Target no longer requiring masks for vaccinated customers, employees
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Florida's theme parks no longer requiring face masks outdoors
Visitors at Disney and Universal no longer need to wear their masks outdoors, but must still cover their faces inside and on rides. Busch Gardens and SeaWorld, however, are allowing fully vaccinated guests to remove their masks throughout their theme parks.
Visitors at Disney and Universal no longer need to wear their masks outdoors, but must still cover their faces inside and on rides. Busch Gardens and SeaWorld, however, are allowing fully vaccinated guests to remove their masks throughout their theme parks.
Relaxed mask guidelines met with mixed emotions
Since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidelines on masks, saying fully vaccinated people can safely be indoors and in crowds without a face covering, many people have reacted with mixed emotions.
Since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidelines on masks, saying fully vaccinated people can safely be indoors and in crowds without a face covering, many people have reacted with mixed emotions.
Novavax delays timeline for COVID-19 vaccine regulatory clearance, production of shots
Novavax said in an earnings call this week that won't be able to get its COVID-19 vaccine authorized until at least July, and a shortage of materials have delayed its production goals.
Novavax said in an earnings call this week that won't be able to get its COVID-19 vaccine authorized until at least July, and a shortage of materials have delayed its production goals.
Delta to require new employees get COVID-19 vaccine, CEO says
Delta Air Lines will require all new employees get vaccinated for COVID-19 before joining the company.
Delta Air Lines will require all new employees get vaccinated for COVID-19 before joining the company.
DeSantis: Florida will fill void if some cruise lines leave state
Florida-based Norwegian Cruise Line is the third-largest cruise line in the world, and has three ports of departure in the Sunshine State. But Gov. Ron DeSantis claimed the company is "not one of the bigger ones" and said Florida would fill the void if Norwegian left the state.
Florida-based Norwegian Cruise Line is the third-largest cruise line in the world, and has three ports of departure in the Sunshine State. But Gov. Ron DeSantis claimed the company is "not one of the bigger ones" and said Florida would fill the void if Norwegian left the state.
CDC says fully vaccinated can stop wearing masks indoors and outdoors in most settings
The CDC on Thursday eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
The CDC on Thursday eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
'Stressed' Italian nurse accidentally gives 4 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in single shot
Italian health authorities initially said the woman had received six doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, but later clarified that it had actually been four doses, according to news reports.
Italian health authorities initially said the woman had received six doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, but later clarified that it had actually been four doses, according to news reports.
Ohio to award $1M each to 5 adults who received at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose
Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 and up
An advisory panel for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Wednesday to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15.
An advisory panel for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Wednesday to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15.
Biden says Pfizer's vaccine approval for kids 12-15 is ‘one more giant step’ in ending pandemic
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
Parents have mixed feelings about kids and COVID-19 vaccines
If the CDC gives the OK on Wednesday to allow 12- to 15-year-olds to be vaccinated, you can expect lots of parents to rush their kids right over to a vaccine site. But not every parent.
If the CDC gives the OK on Wednesday to allow 12- to 15-year-olds to be vaccinated, you can expect lots of parents to rush their kids right over to a vaccine site. But not every parent.
Pfizer applies for full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer hopes to join the ranks of the flu shot, measles, mumps, rubella shot and other vaccines that are fully FDA approved and licensed.
Pfizer hopes to join the ranks of the flu shot, measles, mumps, rubella shot and other vaccines that are fully FDA approved and licensed.
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy making herd immunity 'difficult,' expert warns
Whether it's because of a fear of conspiracies or unknown side effects, some experts believe the current rate of vaccinations will not yield the result they had hoped for.
Whether it's because of a fear of conspiracies or unknown side effects, some experts believe the current rate of vaccinations will not yield the result they had hoped for.
FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15
The FDA on Monday cleared Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 for emergency use.
The FDA on Monday cleared Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 for emergency use.
FDA meeting on COVID-19 vaccines in kids on June 10
The FDA has called a meeting for June 10 to discuss COVID-19 vaccines in children amid speculation a decision would be made on Pfizer-BioNTech’s request to expand use for its shot to teens ages 12-15 within the coming days.
The FDA has called a meeting for June 10 to discuss COVID-19 vaccines in children amid speculation a decision would be made on Pfizer-BioNTech’s request to expand use for its shot to teens ages 12-15 within the coming days.
Novavax says combo flu and COVID-19 vaccine showed promise in preclinical study
Novavax, a Maryland-based company, said Monday their combo shot formed a robust response to both influenza A and B - and protected against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Novavax, a Maryland-based company, said Monday their combo shot formed a robust response to both influenza A and B - and protected against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Kids ages 12 and up could soon be eligible for Pfizer vaccine
The FDA is expected to meet Wednesday and issue an emergency use authorization for kids aged 12 to 15 to get the two-shot Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
The FDA is expected to meet Wednesday and issue an emergency use authorization for kids aged 12 to 15 to get the two-shot Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
EU doesn’t renew order for AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine after inking deal with Pfizer
The move also comes amid an ongoing lawsuit, in which the EU is accusing AstraZeneca of failing to respect the terms of its contract with the 27-nation bloc.
The move also comes amid an ongoing lawsuit, in which the EU is accusing AstraZeneca of failing to respect the terms of its contract with the 27-nation bloc.
Will we need booster shots?
The CDC says it is preparing for the possibility that booster shots will be needed later this year.
The CDC says it is preparing for the possibility that booster shots will be needed later this year.