Novavax vaccine has 96% efficacy against original COVID-19 strain, 55.4% against South Africa variant
Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.
Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.
More than 1,000 candles form cross to remember COVID-19 victims in Brazil
More than 1,000 candles were lit to form the shape of a cross to remember the lives lost to COVID-19 in Mutuipe, Brazil.
More than 1,000 candles were lit to form the shape of a cross to remember the lives lost to COVID-19 in Mutuipe, Brazil.
New test is underway for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Hear from a man who participated in Johnson & Johnson's two-dose COVID-19 vaccine trial, to see if it's more effective than one.
Hear from a man who participated in Johnson & Johnson's two-dose COVID-19 vaccine trial, to see if it's more effective than one.
Fauci says CDC to release more guidance on what vaccinated people can safely do
For now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still doesn’t recommend traveling, even if you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But Dr. Anthony Fauci says that could be changing.
For now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still doesn’t recommend traveling, even if you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But Dr. Anthony Fauci says that could be changing.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine blocks 97% of symptomatic cases, 94% of asymptomatic cases in Israeli study
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to block 94% of asymptomatic infections and 97% of symptomatic cases in an Israeli study.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to block 94% of asymptomatic infections and 97% of symptomatic cases in an Israeli study.
CDC director on COVID-19 pandemic 1-year mark: ‘We are tired, we are lonely, we are impatient’
The head of the CDC issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, while acknowledging the heartbreaking toll of a health crisis that has claimed the lives of more than 520,000 Americans.
The head of the CDC issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, while acknowledging the heartbreaking toll of a health crisis that has claimed the lives of more than 520,000 Americans.
Former presidents, 1st ladies urge Americans to get COVID-19 vaccine
Four former presidents are urging Americans to get vaccinated as soon as COVID-19 doses are available to them.
Four former presidents are urging Americans to get vaccinated as soon as COVID-19 doses are available to them.
CVS Health now administering vaccine at 180 locations across Texas
The company is now administering the vaccine at 180 select CVS Pharmacy locations across the Lone Star State.
The company is now administering the vaccine at 180 select CVS Pharmacy locations across the Lone Star State.
Will COVID-19 ever go away?
No one knows for sure. Scientists think the virus that causes COVID-19 may be with us for decades or longer, but that doesn’t mean it will keep posing the same threat.
No one knows for sure. Scientists think the virus that causes COVID-19 may be with us for decades or longer, but that doesn’t mean it will keep posing the same threat.
Houston's top health leaders worry about loosening COVID-19 restrictions as more infectious variants spread
As the mask mandate ends, the race to administer more vaccines intensifies. According to DSHS, only about nine percent of all Texans have been fully vaccinated.
As the mask mandate ends, the race to administer more vaccines intensifies. According to DSHS, only about nine percent of all Texans have been fully vaccinated.
Texans 50 and older eligible for COVID-19 vaccines starting March 15
Texans age 50 and older will be eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations starting on Monday, March 15.
Texans age 50 and older will be eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations starting on Monday, March 15.
Biden announces U.S. is buying 100M additional doses of J&J COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the U.S. is buying an additional 100 million doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the U.S. is buying an additional 100 million doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine standby list: Website sends alert on unused doses
A website is creating a standby list for leftover COVID-19 vaccines for eligible people still waiting.
A website is creating a standby list for leftover COVID-19 vaccines for eligible people still waiting.
'COVID arm': Dermatologists observe delayed skin reactions after vaccination
A delayed red, sometimes bumpy rash has been observed in vaccinated people. Dermatologists have named the condition “COVID arm” and say it’s no reason to avoid vaccination.
A delayed red, sometimes bumpy rash has been observed in vaccinated people. Dermatologists have named the condition “COVID arm” and say it’s no reason to avoid vaccination.
Infectious disease expert urges Texans to still wear a mask
As statewide COVID-19 restrictions end, an infectious disease expert is urging Texans to continue to wear a mask.
As statewide COVID-19 restrictions end, an infectious disease expert is urging Texans to continue to wear a mask.
Target partners with CVS to offer COVID-19 vaccines at more than 600 US stores
More than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations inside Target stores nationwide will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, the company said.
More than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations inside Target stores nationwide will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, the company said.
Alaska becomes 1st state to open COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 16 or older
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
Smithsonian collects vial from first US coronavirus vaccine dose
As the nation marks the one-year anniversary of the novel coronavirus’ arrival in the U.S., the Smithsonian National Museum of American History has collected artifacts from the effort that could signal the beginning of the end of the pandemic.
As the nation marks the one-year anniversary of the novel coronavirus’ arrival in the U.S., the Smithsonian National Museum of American History has collected artifacts from the effort that could signal the beginning of the end of the pandemic.
‘Educate yourself’: Mom warning parents of MIS-C’s link to COVID-19 after son’s near-death experience
MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.
MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.
Pfizer vaccine neutralized Brazil COVID-19 variant in lab study, researchers say
The worrisome variant, known as P.1, first exploded in Brazil and has been identified in more than 20 countries — including the U.S.
The worrisome variant, known as P.1, first exploded in Brazil and has been identified in more than 20 countries — including the U.S.