New Mexico offers $5 million in COVID-19 vaccine prize, the country's largest reward
New Mexico bet big Tuesday that cash can persuade people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, offering the largest single cash prize among the growing number of states staging lotteries to promote inoculations.
Krispy Kreme has given out 1.5M free treats to vaccinated customers, sweetens deal for National Doughnut Day
Krispy Kreme is offering customers a chance to get two free treats this week: one for National Doughnut Day along with the standing offer of one for getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Moderna seeks full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna said it has started the process of obtaining full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. It will submit data “on a rolling basis over the coming weeks,” which the FDA will scrutinize.
Café charges patrons $5 if they wear a mask or for 'bragging' about COVID vaccine
"$5 FEE ADDED TO ORDERS PLACED WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK," a sign posted in the window of the café reads. In the fine print below the sign says that any customer "caught bragging" will also have to pay the penalty.
Ahead of summer, coronavirus cases fall dramatically in Europe
Coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and deaths are plummeting across much of Europe.
EEOC says employers can demand, incentivize COVID-19 shots
The EEOC says it is not discriminatory to demand an employee get a vaccine because it's not related to a disability and that the unvaccinated are not a protected class under other federal laws.
Immunity to COVID-19 could last for years, new studies suggest
Both studies published in May suggest that individuals who were infected with COVID-19 and got the vaccine could have immunity against the virus, plus variants, for years.
Mass vaccination site at Mercedes-Benz Stadium closing June 7
The mass vaccination site at Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be closing on June 7.
CDC Director says 'disinformation' may be driving some to refuse COVID-19 vaccine
Just over half of American adults are not fully vaccinated. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says misinformation about the vaccine could be keeping many people from getting immunized.
California to pay $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated
California will pay out $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated.
Could Americans need a COVID-19 vaccine booster? The CDC Director weighs in
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says it is not clear if or when COVID-19 booster shots will be needed, but that is a possibility her agency is planning for, just in case.
Walmart partners with schools to open COVID-19 vaccine clinics for adolescents
Walmart said it has worked with local school districts to open vaccine clinics in Georgia, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas and Pennsylvania. It hopes to open additional clinics in the coming weeks.
CVS launches sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, offering cruises, Super Bowl VIP tickets
CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.
Hall, Dawson counties offer unique incentive for some offenders
Some offenders in Hall and Dawson counties have a chance to knock some hours off their community service by getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Ohio woman wins state's 1st Vax-a-Million lottery for getting COVID-19 vaccine
The state says a southwestern Ohio woman is the first winner of Ohio’s $1 million Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive prize.
Colorado joins Ohio in offering $1M COVID-19 vaccine lottery
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday announced that the state will be offering five $1 million lottery prizes, totaling $5 million, to residents who have been vaccinated.
Only .01% of fully vaccinated Americans experienced breakthrough COVID infections through April, CDC says
The CDC said breakthrough infections were always expected and will remain possible until “population immunity reaches sufficient levels to further decrease transmission.”
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine could provide another effective tool to protect teens, experts say
The US could soon have a second vaccine for teenagers as young as 12, after Moderna announces its COVID-19 vaccine is 100% effective in that age group.
US reaches 50% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CDC data says
The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pfizer begins testing COVID-19 booster shot with pneumococcal vaccine in older adults
Pfizer is testing a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine in combination with a pneumococcal vaccine candidate in fully vaccinated older adults. The study will analyze safety and the immune responses produced by each.