Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Shows '100% Efficacy' In Adolescents

Pfizer says it will submit the clinical trial results "as soon as possible" to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and is hoping to start vaccinating children before the next school year.

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Florida Gov. DeSantis Rejects Vaccine Passports As 'Completely Unacceptable'

DeSantis said he will issue emergency rules this week to prevent businesses from requiring proof of vaccination, and will work with Florida's legislature on a permanent ban.

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Many World Leaders Call For Treaty On Future Pandemics

Given a lack of international coordination that has beset the current coronavirus pandemic, whether such a treaty could be reached or adhered to is an open question.

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CDC Director Fears 'Impending Doom' If U.S. Opens Too Quickly

"Just please hold on a little while longer," said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, warning of a possible fourth surge. U.S. coronavirus cases are up 10% over the previous week.

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'Once A Museum Closes, It's Closed Forever': The Struggle To Keep Art Alive Right Now

For many small museums across the country, it's been over a year since their doors have been open to visitors, putting them in the same life-or-death situation as much of the rest of the arts sector.

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U.S. Is In A Race Between Vaccines And Variants, Says Public Health Expert

Despite the progress in vaccinating Americans, there's concern about the threat posed by COVID-19 variants. The White House is urging not to "let down our guard."

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New York Launches First COVID-19 Vaccination, Test Result App For Event Attendance

New Yorkers who want to visit entertainment venues will be able to pull up a code on their cell phone to show they've been vaccinated against COVID-19 or tested negative.

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Nearly Half Of States Will Make All Adults COVID-19 Vaccine Eligible By April 15

Officials said Friday that 46 states and Washington, D.C., have announced plans to expand eligibility to all adults by President Biden's May 1 deadline, with many set to do so in the coming weeks.

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Rutgers To Require Vaccine Proof For 'All Students Planning To Attend This Fall'

The New Jersey school says its new COVID-19 requirement will help it make "a full return to our pre-pandemic normal" on campus.

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Operation Warp Speed's Slaoui Ousted From Medical Company Board Over Misconduct Claim

Moncef Slaoui, who helped led Operation Warp Speed under the Trump administration, was removed from a medical device startup's board over allegations of sexual harassment.

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