100-year-old WWII fighter pilot gets vaccinated
A World War II veteran who just celebrated his 100th birthday got his COVID-19 vaccine on live TV Friday. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said at the time Henry Sayler was the one-millionth senior citizen to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida, but later walked his comments back, acknowledging the state was about 200,000 short of the milestone.
A World War II veteran who just celebrated his 100th birthday got his COVID-19 vaccine on live TV Friday. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said at the time Henry Sayler was the one-millionth senior citizen to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida, but later walked his comments back, acknowledging the state was about 200,000 short of the milestone.
CDC finds 10 cases of life-threatening reaction to COVID-19 vaccine out of more than 4M administered doses
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has detected only 10 cases of anaphylaxis — a rare, life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur after vaccination — out of 4 million of the first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has detected only 10 cases of anaphylaxis — a rare, life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur after vaccination — out of 4 million of the first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Some hospitals face struggle in getting staff vaccinated
Afya Khan, infection control practitioner at The Loretto Hospital, talks about the challenges of getting hospital staff to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Afya Khan, infection control practitioner at The Loretto Hospital, talks about the challenges of getting hospital staff to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.
CPS teachers to be included in next group of people receiving the COVID-19 vaccine
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Biden signs burst of virus orders, vows ‘Help is on the way’
With a burst of executive orders, President Joe Biden served notice Thursday that America’s war on COVID-19 is under new command, promising an anxious nation progress to reduce infections and lift the siege it has endured for nearly a year.
With a burst of executive orders, President Joe Biden served notice Thursday that America’s war on COVID-19 is under new command, promising an anxious nation progress to reduce infections and lift the siege it has endured for nearly a year.
Harris Co. doctor charged with stealing COVID-19 vaccine vial says it would have 'expired'
The laywer for a fired Harris County Doctor who is being charged with stealing a vial of COVID-19 vaccine is firing back.
The laywer for a fired Harris County Doctor who is being charged with stealing a vial of COVID-19 vaccine is firing back.
City leaders prepare Chicago residents for next phase of vaccine distribution
Chicago's top doctor, Dr. Allison Arwady, received her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday as well as discussed the next vaccination phase for Chicago.
Chicago's top doctor, Dr. Allison Arwady, received her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday as well as discussed the next vaccination phase for Chicago.
States running out of COVID-19 vaccine doses, canceling appointments
The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine, and tens of thousands of people who managed to get appointments for a first dose are seeing them canceled.
The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine, and tens of thousands of people who managed to get appointments for a first dose are seeing them canceled.
COVID-19 mutations are rapidly appearing as US surpasses 400,000 deaths
The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can elude current tests, treatments and vaccines could emerge.
The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can elude current tests, treatments and vaccines could emerge.
Everyone over 65 next in line for vaccine in Wisconsin
Everyone over age 65 in Wisconsin will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday, the state Department of Health Services said Tuesday.
Everyone over age 65 in Wisconsin will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday, the state Department of Health Services said Tuesday.
Wisconsin man accused of sabotaging COVID-19 vaccine charged
Steven Brandenburg was charged with attempted criminal damage to property in Ozaukee County for allegedly sabotaging 500+ doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Steven Brandenburg was charged with attempted criminal damage to property in Ozaukee County for allegedly sabotaging 500+ doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Aldi workers who get COVID-19 vaccine will receive extra pay, company says
Aldi will give employees up to four hours of pay.
Aldi will give employees up to four hours of pay.
State Sen. McConchie slams decision to move inmates up on COVID-19 vaccination list
State Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie airs his grievances on Illinois moving inmates ahead of residents with high-risk medical conditions on the vaccination list.
State Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie airs his grievances on Illinois moving inmates ahead of residents with high-risk medical conditions on the vaccination list.
Lake County to open drive-thru mass vaccination site
Mark Pfister, executive director of the Lake County Health Department, talks about their first mass vaccination site being staged at the Lake County Fairgrounds.
Mark Pfister, executive director of the Lake County Health Department, talks about their first mass vaccination site being staged at the Lake County Fairgrounds.
Drive-thru vaccination site opens Tuesday in Lake County
People can pull their cars inside to get vaccinated -- dozens at a time.
People can pull their cars inside to get vaccinated -- dozens at a time.
California official calls for pause on Moderna vaccine batch due to possible allergic reaction
California health officials are recommending providers pause the administration of a specific batch of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine due to possible allergic reactions that are under investigation.
California health officials are recommending providers pause the administration of a specific batch of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine due to possible allergic reactions that are under investigation.
New COVID-19 strains shows possible 'resistance' to antibody, but not vaccines
President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination to head the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said at least one new coronavirus strain has shown resistance to treatments - but insists the vaccines are still effective.
President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination to head the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said at least one new coronavirus strain has shown resistance to treatments - but insists the vaccines are still effective.
'Biden cannot be sworn in fast enough': Governors vexed by pace of COVID-19 vaccine shipments
Uncertainty over the pace of federal COVID-19 vaccine allotments is triggering anger and confusion in some states.
Uncertainty over the pace of federal COVID-19 vaccine allotments is triggering anger and confusion in some states.
Biden aims to vaccinate 100M people in 100 days through FEMA-run mass vaccination sites
Dr. David Kessler, who will have the title of chief science officer of COVID response, headed the FDA in the 1990s under presidents of both political parties.
Dr. David Kessler, who will have the title of chief science officer of COVID response, headed the FDA in the 1990s under presidents of both political parties.
'There is no federal reserve': Governors say HHS made empty promise on more vaccine doses
State health officials who were expecting a big boost in coronavirus vaccine doses from the federal government next week will likely be disappointed: reports say the stockpile that Operation Warp Speed pledged to release this week does not exist.
State health officials who were expecting a big boost in coronavirus vaccine doses from the federal government next week will likely be disappointed: reports say the stockpile that Operation Warp Speed pledged to release this week does not exist.