Pfizer to send over 224,000 COVID-19 doses to Houston area hospitals

 The companies claimed their data revealed the vaccine candidate is 95% effective and protects many older, high-risk patients from dying. Memorial Hermann Health System will be receiving more than 16,500 doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine according to the Texas Department of Health.

Arizona company hopes its COVID-19 nasal spray can help people as they wait for vaccine

It's not a vaccine, but officials with one Arizona biotech firm hopes their nasal spray could bridge the gap for someone waiting on a vaccine, or can’t get a vaccine.

Can your employer require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to go to work?

If you're wondering whether your employer can require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to return to work, the short answer is yes.

Employees and customers may face requirement to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Ticketmaster has been working on a vaccine-verification system, to let fans safely attend concerts again. It may be just the start of what's to come.

1st coronavirus vaccines to go to health care workers, nursing homes, US scientific panel votes

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices convened a virtual meeting Tuesday to vote on a proposal that would give priority to health care workers and patients in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.

Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots

Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.

Trump admin touts Pfizer, Moderna coronavirus vaccines as 'safe'

A top U.S. health official has urged Americans to get vaccinated when they can, citing the rigor of the approval process as almost half of Americans say they do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.

Britain prepares to rollout coronavirus vaccine

The British government appointed a vaccines minister on Saturday as it prepares to inoculate millions of people against the coronavirus, potentially starting within days.

Experts predict COVID-19 numbers may be misleading after the holiday

The coronavirus testing numbers that have guided much of the nation's response to the pandemic are likely to be erratic over the next week or so, experts said Friday.

United Airlines flying Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

United Airlines Holdings Inc., reportedly began operating charter flights on Friday to better position Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for distribution once the shot is approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Preparations already underway for COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Houston

Governor Abbott and the Texas Department of State Health Services appointed a panel to make vaccine allocation decisions. Health care workers who are likely to treat COVID-19 patients will receive the vaccine first.

AstraZeneca says COVID-19 vaccine 'highly effective' prevention

AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed that its COVID-19 vaccine with Oxford University was up to 90% effective in preventing disease.

First COVID-19 immunizations could arrive on December 12th

A FDA advisory committee is set to meet Dec. 10 to discuss Pfizer’s request for an emergency use authorization for its developing COVID-19 vaccine.