NJ unveils digital vax tracker Gov. Murphy says is not meant to serve as 'passport'
Gov. Phil Murphy announced the app called Docket during a news conference Monday in Trenton. He said it’s not meant to serve as a passport, and instead will serve as a backup in case people lose their paper vaccination cards.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced the app called Docket during a news conference Monday in Trenton. He said it’s not meant to serve as a passport, and instead will serve as a backup in case people lose their paper vaccination cards.
NJ state troopers use first aid to save man's life after crash
Three New Jersey state troopers have been credited for saving the life of a driver who was pulled from his vehicle after a crash.
Three New Jersey state troopers have been credited for saving the life of a driver who was pulled from his vehicle after a crash.
Pennsylvania says it counted 500K duplicate COVID-19 shots
Pennsylvania's Department of Health has reduced the number of COVID-19 vaccine doses that had been administered by about 500,000, saying the numbers were duplicates.
Pennsylvania's Department of Health has reduced the number of COVID-19 vaccine doses that had been administered by about 500,000, saying the numbers were duplicates.
Pfizer to discuss booster shots with US health officials Monday
Pfizer says it plans to meet with top U.S. health officials Monday to discuss the drugmaker’s request for federal authorization of a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Pfizer says it plans to meet with top U.S. health officials Monday to discuss the drugmaker’s request for federal authorization of a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Unvaccinated woman, 90, died with double variant infection, European researchers say
Researchers believe it’s the first documented case of its kind and, although rare, that similar dual COVID-19 infections are happening across the world.
Researchers believe it’s the first documented case of its kind and, although rare, that similar dual COVID-19 infections are happening across the world.
Unvaccinated people account for 'virtually all' COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths, White House says
Unvaccinated people now account for “virtually all” COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, according to the White House.
Unvaccinated people now account for “virtually all” COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, according to the White House.
Study: COVID causes brain changes
New report says COVID-19 causes significant molecular changes in the human brain, but leaves no molecular trace of itself in brain tissue.
New report says COVID-19 causes significant molecular changes in the human brain, but leaves no molecular trace of itself in brain tissue.
Team USA gold medal favorite is refusing vaccination ahead of Olympic Games
The event is set to start on July 23, with no spectators planned to attend the event due to an ongoing spike in COVID cases challenging Tokyo.
The event is set to start on July 23, with no spectators planned to attend the event due to an ongoing spike in COVID cases challenging Tokyo.
Several countries in Asia reinstate COVID-19 restrictions amid rapid infections
Several countries around Asia and the Pacific that are experiencing their first major surges of the coronavirus have rushed to implement tough restrictions.
Several countries around Asia and the Pacific that are experiencing their first major surges of the coronavirus have rushed to implement tough restrictions.
Fully vaccinated people don’t need COVID-19 booster at this time, FDA, CDC say
The FDA and CDC said in a joint statement that Americans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need a booster shot at this time.
The FDA and CDC said in a joint statement that Americans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need a booster shot at this time.
Fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need masks, CDC says
The CDC said Friday that fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings.
The CDC said Friday that fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings.
Current COVID-19 vaccine program has saved nearly 300K lives, researchers estimate
A recent study from the Yale School of Public Health and the Commonwealth Fund estimates that without the current COVID-19 vaccine program, the U.S. would have added nearly 300,000 more people to its death toll.
A recent study from the Yale School of Public Health and the Commonwealth Fund estimates that without the current COVID-19 vaccine program, the U.S. would have added nearly 300,000 more people to its death toll.
Pfizer booster shot: COVID-19 vaccine maker to seek approval for 3rd dose
The company said Thursday that another shot could dramatically boost immunity and maybe help ward off the latest worrisome coronavirus mutant.
The company said Thursday that another shot could dramatically boost immunity and maybe help ward off the latest worrisome coronavirus mutant.
Fauci says all 3 COVID-19 vaccines effective against delta variant
The delta variant is spreading in the U.S., particularly in areas with low vaccination rates, and has become the most dominant strain in the country.
The delta variant is spreading in the U.S., particularly in areas with low vaccination rates, and has become the most dominant strain in the country.
Global COVID-19 death toll passes 4 million people
The global death toll from the novel coronavirus has surpassed a staggering 4 million people, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
The global death toll from the novel coronavirus has surpassed a staggering 4 million people, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
NYC salutes pandemic essential workers with Hometown Heroes Parade
Thousands marched along the street and waved from floats moving up the Canyon of Heroes on Wednesday as New York City honored all pandemic essential workers with the ‘Hometown Heroes Parade.’
Thousands marched along the street and waved from floats moving up the Canyon of Heroes on Wednesday as New York City honored all pandemic essential workers with the ‘Hometown Heroes Parade.’
Patio furniture shortage tells US economic tale
It’s almost the mirror opposite of the recovery from the Great Recession of 2007-2009, which was marred by slow growth but also the near-instant delivery of almost every imaginable product.
It’s almost the mirror opposite of the recovery from the Great Recession of 2007-2009, which was marred by slow growth but also the near-instant delivery of almost every imaginable product.
Amid delta variant rise, Biden outlines latest plan to increase COVID-19 vaccinations
President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.
President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.
First Lady Jill Biden visits Philadelphia to celebrate July 4th, applaud city's vaccine effort
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden addressed a large crowd gathered outside Independence Hall on Sunday to celebrate the Fourth of July and applaud Philadelphia's successful vaccine rollout.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden addressed a large crowd gathered outside Independence Hall on Sunday to celebrate the Fourth of July and applaud Philadelphia's successful vaccine rollout.
Fauci: 99.2% of US COVID-19 deaths involved unvaccinated people
Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.
Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.