Nurse in Italy accused of faking shots, ditching vaccine

Police filmed the nurse apparently squirting the needle’s contents into the medical waste bin before pretending to inject the patient’s arm, and then putting a bandage on their arm.

Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots

COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.

Moderna CEO says fourth COVID-19 shot could be necessary

The CEO of Moderna says that a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot may soon be necessary due to declining efficacy of booster shots: "I still believe we’re going to need boosters in the fall of ’22 and forward," CEO Stephane Bancel said. "This virus is not going away. We’re going to have to live with it."

Omicron variant: How can I tell if my symptoms are COVID, flu or common cold?

Doctors admit it's extremely difficult to differentiate between the flu and COVID, but there are subtle differences between omicron and delta variants.

Rush for COVID-19 tests ahead of LAUSD spring classes
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Families are making a mad dash to get their COVID tests following LAUSD's testing mandate for all teachers and students.

Navy stopped from reprimanding sailors over COVID-19 vaccine refusal

The injunction is a new challenge to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's decision to make vaccinations mandatory for all members of the military.

CDC allows Pfizer COVID booster after 5 months, encourages extra dose for some children

The CDC updated guidance on the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine Tuesday, shortening the time between a second dose and a booster shot from six months to five months. The organization also now recommends a third dose for immunocompromised children.

LAUSD orders mandatory COVID-19 testing for students, teachers
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LAUSD says all students and staff ? regardless of their vaccination status ? must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before returning to campus.

Kyrie Irving back with Nets after months-long vaccine standoff

The NBA star has not played this season because he is unvaccinated and therefore not compliant with New York vaccine mandates.

Mexico approves use of Cuba’s Abdala coronavirus vaccine

Mexico’s health safety council has approved the use of Cuba’s three-dose Abdala coronavirus vaccine.

Fauci says US should consider vaccine mandate for domestic air travel

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that the U.S. should consider a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. The U.S. currently mandates that most foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. be fully vaccinated.

New booster requirement for California healthcare workers
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Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that healthcare workers across California will be required to get their booster shot.