Oregon: CDC investigating death of woman who developed rare blood clot after J&J vaccine
Oregon health officials said Thursday that federal officials are investigating the death of a woman in her 50s who developed a rare blood clot and low platelets within two weeks of receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccines are completely free — but some people are still being billed
COVID-19 vaccines are free to anyone in the U.S. who wants one, regardless of immigration or health insurance status. But some have reported getting billed after the fact.
COVID-19 vaccine milestone: US surpasses goal of 200 million shots administered in less than 100 days
The United States passed a milestone Thursday in the Biden administration's effort to get Americans vaccinated against COVID-19: More than 200 million shots have been administered.
CDC: COVID vaccines appear safe for pregnant women
The CDC study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines "do not indicate any obvious safety signals with respect to pregnancy."
FBI warns of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards being sold online, says illegal sales endanger public health
The FBI is warning the public about fake COVID-19 vaccine cards that are being sold online and on social media. It’s illegal, and using one can endanger the masses by further spreading the virus.
Nevada teen suffers seizures, extremely rare brain clots after Johnson & Johnson vaccine
An 18-year-old woman in Nevada who suffered seizures after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has received three brain surgeries related to blood clots, a spokesperson for her family said.
Cuomo: 16 sites will allow NYers over 60 to get walk-in vaccinations
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says walk-in COVID-19 shots will be available to anyone over 60 at mass vaccination sites run by New York state starting Friday.
White House offers new tax credit to help spur vaccinations
President Joe Biden has announced new employer tax credits and other steps to encourage people reluctant to be inoculated to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
FDA finds multiple ‘quality issues’ at Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine plant in Baltimore
The FDA inspection found the plant was "not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition," and procedures to prevent cross-contamination were “not followed in the execution of production.”
Pfizer identifies fake COVID-19 vaccine doses in Mexico, Poland
Pfizer confirmed it found fake versions of its COVID-19 vaccine in both Mexico and Poland. The company emphasized that legitimate vaccines are never sold online.
NYU, St. John's will require COVID-19 vaccinations for students
NYU and St. John's will require students to be vaccinated against COVID but will allow exemptions for either religious or medical reasons.
Biden announces tax credits for small businesses offering paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination
Biden announced the launch of a tax credit for small businesses to provide paid leave for those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 or potentially needing to take time off to recover from side effects.
United customers can now schedule COVID-19 test, be cleared to fly through airline’s digital platform
United announced that flyers who need to pass a COVID-19 test before boarding the plane for their destination can now easily schedule a test and be cleared to fly through their digital platform.
Celebrating 4/20 openly in New York under new legal weed law
Every year, marijuana smokers celebrate 4/20. But this year was different in New York because of the recently passed law that legalized recreational cannabis use.
EU regulator finds ‘possible link’ between J&J vaccine and rare clots, says benefits outweigh risks
Experts at the agency reiterated that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine’s benefits outweigh the risks.
Open vaccination slots pile up as demand slows in New York
Vaccination sites run by New York City and New York state show plenty of available day-of appointments all over. That points to a drop in demand.
To celebrate 4/20, free joints with proof of COVID vaccination at Union Square Park
Free joints will be passed your way at Union Square Park as long as you can prove you’re fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination card.
Columbia University will require COVID-19 vaccinations
Columbia University will require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to campus in the fall.
Potential COVID-19 antiviral drug being tested in humans after proving effective in hamster study
An experimental drug to treat COVID-19, which can be taken orally, is now being tested in humans after showing early promise and effectiveness in hamsters.
Guantanamo prisoners now getting COVID-19 vaccine
A senior defense official tells The Associated Press that prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay detention center can begin getting the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as Monday.