Delta variant: J&J vaccine provides ‘strong’ protection, preliminary study says

Delta variant: J&J vaccine provides ‘strong’ protection, preliminary study says

Johnson & Johnson announced its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides “strong” protection against the delta variant and that their shot’s immune response lasts at least eight months.

Johnson & Johnson announced its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides “strong” protection against the delta variant and that their shot’s immune response lasts at least eight months.

Moderna: Blood samples show vaccine effective against delta variant

Moderna: Blood samples show vaccine effective against delta variant

According to Moderna, its coronavirus vaccine is effective against emerging variants including the highly contagious delta variant — a hopeful sign as the virus continues to evolve.

According to Moderna, its coronavirus vaccine is effective against emerging variants including the highly contagious delta variant — a hopeful sign as the virus continues to evolve.

More than 68% of active US military receive COVID-19 vaccine, DOD says

More than 68% of active US military receive COVID-19 vaccine, DOD says

The Department of Defense announced more than 68% of active-duty military service members have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine — an “amazing feat,” according to Max Rose, the senior adviser to the secretary of defense.

The Department of Defense announced more than 68% of active-duty military service members have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine — an “amazing feat,” according to Max Rose, the senior adviser to the secretary of defense.

Vaccines helping US gain 'independence' from COVID-19, experts say

Vaccines helping US gain 'independence' from COVID-19, experts say

As the U.S. marks the Fourth of July holiday, experts say Americans have much to celebrate in the fight against the coronavirus.

As the U.S. marks the Fourth of July holiday, experts say Americans have much to celebrate in the fight against the coronavirus.

As delta variant rises, CDC director weighs in on wearing masks

As delta variant rises, CDC director weighs in on wearing masks

Countries around the world are bringing back restrictions as the delta variant rises. Some counties in the U.S. are as well, and WHO has urged even vaccinated individuals to keep wearing masks. Here’s how the CDC is weighing in now.

Countries around the world are bringing back restrictions as the delta variant rises. Some counties in the U.S. are as well, and WHO has urged even vaccinated individuals to keep wearing masks. Here’s how the CDC is weighing in now.

Should you mask up again because of Delta variant? One expert weighs in

Should you mask up again because of Delta variant? One expert weighs in

US health officials are tracking the Delta variant, a new, much more contagious strain of COVID-19. So, should you start wearing a mask in public again, just in case? Dr. Felipe Lobelo, director of epidemiology for Kaiser Permanente of Georgia, weighs in.

US health officials are tracking the Delta variant, a new, much more contagious strain of COVID-19. So, should you start wearing a mask in public again, just in case? Dr. Felipe Lobelo, director of epidemiology for Kaiser Permanente of Georgia, weighs in.

Hawks All-Star Dikembe Mutombo backs using drones to deliver COVID-19 vaccine

Hawks All-Star Dikembe Mutombo backs using drones to deliver COVID-19 vaccine

Dikembe Mutombo has flown back to the Democratic Republic of the Congo six times since he was vaccinated earlier this year. The former NBA All-Star and Atlanta Hawks legend is backing a new way to get the vaccine out in his home country, using drones.

Dikembe Mutombo has flown back to the Democratic Republic of the Congo six times since he was vaccinated earlier this year. The former NBA All-Star and Atlanta Hawks legend is backing a new way to get the vaccine out in his home country, using drones.

Delta variant: WHO urges vaccinated people to still wear masks, distance

Delta variant: WHO urges vaccinated people to still wear masks, distance

As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread globally, WHO officials are pleading for a more equitable distribution of vaccines and for those who have been vaccinated to remain “appropriately cautious.”

As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread globally, WHO officials are pleading for a more equitable distribution of vaccines and for those who have been vaccinated to remain “appropriately cautious.”

San Francisco will require all city employees to be vaccinated or they could get fired

San Francisco will require all city employees to be vaccinated or they could get fired

The new policy makes San Francisco the first city or county in California — and probably the U.S. — to mandate COVID vaccinations for all government employees.

The new policy makes San Francisco the first city or county in California — and probably the U.S. — to mandate COVID vaccinations for all government employees.

Atlanta 3-year-old rolls up sleeve to test COVID-19 vaccine

Atlanta 3-year-old rolls up sleeve to test COVID-19 vaccine

There is no approved COVID-19 vaccine for children 11 and under, but an East Atlanta 3-year-old is one of thousands of US kids helping to test one.

There is no approved COVID-19 vaccine for children 11 and under, but an East Atlanta 3-year-old is one of thousands of US kids helping to test one.

US COVID-19 deaths: Most who died recently were unvaccinated, data shows

US COVID-19 deaths: Most who died recently were unvaccinated, data shows

Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been and an indication that daily deaths — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the shots.

Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been and an indication that daily deaths — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the shots.

Philippines president threatens to arrest refusers of COVID-19 vaccine

Philippines president threatens to arrest refusers of COVID-19 vaccine

“I’ll have you arrested and I’ll inject the vaccine in your butt,” Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to arrest people refusing a COVID-19 shot and inject them with the vaccine himself.

“I’ll have you arrested and I’ll inject the vaccine in your butt,” Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to arrest people refusing a COVID-19 shot and inject them with the vaccine himself.

CDC: 'Likely' link between COVID vaccines and rare condition in teens

CDC: 'Likely' link between COVID vaccines and rare condition in teens

The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical Work Group, which presented during the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting Wednesday, said the "data available to date suggest likely association of myocarditis with mRNA vaccination in adolescents and young adults."

The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical Work Group, which presented during the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting Wednesday, said the "data available to date suggest likely association of myocarditis with mRNA vaccination in adolescents and young adults."

Biden to urge vaccination in NC as US likely to miss original July 4 goal

Biden to urge vaccination in NC as US likely to miss original July 4 goal

President Joe Biden will visit N. Carolina to urge COVID-19 vaccines in the region as the White House expects to just narrowly miss his July 4 goal.

President Joe Biden will visit N. Carolina to urge COVID-19 vaccines in the region as the White House expects to just narrowly miss his July 4 goal.

Data suggests 'likely' link between COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, rare heart issues in teens, CDC panel says

Data suggests 'likely' link between COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, rare heart issues in teens, CDC panel says

The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical (VaST) World Group presented their findings on Wednesday which suggested heart inflammation was a side effect found in young adults and adolescents who got the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical (VaST) World Group presented their findings on Wednesday which suggested heart inflammation was a side effect found in young adults and adolescents who got the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.