COVID-19 vaccine

A health worker vaccinates a Buddhist monk sitting in front of a portrait of Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck at a secondary school in Bhutan on March 27, the first day of the country's vaccination campaign. Less than two weeks later, health

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The Country That Vaccinated 93% Of Adults In Under 2 Weeks

6:45pm April 12, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

Just 12 days after Bhutan launched a nationwide vaccination campaign on March 27, health officials said 93% of eligible adults had received one dose of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine.

A masked college student walks along a syringe that morphs into a pencil.

More Colleges Say They'll Require Students To Have COVID-19 Vaccines For Fall

12:23pm April 11, 2021

by Elissa Nadworny

More campuses are expected to add the requirement, with potential legal challenges ahead. One key point: Requiring vaccines for infectious diseases is nothing new for many residential colleges.

The European Union's drug regulator on Wednesday announced its findings into the possible connection between AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clots.

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EU Regulator: AstraZeneca Vaccine Effective; Blood Clots May Be A Rare Side Effect

12:55pm April 07, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

The European Medicines Agency said Wednesday that blood clots should be listed as a possible but rare side effect of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, stressing the shot's benefits outweigh the risks.

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People wait in their vehicles to get vaccinated last week at a drive-through site at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. President Biden announced an April 19 deadline for all states to open eligibility to individuals ages 18 and up.

Biden Says All Adults Will Be Vaccine Eligible By April 19

6:30pm April 06, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

The president said states must open vaccine eligibility to all U.S. residents 18 and older by April 19, about two weeks ahead of his initial May 1 deadline.

As the U.S. races to vaccinate its population, the development of better COVID-19 vaccines has already begun.

Scientists Race To Develop Next Generation Of COVID Vaccines

4:42pm April 06, 2021

by Joe Palca

The three vaccines available in the U.S. are safe and effective, but not ideal. Now, work is underway to create more convenient and potent vaccines, including a tablet and nasal spray.

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The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecasts for both the U.S. and the global economies, crediting rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollouts and relief efforts.

Rising Tide: Powerful U.S. Growth Set To Lift Global Economy, IMF Says

1:50pm April 06, 2021

by Scott Horsley

The International Monetary Fund predicts the U.S. economy will grow at its fastest pace in decades this year, lifting the outlook for worldwide economic growth.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its domestic travel guidance for fully vaccinated people on Friday, lifting certain requirements while continuing to advise mitigation measures like mask-wearing and hand-washing.

CDC Says Travel Is Safe For Fully Vaccinated People, But Opposes Nonessential Trips

2:11pm April 02, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

Guidance released Friday allows fully vaccinated people to travel domestically without getting tested or self-quarantining, but advises them to keep practicing mitigation measures to protect others.

Health & Safety

Mysterious Ailment, Mysterious Relief: Vaccines Help Some COVID Long-Haulers

12:03pm March 31, 2021

by Will Stone

The possibility that vaccines meant to prevent the disease may also be a treatment for long COVID — when symptoms linger for months — has sparked optimism among patients and scientists.

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Dialysis clinics are often located in areas that are underserved by other forms of health care. And many already vaccinate their patients against other illnesses.

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Racial Equity In Vaccination? Dialysis Centers Can Help With That

12:38pm March 30, 2021

by Yuki Noguchi

One smart way of getting the vaccine to communities at high risk of COVID-19: Take it to places many patients already visit three times a week.

Officials said Friday that as the country's vaccination rollout picks up speed, most U.S. states are on track to open eligibility to all adults by May 1 or sooner.

Nearly Half Of States Will Make All Adults COVID-19 Vaccine Eligible By April 15

4:18pm March 26, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

Officials said Friday that 46 states and Washington, D.C., have announced plans to expand eligibility to all adults by President Biden's May 1 deadline, with many set to do so in the coming weeks.