San Francisco Archdiocese not requiring students 5 and older to get COVID vaccine
The Archdiocese of San Francisco sent a letter this week stating they will not require students ages five and older to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at its parochial schools.
10 states challenge Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers
A coalition of 10 states has filed a lawsuit challenging a new rule by President Joe Biden's administration requiring millions of health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Singapore’s health system to stop covering medical costs for patients ‘unvaccinated by choice’
Singapore’s government says its citizens have until Dec. 8 to get vaccinated or they will be left on their own to cover any medical expenses they accrue.
About 900,000 kids got COVID-19 vaccine in first week, White House says
The White House says roughly 900,000 kids aged 5-11 will have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in just their first week of eligibility.
Rodgers' fiancée, Shailene Woodley, slams media for 'disparaging' athlete amid COVID vaccine controversy
Shailene Woodley is slamming news outlets for "disparaging" her fiancé Aaron Rodgers after the quarterback revealed he was unvaccinated.
Biden to extend FEMA-backed COVID-19 aid until April 2022
The White House says President Joe Biden is extending the federal government’s 100% reimbursement of COVID-19 emergency response costs to states, tribes and territories through April 1, 2022.
Alameda County to require emergency responders get fully vaccinated
All Alameda County first responders will soon be required to be vaccinated, according to a new health order issued Tuesday.
Pfizer asks FDA to authorize COVID-19 booster shot for all adults over age of 18
Pfizer and BioNTech on Tuesday submitted a request to the FDA to broaden its emergency use authorization for a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine to all U.S. adults aged 18 and older.
Six San Jose city employees choose not to get vaccinated
Despite warnings that 100 police officers would quit over the vaccine mandate, San Jose officials say only six employees have chosen not to be immunized.
US surgeon general releases guide to combating COVID-19 misinformation
The U.S. Surgeon General released a guide aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19 misinformation, including tips on how to talk to friends and family.
Aaron Rodgers upset with being 'crucified' for COVID vax explanation: report
The fallout from Aaron Rodgers explaining the reasons why he chose to be unvaccinated against the coronavirus is reportedly irking the Green Bay Packers superstar quarterback.
Hundreds of demonstrators gather in downtown LA to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Hundreds of Angelenos against COVID-19 vaccine mandates gathered at Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles Monday for the "March for Freedom" rally.
Regeneron says single dose of antibody treatment cut COVID-19 risk by 81%
Regeneron said Monday that its monoclonal antibody treatment was shown to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 81.6% for up to eight months.
Sesame Street's Big Bird gets COVID-19 vaccine
“I got the COVID-19 vaccine today!” Big Bird tweeted, just days after the shot was cleared for kids ages 5-11 years old.
Health care company ends partnership with Aaron Rodgers
A statement posted on Twitter by Prevea Health said the company and Rodgers mutually agreed to end their partnership, effective Saturday. Prevea Health and Rodgers had been partners since 2012.
CDC warns against giving kids pain relievers before COVID-19 vaccine
“It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects,” the agency said on its website.
Marin County begins COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11
In Marin County, about 1,000 students received a vaccine Saturday at one of three different sites. The county's goal is to vaccinate at least three-quarters of the age group, or 15,000 students, by next month.
Aaron Rodgers says he's unvaccinated, sought alternative treatment instead of COVID-19 vaccine
Breaking his silence on the Pat McAfee Show Friday, Aaron Rodgers addressed his recent COVID diagnosis and the backlash that has come from his unvaccinated status.
26 states file suits against Biden's vaccine mandate for big companies
At least 26 Republican-led states filed lawsuits challenging a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers issued by President Biden's administration.
Santa Clara County schools now offering COVID vaccine doses to kids
Santa Clara County on Thursday marked another first. After being the first Bay Area county to begin vaccinating children ages 5-11, the county is now offering inoculations at schools.