US says COVID-19 vaccine to start arriving in states Monday

U.S. officials say the nation's first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in the states Monday morning.

FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use

The FDA on Friday authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, launching an epic vaccination campaign in the U.S. against the outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.

White House coronavirus task force: Vaccine implementation won’t reduce spread of disease until late spring

A record of more than 107,000 people were in the hospital in the U.S. with COVID-19 as of Thursday, according to the COVID Tracking Project. More than 290,000 Americans have died of the virus.

FDA to 'rapidly work toward' emergency use authorization of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.

Connecticut hospitals may get Pfizer vaccine in days

Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday that Connecticut hospitals could begin receiving shipments of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine in less than a week. 

New York hospitalizations surge as vaccine nears approval

The governor said that 5,164 coronavirus patients were in hospitals on Wednesday, a net gain of 171 from the day before. 

US advisory panel OKs Pfizer vaccine in last step before FDA approval

The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.

Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a coronavirus vaccine?

Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.

New York legislation could make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory

The state's Health Department would have the power to mandate vaccination if New Yorkers aren't developing "sufficient immunity."

Pandemic stresses hospitals as New York awaits vaccine

The pandemic is putting more patients into hospitals across New York, including on Staten Island. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state is eagerly awaiting a vaccine.

3 things to know about allergic reactions to vaccines

Allergic reactions occur with numerous vaccines and experts say they are not unexpected.  A vaccines expert at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine says the general population shouldn't be concerned about allergic reactions when getting the shots.

Pentagon prepares small-scale first round of vaccinations

The Defense Department will distribute the vaccine at 16 defense sites in the United States and abroad in its initial round.

UK regulators warn of possible allergic reactions to COVID vaccine

U.K. regulators have had two reports of possible allergic reactions from people who were given the vaccine for COVID-19.

Canadian health officials approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Canadian health officials on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, days ahead of possible approval in the United States.

After coronavirus vaccination, Russians warned to avoid alcohol for 2 months

Russian citizens have been warned to curb alcohol intake for two months after receiving the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. Excessive drinking can weaken the immune system.