United States begins rolling out the first batches of Moderna coronavirus vaccine

The first of millions of doses of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine were being prepared on Saturday for shipping to locations across the United States, a top official said, hours after it…

Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 7,562 cases, 108 coronavirus deaths; state awaits FDA-authorized Moderna vaccine

Illinois reported 7,562 new COVID-19 cases and 108 coronavirus-related deaths Saturday. See source

Q&A on COVID-19 Vaccines

Two COVID-19 vaccines are now authorized in the U.S. and more are likely to follow. In this story, we answer some common questions about the shots. For more information about specific vaccines, we’ve…

The United States Passes A New Grim Record: 250,000 New COVID Cases In A Single Day

The Food and Drug Administration authorized a second coronavirus vaccine made by Moderna on Friday, clearing the way for about 5.9 million more doses to become available in the United…

Social media companies are already losing the vaccine misinformation fight

Content that spreads doubt about vaccines is easy to find online. | Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Posts that discourage and make fun of Covid-19 vaccination are racking up…

Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine: It’s on its way, boosting supplies

The first of nearly six million doses of the second COVID-19 vaccine were packed in boxes and put on trucks at Moderna sites on Saturday, destined for McKesson distribution centers…

COVID In Minnesota: 57 Deaths, 2,772 Cases Reported As Loosened Restrictions Go Into Effect

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Minnesota health officials reported 2,772 new COVID cases and 57 deaths hours after a new set of relaxed COVID restrictions went into effect in the state. Gov. Tim…

Watch again: Boris Johnson provides coronavirus update

Watch again as Prime Minister Boris Johnson gives an update on the latest coronavirus developments and restrictions. Read the latest here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/covid-coronavirus-news-vaccine-moderna-pfizer-christmas-lockdown/?. Subscribe to The Telegraph on YouTube ► https://bit.ly/3idrdLH…

CDC committee to meet to discuss Moderna’s COVID vaccine | WATCH LIVE

A second vaccine represents a ray of hope amid despair as the virus continues to spread unabated. See the source

Maine CDC reports 402 coronavirus cases, 11 deaths

A second vaccine, from Moderna, was authorized this week, but Maine officials say there’s already confusion in the rollout. See source

AP: States spent over $7B competing for early virus supplies

Ray Bellia had a good business before the coronavirus pandemic. He topped $4 million in annual sales from his New Hampshire store that specialized in protective gear for police. Then…

COVID-19 Vaccinations for the General Public ‘Won’t Be Chaos,’ Assures Walgreens Executive

Rick Gates, senior vice president of pharmacy and healthcare at Walgreens, said that getting vaccines to the general public “won’t be chaos.” The FDA authorized Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use and set plans in motion to…

Pioneering mRNA technology in Moderna, Pfizer vaccines developed at University of Pennsylvania

“My dream has always been to develop a drug, vaccine, treatment that helps people. This, I think, has accomplished that.” said Dr. Weissman. See source

Somebody asked Dr. Fauci which COVID vaccine he’d get, and here’s what he said

White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci has revealed which coronavirus vaccine he plans to get. With Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine being distributed now, and FDA approval of an emergency use…

As FDA authorizes a second Covid-19 vaccine, US reports highest number of daily cases

A second Covid-19 vaccine will soon be shipped out across the country — a “remarkable scientific achievement,” according to one expert, that brings the country one step closer to the…