Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Becomes 2nd To Earn FDA Authorization
The Food and Drug Administration greenlights the biotech firm's vaccine for emergency use in the U.S. The move bolsters a vast inoculation effort that's already underway.
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COVID-19 Relief Deal Stalled As Congress Nears Shutdown Deadline
As congressional leaders negotiate, other lawmakers are demanding more details. Plus, Democrats are objecting to a push by some Senate Republicans to limit emergency lending rules.
'I Didn't Feel A Thing:' Pence Gets Coronavirus Vaccine In Public Event
The vice president, who chairs the White House coronavirus task force, was the highest profile U.S. official so far to have received the vaccine.
First Coronavirus Vaccine Doses Administered In Hard Hit Indigenous Communities
Native Americans have been disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and are four times as likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19.
California Activates 'Mass Fatality' Program As State Sets New Virus Records
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state has 60 refrigerated units available if needed. He also said that 5,000 body bags were distributed to some of the hardest-hit counties.
ER Doctor Says He Walks Into A 'War Zone' Every Day
Arizona emergency room physician Cleavon Gilman says health care providers are under "unimaginable" emotional strain.
French President Macron Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The Élysée Palace said President Emmanuel Macron will quarantine for seven days following his positive test results.
U.S. Surpasses 3,600 Daily Coronavirus Deaths, Breaks Prior Hospitalization Record
Data also show more than 230,000 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday and that 113,090 Americans were hospitalized with the virus — a number that's been on the rise earlier this month.
New Zealand Will Give Free Coronavirus Vaccines To Residents, Neighboring Nations
If the vaccines are proven to be safe and effective, the immunization campaign is expected to begin with border officers and other essential workers at the beginning of 2021.
Some Vials Of COVID-19 Vaccine Contain Extra Doses, Expanding Supply, FDA Says
The Food and Drug Administration says is advising health workers to use "every full dose obtainable" to help speed up the nationwide immunization campaign.
