Biden: 'Killing people' remark was call to action for social media companies
President Joe Biden is tempering his assessment that social media giants are “killing people” by hosting misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines on their platforms.
AAP: Students, staff should wear masks in schools — regardless of vaccination status
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a set of recommendations ahead of the upcoming school year to help stave off further growth of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations include vaccinations for all eligible people and mask-wearing in class, regardless of vaccination status.
Just 1% in world's poorest countries have gotten first dose of vaccine
Poor countries have vaccinated 1% of their population, compared with 55% in the United States and about 25% globally.
Facebook responds to Biden’s criticism over COVID-19 information
Facebook has responded to the White House's claim that the company isn't doing enough to stop the spread of COVID-19 misinformation.
COVID-19 vaccines for children under 12 likely approved later this year, FDA says
During an FDA stakeholder meeting on July 6, experts say approval for COVID-19 vaccines in children younger than 12 will likely not happen until later this year, citing safety precautions take longer than for older age groups.
COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated Americans putting pressure on hospitals
The COVID-19 comeback across the U.S. is putting pressure on hospitals at a time when some of them are busy just trying to catch up on surgeries and other procedures that were put on hold during the pandemic.
Washington state vaccine lottery: King County mechanic wins $1M grand prize
A mechanic from King County is $1 million richer after winning the grand prize in Washington state's vaccine lottery.
COVID-19 becoming ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’, CDC director says
During a White House briefing, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said cases in the U.S. were up about 70% over the last week, hospital admissions were up 36% and deaths rose by 26%.
Trudeau: Canada could allow vaccinated Americans back in August for non-essential travel
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada should be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September.
US Surgeon General issues warning about vaccine misinformation
The US Surgeon General says health misinformation didn't start with the pandemic, but it has really complicated the vaccine rollout. Dr. Vivek Murthy is appealing to Americans to check their sources before they hit the "share" button.
As parents of young children watch COVID-19 variant, Atlanta 3-year-old is part study of vaccine for kids
As parents of young children watch the delta COVID-19 variant, an Atlanta 3-year-old is part of a pediatric clinical study of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Tennessee halts COVID-19 vaccine outreach for minors, fires top official
Dr. Michelle Fiscus said the state’s elected leaders put politics over the health of children by firing her Monday for her efforts to get more Tennesseans vaccinated.
California woman first to face federal charges over fake COVID immunizations, vaccination cards
A homeopathic doctor in California became the first person in the United States to face federal charges over fake COVID-19 immunizations and falsified coronavirus vaccine cards.
Olivia Rodrigo visits White House to record videos promoting COVID-19 vaccine
The singer met with President Joe Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci Wednesday, assisting in the administration’s efforts to get more youth vaccinated against COVID-19.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations in Georgia creep upward
The number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Georgia has been creeping upward since the Fourth of July weekend.
Calls to be fully vaccinated as Georgia's COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise again
Georgia's COVID-19 cases are rising again. Health officials say it is still too soon to say if the state could be facing another surge in infections and hospitalizations.
Georgia hospital system requiring doctors get COVID-19 vaccine
Piedmont Healthcare says all doctors, providers, leadership and new employees will need to be vaccinated for COVID-19 starting in September.
CDC says J&J vaccine has ‘small possible risk’ of rare neurological disorder
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may pose a “small possible risk” of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health officials said Monday.
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.
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.