Vaccine
South Carolina Bill Would Outlaw Asking About COVID Vaccination Status
The proposed legislation would make it a misdemeanor punishable with a fine of up to $14,000, or up to a year in jail, or both.
Woman Repeatedly Denied Vaccine Dies of COVID, Family Say
The family are suing the mother-of-three's health care provider, alleging that the multiple sclerosis patient had been told she couldn't get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Spotify to Remove Young's Music Over Rogan Spat, Surgeon General Weighs In
Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said that social media companies should do more to root out misinformation.
Man Texted 'I Really Regret Not Getting the Vaccine' Before COVID Death
"If I can do it all over again I would do it in a heartbeat to save my life," Christian Cabrera reportedly texted to his brother.
Aziz Ansari Roasts Aaron Rodgers, Nicki Minaj Over COVID Vaccine Stance
Aaron Rodgers and Nicki Minaj have been slammed for statements they've made on the COVID-19 vaccine, although Ansari stopped short of calling them "idiots."
Howard Stern Says Meat Loaf Was In 'Weird F****** Cult' Over COVID Vaccine
Howard Stern appears to have blamed Meat Loaf's recent death on his purported stance against the COVID vaccine. The star's cause of death is yet to be revealed.
Your Employer Can Still Enforce a Vaccine Mandate, Even With SCOTUS Ruling
Most employees have little recourse to fight a vaccine mandate unless they live in one of three states.
The Question of Legal Culpability for COVID Deaths
If Republicans succeed in preventing President Joe Biden from containing the pandemic, they are more likely to win elections. But more Americans are dying as a result. That raises a legal question.
More Hospitals Are Denying Organ Transplants Due to COVID Vaccine Status
One patent removed from a hospital's waiting list for a kidney transplant said "I'd rather die of kidney failure," when asked if they'd be willing to get vaccinated.
COVID Vaccine Doesn't Affect Fertility or Pregnancy, Study Finds
The study featuring IVF patients is the latest that may allay false fears among some that the COVID vaccine can harm a person's reproductive health.
Unvaccinated Man Taken Off Transplant List Reignites Patient Debate
The man, who has refused to be vaccinated is no longer eligible for a heart transplant, per hospital policy.
Unvaccinated Woman Almost Died of COVID 4 Times in 7-Month Hospital Ordeal
Claudia Patterson's lungs were so badly damaged that she had to rely on a life support machine that pumps blood outside the body for more than four months.
Biden Admin Withdraws COVID Vaccine Mandate for Large Employers
This move follows a ruling by the Supreme Court wherein justices decided that OSHA didn't have the authority to enforce the Biden administration's order.
Unvaccinated Chinese Best Friend Comic Christian Cabrera, 40, Dies of COVID
Christian Cabrera, who appeared alongside comedian Michael Blackson, was described as a "funny, caring loving, smart, amazing human being."
Rock Legends Stand at Opposite Ends of the Spectrum on COVID Vaccine
Neil Young demanded that Spotify remove his music over COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, while Eric Clapton claimed "mass hypnosis" explained acceptance of the vaccines.
Basketball Fans Praise Gonzaga, Pile on Alum John Stockton for COVID Stance
Stockton is "yet another athlete who thinks he is better than everybody else," one fan wrote about Stockton on Twitter.
Unvaccinated Man Dies of COVID-19 After Ripping Off Oxygen Mask
Luigi Cossellu reportedly arrived at the hospital already in serious condition, something an official blamed on people's denial of the existence of COVID.
Dana White Says 'Brilliant' Joe Rogan Can't Be Canceled
"And the thing is with Rogan, he's a brilliant guy, he does his homework, and he knows what he's talking about," the UFC president said in a podcast.
Unvaccinated QAnon Influencer Launches Crowdfund After Getting COVID
The influencer's employer wouldn't cover his medical bills as he had not been vaccinated against COVID-19, according to his crowdfunding page.
Aaron Rodgers Roasted Online After His Packers Lose to 49ers
The Green Bay Packers quarterback was teased over his previous comments about COVID-19 vaccines.
Fact Check: Did Studies Prove Weed Prevents COVID Transmission?
With a number of recent studies assessing the effectiveness of cannabis-sourced compounds in fighting the virus, Newsweek decided to weed out the myths.
St. Petersburg, Russia, Limits Elective Care Amid Omicron Surge
St. Petersburg reported 5,922 new COVID-19 cases, adding to Moscow's 15,987. Friday's total of 49,513 new infections is Russia's highest during the pandemic.
Texas Judge, Appointed by Trump, Pauses Biden's Federal Vaccine Mandate
A Texas judge issued an injunction Friday blocking the U.S. government from enforcing a vaccine mandate on federal workers.
CDC Data Reveals How Effective COVID Boosters Are Against Hospitalizations
The data was collected between June to December 2021, before the highly contagious Omicron variant was dominant in the United States.
Top U.S. Olympic Doctor Says All Athletes Are Vaccinated Ahead of Games
All of the about 240 athletes set to take part in next month's Beijing Olympics are fully vaccinated, Team USA's top doctor confirmed Thursday.
Over 2M COVID Vaccines Donated to Africa Have Expired Due to Shelf Life
African nations have been encouraged to refuse vaccine donations if they have only one or two months before they expire.
Trump Official Ben Carson Calls Politicians 'Drunk on Power' Over Vaccine
Carson criticized people for not putting more stock in natural immunity and said they avoided the subject to maintain control over people.
Current Vaccines 'Not Good Enough' to End COVID Pandemic—IDRI
Dr Corey Casper said that a good way to combat vaccine skepticism is to be more honest about the pros and cons of the current options.
Nocebo Effect—New Study Attributes COVID-19 Vaccine Symptoms to Phenomenon
New research showed the nocebo effect accounted for 76 percent of all "adverse" side effects reported by those who received the first COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Unvaccinated 27-Year-Old Mother of Six Dies of COVID After Giving Birth
Crystal Hernandez died days after giving birth to a healthy baby boy in an emergency C-section.