President Biden unveiled initiatives aimed at the one-third of the eligible U.S. population that has not gotten any COVID vaccine shots. Latest news.
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New York City to provide in-home vaccinations for all; CDC finds myocarditis higher in youth after vaccine: Live COVID-19 updates
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that New York will provide in-home inoculations in an effort to get more New Yorkers vaccinated. Latest COVID-19 news.
Australia’s top medical officer urges nation to follow through on vaccinations; mRNA shots don’t decrease sperm count: Live updates
Australia’s top medical officer urged countrymen who have received an AstraZeneca COVID shot to “not delay” getting the second dose. Latest news.
Cashier fatally shot after argument over face masks in Georgia; California offering vacation giveaways for vaccinated: Live COVID-19 updates
New COVID-19 cases are declining across most of the country, but most states bucking that trend have lower vaccination rates. Latest COVID-19 news.
US to keep Canadian, Mexican borders closed through June 21; India surpasses US daily death record: Latest COVID-19 updates
The United States has yielded to India a dark statistic of the global pandemic – India has recorded the highest single-day death toll. Latest COVID-19 news.
New CDC guidelines say vaccinated Americans can now ditch the masks, with a few exceptions: Live COVID-19 updates
New CDC rules still call for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings such as buses, planes and hospitals. Latest COVID news.
US to reallocate doses to states in need amid drop in vaccinations; Biden aims for 70% of vaccinated adults by July 4: Live COVID-19 updates
The Biden administration will begin allocating vaccine doses away from states with lower demand to those where demand remains high.
Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City to reopen July 1; Moderna could make 4B vaccines by 2022: Live COVID-19 updates
New York City will fully reopen on July 1, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday. Chicago also beginning to ease restrictions. Latest COVID-19 news.
CDC panel reviews J&J vaccine today; pause will only cause brief disruptions in inoculation rates, White House says: Live COVID-19 updates
The pause in use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will have little long-term effects on the pandemic, officials say. Latest COVID-19 news.
Johnson & Johnson pause risks ‘feeding’ vaccine hesitancy; Zients says ‘we have plenty of supply’: Live COVID-19 updates
The CDC and FDA are recommending a pause in the use of the one-shot, Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Latest COVID-19 news.