US reaches 50% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CDC data says

The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Pfizer begins testing COVID-19 booster shot with pneumococcal vaccine in older adults

Pfizer is testing a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine in combination with a pneumococcal vaccine candidate in fully vaccinated older adults. The study will analyze safety and the immune responses produced by each.

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12

Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects older kids after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds. The company plans to submit its teen data to the FDA in early June.

Community members go door-to-door to encourage South LA residents to get vaccine

They walk up and down the streets of South Los Angeles, knocking on the door of every apartment and house – asking people if they had their coronavirus vaccine.

LA City to phase out large-scale COVID vaccine sites by Aug. 1

The city of Los Angeles will phase out its large-scale COVID-19 vaccination sites over the next two months, transitioning to fully mobile vaccine clinics by Aug. 1.

Pfizer, Moderna: 1st COVID-19 vaccine recipients could need booster by September

The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.

CDC: More than 600K 12 to 15-year-olds have received COVID-19 vaccine

On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.

Long Beach offering chance at prizes for those who receive COVID-19 vaccine

Long Beach is offering residents who receive a coronavirus vaccine the chance to win a Nintendo Switch or a two-night stay at a local hotel, officials said Monday.

Los Angeles taking steps to expand vaccine access

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a series of steps to expand vaccine access among Angelenos.

Confusion continues on where and when we can take off our masks
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Confusion continues across grocery store aisles and public places after CDC said masks will not be required for those fully vaccinated.