December 10, 2020 CDC sees record flu vaccine distribution Amid the coronavirus pandemic, health officials both at a federal and state level urged the public to get the flu shot this year in an effort to prevent hospitalizations from the seasonal illness on top of those due to COVID-19.
December 10, 2020 Canada expecting coronavirus vaccine rollout next week Following Canada’s approval on Wednesday for Pfizer and BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine, officials are eyeing a rollout of initial doses next week.
December 10, 2020 Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a COVID-19 vaccine? Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a COVID-19 vaccine?
December 9, 2020 FDA to meet on Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine EUA application: What to expect On Thursday the FDA will meet to discuss Pfizer and BioNTech’s emergency use authorization application for its coronavirus vaccine candidate.
December 9, 2020 Louisiana health official on coronavirus vaccine: ‘The end is in sight’ As Lousiana recorded an estimated 4,339 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday alone, one health official in the state is hopeful that upcoming vaccine distribution could mean the “end is in sight.”
December 9, 2020 Canada approves Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Canadian health officials on Wednesday granted approval to Pfizer and BioNTech’s two-dose coronavirus vaccine, becoming the second Western country to do so in recent days.
December 9, 2020 Fauci says building coronavirus vaccine trust is essential: 'We have a task cut out for us' Amid polls underscoring many Americans’ distrust in coronavirus vaccines, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, on Wednesday said community engagement and outreach is essential for success.
December 9, 2020 After coronavirus vaccination, Russians warned to avoid alcohol for 2 months Russian citizens have been warned to curb alcohol intake for two months after receiving the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, per news reports.
December 9, 2020 Chinese coronavirus vaccine 86% effective, UAE health leaders say Health authorities from the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday announced that a Chinese coronavirus vaccine had an 86% efficacy rate against infection in human trials.
December 8, 2020 US tops 15M coronavirus cases The U.S. surpassed 15 million coronavirus cases on Tuesday, according to Johns Hopkins University data.