COVID vaccine proof: Wisconsin bill forbids requiring it
The Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday passed a Republican-backed bill that would prohibit businesses, colleges and universities, governments and anyone else in the state from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
The Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday passed a Republican-backed bill that would prohibit businesses, colleges and universities, governments and anyone else in the state from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Six Flags to give away 50,000 free tickets to vaccinated Californians, Gov. Newsom announces
In an effort to get more Californians vaccinated, Gov. Newsom announced on Wednesday Six Flags will give away 50,000 free tickets.
In an effort to get more Californians vaccinated, Gov. Newsom announced on Wednesday Six Flags will give away 50,000 free tickets.
Meet the first person to get vaccinated in California
The first person in California to get vaccinated was frontline ICU nurse Helen Cordova. At first, she didn't want the shot.
The first person in California to get vaccinated was frontline ICU nurse Helen Cordova. At first, she didn't want the shot.
Who wants to be a millionaire? 10 vaccinated Californians won $1.5M each for getting shots in their arms
The newly minted $1.5-million winners came from these counties: Four from Los Angeles, Marin, Riverside, Santa Barbara, Sacramento, Stanislaus and Ventura.
The newly minted $1.5-million winners came from these counties: Four from Los Angeles, Marin, Riverside, Santa Barbara, Sacramento, Stanislaus and Ventura.
US COVID-19 death toll reaches 600,000 as cases, vaccinations slow
More than 600,000 Americans have now died of COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
More than 600,000 Americans have now died of COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
Pakistan officials threaten to block phone service for unvaccinated
Pakistan officials in the country’s two largest provinces have announced those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine may have their cell phone service blocked.
Pakistan officials in the country’s two largest provinces have announced those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine may have their cell phone service blocked.
CDC to label delta COVID-19 strain a 'variant of concern,' say vaccines 'effective'
Two doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines effective against delta variant, officials say.
Two doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines effective against delta variant, officials say.
Kamala Harris visits South Carolina in US COVID-19 vaccine push
Vice President Kamala Harris landed in Greenville as part of the Biden administration’s effort to promote its ongoing coronavirus vaccination campaign.
Vice President Kamala Harris landed in Greenville as part of the Biden administration’s effort to promote its ongoing coronavirus vaccination campaign.
Contra Costa County brings mobile COVID-19 vaccines to workplaces, community centers
Any business or organization can request a mobile vaccination clinic using an online form if they are in the county and CCHS will send a mobile health van to provide free vaccinations on site within one week after completing the request.
Any business or organization can request a mobile vaccination clinic using an online form if they are in the county and CCHS will send a mobile health van to provide free vaccinations on site within one week after completing the request.
Mass vaccination site at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara to close
Santa Clara County officials said that COVID cases are slowing to less than 2 per day for every 100,000 people, and almost 80% of county residents age 12 and older have received at least one dose of vaccine.
Santa Clara County officials said that COVID cases are slowing to less than 2 per day for every 100,000 people, and almost 80% of county residents age 12 and older have received at least one dose of vaccine.
Novavax says COVID-19 vaccine about 90% effective in large study
A Novavax large-stage study in the U.S. and Mexico found that its COVID-19 vaccine was about 90% effective overall and protected against variants.
A Novavax large-stage study in the U.S. and Mexico found that its COVID-19 vaccine was about 90% effective overall and protected against variants.
San Francisco mass COVID testing site to close as 80% of residents have received a vaccine dose
San Francisco will be shuttering the mass COVID testing site at piers 30 and 32 on Tuesday and the reason for doing so is a good thing.
San Francisco will be shuttering the mass COVID testing site at piers 30 and 32 on Tuesday and the reason for doing so is a good thing.
17-year-old wins vaccine lottery along with 15 other Californians who are now $50K richer
On Friday for the first time, Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced one of last week's winners by first and last name: 17-year-old Nancy Gutirrez of Vista.
On Friday for the first time, Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced one of last week's winners by first and last name: 17-year-old Nancy Gutirrez of Vista.
Two vaccine lottery winners forfeit $50K, California officials move on to find alternates
Two vaccinated California residents who won $50,000 in a state lottery never came forward and therefore, forfeited a $50,000 prize, state health officials said, prompting them to seek a new pair of winners.
Two vaccinated California residents who won $50,000 in a state lottery never came forward and therefore, forfeited a $50,000 prize, state health officials said, prompting them to seek a new pair of winners.
FDA OKs just 10M J&J vaccine doses from troubled Baltimore plant
Two batches of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine manufactured at the troubled Baltimore plant have been authorized for use by the FDA. But many more must be thrown out.
Two batches of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine manufactured at the troubled Baltimore plant have been authorized for use by the FDA. But many more must be thrown out.
FDA advisor says it’s ‘silly’ not to vaccinate children for COVID-19
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and advisor to the FDA said it’s “silly” not to vaccinate children against COVID-19 during a vaccine advisory committee.
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and advisor to the FDA said it’s “silly” not to vaccinate children against COVID-19 during a vaccine advisory committee.
Two California $50K vaccine lottery winners have not been found
KTVU reached out to the California Department of Health to find out if there is a deadline to accept the money and if two new winners' names will be drawn.
KTVU reached out to the California Department of Health to find out if there is a deadline to accept the money and if two new winners' names will be drawn.
Some guy in California named Tony is $50K richer because he got vaccinated
“It’s been a rough year, a year and a half, for me and everyone else out there,” Tony said of winning California's vaccine lottery. “So it’s nice to have this extra money come in.”
“It’s been a rough year, a year and a half, for me and everyone else out there,” Tony said of winning California's vaccine lottery. “So it’s nice to have this extra money come in.”
Moderna asks FDA to expand COVID-19 vaccine authorization to ages 12 to 17
Moderna said it has asked the FDA to expand the emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 17, citing data from its ongoing trial.
Moderna said it has asked the FDA to expand the emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 17, citing data from its ongoing trial.
DC hospitals to require vaccinations for all employees
All D.C. hospital employees will soon need to be vaccinated, the hospital association announced on Wednesday.
All D.C. hospital employees will soon need to be vaccinated, the hospital association announced on Wednesday.