Multiple hospitals denying organ transplants to unvaccinated patients

A few hospital systems across the United States are denying organ transplants to patients who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 “in almost all situations,” citing studies that show unvaccinated patients have a significantly higher risk for severe illness and death.

Six Florida school districts challenge rule on masks, quarantines

Six school districts have challenged a revised Florida Department of Health rule that seeks to block student mask requirements and allow parents to decide whether children go to school after being exposed to people with COVID-19.

Pfizer seeks FDA authorization of COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11

Pfizer has formally submitted a request to the FDA for emergency authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.

More than 120K US kids had primary caregivers die during pandemic

The number of U.S. children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be larger than previously estimated, a new study suggests.

Out-of-stock: Continued breaks in supply chains cause shortages of common goods

Some store shelves may be running out of typically common items as businesses and manufacturers work to catch up amid backups in supply chains – all caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Video: 1st American to receive COVID-19 shot gets booster

Sandra Lindsay, who works as an intensive care nurse, was the very first American to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in December 2020.

COVID-19 vaccine linked to reduction in US senior deaths, HHS says

The results of COVID-19 vaccination were associated with an estimated reduction of more than 265,000 COVID-19 infections and nearly 39,000 deaths among Medicare beneficiaries.

Judge considers Sarasota craft store's challenge to 'vaccine passport' ban

A Leon County circuit judge is scheduled Thursday to hold a hearing in a Sarasota hobby and craft store’s challenge to a state law that bans so-called "vaccine passports."

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy may be waning over time, survey suggests

A recent survey showed some people who were reluctant to get a COVID-19 vaccine last year have recently changed their minds about getting the shot.

Vaccine mandate: LA to require proof of vaccination for indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues

The Los Angeles City Council has passed a vaccine mandate requiring people to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination before entering indoor restaurants, bars, gyms, shopping centers, entertainment venues and personal care establishments. 

UW Medicine to deny organ transplants to unvaccinated patients

If you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19, you may have a hard time getting a transplant in western Washington.

US to increase at-home COVID-19 rapid test availability

The White House says the supply boost is the result of a new $1 billion federal investment, on top of the $2 billion committed to increasing the availability of the convenient diagnostic tests in September.

Florida woman got $3.4M COVID grant she never applied for

A Florida gas station employee said she's listed as receiving a $3.4 million COVID relief check that she never applied for and never received.