Biden: US will have Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines ‘for every single child’ by next week
President Joe Biden pleaded with parents of young children to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC approved the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.
President Joe Biden pleaded with parents of young children to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC approved the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.
CDC asks travelers to avoid Russia, other countries due to high COVID-19 risk
New U.S. international travel restrictions take effect on Nov. 8
New U.S. international travel restrictions take effect on Nov. 8
Gas prices stable 'for the time being,' shouldn't move much higher, expert says
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
NYC to vaccinate young children in schools
New York City is going to open vaccination sites at all schools that serve students aged 5 through 11. There are 400,000 children in that age range in 1,070 public schools across the city.
New York City is going to open vaccination sites at all schools that serve students aged 5 through 11. There are 400,000 children in that age range in 1,070 public schools across the city.
Walmart holds 2-day supply chain hiring event as holiday season nears
Supply chain associates will earn an average of $20.37 per hour.
Supply chain associates will earn an average of $20.37 per hour.
What to know about Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
US Air Force: 97% vaccinated, nearly 8,500 miss deadline
The Air Force said that of the 326,000 active duty members of the Air Force and Space Force, 95.9 percent are fully vaccinated and 96.9 percent have gotten at least one shot.
The Air Force said that of the 326,000 active duty members of the Air Force and Space Force, 95.9 percent are fully vaccinated and 96.9 percent have gotten at least one shot.
Europe is only world region where COVID-19 cases are still increasing, WHO says
The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases has risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where COVID-19 is still increasing.
The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases has risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where COVID-19 is still increasing.
Aaron Rodgers in COVID protocol, will not play against Chiefs
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has tested positive for COVID-19 and is out for Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Head Coach Matt LaFleur confirmed on Wednesday, Nov. 3.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has tested positive for COVID-19 and is out for Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Head Coach Matt LaFleur confirmed on Wednesday, Nov. 3.
Kids’ COVID-19 vaccine: Pharmacies now taking appointments for ages 5 to 11
After getting the green light from the CDC late Tuesday, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is now available for kids 5 to 11 years old. Here’s where parents can start making appointments.
After getting the green light from the CDC late Tuesday, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is now available for kids 5 to 11 years old. Here’s where parents can start making appointments.
CDC approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
NIH to study ‘long COVID-19’ in pregnant women
The agency announced Tuesday that it will support a four-year follow-up study to learn about the potential long-term effects of COVID-19 on women who contracted the disease during pregnancy.
The agency announced Tuesday that it will support a four-year follow-up study to learn about the potential long-term effects of COVID-19 on women who contracted the disease during pregnancy.
Medical practices await green light to give COVID vaccines to younger kids
With the federal government poised to approve a COVID-19 vaccine in children as young as 5, medical practices are preparing for the expanded vaccination effort.
With the federal government poised to approve a COVID-19 vaccine in children as young as 5, medical practices are preparing for the expanded vaccination effort.
White House releases plan aimed to reduce suicide by guns in US
The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military and veterans.
The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military and veterans.
FDA issues warning after spike in eye injuries from alcohol-based hand sanitizers
The FDA said between January 1, 2018, and April 30, 2021, it has identified “3,642 cases of side effects resulting from eye exposure to these hand sanitizers,” likely due to the increase in use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The FDA said between January 1, 2018, and April 30, 2021, it has identified “3,642 cases of side effects resulting from eye exposure to these hand sanitizers,” likely due to the increase in use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Aaron T. Beck, known as the father of cognitive therapy, dies at 100
A groundbreaking psychotherapist known as the father of cognitive therapy has died at age 100.
A groundbreaking psychotherapist known as the father of cognitive therapy has died at age 100.
COVID mandate protesters block sanitation trucks on Staten Island
A large group of protesters angry over the city's COVID vaccine mandate blocked garbage trucks from entering a sanitation hub on Staten Island.
A large group of protesters angry over the city's COVID vaccine mandate blocked garbage trucks from entering a sanitation hub on Staten Island.
Jesse Jackson hospitalized after fall at Howard University
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was hospitalized Monday in Washington, D.C. after falling and hitting his head while helping Howard University students who are protesting living conditions on campus, according to a spokesman.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was hospitalized Monday in Washington, D.C. after falling and hitting his head while helping Howard University students who are protesting living conditions on campus, according to a spokesman.
NYC faces shortage of municipal workers after thousands refuse vaccine
As of Monday, more than 9,000 municipal workers for New York City — including firefighters, police officers, and sanitation workers — were on unpaid leave for refusing to receive at least one dose of the COVID vaccine. More than 3,500 municipal workers rushed to get their shots over the weekend, bringing the total city workforce to 91% vaccinated.
As of Monday, more than 9,000 municipal workers for New York City — including firefighters, police officers, and sanitation workers — were on unpaid leave for refusing to receive at least one dose of the COVID vaccine. More than 3,500 municipal workers rushed to get their shots over the weekend, bringing the total city workforce to 91% vaccinated.
Indonesia becomes 1st country to greenlight Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
Biotechnology company Novavax says that Indonesia has given the world’s first emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine, which uses a different technology than current shots.
Biotechnology company Novavax says that Indonesia has given the world’s first emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine, which uses a different technology than current shots.