December 21, 2020 Cuomo announces COVID-19 'Vaccine Equity Task Force' New York has formed a task force to ensure fairness and equity in COVID-19 vaccine distribution, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday.
December 21, 2020 Dolly Parton's sister Stella slams politicians for getting COVID-19 vaccine ahead of others Stella Parton called out politicians for getting the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of vulnerable Americans.
December 21, 2020 European regulator endorses Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, paving way for approval Europe’s regulatory agency endorsed Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine on Monday, clearing the way for the jab to potentially be distributed and administered within a week.
December 21, 2020 Next COVID-19 vaccinations should go to older adults, front-line essential workers: CDC panel The so-called Phase 1B group is estimated to include about 49 million people, including first responders, such as firefighters and police officers, educational staff, such as teachers and daycare workers, food and agricultural manufacturers, corrections workers, U.S. Postal service workers, public transit workers and grocery store workers
December 21, 2020 First Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations starting Monday Americans are expected to roll their sleeves and receive the first initial doses of the newly authorized Moderna coronavirus vaccine on Monday, Dec. 21.
December 20, 2020 AOC gets coronavirus vaccine on social media, as Congress begins to receive Pfizer injections Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, as well as several other New York lawmakers, utilized social media to document her experience getting vaccinated for the coronavirus Saturday, as the vaccine has become available for Congress as part of a continuity of governance plan.
December 20, 2020 Coronavirus mutation not vaccine-resistant, current, future surgeon generals believe The surgeons general were in lockstep in their beliefs, urging calm and patience as vaccine distribution continues.
December 20, 2020 Murthy believes 'realistic' timeline sees public vaccinations starting midsummer The transition team is in communication with Trump's coronavirus task force to ensure a smooth handover.
December 20, 2020 Brazilian president rhetorically claims coronavirus vaccine could turn people into alligators Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro shocked even his staunchest supporters this week with an expletive-filled tirade against the COVID-19 vaccine, despite 7.1 million cases of the virus in the country and over 185,000 deaths.
December 20, 2020 Israel PM Netanyahu gets coronavirus vaccination: 'I believe in this vaccine' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was vaccinated against the coronavirus on live television Saturday, becoming the first Israeli and one of the world's leaders to be inoculated.