COVID-19 Vaccines

Health Secretary Xavier Becerra says the nation cannot afford another COVID-19 surge in nursing homes.

Two studies that have not yet been peer-reviewed indicate increased protection against the infectious omicron variant.

Going virtual for two weeks would allow the virus to work its way through anyone who was infected over the holidays, they say.

The top U.S. infectious disease expert says the U.S. should consider a vaccination mandate for domestic air travel.

The virus, vaccines, and variants had our attention all year long, from tweaking precautions and treating cases to boosters. There’s much more to know.

The court plans to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.

Vaccines still do a solid job at warding off hospitalization from omicron. Scientists explain how boosters help and the best timing to get one.

Moderna said its current FDA-approved 50-microgram booster shot increased antibody levels against omicron 37-fold compared to pre-booster levels.

The state has partnered with independent pharmacies to put shots in the arms of vulnerable people at their homes.

Participants were limited to two free kits, each of which contains two tests. The goal is to increase testing amid the current COVID surge.

The federal agency separately says there will be no citations of companies regarding its testing requirements before Feb. 9.

You do not need an email address and no credit card is required. Officials say the new program is to increase access and availability of tests.

Residents can collect two free rapid COVID-19 test kits per person at Saturday morning’s vaccine clinic at Community Academy of Philadelphia.

Advisors to the CDC voted unanimously to downgrade recommending the J&J vaccine because in rare cases it can cause serious blood clots.

University of Delaware students must receive a booster vaccine before the spring semester starts next year.