The omicron variant is substantially more contagious and reduces the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, according to a new South Africa study.
Author: Karen Weintraub and Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY
CDC panel recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11, shots expected to roll out this week
CDC experts find the benefits of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 -11 outweigh risks. Once the director gives his final OK, shots are likely to begin this week.
FDA committee moves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine closer to use for children ages 5-11
In children ages 5-11, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was more than 90% protective against contracting symptomatic COVID-19, according to company data.
FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccine boosters, backs Moderna, J&J boosters
The CDC still needs to sign off before booster shots of the Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines become available.
CDC endorses COVID-19 vaccine boosters for people 65 and older, high-risk patients
The CDC endorsed booster shots for millions of older and high-risk Americans, opening a major new phase in the U.S vaccination drive against COVID-19.
New York launches nation’s first ‘vaccine passports.’ Others are working on similar ideas, but many details must be worked out.
New York’s new Excelsior Pass is part of a growing but disjointed effort to provide vaccine ‘passports’ or certifications useful for safe gatherings.
Want a worry-free Fourth of July? COVID-19 vaccinations need to speed up – and fast.
USA TODAY’s expert panel says vaccine delivery must double to reach most Americans in summer and bring pandemic relief. Progress slowed in early 2021.
New strains of COVID swiftly moving through the US need careful watch, scientists say
Each COVID-19 infection increases the risk of a mutation that could make it more infectious, deadlier, or different enough to make vaccines not work.
USA TODAY panel says US has nailed the science behind COVID-19 vaccine, but logistics, trust remain a concern
Experts are concerned some won’t trust the COVID-19 vaccine and are wary of production problems that could delay getting it to millions of Americans.
Biden’s approach to tackling COVID-19 will be dramatically different, and quickly apparent
A Biden Administration will put science and communication first in battling COVID pandemic, health experts say.