With vaccine rolling out, who deserves to receive it?
The first patients in Britain began receiving a coronavirus vaccine, raising questions about who deserves to get the medicine.
Biden promises 100 million COVID-19 vaccines in first 100 days
President-elect Joe Biden is promising to distribute a coronavirus vaccine to 100 million people during the first three months of his incoming administration, pledging “100 million shots in the first 100 days.”
Kemp urges Georgians to 'hunker down' as state prepares to distribute COVID-19 vaccines
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp warned Georgians to continue to follow public health guidelines Tuesday as state officials get ready to distribute the first round of COVID-19 vaccines.
Georgia COVID-19 vaccine plan: Proposal details distribution and administration
The Georgia Department of Public Health has created a draft COVID-19 vaccine plan in preparation of federal emergency use authorization, which includes how best to distribute the shots across the state.
Results: AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe, about 70% effective
New results on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine candidate suggest it is safe and about 70% effective.
Ahead of Thursday meeting, FDA posts positive review of Pfizer's vaccine data
U.S. health regulators posted a positive review of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine as they near a decision on whether to allow use of the shot.
Years of research paved the way for speedy COVID-19 vaccines
How could scientists race out COVID-19 vaccines so fast without cutting corners? A head start helped.
British health officials administer first COVID-19 vaccines
British health authorities rolled out the first doses of a widely tested and independently reviewed COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Trump administration passed up chance to lock in additional 100M doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine
The Trump administration opted last summer not to lock in a chance to buy millions of additional doses of one of the leading coronavirus vaccine contenders.
Pfizer, Moderna officials not attending White House coronavirus vaccine summit
Officials from leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates Pfizer and Moderna will not be attending a vaccine summit being held this week at the White House.
‘As soon as my turn comes up’: Fauci says he will get COVID-19 vaccine on camera
Three former presidents have already said they'd be willing to take a coronavirus vaccine (https://www.fox2detroit.com/tag/health/coronavirus-vaccine) publicly once one becomes available. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he'll do the same.
Facebook to remove false claims about COVID-19 vaccines
The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.
Police officers hope to be included in 1st round of COVID-19 vaccinations
First responders have been on the frontlines serving the public amid the coronavirus pandemic and local law enforcement officials believe they should be among the first group to get vaccinated.
CDC panel recommends healthcare workers, nursing home residents get first COVID-19 vaccinations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel tasked with deciding who will first receive COVID-19 vaccines when they become available has recommended the nation's health care professionals and residents of long-term healthcare facilities get vaccinations first.
FDA chief says agency will get COVID-19 vaccine 'right' amid pressure for rushed release
The head of the agency responsible for authorizing COVID-19 vaccines says federal officials will take the time needed to get the vaccine right.
1st coronavirus vaccines to go to health care workers, nursing homes, US scientific panel votes
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices convened a virtual meeting Tuesday to vote on a proposal that would give priority to health care workers and patients in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
FDA announces advisory committee meeting to discuss Moderna vaccine candidate
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced it has scheduled a meeting this month to discuss the request for emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna Inc.
COVID-19 vaccinations could begin in Georgia within 3 weeks, Gov. Kemp says
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp gave some promising news about when coronavirus vaccinations could begin at a roundtable with nursing home administrators Monday afternoon.
Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots
Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.
Britain prepares to rollout coronavirus vaccine
The British government appointed a vaccines minister on Saturday as it prepares to inoculate millions of people against the coronavirus, potentially starting within days.