William "Bill" Shakespeare, The 2nd Briton To Receive A COVID-19 Vaccine, Has Died
The 81-year-old, whose famous name grabbed headlines around the world last year when he got the jab, died on Thursday after suffering a stroke.
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United Holds Drawings For Free Flights For Those Who Get The Shot
Companies and local governments — in what is perhaps a mix of commercial interest and civic-minded altruism — are offering prizes to encourage vaccination. United Airlines is the latest to do so.
In 25 States, More Than Half Of Adults Are Fully Vaccinated
The latest CDC data shows a recent bump in the doses administered per day. New England leads the country in vaccination rates among adults.
In Rural India, Less COVID-19 Testing, More Fear — And A Few Ventilators For Millions
Hospitals are full. Testing is scant. Illiteracy is high. Most deaths are never registered. COVID-19's wrath in rural India is difficult to measure but public health experts are worried.
Lawmakers Grill Vaccine Factory Executives About Manufacturing Mistakes
House subcommittee members questioned why Emergent BioSoultions awarded bonuses to executives despite quality problems than hindered production of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine.
Do People Need To Know Which COVID-19 Vaccine They're Getting? One Country Says No
The Philippines is going "brand agnostic" after a vaccination site was swarmed this week when people found out Pfizer doses were to be given out.
Biden Wants To Share COVID Vaccines Globally. Here's The Activist Helping Him
When the 2014 Ebola outbreak was spiraling out of control, Gayle Smith worked on the team that devised the Obama administration's response.
It's Time For America's Fixation On Herd Immunity To End, Scientists Say
Researchers say the herd immunity threshold isn't the right finish line to end the pandemic. Instead, the public should just focus on getting as many people vaccinated as possible.
They Had Leftover COVID Vaccines. So They Offered Them To Their Canadian Neighbors
With just over 3% of Canadians fully inoculated against COVID-19, a growing number of America's northern border states and communities have stepped up to offer them excess doses.
Coronavirus FAQ: Should I Get My Antibodies Checked After I Get Vaccinated?
The short answer is — no. Immunology experts say there is little to be gained, for now, from an antibody test, for a number of reasons.