Moderna to supply 500 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to poorer countries through WHO initiative
The World Health Organization has repeatedly decried a lack of equity in access to COVID-19 vaccines and is working to ship doses to low- and middle-income countries through its COVAX program.
Blackfeet Nation in Montana sets up COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Canadian border to share surplus doses
A U.S.-based tribal nation recently shared its COVID-19 vaccine surplus with related tribes and other residents across the border in Canada in an effort to get more people vaccinated against the virus.
Walgreens rolling out mobile vaccination clinics in Chicago, 9 other US locations
Walgreens is bringing the coronavirus vaccine directly into Chicago's underserved communities this month.
Prince Harry, Jennifer Lopez make voices heard at ‘Vax Live’ fundraising concert
President Joe Biden and Prince Harry were among several big names advocating for vaccine equity at “Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World.” The taped fundraising event will air on May 8.
COVID-19 vaccine: Truist Park hosts vaccination event
A COVID-19 vaccine at Truist Park also means fans can get 20% off at the Braves Clubhouse Store on Saturday.
Delta Air Lines begins unblocking middle seats
Delta Air Line began unblocking middle seats on May 1. It is the last major U.S. airline to lift that restriction.
'It’s safe. It’s effective. It’s free': Obama encourages youth vaccinations with TikTok PSA
Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.
Georgia governor lifts most COVID-19 restrictions for businesses
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is rolling back restrictions on bars, restaurants, live performances, conventions, sporting events, and other restrictions put into place about a year ago at the start of the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
US-made Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses shipping to Canada, Mexico
Canada will start getting Pfizer doses from the U.S. next week. Pfizer also began shipping doses made at its Kalamazoo, Michigan plant to Mexico, according to Reuters.
US health officials say anxiety caused COVID-19 vaccine reactions in 5 states
U.S. health officials concluded that anxiety caused fainting, dizziness and other short-term reactions in dozens of people at coronavirus vaccine clinics in five states.
Biden says it’s 'tough call' on whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines in military
President Joe Biden said he would leave the issue to the military of whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for service members once the shots are fully approved by the FDA.
He credits his Christian faith for saving him from COVID death. Why he's saying no to the vaccine
Clay Bentley deeply believes God saved him from dying of COVID. But even more, he believes God will protect him again if he doesn’t get a COVID vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine brings protection and, for some, uncomfortable side effects
Liz Hosp of Atlanta went to a drive-thru vaccine clinic back in January, getting her first dose of the Moderna vaccine with her husband Mike and with her mom, Anne Sayre, who had just moved into their Edgewood home in December.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium sets new COVID-19 shot record
A new record was set at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday for the number of COVID-19 vaccines administered in a single day.
Woman with advanced breast cancer gets COVID-19 vaccine after weighing benefits, risks
A Georgia woman diagnosed with advanced breast cancer says she was worried about getting the COVID-19 vaccine after learning of potential risks.
Republican lawmakers with medical degrees release video urging Americans to get COVID-19 vaccine
The group of lawmakers, which include doctors, dentists and registered pharmacists, encouraged supporters to get a COVID-19 vaccine in a new video.
Health care providers, tech companies expand digital access to vaccine records
Technology companies and health care providers have developed digital vaccination records that you can access on your phone. The companies are explicit that these are not "vaccine passports," which have been linked to hot-button political debates.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines 94% effective at cutting hospitalizations for older adults, CDC says
The CDC’s study found the shots are 94% effective at preventing hospitalizations for fully vaccinated adults and 64% effective among partially vaccinated adults 65 and older.
Experts say COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15 could be available by early May
Right now COVID19 vaccines are approved for kids ages 16 and older but researchers say the Pfizer vaccine could be available to children ages 12 to 15 by early May.
Descendants of syphilis experiment at Tuskegee caution using study as reason not to get COVID vaccine
Descendants of the infamous syphilis experiment at Tuskegee are encouraging Black people to get the vaccine despite many Black people citing the experiment as a reason why they do not trust doctors or the vaccine.