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.
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.
The number of U.S. children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be larger than previously estimated, a new study suggests.
People who get vaccinated can drive a lap around Delaware speedway
Dover International Speedway is offering the chance to drive around its “Monster Mile” to people who get vaccinated against COVID-19 at the racetrack later this month.
Dover International Speedway is offering the chance to drive around its “Monster Mile” to people who get vaccinated against COVID-19 at the racetrack later this month.
Rapid at-home COVID tests are a challenge to find
At-home rapid COVID tests are a hot item and rapidly becoming difficult to find in local stores, selling out much like popular Christmas toys.
At-home rapid COVID tests are a hot item and rapidly becoming difficult to find in local stores, selling out much like popular Christmas toys.
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.
Sandra Lindsay, who works as an intensive care nurse, was the very first American to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in December 2020.
Rapid at-home COVID tests are selling out
At-home COVID tests are a popular item and selling out quickly
At-home COVID tests are a popular item and selling out quickly
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.
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.
Philadelphia extends vaccine mandate deadline for health care workers, higher education students and staff
The acting health commissioner says the department's goal is to get everyone vaccinated against COVID-19 and not to leave health care and education systems shorthanded.
The acting health commissioner says the department's goal is to get everyone vaccinated against COVID-19 and not to leave health care and education systems shorthanded.
Toymakers rush to stock shelves before holidays amid supply chain delays
Toy companies are racing to get their toys onto store shelves ahead of the holidays as they face a severe supply-network crunch.
Toy companies are racing to get their toys onto store shelves ahead of the holidays as they face a severe supply-network crunch.
‘Bridgerton’ hair, makeup artist Marc Pilcher dies of COVID-19
Marc Pilcher was fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and had no underlying health conditions.
Marc Pilcher was fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and had no underlying health conditions.
403 Seattle PD employees have not submitted proof of vaccination, including 111 who have requested exemptions
At least 292 employees within the Seattle Police Department have yet to submit proof of vaccination as the Oct. 6 deadline set by interm chief Adrian Diaz in an email came and went.
At least 292 employees within the Seattle Police Department have yet to submit proof of vaccination as the Oct. 6 deadline set by interm chief Adrian Diaz in an email came and went.
At-home COVID-19 tests recalled over false positives
Hundreds of thousands of Ellume tests were recalled due to a manufacturing issue.
Hundreds of thousands of Ellume tests were recalled due to a manufacturing issue.
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.
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.
Warriors' Andrew Wiggins speaks out about finally getting vaccinated
"I guess to do certain stuff, to work and all that, I guess you don’t own your body," Warriors' Andrew Wiggins said. "That’s what it comes down to."
"I guess to do certain stuff, to work and all that, I guess you don’t own your body," Warriors' Andrew Wiggins said. "That’s what it comes down to."
Henry Ford Health says 400 of its workers quit after refusing COVID-19 vaccine
That amounts to about 1% of the hospital chain's workforce, the company said Tuesday.
That amounts to about 1% of the hospital chain's workforce, the company said Tuesday.
Texas man gets 15 months for posting hoax about COVID-19 patient licking groceries
A San Antonio man falsely claimed on social media that he had paid a person infected with COVID-19 to lick items at a grocery store, authorities said.
A San Antonio man falsely claimed on social media that he had paid a person infected with COVID-19 to lick items at a grocery store, authorities said.
Survey: 42% of working women reported burnout related to job
A new report found 1 in 3 women said they have considered downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce this year, compared to one in four who said the same a few months into the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new report found 1 in 3 women said they have considered downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce this year, compared to one in four who said the same a few months into the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDC unveils new safety guidelines for holiday season
The CDC is suggesting that families hold virtual holiday celebrations, or, if celebrating indoors, using a window fan to keep the air at an indoor party as fresh as possible.
The CDC is suggesting that families hold virtual holiday celebrations, or, if celebrating indoors, using a window fan to keep the air at an indoor party as fresh as possible.
Study: Pfizer vaccine 90% effective against hospitalization at 6 months
A new study shows the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine remains 90% effective against hospitalizations, even with the delta variant. But the study also suggests that the vaccine’s protection against COVID-19 infection wanes over five months to 47%.
A new study shows the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine remains 90% effective against hospitalizations, even with the delta variant. But the study also suggests that the vaccine’s protection against COVID-19 infection wanes over five months to 47%.
AstraZeneca asks FDA to authorize antibody treatment to prevent COVID-19
AstraZeneca said the treatment would be the first long-acting antibody combination to receive an emergency use authorization for COVID-19 prevention.
AstraZeneca said the treatment would be the first long-acting antibody combination to receive an emergency use authorization for COVID-19 prevention.