Coronavirus
Pfizer Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe And Effective For Young Kids
The FDA will soon analyze the data on the lower-dose vaccine for kids aged 5 to 11.
7 Things I Learned About The Importance Of The COVID Vaccine After I, A Fully Vaccinated Person, Got COVID
"These vaccines are absolutely still preventing severe disease, hospitalization, and death."
A Man Who Spent 15 Years On Death Row Before He Was Exonerated Died Of COVID-19
Damon Thibodeaux, 47, died from COVID-19 less than 10 years after he was released from death row following DNA evidence that proved his innocence in a murder case.
Top Scientists At The FDA And WHO Are Arguing Against COVID-19 Booster Shots
In a review published on Monday, the experts said the evidence does not show that boosters are needed for the general population.
Students Age 12 And Up Will Have To Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19 To Attend LA Public Schools
Students will be required to show proof of vaccination by Jan. 10, 2022, if they wish to attend any of the schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Biden Is Mandating COVID Vaccines For All Federal Workers And Large Employers
All companies with more than 100 employees will be required to ensure their workers are either fully vaccinated or tested weekly.
A Prominent Study Said Ivermectin Prevents COVID, But The Data Is Suspect
An influential study from Argentina has been used to argue that ivermectin prevents COVID 100% of the time — but its inconsistencies have led experts to question if it could have actually happened as advertised.
A Person Behind An Anti-Vax Instagram Account Has Been Charged With Selling Fake COVID Vaccine Cards
Jasmine Clifford allegedly sold the cards for $200 through her Instagram account.
COVID Has Worsened The Impact Of Hurricane Ida, Creating A "Major Disaster" For Louisiana
"It's a major crisis," said an intensive care doctor at a New Orleans hospital. "It's about to worsen."
The Battle Against Teens Getting COVID Vaccines Is Ramping Up. Now They’re Fighting Back.
The CDC has recommended the COVID vaccine for teens, while the FDA expects a fall or winter authorization for kids under 12.
203 Doctors Told Us What They Actually Think Of COVID Vaccines, And Everyone Should Hear Their Answers
Someone told me, a health journalist, that doctors might secretly oppose COVID vaccinations. So I went straight to the source.
Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Just Got Full FDA Approval
The approval will likely spur vaccination mandates at schools, hospitals, and businesses across the country.
VidCon Has Been Canceled Again Due To Concerns Over COVID-19 And The Delta Variant
The conference was supposed to be hosted by TikTok for the first time. Organizers are still planning for a 2022 in-person event.
How One Influencer’s Handling Of Her Mom’s Serious COVID-19 Case Turned Into Backlash That Is Threatening To Ruin Her Career
The scandal tells us a lot about the minefields internet celebrities face and how they are held accountable for their actions.
Dolly Parton Said She Got A Lot "More Credit Than [She] Deserves" For Funding Moderna's COVID Vaccine, And We Really Don't Deserve Her
"My heart just kind of leads me into where I'm supposed to go."
Vaccinated Americans Will Be Offered COVID-19 Booster Shots As Early As September
US health officials announced that most Americans should get a booster shot eight months after vaccination, as the Delta variant spreads rapidly across the US.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Tested Positive For COVID-19, As He Fights Mask Mandates
Abbott is vaccinated and not experiencing symptoms, his office said. The coronavirus is surging in Texas.
Severely Immunocompromised People Can Now Get A Booster Vaccine Shot To Protect Them From COVID-19
Other fully vaccinated people do not require a third dose at this time, the agency said.
School Is Back And Thousands Of Students Are Already In Quarantine After Being Exposed To COVID-19
Many of the outbreaks at recently opened schools have occurred in states with relatively low vaccination rates.
Yes, Delta Is Scary, But Europe’s Recent COVID Surges Show That It Can Be Controlled
“The UK and Netherlands should be a counsel against despair,” one expert told BuzzFeed News. “We needn’t be fatalistic about the Delta variant.”
A 37-Year-Old Nicaraguan Woman Died In ICE Custody After Testing Positive For COVID-19
The woman died in a Texas hospital after crossing the border last week.
A Firefighter Allegedly Lied About Getting COVID-19 To Get Paid Sick Time And Then Went To A Resort
He was allegedly paid more than $12,000 while on leave, during which he went on a resort vacation.
Jennifer Aniston Got Real About Cutting Ties With Friends After They Refused The COVID-19 Vaccine
“Everyone is entitled to their own opinion — but a lot of opinions don't feel based in anything except fear or propaganda.”
Detained Immigrant Children Didn't Have Adequate Masks During A COVID Outbreak, Whistleblowers Allege
This is the second whistleblower complaint about conditions for unaccompanied immigrant children at the Fort Bliss shelter in less than a month.
Here’s What Researchers Have Discovered So Far About COVID Vaccines And Donated Breast Milk
Organizations that provide donated breast milk to parents say fielding questions about how the vaccines figure into the transfer of antibodies has led to a “second layer of chaos” from the pandemic.
As COVID Continues To Spread, Alabama's Governor Said "It’s Time To Start Blaming The Unvaccinated Folks"
"These folks are choosing a horrible lifestyle of self-inflicted pain."
Another Vaccinated Staffer On The Hill Tested Positive For COVID-19, As Fear Is Spreading In Washington
There’s a "real sense of unease" in Congress as some staffers have tested positive for the coronavirus after weeks of semi-normal life.
The First Athletes Have Tested Positive For COVID-19 At The Olympic Village
In all, four members of South Africa's Olympic delegation tested positive and are now in isolation.
Kim Kardashian Is Being Dragged For Saying She Was “Scared To Leave The House” After Quarantine Despite Flouting COVID-19 Rules From The Start And Traveling During The Pandemic
Fans have been quick to point out that Kim and her family have publicly broken multiple COVID-19 guidelines from the outset of the pandemic, including making visits to each other’s homes during the first California lockdown last year.
Helen Mirren Explained Why She Wore Makeup Every Day In Lockdown, And I Completely Understand
"I'm a girl, I love, love dressing up."