'Vaccine Angels' help people book vaccination appointments
A group of local women known as the "Vaccine Angels" figured out how to get appointments for their family members to get the COVID-19 vaccine. They then started helping friends, and now they’ve set up a network of volunteers to help people navigate the confusion and get their appointments.
88-year-old gets coronavirus vaccine shot from special nurse - her grandson
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
Email glitch gives NJ folks a scare when they are told they missed their appointments
A Gloucester County mega vaccine site had an apparent mega mistake, as some folks got a scare when they received an email saying their appointments were canceled.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to help with COVID-19 school vaccination program
The vaccination effort, which is expected to begin by the end of February, will include teachers, staff, classroom aides and cafeteria workers.
California uses outreach, ZIP codes to boost vaccine equity
Targeting vulnerable ZIP codes is one way San Francisco and other U.S. cities and counties are trying to ensure they vaccinate people in largely Black, Latino and working-class communities that have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Uber, Walgreens partner to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments in underserved communities
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Protesting across Philly, teachers blast officials for lack of safe plans for school return
Teachers at schools across the city protested what schools had intended as a mandatory return for some instructors to prepare for a full return on the 22nd.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout halted in South Africa after shot appears less effective against variant
South Africa is considering giving a COVID-19 vaccine that is still in the testing phase to health workers, after suspending the rollout of another shot that preliminary data indicated may be only minimally effective against the mutated form of the virus dominating the country.
NJ announces COVID-19 vaccinations exceed 1 million administered
The good news was followed by Gov. Murphy declaring that, "We’re going to keep at it until we reach our goal."
NY man dies shortly after vaccination, allergic reaction not suspected
A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
AstraZeneca tweaking COVID-19 vaccine to fight South African variant
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
Pentagon to deploy troops across US to assist COVID-19 vaccine drive
The White House said about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to state vaccination centers, helping to administer thousands of shots a day.
US won't make immigration arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites
The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.
Fauci says US will 'go by the science,' not delay 2nd vaccine dose as UK takes different approach
The U.K. is delaying second doses so it can protect more people more quickly, and new research Wednesday on the AstraZeneca vaccine could support this decision. But Dr. Fauci said the U.S. won’t be switching strategies.
California has few specifics on state vaccination system; rollout has been bumpy and chaotic
Desperate residents report ongoing problems trying to schedule an appointment as state officials attempt to craft a system that protects the most vulnerable.
New study vindicates UK's delay of 2nd AstraZeneca vaccine dose
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
'I am optimistic now': Post-pandemic hiring could rebound quickly
A hopeful view is gaining steam that as vaccinations reach a critical mass, perhaps around midyear, and the government provides further stimulus, the economy and the job market will strengthen much faster than they did after previous recessions.
CDC says schools can reopen without teachers getting COVID-19 vaccine
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Dolly Parton says faith compelled her COVID-19 research donation, and she won't jump line to get vaccine
The '9 to 5' singer's hefty contribution directly led to the creation of the Moderna vaccine.
Philadelphia announces new COVID-19 vaccination distribution plan
The city unveiled a new plan Tuesday to get Philadelphia residents vaccinated.