Oxford vaccine could substantially cut spread

New data also shows the vaccine was 76% effective during the three months after the first dose. The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine could lead to a “substantial” fall in the spread... Read more »

‘Lay Low And Cool It’: Fauci Warns Against Super Bowl Parties Becoming Superspreaders

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the president’s chief medical adviser and the nation’s top infectious disease official, is urging Americans to limit their gatherings to household members on Super Bowl Sunday.... Read more »

Biden Administration Will Ship COVID-19 Vaccines Directly To Pharmacies

The program will begin with about 1 million doses a week sent to thousands of retail pharmacies. The White House is stressing that equity of vaccine distribution is a... Read more »

These are the five biggest scams under the coronavirus

Cybercriminals are creative, with many people trying to profit from the epidemic in recent months, ESET said in its latest report. Criminals either extradited themselves to members of health... Read more »

Building Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines

Strong confidence in the vaccines within communities leads to more people getting vaccinated, which leads to fewer COVID-19 illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths. Six Ways to Help Build COVID-19 Vaccine... Read more »

Covid-19 Vaccinated people may spread the virus, says Van-Tam

Covid-19 vaccinated people could still pass the virus on to others and should continue following lockdown rules, England’s deputy chief medical officer has warned. Prof Van-Tam said “no vaccine... Read more »

Japan Tries To Remain Optimistic As COVID-19 Threatens To Cancel Tokyo Olympics

  Officials are swatting away rumors and reports that the government has concluded that new coronavirus restrictions will force the cancellation of the already delayed Tokyo Olympics. (Image credit:... Read more »

Government begins sending $600 COVID-19 stimulus payments to millions in U.S.

Dec. 30 (UPI) — The federal government on Wednesday began mailing out COVID-19 stimulus checks worth $600 for most Americans, amid ongoing efforts to raise the amount to $2,000... Read more »

NFL Invites 7,500 Health Care Workers To The Super Bowl

Most of the invitees work in the central Florida area, though all of the NFL’s 32 clubs will pick health care workers from their communities to receive free tickets... Read more »

Overall US COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Administration Update as of Sat, 23 Jan 2021 06:00:00 EST

Total Doses Distributed = 41,411,550. Total Doses Administered = 20,537,990. Number of People Receiving 1 or More Doses = 17,390,345. Number of People Receiving 2 Doses = 3,027,865. Read more »