New research from the CDC shows that effectiveness of the Moderna vaccine is staying particularly strong. Latest COVID-19 updates.
Author: Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY
FDA committee to decide on boosters; White House says US has ‘plenty of supply’ of vaccine: Latest COVID-19 updates
A federal advisory committee is set to meet Friday to decide whether booster shots are “luxuries” or essential preventative measures. COVID updates.
1 of every 500 Americans has died from the coronavirus: Latest COVID-19 updates
Half the deaths recorded in the U.S. have happened since just before Christmas 2020, and 2021 surpassed last year in infections. Latest COVID updates.
New York hospital will stop delivering babies as staffers quit; California parents of 5 die weeks apart: COVID-19 updates
A New York State hospital says it will stop delivering babies after several workers quit rather than receive a vaccination. More COVID-19 updates.
Unvaccinated are 11 times more likely to die of COVID-19, CDC studies show: Latest updates
A study showed unvaccinated people are 10 times more likely to be hospitalized and 11 times more likely to die. COVID updates:
Suspects arrested after shooting in Illinois leaves 7 wounded; victim crashed car into train, police say
Three shooting suspects caught by Illinois police early Friday after wounding 7, including a victim who crashed into a commuter train.
Risk of heart attack associated more highly with young adult cannabis users, new study finds
The risk of a heart attack in young adults is low, but a study published Tuesday shows that it increases among regular users of cannabis.
Some booster shots may be delayed; study finds affluent, white neighborhoods have higher vaccine rates: COVID updates
Officials said Moderna will likely not meet the requirements in time for boosters to be available Sept. 20 as planned. COVID-19 udpates:
Kids account for more than 20% of weekly cases; study finds antibodies in breast milk of vaccinated moms: COVID-19 updates
Kids accounted for more than one-fifth of total coronavirus cases in the U.S., data shows.
Vaccines cut chances of long-haul coronavirus in half, study shows; US reports more than quarter of world’s new cases: COVID-19 updates
In one of the first pieces of research on vaccines on long-haul COVID, a study shows the risk is cut in half after two doses. Latest news.