FDA Authorizes 3rd COVID-19 Dose For People With Weakened Immunity
The FDA amended its emergency use authorizations for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to allow for an additional dose for some immunocompromised people.
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2 Days Into The School Year, A Florida District Asked 440 Students To Quarantine
Palm Beach County has reported 51 student and faculty COVID-19 infections but the total number asked to quarantine includes their contacts.
As COVID-19 Cases Among Kids Rise, Health Official Urges School Mask Mandates
Cases of COVID-19 among younger children are rising in North Carolina, according to data from the state Department of Health and Human Services.
Vaccinating During Pregnancy Has Become Even More Urgent As ICU Beds Fill Up
Only 23% of those pregnant in the U.S. have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, statistics show. And with the delta variant surging, those who are unvaccinated are especially vulnerable.
Guilford County Approves Indoor Mask Mandate
As COVID-19 case counts rise across the state, some local governments are implementing safety measures to help curb the spread of the virus in their communities.
Nearly 94,000 Kids Got COVID-19 Last Week. They Were 15% Of All New Cases
Cases among children have been steadily growing, but the numbers appear to show that severe illness, hospitalization and death are rare in children infected with the coronavirus.
Fauci Says Teachers Should Be Required To Be Vaccinated
"We are in a major surge now as we're going into the fall, into the school season. This is very serious business," Fauci said. He urges states and localities to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for teachers.
So Much For 'Hot Vax Summer.' Delta Puts A Damper On Festivals And Concerts
As summer festivals and massive concerts returned this month amid the promise of "hot vax summer," the surge in the delta variant has disrupted plans for carefree live music.
Some Florida School Districts Will Require Masks. The Governor May Cut Their Funding
Several districts are keeping their mask mandates in place despite an executive order by Gov. Ron DeSantis that leaves it up to parents to decide whether their children wear face coverings in school.
California Will Require Vaccines For Workers In Health Care Facilities
Workers in health care facilities will be required to provide proof that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with exemptions only for religious or valid medical reasons.