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US Officials Consider Giving Half Doses of Moderna Vaccine to Give More People Immunity

The U.S. government is thinking of giving people half doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in order to speed up inoculations, a federal official said on Sunday.

Pfizer Volunteers Who Received Placebo May Be Offered Vaccine by March

Jan 02, 2021 08:48 PM EST By Dana Cruz

A COVID-19 vaccine could be offered to Pfizer volunteers who received a placebo during vaccine trials by March 1.

Novavax Started Late-Stage Trial of COVID-19 Vaccine in U.S.

Dec 28, 2020 10:12 PM EST By Mary Anne R.

Novavax has launched the Phase 3 trial for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate in the United States, according to the drugmaker on Monday.

Brazil's Fiocruz to Seek Regulatory Approval for Oxford/AstraZeneca Vaccine

Dec 28, 2020 08:56 PM EST By Dana Cruz

Brazil's Fiocruz biomedical institute will seek regulatory approval for the Oxford University/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on January 15.

Biden Asks Americans to Remain Vigilant in COVID-19 Fight, Says Pandemic Will Get Worse Despite Vaccine

Biden Asks Americans to Remain Vigilant in Virus Fight, Says Pandemic Will Get Worse Despite Vaccine

Dec 23, 2020 01:46 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

President-elect Joe Biden said on Tuesday that the COVID-19 pandemic would likely get worse despite the rollout of the vaccination campaign.

Latino Doctors Worried Over Hispanic Communities' Skepticism on COVID-19 Vaccine

Dec 21, 2020 08:53 PM EST By Mary Anne R.

The largest vaccination effort in the history of the United States is currently taking place with top officials having themselves publicly vaccinated to ease the public's worry.

President-Elect Biden Receives COVID-19 Vaccination

Joe Biden Receives COVID-19 Vaccine, Praises Trump for Successful Vaccine Development

Dec 21, 2020 08:00 PM EST By Dana Cruz

President-elect Joe Biden received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday and offered praise for the Trump administration.

Frontline Essential Workers, People Over 75 Next in Line for Vaccine - CDC Panel

Dec 20, 2020 11:36 PM EST By Dana Cruz

Frontline essential workers and people over the age of 75 should be next in line to receive a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel said on Sunday.

CDC Issues New Guidance to Address Allergic Reactions to Coronavirus Vaccine

Dec 20, 2020 03:08 AM EST By Dana Cruz

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Saturday issued new guidelines for people with severe allergic reactions to coronavirus vaccine ingredients.

After Pfizer, FDA Clears Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for Use

Dec 19, 2020 12:51 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has formally authorized Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Friday.

Pence, Top Congressional Leaders Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Dec 18, 2020 10:24 PM EST By Mary Anne R.

Vice President Mike Pence and the House and Senate leaders have received their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday.

FDA Scientists Endorse Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use

Dec 16, 2020 05:03 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Scientists from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) endorsed biotech company Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Tuesday.

US Health Care Workers Start to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Shots

Dec 15, 2020 12:45 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

Health care workers in the country are starting to receive COVID-19 shots on Monday with hopes that an all-out vaccination effort will curb the further spread of the coronavirus.

White House Staff Members Among to Be Vaccinated First, Report Says

White House Staff Members Among the First to Be Vaccinated, Report Says

Dec 14, 2020 04:14 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

White House staff members working in close quarters with U.S. President Donald Trump have been told that they are set to receive injections of the COVID-19 vaccine soon.

FDA Clears Way for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, Millions of Doses To Be Shipped Right Away

Dec 12, 2020 02:24 AM EST By Dana Cruz

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave emergency use authorization to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Friday night, paving the way for the millions of vulnerable individuals to get inoculated within days.

FDA Chief Says Meadows Did Not Threaten To Fire Him Over Pfizer Vaccine Approval

Dec 12, 2020 02:03 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen Hahn's job could be on the line if his agency will not quickly approve Pfizer Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine.