Health care workers face threats, violence over COVID-19 safety rules
Across the country, doctors and nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic are dealing with hostility, threats and violence from patients angry over safety rules designed to keep the virus from spreading.
Across the country, doctors and nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic are dealing with hostility, threats and violence from patients angry over safety rules designed to keep the virus from spreading.
United Airlines to fire 593 employees who refused COVID-19 vaccine
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
Urgent CDC advisory ‘strongly recommends’ pregnant people get COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”
The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”
More minorities getting COVID-19 vaccine, White House says
New data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows more Black and Latino Americans are getting the COVID-19 vaccine compared to earlier this year.
New data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows more Black and Latino Americans are getting the COVID-19 vaccine compared to earlier this year.
COVID-19 booster side effects similar to those after 2nd vaccine dose, CDC study finds
COVID-19 booster shot side effects were similar to those observed after a second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, a CDC study said.
COVID-19 booster shot side effects were similar to those observed after a second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, a CDC study said.
YouTube bans content containing misinformation about all vaccines
YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.
YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.
North Carolina hospital system fires 175 for failing to comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Novant Health said roughly 175 out of its 35,000-plus workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Novant Health said roughly 175 out of its 35,000-plus workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
NYC vaccine mandate impacts
There are questions about how many workers will not be vaccinated by the deadline set by New York City.
There are questions about how many workers will not be vaccinated by the deadline set by New York City.
Nearly 200M US adults have at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose, White House says
Members of the White House COVID-19 Response Team said on Tuesday that nearly 200 million U.S. adults are on track to have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Members of the White House COVID-19 Response Team said on Tuesday that nearly 200 million U.S. adults are on track to have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children likely won't be available until November
It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.
It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.
NYC school teachers want U.S. Supreme Court to take up COVID mandate battle
Lawyers for teachers who don't want New York City schools to impose a vaccine mandate for them and other workers say they will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene.
Lawyers for teachers who don't want New York City schools to impose a vaccine mandate for them and other workers say they will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene.
Pfizer submits data to FDA on COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer-BioNTech has submitted data to the FDA from the Phase 2/3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.
Pfizer-BioNTech has submitted data to the FDA from the Phase 2/3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.
NYC mayor wins court case requiring vaccines
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio is relishing another court victory for requiring COVID-19 vaccines.
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio is relishing another court victory for requiring COVID-19 vaccines.
Appeals court rules in favor of COVID vaccine mandate for schools, health care
A three-judge panel ruled against a temporary injunction that blocked the COVID vaccine mandate from taking effect at New York City schools and in New York state healthcare settings.
A three-judge panel ruled against a temporary injunction that blocked the COVID vaccine mandate from taking effect at New York City schools and in New York state healthcare settings.
‘Please do the right thing’: Biden receives COVID-19 booster shot on camera Monday
President Joe Biden received his COVID-19 vaccine booster shot on Monday afternoon on camera following FDA and CDC approval.
President Joe Biden received his COVID-19 vaccine booster shot on Monday afternoon on camera following FDA and CDC approval.
Vaccine deadline arrives for NY hospital, nursing home workers
Thousands of workers in New York state hospitals and nursing homes were still thought to be holding out.
Thousands of workers in New York state hospitals and nursing homes were still thought to be holding out.
CDC director acknowledges ‘confusion’ over COVID-19 boosters
The just-approved booster is intended for people originally vaccinated with shots made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
The just-approved booster is intended for people originally vaccinated with shots made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
Pfizer-BioNTech to submit children COVID-19 vaccine data in ‘days’ for approval
Pfizer-BioNTech hopes younger children could soon get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Pfizer-BioNTech hopes younger children could soon get the COVID-19 vaccine.
New York could use National Guard to fill ranks of unvaccinated health care workers
New York’s health department issued an order for all health care workers to be vaccinated by Sept. 27, and the state has a plan to fill the positions for those who don’t meet the requirement.
New York’s health department issued an order for all health care workers to be vaccinated by Sept. 27, and the state has a plan to fill the positions for those who don’t meet the requirement.
NY preps for staff shortage with health care vaccine mandate
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is prepared to call in medically trained National Guard members and retirees to address potential staffing shortages caused by an approaching vaccine mandate for health care workers.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is prepared to call in medically trained National Guard members and retirees to address potential staffing shortages caused by an approaching vaccine mandate for health care workers.