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Trump Assures Supporters That COVID-19 Vaccination Is Safe
Former President Donald Trump is again urging people to be vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
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Hot Dog, Jumbo Pack of Toilet Paper and a COVID Vaccine? Costco and Other Spots Offer Vaccination
When you think of Costco, you no doubt think of bulk items like toilet paper and other household goods, but did you know you can also get a COVID-19 vaccine there?
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Vaccines Are Available at Costco, Grocery Chains and Other Spots
You don’t just have to get a vaccine at a super site. Kim Baldonado reports March 16, 2021.
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EU Regulator ‘Convinced' AstraZeneca Benefit Outweighs Risk
The European Union’s drug regulator is insisting that there is “no indication” the AstraZeneca vaccine causes blood clots as governments around the world faced the grimmest of dilemmas: push on with a vaccine known to save lives or suspend its use over reports of clotting in some recipients
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US Prison Guards Refusing Vaccine Despite COVID-19 Outbreaks
Prison guards are refusing coronavirus vaccines at alarming rates
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Mississippi Becomes Second State to Offer Vaccine to All Adult Residents
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves tweeted Monday that all appointments will be open to those age 16 and older.
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Moderna Is Testing COVID-19 Vaccine in Children
Moderna says it is studying its coronavirus vaccine in children ages six months to 11 years old.
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Small But Steady Amounts of COVID Vaccines Are Going to Waste — But Just How Much?
As millions continue to wait their turn for the COVID-19 vaccine, many have watched in dismay as small but steady amounts of the precious doses have gone to waste across the country.
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Major European Nations Suspend Use of AstraZeneca Vaccine
Germany, France, Italy and Spain have become the latest countries to suspend use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine over reports of dangerous blood clots in some recipients, though the company and European regulators have said there is no evidence the shot is to blame
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Facebook to Label Vaccine Posts to Combat COVID-19 Misinfo
Facebook is adding informational labels to posts about vaccines as it expands efforts to counter COVID-19-related misinformation flourishing on its platforms
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Here's Why Countries Are Halting the AstraZeneca Shot, Explained
In recent days, countries including Denmark, Ireland, and Thailand have temporarily suspended their use of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine after reports that some people who got a dose developed blood clots, even though there’s no evidence that the shot was responsible
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‘Vaccine Passports': Will They Be Available in the U.S. in Time for Summer?
NBC News senior medical correspondent Dr. John Torres writes about his search for vaccine certification.
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Biden Boosts US Vaccine Stockpile as World Waits
President Joe Biden has directed his administration to order another 100 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, growing a likely U.S. surplus of doses later this year when much of the rest of the world struggles with deep shortages
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Blind Americans Face Roadblocks Booking Online Vaccine Appointments
Blind and visually impaired Americans are finding it difficult, and in some cases impossible, to schedule vaccination appointments because so many are being scheduled online. Currently, about 12 million people above the age of 40 in the United States have vision impairment, including 1 million who are blind, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Over 3 million people…
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People With Underlying Health Conditions Will Now Be Eligible for Vaccine in LA County
Los Angeles County’s COVID-19 vaccination effort will undergo a “challenging” expansion Monday when people with underlying health conditions become eligible for shots.
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Coronavirus Response Team Outlines Changes to Meet Biden's May 1 Vaccine Goal
The day after President Biden announced that all adult Americans will be eligible for the vaccine by May 1, the White House coronavirus response team outlined their policy changes to achieve this milestone, including streamlined resources to help Americans find vaccination sites and schedule appointments.
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Japan Declines China Vaccine Offer for its Own Athletes After IOC Announces Deal
Japan will not take part in China’s offer to provide vaccines for “participants” in the postponed Tokyo Olympics and next year’s Beijing Winter Games.
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Defying Rules, Anti-Vaccine Accounts Thrive on Social Media
With vaccination against COVID-19 in full swing, social platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter say they’ve stepped up their fight against misinformation that aims to undermine trust in vaccines.
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Biden Outlines Path to Normalcy
President Biden voiced a collective sense of grief and hope, vowing every adult will be eligible for a vaccine by May 1st. Robert Kovacik reports for NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on March 11, 2021.
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Health Officials Call Johnson and Johnson Vaccine a Game Changer
Health officials are calling the Johnson and Johnson vaccine a game changer, and it’s now available in Riverside County where more than 600,000 vaccinations have already been administered. Tony Shin reports for NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on March 11, 2021.