Some New Yorkers journeying far from home to get vaccinated

Some New York residents have complained on social media and to their local lawmakers that they have had to resort to signing up for appointments hours away.

FEMA opens new mass COVID-19 vaccination sites amid wintry weather across US

Crippling winter weather is hampering vaccination efforts in swaths of the country and that has forced the cancellation of some mass inoculation events.

After COVID-19 vaccination, is it safe to visit with friends and loved ones?

While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.

90-year-old Seattle woman walks 6 miles in the snow to get coronavirus vaccine

A 90-year-old Seattle woman walked six miles in the snow over the weekend to make sure she was on time for her coveted Covid-19 vaccination appointment.

WHO greenlights AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, opening door for use in the UN

The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.

Bill Gates' daughter trolls social media with 'implant' conspiracy post

The 24-year-old daughter of billionaire and brain Bill Gates said the COVID-19  vaccine "did NOT implant my genius father into my brain."

Researchers identify 7 US-based coronavirus variants

It's news no one wants to hear, but researchers say they've found at least seven new coronavirus variants - all of them based right here in the United States.

COVID-19 may never go away but could change into mild annoyance

Scientists say it's still too early to predict the future of the coronavirus, but many doubt it will ever go away entirely.

New Yorkers with underlying issues get eligibility for COVID vaccine

Millions of New Yorkers with health conditions that leave them at high risk of illness from COVID-19 can theoretically sign up for appointments at state-run vaccination sites starting Sunday.

CVS begins offering COVID-19 vaccines in 11 states including California

The nation's largest chain of retail pharmacies began vaccinating people in 11 states, including California. Local appointments at CVS stores were snapped up in just one day.

NY to follow CDC guidance on not requiring quarantine for vaccinated people

The state will not require certain people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to quarantine after being exposed to someone with the virus.

Concerns over bots scooping up COVID vaccine appointments

As pharmacies open sign-ups to get the COVID vaccine, they are also stepping up security against a new cyber-threat targeting the rollout.

Biden says federal government has purchased enough COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans

President Joe Biden said his administration on Thursday purchased an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, putting the country on track to vaccinate most Americans by July.

Booster shots, second-generation vaccines: COVID-19 vaccine makers rush to adapt to coronavirus variants

Moderna and Pfizer have announced that they are prepared to make tweaks to their COVID-19 vaccines and are preparing for a potential booster dose to combat the mutated coronavirus variants circulating around the world.

CDC waives quarantine for vaccinated people after COVID-19 exposure, experts still say wear a mask

According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.