August 26, 2021 COVID-19, flu ‘twindemic’ threat worries doctors: ‘Get flu shot early’ Doctors are yet again warning over the threat of a possible “twindemic,” or burdened hospitals amid converging respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and influenza, prompting calls to receive flu shots early.
August 26, 2021 Louisiana reports COVID-19 death in child under 1 Louisiana health officials on Wednesday announced the death of a child under 1 due to COVID-19, marking the 11th pediatric fatality in the state since the beginning of the pandemic.
August 26, 2021 Pediatric COVID-19 hospital admissions hitting record highs, CDC data shows Pediatric COVID-19-related hospitalizations have hit all-time highs in the U.S., with the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting over 50,660 admissions through the month of August thus far.
August 26, 2021 What is a COVID-19 vaccine passport, and do I need one? What is a COVID-19 vaccine passport, and do I need one? “Vaccine passports” are digital or paper documents that show you were vaccinated, and could help you get into a growing number of places.
August 26, 2021 Japan suspends 1.63M doses of Moderna over contamination Japan suspended use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine Thursday after contamination was found in unused vials, raising concern of a supply shortage as the country tries to accelerate vaccinations amid a COVID-19 surge.
August 26, 2021 Texas' Greg Abbott reasserts ban on vaccine mandates as judge rules against mask mandate ban The same day Texas Gov. Greg Abbott reissued his ban on vaccine mandates and passports a judge ruled against his ban on mask mandates, issuing a temporary injunction, according to reports.
August 26, 2021 Tucker Carlson: Leaders need to explain their COVID mandates, not just tell us to obey Tucker Carlson reacts to Oregon Gov. Kate Brown's mandate that everyone wear masks outdoors, even if they are vaccinated.
August 25, 2021 Pfizer/BioNTech request full FDA approval of COVID-19 booster vaccine Pfizer/BioNTech have initiated an application for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for individuals aged 16 and up, the companies announced Wednesday, noting an expected completion by the end of the week.
August 25, 2021 Chicago police union '100% against' vaccine mandate for officers: 'Hell, no' After Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said all city employees would "absolutely" be required to be vaccinated, the leading police union vowed to take action in court against if such mandate is announced.
August 25, 2021 J&J says COVID-19 booster shots after eight months supported by data Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday that a second dose of its COVID-19 vaccine was found in a study to generate a strong immune response, justifying a booster shot after eight months.