US health officials urge booster shots as COVID variants spread Biden administration pushes vaccines as best way to avoid potential disruptions from new BA.4 and BA.5 variants. Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2022
White House urges caution on COVID variants, pushes boosters The Biden administration is calling on people to exercise renewed caution about COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of getting booster shots for those who are eligible and wearing masks indoors The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
Biden administration urges caution as BA.5 surges - Roll Call The Biden administration's response to latest COVID-19 variant is take it seriously but embrace the same public health precautions as before. Roll Call · Jul 12, 2022
Slow pace for youngest kids getting COVID vaccine doses Nearly 300,000 children under 5 have received COVID-19 shots in the two weeks since they’ve become available The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022
NYC to issue paxlovid to those testing positive for COVID in first program of its kind Coronavirus testing sites in New York City will begin issuing the antiviral COVID-19 drug paxlovid to people who test positive for the virus as part of the city’s new “Test to Treat” initiative — the first of its kind in the United States. Tribune News Service · Jun 30, 2022
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: ‘We are not going to order’ vaccines for kids for state health departments ORLANDO, Fla. — Amid backlash from political rivals, medical professionals and senior federal government officials alike, Gov. Rick DeSantis on Monday morning reaffirmed his decision not to preorder newly authorized COVID-19 vaccines or offer them at state health departments. Orlando Sentinel · Jun 20, 2022
COVID shots for infants, preschoolers OKed to begin in the coming week The approval Saturday from Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the CDC’s director. expands the nation’s coronavirus vaccination campaign to children as young as 6 months old. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 18, 2022
CDC advisers recommend COVID-19 shots for children under 5 U.S. health advisers have recommended COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers — the last group without the shots The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2022
FDA approves COVID-19 shots for children under 5 U.S. kids under 5 — roughly 18 million youngsters — are eligible for the shots. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 17, 2022
FDA just authorized Covid-19 vaccines for kids under 5. Here’s what parents need to know An outside panel of experts for the FDA recommended both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine for kids under 5. Shortly after, the FDA granted a EUA. Inverse · Jun 15, 2022
Access, hesitancy loom over COVID-19 vaccine rollout for toddlers - Roll Call Adults had plenty of opportunities to get their COVID-19 vaccines. But it won't be as easy for those under age of 5. Roll Call · Jun 15, 2022
California’s latest COVID-19 surge may be slowing, early data suggest LOS ANGELES — There are initial signs that California’s latest wave of coronavirus cases may be slowing, although it’ll take more time to be certain. Los Angeles Times · Jun 6, 2022
White House says COVID vaccination for kids younger than 5 could start in a few weeks COVID-19 vaccinations for children younger than 5 could start right after the Juneteenth holiday. WEKU · Jun 3, 2022
Covid vaccine for kids under 5 available 21 June, White House announces ‘Our expectation is that within weeks, every parent who wants their child to get vaccinated will be able to get an appointment’ The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022 Block of COVID funds risks US lives, White House says The Biden administration foresees unnecessary deaths if lawmakers don’t approve billions of dollars more to brace for the pandemic’s next wave
The Independent UK · May 26, 2022 US moves to make antiviral drug more available against COVID The White House has announced more steps to make the antiviral treatment Paxlovid more accessible across the U.S. as it projects COVID-19 infections will continue to spread over the summer travel season
Tribune News Service · May 22, 2022 COVID jabs for kids under 5 coming soon, White House adviser says Americans can expect a decision on whether to vaccinate kids younger than 5 in the coming weeks, says the White House’s COVID response coordinator.
Tribune News Service · May 22, 2022 Biden says monkeypox spread is concerning and advisers are examining The growing monkeypox outbreak is “something everyone should be concerned about,” President Joe Biden said.
The Independent UK · May 21, 2022 US sees risk of COVID supply rationing without more funds The White House is planning for what it calls “dire” contingencies that could include rationing supplies of vaccines and treatments this fall if Congress doesn’t approve more money for fighting COVID-19
WEKU · May 20, 2022 Coronavirus FAQ: I took Paxlovid. I felt better. Then symptoms rebounded. What's up? The antiviral drug is prescribed to those at risk of severe disease. It's been credited with reducing hospitalizations. But then there's the "Paxlovid rebound."
Los Angeles Times · May 19, 2022 New COVID-19 mystery: Some are getting coronavirus again even after taking Paxlovid Some coronavirus-positive patients who have completed treatment of the anti-COVID drug Paxlovid are rebounding into illness, and experts are urging people to be cautious if they develop COVID-like symptoms again and become infectious.
The Guardian - US · May 18, 2022 White House resumes Covid briefings after six-week hiatus as cases rise New head of Covid response calls on Congress for additional funding to pay for vaccines and treatments
The Independent UK · May 12, 2022 The AP Interview: US 'vulnerable' to COVID without new shots The new White House COVID-19 coordinator is issuing a dire warning
Salon · Apr 28, 2022 White House: Paxlovid shortage is over As VP Harris takes Paxlovid after her COVID-19 diagnosis, the White House is making the drug easier to access
Los Angeles Times · Apr 27, 2022 Coronavirus cases climb in California. Will hospitalizations follow? LOS ANGELES — Coronavirus cases are continuing to climb in California, but it remains unclear whether hospitalizations will also begin to tick upward, as is already happening nationally.