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Biden administration boosting weekly supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:50:49 GMT

The new orders will enable the federal government to vaccinate 300 million Americans.

Where to find the real "hi-filt" masks, and how to spot the fakes

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:41:01 GMT

The fit of a mask is as important as its filtration ability, experts say. So is avoiding the many counterfeits.

Minnesota teacher never misses class, even from her hospital room

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:31:42 GMT

Kelly Klein, a kindergarten teacher in Minnesota, is tackling virtual learning while battling ovarian cancer. She's showing up to her virtual classroom, even while undergoing chemotherapy at the hospital. Chip Reid shares her story.

Biden unveils plan to boost COVID vaccine supply amid lagging rollout

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:28:18 GMT

President Biden announced he's working to purchase 200 million more doses of the coronavirus vaccine. He said the additional doses should be available by summer. Nancy Cordes has the latest.

States report coronavirus vaccine shortages as Americans wait for shot

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:16:41 GMT

Vaccine appointments are being canceled around the country as states and cities report shortages of the shots. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

Teacher never misses class, even during chemotherapy

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:07:59 GMT

Kelly Klein is balancing virtual learning with her chemotherapy by doing both at once.

Biden says U.S. will have vaccines for 300 million Americans by end of summer

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:56:00 GMT

Biden promised it will be "this spring" when any American who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get one.

Biden administration boosting weekly supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:56:00 GMT

The new orders will enable the federal government to vaccinate 300 million Americans.

Tyler Perry on getting COVID vaccine, "heartbreaking" Capitol riots

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:01:52 GMT

"You're making the choice of getting the vaccine, an even though it's 95%, 96% efficacy, what happens is you are reducing your chances of ending up in the ICU by 100%," Perry said.

Wisconsin pharmacist will plead guilty to tampering with vaccine

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:01:12 GMT

The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.

Biden: Any American who wants vaccine can get one "this spring"

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 22:59:34 GMT

It's perhaps the most ambitious public estimate yet from his administration.

President Biden hopes U.S. reaches 1.5 million COVID-19 vaccinations a day

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:07:26 GMT

President Joe Biden has set a goal that the U.S. will eventually roll out 1.5 million COVID-19 vaccines a day, rather than 1 million a day, as previously suggested. Ed O'Keefe reports

Biden administration boosting weekly supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:04:17 GMT

Governors will also be given more advance notice on forthcoming allocations of the shots, according to multiple state officials briefed by the White House.

First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant confirmed

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:30:38 GMT

Minnesota officials say the person who has recently traveled to Brazil. It's not clear if the variant causes a more serious illness than the novel coronavirus.

Beyond Meat and PepsiCo partner to create plant-based foods

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:56:10 GMT

News of the collaboration sent Beyond Meat's shares to their largest single-day gain since its IPO in 2019.

CVS, Walgreens blamed for slow vaccine rollout in nursing homes

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:00:18 GMT

"People are absolutely dying right now who didn't have to," said the chief medical officer of one assisted living chain.

Teachers, students, parents frustrated over school reopening setbacks

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:43:16 GMT

The debate over the safety of reopening classrooms amid the COVID-19 crisis is far from over. Meg Oliver reports on the frustrations many teachers, students and parents are experiencing as the pandemic nears the 11-month mark.

California lifts stay-home order, allowing restaurants to reopen

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:28:24 GMT

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the decline, but ICU capacity in some California regions remains 0%. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

California governor on lifting COVID stay-at-home orders

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:12:23 GMT

The move opens the way for a return to limited restaurant dining, religious services and other activities.

Biden reinstating COVID-19 restrictions for overseas travelers

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 03:15:00 GMT

"This isn't the time to be lifting restrictions on international travel," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.