August 5, 2021 Virginia to require COVID-19 vaccines, testing for state employees Gov. Ralph Northam announced that Virginia will require state employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine or undergo regular testing starting Sept. 1.
August 5, 2021 Can I get ‘long COVID’ if I’m infected after vaccination? Can I get ‘long COVID’ if I’m infected after vaccination?
August 5, 2021 Sen. Kennedy on 'Faulkner Focus': America needs COVID guidance someone they trust, not Fauci GOP Louisiana Senator John Kennedy joined "Faulkner Focus" Thursday, and was pressed on Covid vaccine hesitancy from Sandra Smith, after she noted that Louisiana ranks 45th in population vaccinated.
August 5, 2021 Pence urges young conservatives 'to go get' COVID vaccine shot Former Vice President Mike Pence, who was very much the public face of the Trump administration's efforts to help drug makers quickly produce an effective coronavirus vaccine through Operation Warp Speed, is urging young conservatives to get vaccinated.
August 5, 2021 Biden prepares plan requiring foreign travelers to be vaccinated amid border crisis The Biden administration is currently working on a plan to require foreign nationals traveling into the U.S. to be vaccinated against the coronavirus except for some "limited exceptions.”
August 5, 2021 LA lawmakers considering vaccination mandate for restaurants, movie theaters Los Angeles city lawmakers introduced a measure Wednesday seeking a vaccination mandate on indoor public spaces, like restaurants and movie theaters, similar to the one announced in New York City a day earlier.
August 5, 2021 COVID-19 cases in children surge 84% in 1 week, study finds COVID-19 cases skyrocketed 84% in one week with 72,000 pediatric infections
August 5, 2021 US surgeon general: FDA likely to OK COVID-19 vaccines in younger kids amid school year U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy predicted Wednesday that younger kids under 12 could become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine during the upcoming school year.
August 5, 2021 Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine 93% effective after 6 months A final analysis of late-stage trial data indicated Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine was 93% effective 6 months after the second dose, the company announced Thursday.
August 5, 2021 US plans to require COVID-19 shots for foreign travelers The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official said Wednesday.