'Shot of a Lifetime:' Washington launches vaccine lottery with $2 million cash prizes, tuition, flights
Washington is the latest state to offer prizes to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 including lottery drawings totaling $2 million, college tuition assistance, airline tickets and game systems.
Teens should get COVID-19 vaccine, CDC director says, citing hospitalization rates
The CDC director urged parents to get their children 12 and older vaccinated against COVID-19, pointing to an increase in hospitalization rates.
US unveils global COVID-19 vaccine sharing plan for unused doses
The U.S. will share 75% of its unused COVID-19 vaccines with the world through the U.N.-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program.
After losing grandfather to COVID-19, Georgia man helps test new vaccine
David White lost his grandfather to COVID-19 in 2020. So, in January, when the former UGA football player and software sales rep heard about a clinical trial at Morehouse School of Medicine to test a new COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax, he stepped up to volunteer.
Cash, guns and trucks: West Virginia launches COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced this week the state will launch a COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery with prizes ranging from cash, trucks, guns and weekend trips.
Free beer, other new incentives for Biden's 'month of action' ahead of July 4 goal
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including a number of new incentives and steps to ease barriers.
NIH testing effectiveness, safety of mixing COVID-19 vaccines with potential boosters
The National Institute of Health has begun clinical trials for patients who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and giving them a different third booster shot to test the effectiveness and safety of mixing vaccines.
Georgia cardiologist part of team working to help India COVID-19 patients
It's nearly 10 p.m. on a Thursday, and Dr. Sreeni Gangasani is grabbing a cup of chai tea with his wife and daughter, getting ready for another late night.
New Mexico offers $5 million in COVID-19 vaccine prize, the country's largest reward
New Mexico bet big Tuesday that cash can persuade people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, offering the largest single cash prize among the growing number of states staging lotteries to promote inoculations.
Krispy Kreme has given out 1.5M free treats to vaccinated customers, sweetens deal for National Doughnut Day
Krispy Kreme is offering customers a chance to get two free treats this week: one for National Doughnut Day along with the standing offer of one for getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Moderna seeks full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna said it has started the process of obtaining full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. It will submit data “on a rolling basis over the coming weeks,” which the FDA will scrutinize.
Café charges patrons $5 if they wear a mask or for 'bragging' about COVID vaccine
"$5 FEE ADDED TO ORDERS PLACED WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK," a sign posted in the window of the café reads. In the fine print below the sign says that any customer "caught bragging" will also have to pay the penalty.
Ahead of summer, coronavirus cases fall dramatically in Europe
Coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and deaths are plummeting across much of Europe.
EEOC says employers can demand, incentivize COVID-19 shots
The EEOC says it is not discriminatory to demand an employee get a vaccine because it's not related to a disability and that the unvaccinated are not a protected class under other federal laws.
Immunity to COVID-19 could last for years, new studies suggest
Both studies published in May suggest that individuals who were infected with COVID-19 and got the vaccine could have immunity against the virus, plus variants, for years.
Mass vaccination site at Mercedes-Benz Stadium closing June 7
The mass vaccination site at Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be closing on June 7.
CDC Director says 'disinformation' may be driving some to refuse COVID-19 vaccine
Just over half of American adults are not fully vaccinated. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says misinformation about the vaccine could be keeping many people from getting immunized.
California to pay $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated
California will pay out $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated.
Could Americans need a COVID-19 vaccine booster? The CDC Director weighs in
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says it is not clear if or when COVID-19 booster shots will be needed, but that is a possibility her agency is planning for, just in case.
Walmart partners with schools to open COVID-19 vaccine clinics for adolescents
Walmart said it has worked with local school districts to open vaccine clinics in Georgia, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas and Pennsylvania. It hopes to open additional clinics in the coming weeks.