Biden moves COVID-19 vaccine eligibility date for all US adults up to April 19
President Joe Biden on Tuesday plans to announce that every U.S. adult will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19, the Associated Press reports.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday plans to announce that every U.S. adult will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19, the Associated Press reports.
Poll: 40% of evangelical Protestants, largest religious group in US, hesitant to get COVID-19 vaccine
A recent photo posted online of the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, America’s largest evangelical denomination, getting the COVID-19 vaccine drew more than 1,100 comments.
A recent photo posted online of the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, America’s largest evangelical denomination, getting the COVID-19 vaccine drew more than 1,100 comments.
Biden administration will not mandate a COVID-19 vaccine passport system, White House says
“Let me be very clear on this,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday, “the government is not now, nor will we be, supporting a system that requires Americans to carry a credential.”
“Let me be very clear on this,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday, “the government is not now, nor will we be, supporting a system that requires Americans to carry a credential.”
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine protection lasts at least 6 months, study finds
New research suggests Moderna’s vaccine against COVID-19 offers protection for at least six months, echoing findings from Pfizer last week.
New research suggests Moderna’s vaccine against COVID-19 offers protection for at least six months, echoing findings from Pfizer last week.
EU agency to confirm ‘causal link’ between AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clots
A top official at the European Medicines Agency says there is a causal link between AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine and rare blood clots, but that it's unclear what the connection is.
A top official at the European Medicines Agency says there is a causal link between AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine and rare blood clots, but that it's unclear what the connection is.
Florida FEMA sites, including in Tampa, switching to Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Starting Tuesday, Tampa's FEMA site will begin administering the single-dose Johnson & Johnson, and the Pfizer option for those returning for their second dose.
Starting Tuesday, Tampa's FEMA site will begin administering the single-dose Johnson & Johnson, and the Pfizer option for those returning for their second dose.
Abbott issues order against ‘vaccine passports’ in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott said Texans will not have to prove they've gotten the COVID-19 vaccine -- at least not to state and local governmental officials.
Gov. Greg Abbott said Texans will not have to prove they've gotten the COVID-19 vaccine -- at least not to state and local governmental officials.
New vaccine could revolutionize fight against COVID-19
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
Walgreens spaced Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines 28 days apart instead of recommended 21 days
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
COVID vaccine passport: Fauci says federal government won't mandate
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said he does not believe the federal government will mandate the use of vaccine passports for traveling or businesses post-pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said he does not believe the federal government will mandate the use of vaccine passports for traveling or businesses post-pandemic.
Tampa pop-up clinics offer single-shot vaccine ahead of eligibility expansion
To make the vaccine easily accessible to those who want it ahead of Monday’s vaccine eligibility expansion, the city of Tampa will host vaccine pop-up clinics throughout the area throughout the weekend.
To make the vaccine easily accessible to those who want it ahead of Monday’s vaccine eligibility expansion, the city of Tampa will host vaccine pop-up clinics throughout the area throughout the weekend.
DeSantis issues executive order banning COVID-19 'vaccine passports'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order prohibiting local governments and businesses from requiring so-called "vaccine passports" to show proof that customers have been inoculated against COVID-19.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order prohibiting local governments and businesses from requiring so-called "vaccine passports" to show proof that customers have been inoculated against COVID-19.
CDC says fully vaccinated people can travel safely again
Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can safely enjoy again, according to new U.S. guidance issued Friday.
Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can safely enjoy again, according to new U.S. guidance issued Friday.
Despite expanding eligibility requirements, fewer people registering for COVID-19 vaccine
The Florida Department of Health says there is a dramatic drop in many areas in the number of people who want to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Florida Department of Health says there is a dramatic drop in many areas in the number of people who want to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Dutch government halts AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 60 amid reports of blood clots
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
More than 100M US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said Friday that more than 100 million American adults have now received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
The CDC said Friday that more than 100 million American adults have now received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
Nova Southeastern University will require students and staff to get COVID-19 vaccines
Nova Southeastern University, a private university with campuses in Clearwater and across the state, says it will require students and staff to be vaccinated for COVID-19 when they return for classes this fall.
Nova Southeastern University, a private university with campuses in Clearwater and across the state, says it will require students and staff to be vaccinated for COVID-19 when they return for classes this fall.
Johnson & Johnson expands COVID-19 vaccine trial to include ages 12 to 17
Johnson & Johnson said Friday it has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in older children and teenagers, ages 12 to 17.
Johnson & Johnson said Friday it has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in older children and teenagers, ages 12 to 17.
Groups rush to vaccinate Florida farmworkers
It’s a race against time for nonprofits, organizations and officials who are trying to vaccinate thousands of farmworkers who were denied priority access in Florida but now have to travel north to harvest crops in other regions.
It’s a race against time for nonprofits, organizations and officials who are trying to vaccinate thousands of farmworkers who were denied priority access in Florida but now have to travel north to harvest crops in other regions.