AstraZeneca to seek US approval of COVID-19 vaccine in 2nd half of 2021
AstraZeneca said it will seek U.S. authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in the second half of 2021, a timeframe that has been delayed.
AstraZeneca said it will seek U.S. authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in the second half of 2021, a timeframe that has been delayed.
Mom urges vaccination after loss of ‘healthy’ 28-year-old son to COVID-19
After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.
After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.
Delta variant viral load 1,000 times higher than original coronavirus strain
A recent study sheds light on why the delta variant is so much more contagious than the original novel coronavirus strain, which first infected much of the global population last year.
A recent study sheds light on why the delta variant is so much more contagious than the original novel coronavirus strain, which first infected much of the global population last year.
Pfizer data suggests 3rd dose of vaccine 'strongly' boosts protection against delta variant
Pfizer shared limited data suggesting that a third dose of its original COVID-19 vaccine may “strongly” boost protection against the delta variant.
Pfizer shared limited data suggesting that a third dose of its original COVID-19 vaccine may “strongly” boost protection against the delta variant.
Florida fires back in Norwegian Cruise Line's challenge to vaccine passport ban
Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking a federal judge to reject a lawsuit by Norwegian Cruise Line, which argues that Florida's ban on so-called “vaccine passports” is unconstitutional.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking a federal judge to reject a lawsuit by Norwegian Cruise Line, which argues that Florida's ban on so-called “vaccine passports” is unconstitutional.
University leaders urge students to get vaccinated
The presidents of Florida’s 12 state universities are asking students returning to campus for the fall semester to get vaccinated against COVID-19. An open letter to students published Tuesday by the university system’s Board of Governors “strongly” recommended students get vaccinated before coming back to school. '
The presidents of Florida’s 12 state universities are asking students returning to campus for the fall semester to get vaccinated against COVID-19. An open letter to students published Tuesday by the university system’s Board of Governors “strongly” recommended students get vaccinated before coming back to school. '
The CDC's mask guidance change, explained
USF Health virologist Dr. Michael Teng said sometimes it's necessary to change health recommendations, but explaining the change to the public is crucial.
USF Health virologist Dr. Michael Teng said sometimes it's necessary to change health recommendations, but explaining the change to the public is crucial.
Hillsborough County Schools superintendent signals no changes in school mask policy
The debate over masks in schools heated up at the Hillsborough County School Board meeting Tuesday, as COVID-19 surges across the country, but Superintendent Addison Davis indicated, due to the governor's threat, he does not plan to change the current plan to make masks optional during the upcoming school year.
The debate over masks in schools heated up at the Hillsborough County School Board meeting Tuesday, as COVID-19 surges across the country, but Superintendent Addison Davis indicated, due to the governor's threat, he does not plan to change the current plan to make masks optional during the upcoming school year.
BayCare worried 'sharp' increase in COVID-19 cases will overwhelm healthcare system
The delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is tearing through the Tampa Bay area and leaders on both sides of the bay are concerned about whether hospitals can keep up.
The delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is tearing through the Tampa Bay area and leaders on both sides of the bay are concerned about whether hospitals can keep up.
COVID-19 vaccine mandates: Can employers require workers to get the shot?
Employers are beginning to put COVID-19 vaccine requirements into place and it’s getting attention.
Employers are beginning to put COVID-19 vaccine requirements into place and it’s getting attention.
Biden: COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all federal workers 'under consideration'
President Joe Biden says requiring all federal workers to get coranavirus vaccine is "under consideration" as delta variant surges.
President Joe Biden says requiring all federal workers to get coranavirus vaccine is "under consideration" as delta variant surges.
CDC: New data suggests vaccinated people could transmit delta variant
Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr.
Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr.
Universities hiring additional staff to manage COVID-19 vaccination records
Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.
Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.
Mother of 8 nearly killed by COVID-19 warns others who are hesitant to get vaccinated
"You also have to think about the long-term effects of what COVID could do and you might not be as lucky as I was. You might die," she said. "I'm telling you, I was so against this vaccine and I'm begging people to get it now."
"You also have to think about the long-term effects of what COVID could do and you might not be as lucky as I was. You might die," she said. "I'm telling you, I was so against this vaccine and I'm begging people to get it now."
Moderna to add more children to COVID-19 vaccine studies at FDA’s request
The company said it is in talks with the Food and Drug Administration to enroll more study participants under age 12.
The company said it is in talks with the Food and Drug Administration to enroll more study participants under age 12.
California orders all state workers, health care workers to be vaccinated or tested weekly
All state employees and all workers at hospitals and health care facilities across California will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, and those who are unable or refuse to do so will have to be tested at least once a week.
All state employees and all workers at hospitals and health care facilities across California will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, and those who are unable or refuse to do so will have to be tested at least once a week.
VA mandates COVID-19 vaccine for medical employees, staff
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.
White House says COVID-19 vaccinations 'picking back up' amid concern over delta variant
The White House says COVID-19 vaccinations are "picking back up" with more than 790,000 administered in 24 hours over the weekend.
The White House says COVID-19 vaccinations are "picking back up" with more than 790,000 administered in 24 hours over the weekend.
France mandates COVID-19 vaccines for health care workers amid protests
France passed a new law requiring health care workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as setting up a health pass for restaurants and other venues.
France passed a new law requiring health care workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as setting up a health pass for restaurants and other venues.
Atlanta restaurant gets death threats over requiring COVID-19 vaccine
The Argosy gastropub in East Atlanta put up a sign in their window warning customers they have to be vaccinated if they want to eat and drink there.
The Argosy gastropub in East Atlanta put up a sign in their window warning customers they have to be vaccinated if they want to eat and drink there.