Adolescents Can Get Routine Immunizations With Their COVID Shots, CDC Advisers Say

Children's immunizations dropped dramatically during the pandemic, and health officials are eager to get kids caught back up on their routine shots before they return to school.

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Ohio Wants To Make 5 People Millionaires — If They're Vaccinated

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is pitching the $1 million lottery drawing and school scholarships as a scheme to boost vaccination levels in the state.

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COVID-19 'Was A Preventable Disaster,' WHO-Ordered Report States

The coronavirus found a world vulnerable to the worst effects of a pandemic, despite warnings from experts and a string of recent global health threats. The system, the report said, remains "unfit."

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CDC Advisory Panel Recommends Coronavirus Vaccines For Adolescents Aged 12-15

The recommendation follows the FDA's extension of its emergency use authorization to children 12 to 15 of age earlier this week.

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South Carolina Governor Bans Mask Mandates

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issued a coronavirus mandate preventing schools and local governments from creating mask mandates and requiring proof of vaccination.

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Uber And Lyft Will Give Free Rides to COVID-19 Vaccination Spots, White House Says

Lyft will offer up to $15 for trips to or from a vaccination site. The deal covers daytime rides on bikes and scooters, as well as in cars.

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No New COVID-19 Deaths Reported In Most Of U.K., As Restrictions Set To Ease

England, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Monday recorded no new COVID-19 deaths, and Wales reported four. Health experts said the milestone represents an encouraging sign.

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Brazilian President Allocates More Than $1 Billion To Produce COVID-19 Vaccines

The announcement from President Jair Bolsonaro comes amid an investigation into his handling of the pandemic.

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FDA OKs Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine For 12-15 Age Group

Pfizer said in late March that clinical trials found "100% efficacy and robust antibody responses" to the coronavirus in 12- to 15-year-olds.

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China To Set Up 'Line Of Separation' On Mount Everest, Citing Nepal COVID-19 Outbreak

Nepal's health ministry has reported more than 403,000 COVID-19 cases, including more than 9,100 new infections on Monday.

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