FDA to weigh Moderna, J&J COVID-19 booster shots in October meetings
An FDA committee will meet on Oct. 14 and 15 to determine if it will authorize booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
An FDA committee will meet on Oct. 14 and 15 to determine if it will authorize booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
Health experts see increase in suicidal thoughts as people become more isolated during pandemic
The mental health community has seen an increase in suicidal thoughts in patients as people have become more isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The mental health community has seen an increase in suicidal thoughts in patients as people have become more isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Merck says experimental COVID-19 pill cuts hospitalizations, deaths by half
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
HIPAA does not apply to revealing COVID-19 vaccine status at work, HHS says
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
Health care workers once saluted as heroes now face threats
More than a year after U.S. health care workers on the front lines against COVID-19 were saluted as heroes with nightly clapping from windows and balconies, some are being issued panic buttons in case of assault and ditching their scrubs before going out in public for fear of harassment.
More than a year after U.S. health care workers on the front lines against COVID-19 were saluted as heroes with nightly clapping from windows and balconies, some are being issued panic buttons in case of assault and ditching their scrubs before going out in public for fear of harassment.
United Airlines firing nearly 600 employees who refused to get vaccinated
United Airlines announced it is firing almost 600 employees who didn’t follow its COVID-19 vaccine mandate deadline, and Tampa lawyers explained what the move spells for other companies and workers facing the choice to get vaccinated.
United Airlines announced it is firing almost 600 employees who didn’t follow its COVID-19 vaccine mandate deadline, and Tampa lawyers explained what the move spells for other companies and workers facing the choice to get vaccinated.
COVID-19 lockdowns, crowded cargo ports leading to holiday shortages
Retail experts suggest Americans should start their holiday shopping early since the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global supply chain.
Retail experts suggest Americans should start their holiday shopping early since the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global supply chain.
COVID-19 can infect pancreatic cells that make insulin, study suggests
Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus in late 2019, research has shown that people with severe COVID-19 infection can go on to develop other health conditions like pneumonia, blood clots and as more evidence emerges, diabetes.
Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus in late 2019, research has shown that people with severe COVID-19 infection can go on to develop other health conditions like pneumonia, blood clots and as more evidence emerges, diabetes.
Federal judge rules South Carolina schools can require face masks
The leader of South Carolina's schools says districts now have the authority to require masks in the classroom.
The leader of South Carolina's schools says districts now have the authority to require masks in the classroom.
Bill would require US airline passengers to have COVID-19 vaccine or prove negative test
The bill, proposed by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, would require all domestic airline passengers to be fully vaccinated, submit a negative test, or show proof of full recovery from a COVID-19 infection.
The bill, proposed by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, would require all domestic airline passengers to be fully vaccinated, submit a negative test, or show proof of full recovery from a COVID-19 infection.
United Airlines to fire 593 employees who refused COVID-19 vaccine
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 risk among kids increased amid delta, start of school year, AAP warns
The COVID-19 risk among children has increased amid the delta variant and the start of the school year, a pediatricians group said.
The COVID-19 risk among children has increased amid the delta variant and the start of the school year, a pediatricians group said.
Urgent CDC advisory ‘strongly recommends’ pregnant people get COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”
The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”
COVID-19 booster side effects similar to those after 2nd vaccine dose, CDC study finds
COVID-19 booster shot side effects were similar to those observed after a second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, a CDC study said.
COVID-19 booster shot side effects were similar to those observed after a second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, a CDC study said.
YouTube bans content containing misinformation about all vaccines
YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.
YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.
North Carolina hospital system fires 175 for failing to comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Novant Health said roughly 175 out of its 35,000-plus workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Novant Health said roughly 175 out of its 35,000-plus workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
China kills 3 pet cats that tested positive for COVID-19
Authorities in a Chinese city killed three pet cats after testing positive for COVID-19, despite an online appeal by the owner, local media reported.
Authorities in a Chinese city killed three pet cats after testing positive for COVID-19, despite an online appeal by the owner, local media reported.
COVID-19-related assaults on hospital staff prompt panic buttons
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children likely won't be available until November
It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.
It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.