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Vaccine
Pfizer says booster shot shows 95.6% efficacy against COVID-19
Vaccine
When will Moderna, J&J boosters start? CDC panel meets Thursday to debate
The latest moves by the FDA would expand by tens of millions the number of Americans eligible for COVID-19 booster shots.
Coronavirus
Transparent face mask enables 'barrier-free' communication
Experts in Hong Kong have created a new transparent face mask with a HEPA filter which they say enables barrier-free communication.
Coronavirus
President Biden prepares for FDA vote for vaccine use on children ages 5 and up
President Joe Biden is anticipating a vote of approval from the FDA to discuss vaccine approval for younger students.
Coronavirus
President Biden prepares for FDA vote for vaccine use on children ages 5 and up
President Joe Biden is anticipating a vote of approval from the FDA to discuss vaccine approval for younger students.
Vaccine
Reports: COVID vaccine boosters for 40 and older under strong consideration
There is growing concern among health officials that some middle-aged people are getting sick despite being fully vaccinated.
Coronavirus
FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J&J boosters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will consult an expert panel later this week before finalizing official recommendations for Moderna or J&J boosters.
Vaccine
With 28 million kids likely eligible for COVID vaccines soon, here's the roll out plan
Kids who get their first shot of the two-dose Pfizer vaccine within a couple weeks of the expected approval in early November will be fully vaccinated by Christmas.
Education
Gov. Hutchinson makes changes to quarantine protocol for students
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced a new protocol that changes the qualifications for close contact when a new infection arises.
Vaccine
Unvaccinated pregnant women urge others to get COVID-19 vaccine
Two women from Georgia and Alabama who contracted COVID-19 during their pregnancies are urging other pregnant women to get vaccinated.
Coronavirus
Governor Hutchinson changes to quarantine protocol for students
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced new quarantine protocols for students in kindergarten through 12th grade in Arkansas.
Vaccine
Details of Biden's vaccination-or-testing rule could come any day
The White House is expected to soon detail how and when companies will have to require their employees to be vaccinated or undergo weekly testing.
Vaccine
When will Moderna, J&J boosters start? CDC panel meets Thursday to debate
The latest moves by the FDA would expand by tens of millions the number of Americans eligible for COVID-19 booster shots.
Coronavirus
Transparent face mask enables 'barrier-free' communication
Experts in Hong Kong have created a new transparent face mask with a HEPA filter which they say enables barrier-free communication.
Coronavirus
President Biden prepares for FDA vote for vaccine use on children ages 5 and up
President Joe Biden is anticipating a vote of approval from the FDA to discuss vaccine approval for younger students.
Coronavirus
President Biden prepares for FDA vote for vaccine use on children ages 5 and up
President Joe Biden is anticipating a vote of approval from the FDA to discuss vaccine approval for younger students.
Vaccine
Reports: COVID vaccine boosters for 40 and older under strong consideration
There is growing concern among health officials that some middle-aged people are getting sick despite being fully vaccinated.
Coronavirus
FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J&J boosters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will consult an expert panel later this week before finalizing official recommendations for Moderna or J&J boosters.
Vaccine
With 28 million kids likely eligible for COVID vaccines soon, here's the roll out plan
Kids who get their first shot of the two-dose Pfizer vaccine within a couple weeks of the expected approval in early November will be fully vaccinated by Christmas.
Education
Gov. Hutchinson makes changes to quarantine protocol for students
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced a new protocol that changes the qualifications for close contact when a new infection arises.
Vaccine
Unvaccinated pregnant women urge others to get COVID-19 vaccine
Two women from Georgia and Alabama who contracted COVID-19 during their pregnancies are urging other pregnant women to get vaccinated.
Coronavirus
Governor Hutchinson changes to quarantine protocol for students
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced new quarantine protocols for students in kindergarten through 12th grade in Arkansas.
Vaccine
Details of Biden's vaccination-or-testing rule could come any day
The White House is expected to soon detail how and when companies will have to require their employees to be vaccinated or undergo weekly testing.
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