Philly vaccine sweepstakes in full swing as Delta variant spreads
The Philly Vax Sweepstakes is in full swing, in the effort to vaccinate as many residents as possible, while the Delta variant spreads across the U.S.
Second set of winners announced in Philly Vax Sweepstakes
Dawn Timmeney reports on the Philly Vax Sweepstakes and the push to get as many residents vaccinated.
Moderna: Blood samples show vaccine effective against delta variant
According to Moderna, its coronavirus vaccine is effective against emerging variants including the highly contagious delta variant — a hopeful sign as the virus continues to evolve.
Pfizer to request COVID-19 vaccine emergency approval for kids ages 5-11 by fall
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is currently authorized for use in individuals aged 12 and older
Free beer: Anheuser-Busch to dole out brews to mark vaccine progress
Anheuser-Busch which promised to give Americans free beer for Independence Day if the Biden administration met its goal of getting 70% of adults vaccinated, is still going to give away free beer even though the White House says it will fall short of its goal.
More than 68% of active US military receive COVID-19 vaccine, DOD says
The Department of Defense announced more than 68% of active-duty military service members have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine — an “amazing feat,” according to Max Rose, the senior adviser to the secretary of defense.
Delta variant causes effectiveness concern in some vaccine recipients
Things may feel like they’re getting back to normal, but it’s clear the pandemic isn’t over, with the delta variant spreading across the country. Studies that show effectiveness are centered on the mRNA shots from Pfizer and Moderna and there is concern among people who got the J&J shot.
Mixing AstraZeneca, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines provides ‘robust’ protection, study says
Being able to mix vaccines could help optimize the global vaccine supply and provide shots to communities with limited access to healthcare.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines likely offer long-lasting protection, study finds
A study found that immune cells were still being churned out to fight the virus nearly four months after receiving the first dose of an mRNA vaccine.
First-round of the Philly Vax Sweepstakes winners announced
After two shots of a vaccine, a phone call and an email, Daniel Silva became the first $50,000 winner of the Philly Vax Sweepstakes.
CDC: 'Likely' link between COVID vaccines and rare condition in teens
The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical Work Group, which presented during the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting Wednesday, said the "data available to date suggest likely association of myocarditis with mRNA vaccination in adolescents and young adults."
Biden to urge vaccination in NC as US likely to miss original July 4 goal
President Joe Biden will visit N. Carolina to urge COVID-19 vaccines in the region as the White House expects to just narrowly miss his July 4 goal.
NIH begins study of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant recipients
The NIH announced on Wednesday that it has begun an observational study to better understand how COVID-19 vaccines impact pregnant and postpartum people.
'It's incredibly important': The push to vaccinate 18-29-year-olds is on
While 70 percent of Americans 30 and older have had at least one shot, young adults 18-29 are lagging. Experts stress the importance of the COVID vaccine for the overall health of communities and emphasize the importance of young adults getting the vaccine.
'It's incredibly important': The push to vaccinate 18-29-year-olds is on
Jennifer Joyce speaks with experts about why 18-29-year-olds are lagging behind in getting their COVID vaccines and how to resolve that issue.
More than 150 employees at Houston hospital who refused to get COVID-19 vaccine have resigned or been fired
More than 150 employees at a Houston hospital, who have refused to the COVID-19 vaccine have either resigned or been fired, but these employees tell us the fight is not over.
COVID-19’s global death toll this year has already surpassed 2020’s count
Despite a drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations, cases and deaths in much of the developed world, the death toll this year has already eclipsed the total count for 2020.
Fauci predicts regional spikes this fall if COVID-19 vaccination rate doesn’t go up
Dr. Anthony Fauci said if COVID-19 vaccinations don’t increase, parts of the country could see cases spike in the fall.
70% of Americans 30 and older get COVID-19 shot, White House says
White House officials are now redoubling focus on vaccinating younger Americans age 18-26, who have proved to be least likely to get a vaccine when it's available for them.
Philadelphia reaches target of 70% adults vaccinated at least once
Philadelphia officials announce the city has reached its goal of 70 percent adults vaccinated at least one time.