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May 3, 2021

FDA expected to OK Pfizer vaccine for teens within week

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for young adults age 12 and older by next week, according to a federal official and a person familiar with the process, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year.

May 3, 2021

Meghan McCain blasts ‘psychotic’ messaging on vaccines and masks

Co-host of ABC's "The View" Meghan McCain blasted the "psychotic" messaging surrounding vaccines and masks on Monday, asking, "If the vaccine works, why do we have to wear masks?" 

May 3, 2021

NBC medical analyst claims businesses can’t fully reopen without ‘vaccine verification’

NBC News medical analyst Dr. Vin Gupta claimed Monday that small and medium sized businesses in the U.S. cannot fully reopen without a system of "vaccine verification." 

May 3, 2021

10M kids could get Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by fall if jab approved for younger population, Gottlieb says

The former head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said over the weekend that some 10 million U.S. children could receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine before fall should the jab receive emergency use authorization for the nation’s younger population. 

May 3, 2021

Pfizer, India talk expedited COVID-19 vaccine approval to combat shortage

Pfizer’s CEO Albert Bourla announced Monday the company is in talks with the Indian government to fast track the approval process for its COVID-19 vaccine to address the country’s devastating coronavirus crisis and vaccine scarcities.

May 3, 2021

Colorado extends coronavirus mask mandate

Colorado’s governor acted to extend a statewide coronavirus mask mandate for an additional 30 days on Sunday, meaning that facial coverings will continue to be required in schools, child care centers, public-facing state government facilities, emergency medical settings, personal services, prisons and elsewhere, but also updated the order to account for vaccinated individuals.

May 3, 2021

Don't laminate COVID-19 vaccination card, experts warn

Several businesses offered to laminate people’s COVID-19 vaccination cards for free in a bid to keep it safe from damage, but several public health officials have advised against doing so for several reasons, one of which is the potential need to record booster doses.

May 3, 2021

Prince Harry, Jennifer Lopez, Joe Biden and more attend massive 'Vax Live' coronavirus vaccine concert event

Major public figures like Jennifer Lopez, Prince Harry and President Joe Biden joined forces over the weekend to encourage coronavirus vaccine equity at a massive concert in California. 

May 3, 2021

Moderna providing 500M doses of COVID-19 vaccine to COVAX following WHO approval

Moderna will provide up to 500 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to COVAX, the U.N.-backed program that provides shots to people in low-and middle-income countries by the end of 2022.

May 2, 2021

DC mayor backtracks on rolling back indoor mask requirements for fully vaccinated adults

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser backtracked on new mask guidance for adults fully vaccinated against the coronavirus less than 24 hours after originally issuing it.