risk of testing positive for COVID-19 compared with those who reported not being vaccinated.
Secretary of Defense Austin to announce mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for all active duty military
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected Friday to announce a mandatory vaccine policy for all active-duty forces in the U.S. military.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected Friday to announce a mandatory vaccine policy for all active-duty forces in the U.S. military.
COVID-19 vaccine mandate planned for foreign travelers to US
The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official says.
The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official says.
COVID-19 booster shots: WHO calls for moratorium until end of September
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the appeal mostly to wealthier countries that have far outpaced the developing world in numbers of vaccinations.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the appeal mostly to wealthier countries that have far outpaced the developing world in numbers of vaccinations.
Offspring drummer Pete Parada booted from tour for not getting COVID-19 vaccine
Offspring drummer Pete Parada announced Tuesday he would not be touring with the band because he will not be taking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Offspring drummer Pete Parada announced Tuesday he would not be touring with the band because he will not be taking a COVID-19 vaccine.
AstraZeneca study finds small clot risk after 1st COVID-19 shot, none after 2nd
AstraZeneca said its COVID vaccine study found a slightly increased clot risk after the first dose and no increased risk after receiving the second.
AstraZeneca said its COVID vaccine study found a slightly increased clot risk after the first dose and no increased risk after receiving the second.
Chance of hospitalization, death less than 0.01% for fully vaccinated, data shows
Cases of vaccinated people contracting COVID-19 are not happening as often as it may seem, scientists believe, as 163 million Americans – and about 50% of Floridians – are vaccinated.
Cases of vaccinated people contracting COVID-19 are not happening as often as it may seem, scientists believe, as 163 million Americans – and about 50% of Floridians – are vaccinated.
Biden calls on resistant governors to 'get out of the way' of COVID-19 vaccine push
President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.
President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.
Pfizer gets $3.5 billion contract to produce and donate 500M COVID-19 vaccines
The U.S. Department of Defense would like Pfizer, Inc. to produce and distribute 500 million COVID-19 vaccines internationally.
The U.S. Department of Defense would like Pfizer, Inc. to produce and distribute 500 million COVID-19 vaccines internationally.
NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, entertainment, fitness
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.
Younger, unvaccinated COVID-19 patients filling Bay Area hospitals
Hospital staff at Bradenton's Blake Medical Center say the surge came suddenly, and the patients are younger than ever before.
Hospital staff at Bradenton's Blake Medical Center say the surge came suddenly, and the patients are younger than ever before.
Florida healthcare industry grapples with how to reach unvaccinated workers
Hospitals in Tampa Bay said doctors are trying to reach the public about vaccines, but also – their own co-workers.
Hospitals in Tampa Bay said doctors are trying to reach the public about vaccines, but also – their own co-workers.
Half of Florida COVID-19 hospitalizations under 55; 96% unvaccinated
The number of people hospitalized in Florida because of COVID-19 continued at a record pace Monday, and half of them were ages 25-55.
The number of people hospitalized in Florida because of COVID-19 continued at a record pace Monday, and half of them were ages 25-55.
Sen. Lindsey Graham tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated
Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Monday that he is being placed under quarantine for 10 days after contracting COVID-19, despite being vaccinated.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Monday that he is being placed under quarantine for 10 days after contracting COVID-19, despite being vaccinated.