Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are 90% effective in 'real-world' study By Rachael Rettner published 29 March 21 Two doses of either vaccine were 90% effective at preventing infections, and a single dose was 80% effective.
Ex-CDC director believes COVID-19 escaped from a lab, but cites no evidence By Rachael Rettner published 26 March 21 Many experts have rejected that theory as unlikely.
Pfizer starts COVID-19 vaccine trial in young kids By Rachael Rettner published 25 March 21 Pfizer is the latest COVID-19 vaccine maker to test its shot in young children.
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective in pregnancy, new study shows By Nicoletta Lanese published 25 March 21 Protection also passes to the fetus through the placenta and to newborns through breast milk.
85% of COVID-19 long-haulers have multiple brain-related symptoms By Rachael Rettner published 24 March 21
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine data may be outdated, US safety board says By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 23 March 21 An independent group of medical experts in the U.S. has raised concerns that AstraZeneca may have released "outdated" data on its COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 may trigger diabetes in some people By Nicoletta Lanese published 22 March 21 Scientists don't know exactly why the conditions are linked.
100 million shots in arms: U.S. meets vaccination goal early By Nicoletta Lanese published 19 March 21 About 41 million people in the U.S. have been fully vaccinated.
AstraZeneca vaccine safe, but rare risk of blood clots not ruled out, EU regulator says By Nicoletta Lanese published 18 March 21 The European Medicines Agency said the benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risks.
WHO thinks it knows where COVID-19 originated By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 17 March 21 In January, a WHO team of experts traveled to China to probe how the deadly pandemic first started.
Moderna starts COVID-19 vaccine trial in infants and young children By Nicoletta Lanese published 16 March 21 The trial includes children in the U.S. and Canada.
1st COVID-19 vaccine vial used in the US headed to museum By Rachael Rettner published 10 March 21 The historic shot was administered to New York nurse Sandra Lindsay on Dec. 14.
Man accidentally gets 2 COVID-19 shots in one day, goes into shock By Rachael Rettner published 9 March 21 There was a mix-up between patients at his rehabilitation center.
If you got the COVID-19 vaccine, here’s what the CDC says you can do By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 8 March 21 Fully vaccinated people in the U.S. can visit indoors and mask-less with other fully vaccinated people.
Why is China giving travelers anal tests for COVID-19? By Rachael Rettner published 5 March 21 Travelers to some Chinese cities have been required to take anal swab tests for COVID-19.
Orangutans and bonobos at US zoo get experimental COVID-19 vaccine By Rachael Rettner published 4 March 21 Four orangutans and five bonobos have been vaccinated.
Why type A blood may increase COVID-19 risk By Nicoletta Lanese published 3 March 21 The study is an early first step to understanding the link between blood type and COVID-19.
Gwyneth Paltrow's wacky COVID-19 treatments have no medical justification By Ashley P. Taylor published 1 March 21 Experts said there was no evidence that any of Paltrow's remedies could help with prolonged symptoms of COVID-19.
FDA clears Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use By Nicoletta Lanese published 28 February 21 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Saturday (Feb. 27), making it the third shot cleared for use in the country.
New coronavirus variant in NYC has vaccine-evading mutation By Rachael Rettner published 25 February 21 It has a mutation that may help the coronavirus partially evade COVID-19 vaccines.
