Historic U.S. effort underway as COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin as pandemic worsens
The first shipments of a COVID-19 vaccine for widespread use in the United States headed Sunday from Michigan.
First coronavirus vaccines expected to arrive in Houston early Sunday
Memorial Hermann Health System will recieve more than 16,000 doses -- the most of any local health system.
COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort
Initially, about 3 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were expected to be sent out, and the priority is health care workers and nursing home residents as infections, hospitalizations and deaths soar in the U.S.
Pfizer will supply around 600 immunization sites across country in coming days
Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine will roll out across the United States starting Sunday, with further deliveries planned for Tuesday and Wednesday.
States could receive COVID-19 vaccine on Monday
The nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in states Monday morning, U.S. officials said Saturday.
US says COVID-19 vaccine to start arriving in states Monday
U.S. officials say the nation's first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in the states Monday morning.
FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
The FDA on Friday authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, launching an epic vaccination campaign in the U.S. against the outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.
Houston-area hospitals preparing for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine arrival
Late Friday, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine received emergency use authorization from the Federal Drug Administration (FDA).
White House presses FDA chief to grant COVID-19 vaccine approval Friday or face possible firing
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on Friday pressed FDA chief Stephen Hahn to grant an emergency use authorization for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine by the end of the day.
Texas joins federal program to vaccinate staff, residents at long-term care facilities for free
Residents and staff of long-term care facilities in Texas will get free access to COVID-19 vaccinations this month.
Veterans Affairs announces 37 centers to receive initial COVID-19 vaccines
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization.
Coronavirus vaccines: Some side effects are common and expected, experts say
The side effects reported in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine trials are in line with the common adverse events.
AP poll: Only half of Americans want coronavirus vaccine
A new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines even as states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic.
Pentagon prepares small-scale first round of vaccinations
The Defense Department will distribute the vaccine at 16 defense sites in the United States and abroad in its initial round.
UK regulators warn of possible allergic reactions to COVID vaccine
U.K. regulators have had two reports of possible allergic reactions from people who were given the vaccine for COVID-19.
Canadian health officials approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
Canadian health officials on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, days ahead of possible approval in the United States.
Results: AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe, about 70% effective
New results on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine candidate suggest it is safe and about 70% effective.
Trump administration passed up chance to lock in additional 100M doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine
The Trump administration opted last summer not to lock in a chance to buy millions of additional doses of one of the leading coronavirus vaccine contenders.
City of Houston preparing for COVID-19 vaccine rollout, H-E-B to help with distribution
“We’re encouraging people to get vaccinated,” said Mayor Turner. “It will help curb the number of people having to go to hospitals and the number of people testing positive.”
Trump to sign coronavirus vaccine executive order prioritizing Americans over foreign nations
Trump is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday that will ensure all Americans have access to the coronavirus vaccine before the U.S. government begins aiding nations around the world, Fox News has learned.