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August 31, 2022

U.S. clears updated COVID boosters for new variants

The move by the Food and Drug Administration tweaks the recipe of shots made by Pfizer and Moderna.
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April 19, 2022

End of public transit mask mandate sows mixed reaction

The ruling gives airports, mass transit systems, airlines and ride-hailing services the option to keep mask rules or ditch them entirely.
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March 29, 2022

Americans react to move to allow second COVID booster shot

While cases are low in the U.S. now, the authorization is an effort to provide protection in case the coronavirus resurges.
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December 21, 2021

Fauci: World has been 'shocked' by omicron variant

America's leading infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday the world had been "shocked" by the emergence of the omicron variant of the coronavirus as more countries are reporting surges in infections.
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December 17, 2021

CDC backs schools' COVID 'test-to-stay' policies

At the White House, CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky called 'Test to Stay' a "promising and now proven strategy."
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December 16, 2021

Biden warns of illness and death as omicron surges

The president on Thursday predicted a "winter of severe illness and death" for those who are still unvaccinated and implored Americans anew to get their shots and boosters.
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December 3, 2021

Contact tracing ramped up as omicron reaches U.S.

New York has the country's biggest contract tracing effort as officials look to slow and better understand the variant's spread.
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November 26, 2021

Expert on emergence of new COVID variant

The discovery of a new coronavirus variant sent a chill through much of the world Friday as nations raced to halt air travel, markets fell sharply and scientists held emergency meetings to weigh the exact risks, which were largely unknown.
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November 10, 2021

White House says 900K kids got vaccine in Week 1

It's the first gauge of the pace of the school-age vaccination campaign.
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November 3, 2021

U.S. gives final OK for COVID-19 shots for kids

Pfizer has already shipped millions of doses to states, doctors' offices and pharmacies. And pediatricians are getting ready to put shots into little arms.
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October 26, 2021

FDA panel backs Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids

The advisory group voted unanimously, with one abstention, that the vaccine's benefits in preventing COVID-19 in that age group outweigh any potential risks.
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July 27, 2021

CDC director explains agency's new mask guidance

The agency announced new recommendations that even vaccinated people should return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is surging.
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July 27, 2021

Biden: Federal worker vaccines being considered

Biden affirmed that his administration was considering mandating all federal workers to be vaccinated.
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July 22, 2021

Biden insists U.S. 'following the science' on masks

President says his administration is following the guidance of health officials and that there's been no decision to change the COVID-19 guidance on wearing face masks.
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July 20, 2021

Fauci, Paul clash on virus, trade charges of lying

A recurring clash between the government's top infectious disease doctor and a U.S. senator has erupted again on Capitol Hill.
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July 20, 2021

Sen. Mitch McConnell urges Americans to get vaccinated

The Republican Senate leader gave a stark and grave warning of a repeat of last year's shutdowns if people refuse to protect themselves from the coronavirus.
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June 8, 2021

Kids 5 and up get shots in vaccine trial

Tests of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine started Monday in Louisiana for children ages 5 through 11. It's one of 98 facilities in 26 states, the District of Columbia, Finland, Poland and Spain where the tests are taking place or planned.
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May 13, 2021

Biden hails mask guidance as 'great day for America'

Biden celebrated new CDC guidance easing mask-wearing for fully vaccinated people.
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April 30, 2021

Disneyland reopening marks California's turnaround

California's world-famous theme park reopened after an unprecedented 13-month closure.
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April 28, 2021

Biden to the nation: America is ready to take off

That statement came as the president marked his 100th day in office with a prime-time address to Congress.
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