COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort
Initially, about 3 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were expected to be sent out, and the priority is health care workers and nursing home residents as infections, hospitalizations and deaths soar in the U.S.
COVID-19 Vaccine: Officials urge patience ahead of rollout
Health officials warn that, even with this progress, the pandemic could get worse before it gets better.
Pilots and air traffic controllers could also receive first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The FAA has determined that pilots can receive the COVID-19 vaccine depending on the conditions of their certification.
Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine's 1st impact could be in April, COVID possibly under control 'by end of next summer'
With the distribution of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine and others, COVID-19 could be under control “by the end of next summer," the vaccine's creator told Fox News.
US says COVID-19 vaccine to start arriving in states Monday
U.S. officials say the nation's first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in the states Monday morning.
FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
The FDA on Friday authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, launching an epic vaccination campaign in the U.S. against the outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.
Mexico becomes 4th country to approve Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine
Mexico’s medical safety commission has approved the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the coronavirus.
Trump administration purchases additional 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna
This announcement would bring the total doses of Modern owned by the federal government to 200 million.
White House coronavirus task force: Vaccine implementation won’t reduce spread of disease until late spring
A record of more than 107,000 people were in the hospital in the U.S. with COVID-19 as of Thursday, according to the COVID Tracking Project. More than 290,000 Americans have died of the virus.
White House presses FDA chief to grant COVID-19 vaccine approval Friday or face possible firing
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on Friday pressed FDA chief Stephen Hahn to grant an emergency use authorization for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine by the end of the day.
Veterans Affairs announces 37 centers to receive initial COVID-19 vaccines
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization.
Milwaukee VA 1 of 37 sites to get 1st doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The Milwaukee VA announced on Friday, Dec. 11 that it has been selected as one of 37 VA sites to receive initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Coronavirus vaccines: Some side effects are common and expected, experts say
The side effects reported in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine trials are in line with the common adverse events.
FDA to 'rapidly work toward' emergency use authorization of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.
CVS hiring hundreds in Wisconsin for vaccine distribution
CVS is calling on the community to join the thousands of health care professionals preparing to distribute vaccines.
FDA advisory panel endorses Pfizer's vaccine for widespread use
A U.S. government advisory panel endorsed widespread use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Thursday.
US advisory panel OKs Pfizer vaccine in last step before FDA approval
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a coronavirus vaccine?
Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.
COVID-19 vaccine: UW Health expert urges trust in FDA's process
Staff at UW Health are already preparing for a COVID-19 vaccine, practicing vaccinations this week in anticipation of FDA emergency use authorization.
AP poll: Only half of Americans want coronavirus vaccine
A new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines even as states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic.