Los Angeles aims for 88,000 COVID-19 vaccines this week at city sites
Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that city vaccination sites will ramp up first dose appointments this week, administering a total of 88,000 shots across seven permanent locations and eight mobile clinics.
Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that city vaccination sites will ramp up first dose appointments this week, administering a total of 88,000 shots across seven permanent locations and eight mobile clinics.
Great apes at San Diego Zoo receive COVID-19 vaccine
Nine great apes at the San Diego Zoo have received their coronavirus vaccine.
Nine great apes at the San Diego Zoo have received their coronavirus vaccine.
Single test to distinguish COVID-19, flu viruses gets FDA approval
The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for an Abbott Laboratories test that can detect the novel coronavirus, two different flu viruses and a respiratory virus using a single nasal swab.
The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for an Abbott Laboratories test that can detect the novel coronavirus, two different flu viruses and a respiratory virus using a single nasal swab.
Teacher COVID-19 vaccinations go untracked amid school reopening push
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
California to set aside 40 percent of vaccine doses to vulnerable communities
California will begin setting aside 40% of all vaccine doses for the state?s most vulnerable neighborhoods in an effort to inoculate people most at risk from the coronavirus and get the state?s economy open more quickly.
California will begin setting aside 40% of all vaccine doses for the state?s most vulnerable neighborhoods in an effort to inoculate people most at risk from the coronavirus and get the state?s economy open more quickly.
Doctor in Montebello discusses with patients about importance of getting COVID-19 vaccine
As Johnson & Johnson's one-shot vaccine is close to entering the mix of available doses, patients worry the new batch from Johnson & Johnson may not be as effective as the other vaccine brands.
As Johnson & Johnson's one-shot vaccine is close to entering the mix of available doses, patients worry the new batch from Johnson & Johnson may not be as effective as the other vaccine brands.
Patients fear Johnson and Johnson vaccine may not be as effective
As Johnson and Johnson's one-shot vaccine is close to entering the mix of available doses, patients worry the new batch from Johnson and Johnson may not be as effective as the other vaccine brands.
As Johnson and Johnson's one-shot vaccine is close to entering the mix of available doses, patients worry the new batch from Johnson and Johnson may not be as effective as the other vaccine brands.
California to set aside 40 percent of vaccine doses to vulnerable communities
California plans to set aside 40 percent of the state's vaccine doses to communities hit hardest by the virus.
California plans to set aside 40 percent of the state's vaccine doses to communities hit hardest by the virus.
California sets aside 40% doses for hardest-hit communities, creates 'vaccine equity metric'
The doses will be spread out among 400 ZIP codes with about 8 million people eligible for shots. The areas are considered most vulnerable based on metrics such as household income, education level, housing status and access to transportation.
The doses will be spread out among 400 ZIP codes with about 8 million people eligible for shots. The areas are considered most vulnerable based on metrics such as household income, education level, housing status and access to transportation.
When will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines? It depends on age
It depends on the child's age, but some teenagers could be rolling up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines before too long.
It depends on the child's age, but some teenagers could be rolling up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines before too long.
California to allot 40% of vaccine doses to vulnerable areas
California will begin setting aside 40% of all vaccine doses for the state’s most vulnerable neighborhoods in an effort to inoculate people most at risk from the coronavirus and get the state’s economy open more quickly.
California will begin setting aside 40% of all vaccine doses for the state’s most vulnerable neighborhoods in an effort to inoculate people most at risk from the coronavirus and get the state’s economy open more quickly.
Thousands at Oakland Coliseum received wrong vaccine dosage, medical staff say
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
US states are easing COVID-19 restrictions too early, medical experts say
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
Los Angeles County expands COVID-19 vaccine effort to teachers, more essential workers
Vaccinations will be made available starting Monday to workers in education and child care, food and agriculture, and law enforcement and emergency services.
Vaccinations will be made available starting Monday to workers in education and child care, food and agriculture, and law enforcement and emergency services.
US begins distribution of single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
COVID-19 vaccine doses stolen, 2 children wrongly vaccinated, Tennessee officials say
Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.
Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.
CDC signs off on Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine
The 12-0 vote, with one recusal for a potential conflict of interest, comes following an official emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday.
The 12-0 vote, with one recusal for a potential conflict of interest, comes following an official emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday.
First dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine protects against asymptomatic infection, UK study finds
The study found a significant decrease in asymptomatic infections among healthcare workers who had gotten their first shot of the Pfizer vaccine at least 12 days ago.
The study found a significant decrease in asymptomatic infections among healthcare workers who had gotten their first shot of the Pfizer vaccine at least 12 days ago.
Johnson & Johnson’s 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine approved for emergency use, FDA says
Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
President Joe Biden visits Pfizer plant in Portage, Michigan
The president is expected to visit Portage on the west side of the state Friday afternoon where he'll tour the Pfizer plant where vaccines are being produced.
The president is expected to visit Portage on the west side of the state Friday afternoon where he'll tour the Pfizer plant where vaccines are being produced.