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Pfizer Executive 'Shockingly' Admits COVID-19 Vaccine Was Never Tested on Preventing Transmission Before Release

Oct 12, 2022 06:01 AM EDT By Mary Webber

A Pfizer executive admitted that she and other Pfizer officials did not know whether the company's COVID-19 vaccine would stop viral transmission before being publicly distributed last year.

Brazil: Federal Police Force Wants President Jair Bolsonoaro Charged With Spreading Fake COVID-19 Information

Aug 18, 2022 09:48 PM EDT By Ivan Korrs

The Brazilian police force is calling for President Jair Balsonaro's prosecution for allegedly spreading fake information about the COVID-19 virus and outbreak in the country.

New CDC COVID-19 Guidelines Released Amid Lowering Deaths, Severity: Here's What We Know So Far

Aug 11, 2022 11:09 PM EDT By Ivan Korrs

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new and relaxed guidelines for COVID-19 amid significantly lower rates of hospitalization, risks of severe illnesses, and deaths.

COVID-19: Sesame Street’s Elmo Now Vaccinated Against COVID-19, Urges Kids to Get Vaccinated

Jun 29, 2022 11:11 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Elmo, the bubbly red Muppet beloved worldwide, is now vaccinated against COVID-19. The Sesame Workshop, which is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, released a public service announcement on Tuesday.

Moderna Seeks FDA Approval for Its COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5 and Below

Apr 29, 2022 01:20 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Moderna on Thursday submitted a filing to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking approval for its COVID-19 vaccine for children aged under six.

COVID-19 Vaccine: FDA Sets Deadline to Redesign COVID Shots for Use This Fall

Apr 08, 2022 01:33 AM EDT By Mary Webber

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the U.S. has until June to decide whether the public needs new COVID-19 shots to target different virus variants.

Woman Determined to Raise Latino Vaccination Rate in Colorado Partners With Local Health Agencies

Mar 30, 2022 08:17 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Colorado is struggling to vaccinate more of its Hispanic population, and a woman, who is a Latino community leader, is trying to change that.

NBA Fines Brooklyn Nets for Letting Unvaccinated Kyrie Irving in Locker Room; Kevin Durant Has New Message for NYC Mayor

Mar 15, 2022 04:43 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The Brooklyn Nets will have to pay thousands of dollars for allowing Kyrie Irving into their locker room during Sunday's home game in New York City.

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla Says Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Necessary’; Plans to Send Fourth Dose Data to FDA

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla Says Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine 'Necessary'; Plans to Send Data to FDA

Mar 13, 2022 10:21 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla noted during a CBS' "Face the Nation" interview on Sunday that it will be necessary to receive the fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

United Airlines to Welcome Back Unvaccinated Employees to Their Jobs Starting March 28

Mar 10, 2022 11:23 PM EST By Mary Webber

United Airlines has announced a new change within their company, with a memo allowing unvaccinated workers to return to their jobs starting March 28.

Kyrie Irving to Play in Brooklyn Nets Home Games Soon? New York City Mayor Says He 'Can't Wait' to Lift COVID Vaccine Mandates

Feb 24, 2022 05:26 AM EST By Jess Smith

Kyrie Irving could not participate in any of the Brooklyn Nets home games this season due to his refusal to get a COVID-19 vaccine, but this could change soon.

Pfizer COVID Vaccine Authorization for Children Under 5 Delayed as FDA Seeks More Data; CDC Says Booster Shots' Efficacy Wanes

Feb 11, 2022 11:20 PM EST By Joshua Summers

The approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for children under five years old hits another delay as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needed more data.

Latina Scientist Who Co-Created New Patent-Free COVID-19 Vaccine Among Nobel Peace Prize Nominees

Pfizer Says Company Will Charge up to $130 per Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine by 2023