Proposal suggests giving $1,500 stimulus checks in exchange for taking COVID vaccine
The proposal faces some major hurdles.
Pfizer to send over 224,000 COVID-19 doses to Houston area hospitals
The companies claimed their data revealed the vaccine candidate is 95% effective and protects many older, high-risk patients from dying. Memorial Hermann Health System will be receiving more than 16,500 doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine according to the Texas Department of Health.
Arizona company hopes its COVID-19 nasal spray can help people as they wait for vaccine
It's not a vaccine, but officials with one Arizona biotech firm hopes their nasal spray could bridge the gap for someone waiting on a vaccine, or can’t get a vaccine.
Can your employer require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to go to work?
If you're wondering whether your employer can require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to return to work, the short answer is yes.
1.4 million COVID-19 vaccines to begin arriving in Texas in two weeks
More than 1.4 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccines will be sent to Texas in December.
Employees and customers may face requirement to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Ticketmaster has been working on a vaccine-verification system, to let fans safely attend concerts again. It may be just the start of what's to come.
FDA chief says agency will get COVID-19 vaccine 'right' amid pressure for rushed release
The head of the agency responsible for authorizing COVID-19 vaccines says federal officials will take the time needed to get the vaccine right.
1st coronavirus vaccines to go to health care workers, nursing homes, US scientific panel votes
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices convened a virtual meeting Tuesday to vote on a proposal that would give priority to health care workers and patients in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
Texas researcher claims to have solution for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
A Texas researcher tells FOX 26 he has the solution for the COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots
Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.
Trump admin touts Pfizer, Moderna coronavirus vaccines as 'safe'
A top U.S. health official has urged Americans to get vaccinated when they can, citing the rigor of the approval process as almost half of Americans say they do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
Britain prepares to rollout coronavirus vaccine
The British government appointed a vaccines minister on Saturday as it prepares to inoculate millions of people against the coronavirus, potentially starting within days.
Experts predict COVID-19 numbers may be misleading after the holiday
The coronavirus testing numbers that have guided much of the nation's response to the pandemic are likely to be erratic over the next week or so, experts said Friday.
United Airlines flying Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
United Airlines Holdings Inc., reportedly began operating charter flights on Friday to better position Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for distribution once the shot is approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Dry ice industry ready to assist in delivering Covid-19 vaccines
The coronavirus vaccine will be packed in insulated boxes, cooled with dry ice, and shipped across the country.
Preparations already underway for COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Houston
Governor Abbott and the Texas Department of State Health Services appointed a panel to make vaccine allocation decisions. Health care workers who are likely to treat COVID-19 patients will receive the vaccine first.
Health care personnel will be among first to receive COVID-19 vaccine in Texas, per Gov. Abbott
Health-care personnel and front-line workers will be among the first to receive the coronavirus vaccine in Texas.
AstraZeneca says COVID-19 vaccine 'highly effective' prevention
AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed that its COVID-19 vaccine with Oxford University was up to 90% effective in preventing disease.
First COVID-19 immunizations could arrive on December 12th
A FDA advisory committee is set to meet Dec. 10 to discuss Pfizer’s request for an emergency use authorization for its developing COVID-19 vaccine.
WHO: ‘No evidence’ remdesivir an effective treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
In a press release, the WHO said there is currently “no evidence that remdesivir improves survival and other outcomes in these patients.”