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.

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.

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.

Surgeon general suggests getting tested 3-5 days after each gathering without masks

The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.

Texas A&M University making mental health a top priority for students

Texas A&M has worked to provide mental health services in many different ways, but with the help of Kognito's At Risk training they're giving students the tools they need to help each other by conversing with virtual humans and acting out real-life crisis scenarios.

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.

Houston man has to learn to walk again after contracting COVID-19

“It was like a 50/50 chance of me waking up. Like she said I died twice and they brought me back,” said Lafayette Johnson.

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.

Pentagon prepares small-scale first round of vaccinations

The Defense Department will distribute the vaccine at 16 defense sites in the United States and abroad in its initial round.

Surge of medical school applications amid COVID-19 pandemic dubbed ‘Fauci effect’

Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”

UK regulators warn of possible allergic reactions to COVID vaccine

U.K. regulators have had two reports of possible allergic reactions from people who were given the vaccine for COVID-19.

Canadian health officials approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Canadian health officials on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, days ahead of possible approval in the United States.

Chinese vaccine 86% effective, UAE says

The United Arab Emirates says a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation of sheikhdoms is 86% effective, though it released few details.

Doctor pleads for review of data on ivermectin as COVID-19 treatment during Senate hearing

Dr. Pierre Kory, a pulmonary and critical care specialist, discussed findings about the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin and its use as a treatment of COVID-19 with NewsNOW from FOX.