Biden signs law designating sesame as major food allergen, requires labeling on packaged foods

President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that makes sesame the ninth major allergen in the United States, requiring food makers to clearly label packaging by January 2023.

EU launches legal action against COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca over dose shortage

The European Commission says it’s launched legal action against the COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca in regards to an untimely delivery of millions of doses.

Fauci expects CDC to revise mask guidelines, says COVID-19 transmission risk outdoors is ‘really low’

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday he expects the CDC to revise its guidelines after acknowledging that the risk of COVID-19 transmission in an outdoor setting is “really low.”

Johnson & Johnson vaccine: CDC lifts suspension amid blood clot concerns

Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.

Moderna CEO: COVID-19 vaccine surplus possible in 2022

Moderna Inc. said Friday that the company is on track to produce 1 billion doses of its COVID-19 vaccine this year, and there could be an oversupply in 2022.

After getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19, how long does protection last?

Experts don’t know exactly how long protection from current COVID-19 vaccines will last, but data has come out showing shots highly effective for at least six months.

Mental health experts notice new phenomenon: Anxiety about life after COVID-19

Mental health experts are noticing a new phenomenon: anxiety about life after COVID-19. As restrictions are lifted and activities resume, normal may not feel so "normal" anymore.

With Olympics 3 months away, Japan issues 3rd coronavirus emergency in Tokyo, Osaka

Japan has issued a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three western prefectures to curb a surge in the coronavirus just three months ahead of the Olympics.

Vaccine clinic at West Virginia casino welcomes out-of-staters to get COVID-19 shot

A vaccine clinic at a West Virginia casino has welcomed people from outside of the state to get their COVID-19 shots as demand declines among in-state residents.

Oregon: CDC investigating death of woman who developed rare blood clot after J&J vaccine

Oregon health officials said Thursday that federal officials are investigating the death of a woman in her 50s who developed a rare blood clot and low platelets within two weeks of receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against COVID-19.

Texting option weighed for upcoming '988' suicide hotline

Recognizing that many Americans rely on texting, U.S. regulators are weighing whether to require that phone companies allow people to text a suicide hotline.