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Children as young as 6 months now in early COVID-19 vaccine trials
ABC News’ Kayna Whitworth speaks with parents whose children are currently enrolled in early COVID-19 vaccine trials for children under 16 years old, and the…
Return of Johnson & Johnson vaccine elicits mixed reactions
Some people around the country say they trust science and are willing to get the J&J vaccine, while others say they do not want to…
President Joe Biden announces COVID-19 cases down by 80% for seniors
Biden says half of all adults in America have gotten their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while a nurse calls it a “dose of…
President Biden promises country will see more advancement in next 10 years
Biden suggests the National Institutes of Health create a separate agency to develop breakthroughs preventing, detecting and treating diseases such as Alzheimer’s, diabetes and cancer….
Johnson & Johnson manufacturer’s embattled history with the FDA
ABC News’ Bob Woodruff examines the history of citations for Emergent Biosolutions, which was forced to pause new production of a key ingredient for Johnson…
Thousands of COVID-19 doses set to expire as demand for vaccinations drop l GMA
Health officials are concerned about the declining demand for coronavirus vaccines as thousands of doses are going unused across the country. LEARN MORE: 4,000 vaccine…
Vaccine demand drops
There are 3,000 vaccines set to expire in Philadelphia this afternoon as demand for the COVID vaccine drops and thousands of vaccines go unused. ABC…
FDA authorization for Pfizer vaccine for children 12 to 15 expected soon l GMA
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve Pfizer’s vaccine for the age group as early as this week as the shot surplus grows….
Is the end of the pandemic on the horizon?
States lift COVID-19 restrictions as weekly cases fall under 50,000 for the first time, but experts warn against complacency. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream…
‘Star Wars’, Pool, and COVID-19: World in Photos, May 4
A look at the top photos from around the globe. source
Your Voice: Educators reflect on Teacher Appreciation Day
Teachers look back on changes to education during the pandemic and what’s ahead for students. source
President Biden sets goal to vaccinate 70% of Americans by Fourth of July
President Joe Biden calls for a new phase in the effort to vaccinate the nation, concentrating on making doses more convenient to access. source
White House vaccine coordinator: ‘We have to continue to build confidence’
Dr. Bechara Choucair, the White House vaccinations coordinator, discusses President Joe Biden’s goal to get more than 70% of Americans at least one vaccine dose…
‘A Brilliant Mind’ gala seeks to shine spotlight on mental health
Grammy Award-winning artist Lecrae and Silence the Shame founder Shanti Das discuss the celebrity-filled gala to raise mental health awareness. source
CDC projects ‘sharp decline’ in US COVID cases by summer | ABC News
There’s a major milestone in the road to reopening America, With COVID-19 cases declining and more people vaccinated, Broadway will reopen September 14 and some…
India’s COVID-19 emergency a global reminder as cases decline in US
A threat anywhere on the globe is a threat to all of us, said the dean of Harvard’s school of public health. WATCH the ABC…
Pfizer/BioNtech seek full FDA approval of vaccine l GMA
Dr. Ashish Jha discusses news that the pharmaceutical company and partner BioNTech are beginning the submission process for full approval of their COVID-19 vaccine in…
Pfizer seeks full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccine | WNT
About one-third of the U.S. population is fully vaccinated as the FDA weighs vaccine use for younger teens and children. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF…
Pfizer to seek full FDA approval as Moderna reports high efficacy in teenagers
The new data could help improve vaccine confidence as a Kaiser poll finds just 3 in 10 parents plan to vaccinate their teenage children immediately….
9-hour hostage standoff at Minnesota bank ends peacefully | ABC News
A hourslong hostage standoff at a Minnesota bank comes to a dramatic end. https://abcn.ws/3erWqvZ Plus, good news for the state of California. Specialists say the…
