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More Than 1 Million People Have Received COVID-19 Vaccinations
Friday, December 25, 2020
That number may sound like a lot but it's short of the original goal. As the second week of vaccinations draws to an end, officials say there are "some hiccups," but things are going more smoothly.
Older People, Some Essential Workers Should Get Vaccines Next, CDC Panel Says
Sunday, December 20, 2020
A federal advisory committee voted to put adults 75 and older and frontline essential workers next in line for COVID-19 vaccines.
Revisiting With People Who Got Stuck In Months-Long Wuhan Lockdown
Saturday, December 19, 2020
Back in March, two people were stuck in Wuhan, China — the pandemic's first epicenter. We check in with them again as they navigate work and family life.
Challenges Related To The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
The first COVID-19 vaccines are being administered. There are, however, still great challenges ahead when it comes to making sure that people receive the vaccine sooner rather than later.
CDC Advisers Agree With FDA: COVID-19 Vaccine Is OK For Public Use
Saturday, December 12, 2020
An independent federal advisory committee to the CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for people over 16. But state health leaders say distribution and funding challenges remain.
When Might You Expect Your 1st COVID-19 Shot?
Thursday, December 10, 2020
In the U.S., front-line health care workers are likely first in line to get immunized with a COVID-19 vaccine, once the FDA says yes. But what about the rest of us? Here's what we know so far.
COVID-19 Data Release Shows Where Hospitals Around The Country Are Filling Up
Monday, December 07, 2020
The federal government has released detailed local data on where hospitals are starting to fill up with patients. Researchers and health leaders say this was urgently needed.
Deadline Arrives For States To Order COVID-19 Vaccine
Friday, December 04, 2020
With COVID-19 case numbers rising nationwide, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced new regional stay-at-home orders. Tonight is the deadline for states to pre-order their doses of the vaccine.
CDC Immunization Advisory Committee Votes On Distribution Of Coronavirus Vaccine
Tuesday, December 01, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's independent vaccine advisory committee votes on Tuesday to determine who should get a coronavirus vaccine first.
Health Care Workers, Nursing Home Residents To Be Prioritized For COVID-19 Vaccine
Tuesday, December 01, 2020
A federal advisory committee to the CDC voted Tuesday on guidelines for who should get COVID-19 vaccines first. The committee decided to prioritize health care workers and nursing home residents.
Some Health Care Workers Are Wary Of Getting COVID-19 Vaccines
Tuesday, December 01, 2020
A CDC survey released in November shows that only 63% of health care workers are ready to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Concern about speed and political interference are contributing to the hesitancy.
CDC Immunization Advisory Committee To Vote On Distribution Of Coronavirus Vaccine
Monday, November 30, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's independent vaccine advisory committee is scheduled to vote Tuesday to determine who should get a coronavirus vaccine first.
Government To Allocate Vaccine To States Based on Population, Not Risk
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
The government is allocating the first batch of coronavirus vaccines based on population, ignoring a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention proposal to distribute them based on high-risk groups.
Initial Batch Of COVID-19 Vaccines Will Go To States Based On Population, Not Risk
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Operation Warp Speed is allocating the first batch of 6.4 million COVID vaccines to states, based on population. This circumvents a CDC advisory committee, which proposed allocation based on risk.
Some Health Care Workers Are Wary Of Getting COVID-19 Vaccines
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Health care workers are expected to get a COVID-19 vaccine first. But the speed of vaccine development, and the politicization of the process, has left some doctors and nurses skeptical and reluctant.
Operation Warp Speed's Logistics Chief Weighs In On Vaccine Progress
Monday, November 09, 2020
Gen. Gustave Perna says as soon as the FDA deems a vaccine safe and effective, his team is ready to coordinate deployment of tens of millions of doses as early as next month.
First COVID-19 Vaccine Doses To Go To Health Workers, Say CDC Advisers
Thursday, November 05, 2020
A team of independent advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a science-based outline for deploying a vaccine when it's ready. The goal is to stop deaths and viral spread fast.
Advisers To CDC Debate How COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Rolled Out
Friday, October 30, 2020
In advance of a COVID-19 vaccine being available, a group of independent medical advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention weighed Friday who should get the vaccine first and how.
Advisers To CDC Discuss Potential Coronavirus Vaccines
Friday, October 30, 2020
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention met virtually Friday to review what's known about potential coronavirus vaccines. The main issue is who should get a vaccine first.
Internal Documents Reveal COVID-19 Hospitalization Data The Government Keeps Hidden
Friday, October 30, 2020
Where are hospitals reaching capacity? Which metro areas are running out of beds? NPR has learned federal agencies collect and analyze this information in detail but don't share it with the public.