Vaccine
US Averaging One COVID-Related Death Every Minute: CDC
Dr. Beth Bell told ACIP attendees the humbling statistic that one American is dying from a COVID-19 related ailment every minute of the day.
Fauci Says COVID Won't End Unless 'Overwhelming Majority' Take Vaccine
"As long as you are susceptible, you are part of the problem, not part of the solution," the nation's top infectious disease expert said in an interview with Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg Monday.
Moderna CEO Says COVID Vaccine Ready to Roll Out Within Day of FDA Approval
Moderna announced a study of the vaccine candidate involving 30,000 people found the treatment was over 94 percent effective against COVID and it was seeking an Emergency Use Authorization.
Moderna to Ask FDA to Release COVID Vaccine, Expects 20m Doses in 2020
The biotechnology company said its ongoing phase 3 study suggests the vaccine is 94.1 percent effective.
Trump Claims He 'Came Up With Vaccines,' as Biden Injured Playing With Dog
The president continued to push unverified claims in his first TV interview since the election on Sunday, while Biden's office revealed that the Democrat twisted his ankle.
Vaccines Could Be Forced Upon People Under Current Law, Warns FL Lawmaker
"The powers have not been used yet, but they've been on the books for over 25 years and it's important that Floridians know that this power can't be exercised by government, because it's just too much an invasion of their personal liberties," said Florida State Representative Anthony Sabatini.
Who Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine First? CDC to Hold Meeting Tuesday
Health workers, people over 65, or those with specific medical conditions are among the list of people who may receive the coronavirus vaccine first, should initial supplies be scarce.
Thanksgiving Marks 24th Day in a Row the U.S. Surpasses 100,000 Daily Cases
Thanksgiving also marked the 17th consecutive day that hospitalizations in the U.S. hit a new record, according to the COVID Tracking Project.
Russia Begins Vaccinating 400,000 Military Personnel Against COVID
Defense minister Sergei Shoigu said thousands would get the jab by the end of the year, following an order from President Vladimir Putin.
COVID Vaccines Won't Be Mandatory for Tennessee Schoolchildren Says Gov.
As cases rise across the U.S., Tennessee schools remain open, there is no statewide mask mandate and no official limits on Thanksgiving gatherings.
How Do the AstraZeneca, Moderna and Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccines Differ?
AstraZeneca announced the results of its late-stage trials Monday, following similar announcements by Moderna and Pfizer.
Prince William Praises New COVID Vaccine: 'I'm So Thrilled'
Prince William told researchers behind a new COVID vaccine that the hard work had been visible on their faces when he visited them in June.
Vaccines Won't Stop the Pandemic Until 50 Million US Skeptics Embrace Them
More than four in 10 Americans say they won't get the COVID vaccine when it becomes available. Big problem: Even a highly effective vaccine won't do much to rein in the pandemic if enough people can't be persuaded to get the shot.
Al Sharpton Says Black Americans Don't Trust Vaccines Because of History
The civil rights activist spoke of a need to address the racial disparity in the impact of COVID-19, as he spoke of vaccines needing to be rolled out in an equal manner.
Pfizer CEO Urges People to Follow COVID Rules Despite Vaccine News
"I believe that the good news of the vaccine, that it's coming, should not relax the caution that everybody is taking," said Albert Bourla.
Gov. Newsom's Child Quarantined After Returning to Private School
A spokesperson for the California governor said he and his family have all tested negative for COVID.
Geraldo Rivera's Trump Vaccine Suggestion Inspires Wave of Memes, Jokes
As "Trump Vaccine" trended on Twitter, one user said: "I thought electing Biden was the Trump Vaccine."
Fox News' Geraldo Rivera Suggests Naming COVID Vaccine After Trump
Network's contributor told "Fox and Friends" that Trump could "become kind of a generic name" for the vaccine.
What the Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccines Mean for the Travel Industry
The new COVID-19 vaccine developments from Pfizer and Moderna are already showing promise for a struggling travel industry.
High-risk People May Get COVID Vaccine Before Christmas Pfizer Says
The move comes after Pfizer-BioNTech claimed their vaccine is 95 percent effective in preventing COVID.
Gates: 'Tragic' Number of Americans Likely to Die Before Vaccine Roll Out
The Microsoft co-founder, whose foundation is funding COVID-19 vaccine development, urged the public not to get complacent about fighting the coronavirus.
Cases Fall in Europe but WHO Warns Of Another Tough Six Months
Strict restrictions that have closed businesses and banned gatherings across Europe appear to be working - but COVID deaths are still worryingly high.
Pfizer, Moderna Battling for 1st Place in the COVID-19 Vaccine Sweepstakes
The huge volume of COVID-19 vaccine doses needed to combat the pandemic will require speedy, precise handling in the U.S. and worldwide. Failure to meet stringent handling requirements means the vaccine, like spoiled lobster, will go bad and must be thrown out.
Moderna CEO Says a Vaccine Is 'Not a Silver Bullet' to End COVID Pandemic
"[The vaccine] is not a silver bullet. What we need is we need surveillance to be stronger, we need public health measures," Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said on Thursday.
Chinese Coronavirus Vaccine Taken by Nearly 1 Million People: Company
"There has not been a single case of a serious adverse event. People have had only mild symptoms," said Liu Jingzhen, chairmen of Sinopharm.
Which Countries Have Already Secured COVID Vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna?
Promising coronavirus vaccine candidates have surfaced this month as the virus continues to surge across the U.S. Behind the scenes, distribution deals have already been made.
Bitcoin Price Surges as Optimistic Investors Seek 'Hype Assets'
The last time Bitcoin saw a spike of this magnitude was 2017, when price gains were largely fuelled by a swell in consumer interest, with markets closely matching trends in online search engines. This time, some analysts say it's different.
Dolly Parton Weighs in on Her Decision to Help Fund COVID Vaccine
The singer put $1 million toward the vaccine's development in 2020.
Increasing Number of Americans Likely to Accept COVID-19 Vaccine
In a Gallup poll, 58 percent of Americans said they would accept an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine if it were available at no cost.
Internet Praises Dolly Parton After She Donated $1m to COVID Vaccine Trial
The "Nine to Five" singer's name began trending on Twitter after word got out that her contribution went to the successful Moderna trial, with many joking that she had cured coronavirus.