Does delta variant make COVID-19 worse for children?
The delta variant has been identified in at least 180 countries, according to the World Health Organization.
The delta variant has been identified in at least 180 countries, according to the World Health Organization.
Pfizer COVID-19 booster: CDC panel continues discussions after FDA sign-off
A CDC panel continued to discuss specific recommendations on Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster following the FDA’s sign-off for certain Americans.
A CDC panel continued to discuss specific recommendations on Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster following the FDA’s sign-off for certain Americans.
COVID-19 creates dire US shortage of teachers, school staff
Public schools have struggled for years with teacher shortages, particularly in math, science, special education and languages. But the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem.
Public schools have struggled for years with teacher shortages, particularly in math, science, special education and languages. But the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem.
Fake funeral home ad pushes COVID-19 vaccinations in North Carolina
“Don’t get vaccinated” was the simple message painted on a box truck driven around Charlotte that appeared to promote a local funeral home. But the funeral home doesn’t exist, and the message instead was promoting the vaccine.
“Don’t get vaccinated” was the simple message painted on a box truck driven around Charlotte that appeared to promote a local funeral home. But the funeral home doesn’t exist, and the message instead was promoting the vaccine.
Data shows remdesivir reduces risk of COVID-19 hospitalization, Gilead Sciences says
Phase 3 trials found remdesivir showed promise in reducing the risk of hospitalization of COVID-19 patients who were diagnosed early.
Phase 3 trials found remdesivir showed promise in reducing the risk of hospitalization of COVID-19 patients who were diagnosed early.
CDC advisory panel meets to discuss Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting this week to review data on Pfizer’s booster dose and who should get it.
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting this week to review data on Pfizer’s booster dose and who should get it.
CDC COVID-19 transmission map of US is almost completely red
With the exception of California, Puerto Rico, and several U.S. territories, every single state in the U.S. is experiencing high levels of COVID-19 transmission.
With the exception of California, Puerto Rico, and several U.S. territories, every single state in the U.S. is experiencing high levels of COVID-19 transmission.
US COVID-19 deaths average more than 1,900 a day for 1st time since March
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed to an average of more than 1,900 a day for the first time since early March, with experts saying the virus is preying largely on a distinct group: 71 million unvaccinated Americans.
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed to an average of more than 1,900 a day for the first time since early March, with experts saying the virus is preying largely on a distinct group: 71 million unvaccinated Americans.
Study illustrates how COVID-19 can spread among vaccinated, CDC says
A new CDC study shows how the novel coronavirus can still spread among the vaccinated, but the unvaccinated still make up a large portion of hospitalizations.
A new CDC study shows how the novel coronavirus can still spread among the vaccinated, but the unvaccinated still make up a large portion of hospitalizations.
Bride-to-be spent planned wedding day on ventilator before dying of COVID-19
Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.
Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.
J&J COVID-19 booster 94% effective 2 months after 1st shot, company says
Johnson & Johnson’s booster was found to be 94% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 in the U.S. two months after the first shot, the company said.
Johnson & Johnson’s booster was found to be 94% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 in the U.S. two months after the first shot, the company said.
Pfizer seeks emergency approval for COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11
The director of the vaccine education center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Dr. Paul Offit, joined FOX 29's Alex Holley to talk about Pfizer looking to seek emergency use approval for their COVID-19 vaccine for children age 5-11 and how they will safely be able to get the vaccine.
The director of the vaccine education center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Dr. Paul Offit, joined FOX 29's Alex Holley to talk about Pfizer looking to seek emergency use approval for their COVID-19 vaccine for children age 5-11 and how they will safely be able to get the vaccine.
Johnson and Johnson says COVID-19 booster shot is 94% effective
Dr. Mike joined FOX 29's Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick to discuss breaking news about Johnson and Johnson's booster shots and Pfizers plans to seek emergency approval for their vaccine for children ages 5-11.
Dr. Mike joined FOX 29's Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick to discuss breaking news about Johnson and Johnson's booster shots and Pfizers plans to seek emergency approval for their vaccine for children ages 5-11.
COVID-19 has killed as many Americans as 1918 Spanish flu
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.
US to require incoming foreign travelers to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Beginning in November, all foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to show proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of the flight.
Beginning in November, all foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to show proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of the flight.
Pfizer: COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11, plans to seek authorization soon
Pfizer said its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon.
Pfizer said its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon.
FOX News poll: Majorities favor mask and vaccine mandates as pandemic worries increase
Majorities support mask and vaccine mandates advocated by the Biden administration, as the coronavirus pandemic remains a top concern, according to the latest Fox News poll.
Majorities support mask and vaccine mandates advocated by the Biden administration, as the coronavirus pandemic remains a top concern, according to the latest Fox News poll.
Firefly Music Festival to require vaccine or negative COVID-19 test
The Firefly Music Festival will feature headliner Billie Eilish and Lizzo. It will begin Thursday at The Woodlands of Dover International Speedway, and will run through Sunday.
The Firefly Music Festival will feature headliner Billie Eilish and Lizzo. It will begin Thursday at The Woodlands of Dover International Speedway, and will run through Sunday.
CDC study: Moderna vaccine most effective at preventing hospitalization
A CDC study comparing the three vaccines authorized in the U.S. found that Moderna’s is most effective at preventing hospitalization due to COVID-19.
A CDC study comparing the three vaccines authorized in the U.S. found that Moderna’s is most effective at preventing hospitalization due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 boosters likely to be expanded in coming weeks, US health officials predict
Two top U.S. health officials said Sunday that they believe COVID-19 booster use may be expanded to cover more Americans in the coming weeks.
Two top U.S. health officials said Sunday that they believe COVID-19 booster use may be expanded to cover more Americans in the coming weeks.